BRANTFORD CAMPUSFOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Welcome!2015

You’re a Golden Hawk now!Pack your bags...

Congratulations! Your hard work has earned you a place at Laurier. We hope

you’ll accept the offer to join us for an unparalleled student experience. Our

close-knit community environment will make you feel like you belong here right

away, so you can focus on learning and growing as a person. We can’t wait to

welcome you to the Laurier family.

MONDAY, MAY 4 First date to log in to LORIS and register for courses at loris.wlu.ca.

MONDAY, JUNE 1 | 11:59 PM Deadline to accept your Offer of Admission, or other date as indicated on your offer letter, online at ouac.on.ca.

MONDAY, JUNE 1 | 11:59 PM Deadline to submit the online residence application with deposit at resapplication.com/wlu.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Deadline for your required official documentation to be received by our office, or other date as indicated on your offer letter.

WEEK OF AUGUST 31 International Orientation Week begins.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Residence move-in date. Orientation Week begins for first-year students.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Fall term begins.

IMPORTANT DATES

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1. ACCEPT YOUR OFFERGo to ouac.on.ca and select the OUAC 105 application.

Follow the “Online Application” link. Log in with your OUAC reference number, PIN/password and follow the instructions. A confirmation number will be generated upon proper submission of your acceptance. Please print the confirmation screen for your records.

You must confirm your offer with OUAC by 11:59 pm on June 1, 2015 or other date as noted in your Offer of Admission, to proceed with your registration.If your offer letter states to confirm your Offer of Admission directly to us, please go to chooselaurier.ca/acceptmyoffer.

2. OBTAIN YOUR STUDY PERMITIn order to study in Canada, you will require a study permit. Contact a Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate to obtain an application. You will need to show your Letter of Acceptance in order to apply. Application processing time can take up to three months in some countries, so we encourage you to apply well in advance of your program start date. For complete information on immigration and application requirements, visit the Government of Canada website at cic.gc.ca.

3. APPLY FOR RESIDENCE AND PARKINGVisit resapplication.com/wlu.

Residence applications are completed online and must be accompanied by a non-refundable deposit by 11:59 pm on June 1, 2015 to guarantee your spot in residence. You can apply online for a residence parking permit as of June 1, 2015. Visit chooselaurier.ca/admissions-toolkits/international click on Step 3: Accept your Offer and select Parking on Campus from the left navigation. The application closes on August 8, 2015. Students who have received a parking permit will be emailed on August 15, 2015.

4. SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONIn order to meet the conditions outlined in your Offer of Admission, please submit any outstanding official documentation by August 15, or other date as indicated on your offer letter to: Wilfrid Laurier University, International Recruitment & Admissions, 75 University Ave. West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5.

5. ENROL IN HEADSTART INTERNATIONALHeadstart International is a live online presentation designed to make the transition to university life easier for our incoming international students. Visit chooselaurier.ca/admissions-toolkits/international click on Step 3: Accept your Offer and select Headstart from the left navigation.

While Headstart International offers sessions to assist you in course selection and registration, you do not need to wait until you attend Headstart to begin choosing your courses. Course selection for first-year students begins on May 4, 2015.

6. REGISTER FOR COURSESAfter accepting your Offer of Admission through OUAC (see Step 1), you will receive registration information from Laurier.

Log in to LORIS (Laurier Online Registration and Information System) at loris.wlu.ca beginning May 4, 2015.

Enter your Laurier student ID number (indicated on your Offer of Admission) and your PIN number (your default PIN is your date of birth, MMDDYY). You will be asked to reset your PIN the first time you log in.

7. REGISTER FOR INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION WEEK (IOWEEK)Visit wlu.ca/international and click on Student Services.

We also encourage you to participate in the Orientation Week for all first-year students.

Visit wlusu.com for more information.

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BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME: qReview the Pre-Arrival Guide that will be sent to you, which

will help you understand your health insurance, prepare you

to arrive on campus and connect you with important services

and resources.

qTake part in our online Headstart Transition to

University Program before you arrive.

Visit wlu.ca/admissions-toolkits/international and

click on Step 3, then Headstart for more information.

qEnsure you are receiving our emails. Our Recruitment

& Admissions and Laurier International teams want to

keep in touch with you to ensure you don’t miss any

important deadlines. If you haven’t heard from us, email

international@wlu.ca and laurierinternational@wlu.ca.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE: qPlan to take part in our International Orientation Week.

In addition to participating in activities and information

sessions that will help you become oriented to the campus

and the Brantford community, we will help you take care of

some important details, like opening a bank account, getting a

cell phone or phone card, finding a grocery store, getting your

student identification, proof of health insurance, etc.

qParticipate in our day trips to places like Niagara Falls and

Canada’s Wonderland amusement park so you can get to

know other students in a fun, social environment.

qMeet with your Peer Mentor – an upper-year international

student. They are here to help answer your questions and

help you find your way around campus.

DURING YOUR STUDIES: qMake an appointment with an International Student Advisor.

They can help you with any transition or orientation issue

you may encounter, and they will also make you aware of the

resources available on campus to help you achieve your goals.

qGet involved with a campus club, intramural sports activity, or

volunteer – you’ll find that we have something for everyone!

Being active outside the classroom is also a great way to meet

new people.

qPlan to take part in Laurier International’s First Language

Tutoring Program and SPEAK, a program that will assist

you with gaining more confidence in making presentations

in class.

qVisit the Centre for Student Success for academic

assistance. They offer supplemental instruction for many

first year courses and will help enhance your communication

skills through the Writing Centre.

Making the transition to university and life in a new country can be challenging and exciting at the same time. Staff and student volunteers in our Laurier International Office are here to help you succeed in this new chapter of your life as a student in Canada, and our international student support team will be available to you every step of the way. Here is checklist of a few programs, services and activities that our current students have found valuable.

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Academic Services & SupportWe are committed to providing a variety of services to ensure your success while you’re at Laurier. There will be new academic expectations at university, very different from high school, along with a different learning environment. Laurier offers services to help you deal with all these changes, to ensure you have access to support if you need it.

Academic Advising

Academic advisors can help you develop a plan to achieve your

academic goals. Whether you have questions about choosing your

courses, you want to change your major or you just want some

advice, they are ready and willing to help.

Career Development

If you need help with your resumé, cover letter, interview preparation,

career planning, or finding employment opportunities on- and off-

campus, the International Programs Career Consultant at the Career

Development Centre will be happy to assist you. One-on-one and

drop-in appointments are available to meet your needs.

The Centre for Student Success

If you want to improve your academic success in the classroom, the

Centre for Student Success is the place to go on campus. Develop

effective study strategies with our Mathematics & Statistics handouts; learn note-taking skills and critical reading techniques

with our Study Skills Resources; get assistance with understanding

assignments and feedback on drafts at the Writing Centre; develop

a plan to achieve your academic goals at Central Academic Advising;

if you have a diagnosed disability, the Accessible Learning Centre will

assist you in reaching your full academic potential.

For more information, and to view the variety of services that we offer to students, visit: wlu.ca/academics/academic-services

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Need assistance?Dean of Students, Adam Lawrence, is committed to creating conditions that support your success at Laurier. If your personal or academic life needs a supportive boost, you can connect with Adam about financial matters, health issues or anything else affecting your Laurier experience. Whatever the reason — Adam is here to help.

To explore what services Laurier has to offer visit wlu.ca/life-at-laurier/services-for-students

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Outsidethe classroomLaurier offers many opportunities to further your learning by mixing

in-class experiences with extracurricular involvement. Put theory into

practice through a variety of activities like co-op work terms, volunteering

with organizations that you are passionate about, or participating in a

community service-learning placement.

Co-Curricular Record

The Co-Curricular Record is an official document that recognizes your

participation in activities that are not for academic credit, but contribute

to your learning. This document is an excellent addition to your transcript

when applying for jobs after graduation!

Community Service-Learning (CSL)

Did you know that you can volunteer with local community organizations

related to your field of study and get credit for it? Many of our courses

offer a CSL component because we believe that learning happens both

inside and outside of the classroom.

Volunteering - For Fun!

Get involved, make a difference and gain valuable experience by

volunteering! Choose from a variety of organizations such as:

Social Justice Coalition, Amnesty International (Canada), World

University Service Canada (WUSC), Habitat for Humanity

or the United Way of Canada.

WLUSU Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union

All undergraduate students are automatically members of the Students’

Union. Opportunities to get involved include:

Clubs

There are more than 175 clubs and associations across our Brantford and

Waterloo campuses, bringing like-minded people together to share their

passion for anything from arts and business, to religion and culture.

Services

The Students’ Union provides numerous services to the Laurier

community that you can participate in: Foot Patrol, Food Bank,

Peer Help Line and Student LifeLine.

EXAMPLES OF CLUBS AT THE BRANTFORD CAMPUSBEST BUDDIES

CAMPUS IN ACTION

DEBATE CLUB

EAST MEETS WEST

IMPROV CLUB

LAURIER BRANTFORD KNITWITS

POWER TO CHANGE

PSYCHOLOGY SOCIETY

SOCIAL JUSTICE COALITION

WLU POKER ASSOCIATION

For more information, visit wlusu.com.

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EXTRAMURAL SPORTSCO-ED DODGEBALL

CO-ED INDOOR SOCCER

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL

MEN’S BASKETBALL

MEN’S HOCKEY

MEN’S INDOOR SOCCER

WOMEN’S HOCKEY

WOMEN’S INDOOR SOCCER

I work outATHLETICSOur Brantford campus offers fitness classes and recreational activities at the

Wilkes House Recreation Centre. Some of our intramural programs also take

advantage of the City of Brantford parks and recreational space, including the

Civic Centre for hockey and Lions Park for softball. Our Brantford campus

entered into an agreement with the local YMCA to build a $58.4 million

recreation, athletics and wellness facility that will support the needs of our

growing campus. The 130,000 sq. ft. building will be an excellent addition to

our Brantford campus. laurierathletics.com/brantford

Competitive Sports

If you want to play sports at a high level, we are part of the Ontario Colleges

Athletic Association (OCAA) and offer a competitive extramural sports

program. These teams travel to tournaments, competing against other

college and university students. We will also be welcoming OCAA varsity

men’s and women’s basketball and soccer over the next couple years. Call the

Hawk desk at 519.756.8228 x5728 for more information.

You can also play Ontario University Athletics (OUA) varsity sports at our

Waterloo campus and we recommend that you contact the coaches in the

summer to inquire about try-outs. Visit laurierathletics.com for details.

COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL

DODGEBALL

EUROPEAN HANDBALL

CO-ED HOCKEY

INDOOR SOCCER

CO-ED SOFTBALL

COMPETITIVE VOLLEYBALL

RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL

INTRAMURAL SPORTS

Sport clubs:AquaticsBadmintonCheer TeamCurlingFigure SkatingKAOS DancePowder Puff FootballRun ClubSki & SnowboardWomen’s BasketballWomen’s Rugby

Fitness classes:Boot CampCycleHard CoreHigh VelocityStretch & TechniqueYogaZumba

Personal Training & Group Training packages available.

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All for sports, sports for all.

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Home 2.0

We offer single and double rooms in apartment-style buildings.WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR RESIDENCE ROOM:• Bed frame and mattress• Desk and chair • Bookshelves • Closets and shelves • Wastebasket and recycling bins

• Dining room table and chairs • Living room sofa, chairs, coffee table, end tables

and lamps • Fridge and stove • Internet access

For more information, visit chooselaurier.ca/residence8

Bring your toothbrushRESIDENCESo, you’re going to study at Laurier for the next few years. To be

guaranteed a place in residence, you must complete the online

application and submit it, with a non-refundable deposit, to

the Residence Office by 11:59 pm on June 1, 2015. To fill in the

application, visit resapplication.com/wlu.

Rooms are assigned based on preference (indicated on the

application) and availability. We do everything we can to ensure

that students sharing rooms are compatible — that’s why the

application form asks about your personal habits and preferences.

If you’d like to share a room with a friend, we’ll also try to

accommodate your request. When filling out your residence

applications, be sure that each of you indicates each other as

a preferred roommate, and that you select the same residence

style and room type preferences.

Residence life

Our staff in the Residence Life office are committed to making your

first year at university both enjoyable and rewarding. To ensure a

positive atmosphere, senior-year students known as Residence Life

Dons live in each community to act as role models and mentors.

Our residence life program also offers several ways for you to get

involved. The Brantford Residence Council (BRC) and Residence

Athletic Council (RAC) plan and manage major academic and social

events as well as activities for the residence community.

Living and learning

Residence Learning Communities (RLCs) provide a holistic

approach to student development and learning. They encourage

students to become more involved in their program and learn

outside of the classroom by living and networking with others

who have similar interests. In Brantford, we have RLCs with the

following themes:

L eadership and Service Learning

Criminology

Concurrent Education

Healthy Lifestyles

Eat in or out

Meal plans are required for residence students at the Brantford

campus at a cost of $400 per term (fall and winter). Even though

all of the residences are apartment-style, which means you’ll have

a kitchen in the apartment to cook all of your meals, the meal plan

will come in handy for buying groceries at FreshCo, a local grocery

store, just a short five minute walk from campus. You can also

use your meal plan at Williams Fresh Cafe, Subway and Golden

Grounds, just to name a few locations.

If you want to eat out, there’s lots to choose from in downtown

Brantford. Why not try:

• a wrap or salad at Warmington’s Bistro

• lasagna or pulled pork at Strodes Express

• Mexican fare at Burrito Brothers

LIVING OFF CAMPUS?

If you are interested in living off campus, our Residential Services department can provide general information on market trends and assist students to find appropriate housing. For more information visit chooselaurier.ca/residence.

Brantford ResidencesExpositor Place | 216 students | single roomsGrand River Hall | 150 students | single and double rooms Lawyers Hall | 28 students | single roomsLucy Marco Place | 112 students | single rooms Post House | 57 students | single roomsRizzo Building | 28 students | single roomsWilkes House | 41 students | single and double rooms

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ScholarshipsLaurier’s Student Awards office is committed to helping you maximize

the support you receive through loans, scholarships, awards and bursaries.

We are committed to ensuring that all students offered admission to Laurier

receive the assistance they need to complete their degree.

The following scholarships are available to International Students in their first year

(based on academic eligibility):

• Farouk and Dawn Ahamed International Student Scholarship $700

• Automatic Entrance Scholarships $750-$5,000

• Scotiabank Scholarship $5,000

• President’s International Friendship Scholarship $5,000

• Martin Business Administration Award of Distinction $5,000

• Neo Material Technologies Academic Scholarships of Distinction $5,000

• President’s Gold Scholarship $3,000

To apply for these scholarships, please visit wlu.ca/studentawards.

International students can also apply to scholarships and awards in their 2nd,

3rd and 4th years at Laurier that are based on year, program, athletic and

extracurricular involvement. For more information on how to qualify please

visit wlu.ca/studentawards.

Work experience Placement experiences, on- and off-campus work permits and co-op

opportunities allow international students to integrate their academic studies

with practical experience. Through these avenues, students gain marketable

skills, network with future employers and earn a salary at the same time. Unique

to Canada is the ability for international students to stay and work here for three

years following graduation and then apply for citizenship.

Part-time workLaurier is located in a thriving community with a healthy retail and service

sector that offers plenty of employment opportunities throughout the year.

Laurier’s Career Development Centre is an excellent resource for off-campus

job postings, resume and interview assistance and information about career

opportunities. For more information, visit wlu.ca/career.

Did you know?As a full-time student with a valid study permit, you do not need

a work permit to be employed on- or off-campus.

JOBS ON CAMPUSLaurier hires hundreds of students every year. Positions are available in virtually every department across campus.

Here are just a few:

• Residence Life Don• Hawk Desk Attendant• Fitness Instructor• Intramural Official/Coordinator• Research Assistant• Laurier Ambassador• Summer Fun 101 Camp

Counsellor (Summer)•Williams Fresh Cafe or Golden

Grounds Server• Learning Services Mentor• Departmental Administrative

Assistant• Headstart Ambassador• U-Desk Attendant

and much more!

Note: For academic year 2014-2015. Fees subject to increase for 2015-2016. This chart is an estimate only.*Incidental fees for BBTM students is $1,156.

ESTIMATED COSTS TO ATTEND LAURIER*

BRANTFORD CAMPUSMoney matters

FULL TIME TUITION $22,247

RESIDENCE (SINGLE ROOM)

$5,000

GROCERIES ($300/MONTH)

$2,400

MEAL PLAN ($400/TERM)

$800

TEXT BOOKS $1,000

HEALTH INSURANCE $700

INCIDENTAL FEES $650

TOTAL (TWO TERMS, EIGHT MONTHS)

$32,797

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“THE BEST OF” IN BRANTFORDHere are a few popular spots to visit while in Brantford, according to our

students. All locations featured are within walking distance or a short bus

ride from our campus:

Best place to have a coffee: Williams Fresh Cafe

Best restaurant to have dinner on a budget: Strodes Express

Best patio: The Piston Broke in Harmony Square

Best area for shopping: Lynden Park Mall

Best pizza: Maples

Best burger place: The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro

Best sandwich/wrap shop: Warmington’s Bistro

Best sports bar: Boston Pizza

Best fries: Lonnie’s on Market

Best buffet: Kings Buffet

Best supermarket: FreshCo

Best place to relax: Along the Grand River

No car, no problem!All full-time students are automatically enrolled in the Universal Bus Pass program, meaning you can ride local Brantford Transit through the fall and winter terms by scanning your OneCard for access.

The city of Brantford is a student-friendly community, offering small town hospitality with big city variety. Our campus is located in the downtown core, so students are within walking distance of great value restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

The Grand River provides a picturesque backdrop for walking, jogging or biking. Victoria Park, across from the Carnegie Building, is just one of the many green spaces where students can relax outside and enjoy what Brantford has to offer.

For more information, visit discoverbrantford.com.

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Brantford campus

WELCOME CENTRE/CAMPUS TOURS

CAMPUS TOURSBook a campus tour or take a virtual tour at chooselaurier.ca/tours.

QUESTIONS? T 519.884.1970 x4684international@wlu.cachooselaurier.ca/international

ACADEMIC/SUPPORT BUILDINGS1. Carnegie Building2. Grand River Hall3. Library4. Market Place5. Nipissing Building6. Nipissing Education Centre7. Odeon Building8. Research and Academic Centre 9. SC Johnson Building10. St. Andrew’s

11. Student Centre12. Williams Fresh Café13. 97 Dalhousie Street 14. Aboriginal Student Centre (111 Darling Street)15. Dalhousie Centre

RESIDENCE BUILDINGS2. Grand River Hall Residence16. Lawyer’s Hall Residence17. Lucy Marco Place Residence18. Post House Residence

19. Rizzo Residence20. Expositor Place Residence21. Wilkes House Residence

ATHLETICS21. Wilkes House Gym22. Future Site of the Laurier/YMCA facility

PARKING23. Market Centre ParkadeP PUBLIC PARKING

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