Overview

Wilfrid Laurier University is a Comprehensive institution located in Waterloo, ON, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Wilfrid Laurier University (Admissions)
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON  N2L 3C5
Canada

Contact Service Laurier
Service Laurier
Email: chooselaurier@wlu.ca
Phone: 519-884-1970
Fax: 519-884-0618

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Area Studies, Other
Canadian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer Science
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
International And Comparative Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
Linguistic, Comparative, And Related Language Studies And Services, Other
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Wellness, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services Administration
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Music Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
International/globalization Studies
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Hydrology And Water Resources Science
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics
Community Psychology
Developmental And Child Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
International Policy Analysis
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Anthropology, Other
Applied Economics
Archeology
Criminology
Economics, General
Geography
National Security Policy Studies
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Film/cinema/media Studies
Music, General
Music, Other
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

20,364

Enrolled

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 13th	June 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,059

In-province

6,059

Out-of-province

6,059

In-district

Fees

1,639

Full-time student fees

14,152

Room & board

7,356

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Student Body

20,364

Total Undergrad students

Gender

Male (47.84%)

Female (52.16%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	20%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
First-Year Students' Orientation, Year End Celebration and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Habitat for Humanity of WLU, Laurier Musical Theatre, East Meets West, Laurier SOS and Laurier Ski and Snowboarding Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No		No
Basketball			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football			No
Golf	No		No
Ice Hockey			No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving			No
Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey			No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving			No
Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

555

Total Faculty

25:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Male - 302

Female - 253