2013 Laurier International Applicant Guide

2012-13InTernaTIonal applIcanT GuIde

WATeRloo & BRAnTfoRD, onTARIo, CAnADA

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1 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.

2 IMMIGRATION POSSIBILITIES It’s no secret that Canada is the second largest country in the world totaling 9,984,670 km². The UK fits into Canada approximately 40 times! With that much land and only 34 million people, we’re a country that welcomes new immigrants. The Canadian Experience Class makes it easier for international students to apply for permanent resident status once they have graduated from a university and have one year of work experience.

3 COST OF LIVING & TUITION Canada is known for high quality, low-cost education. Our tuition rates for international students are lower than many other countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Cost of living is considerably less in Canada than the UK and Europe.

4 FRIENDLINESS & DIVERSITY Over the past 100 years, more than 13 million immigrants have come to Canada to start a new life. This makes Canada one of the world’s most ethnically diverse countries. Canada’s cultural mosaic is evident in the variety of restaurants and grocery stores, religious places of worship, and festivals throughout the year.

5 SAFETY Canada is a friendly, safe country with a high standard of living. Canada ranked #4 amongst the world’s safest countries in the 2012 Global Peace Index. Canada is a peaceful country that spends more on its health care system than on its armed forces. In 2011’s International Student Barometer (ISB) survey of students around the globe, Laurier scored 89% for student satisfaction in overall living and safety.

Why ChooSInG CAnADA AS A STuDy

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Los Angeles 5.5 hrs

New Delhi 15 hrs

Hong Kong 16 hrs

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London 8 hrs

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Distance from Waterloo to Toronto: 1 hour

Distance from Brantford to Toronto: 1 hour

TABle of ConTenTSWhy Canada? 2

Why Laurier? 3

Cities 3

Campuses 4

Residence 4

Support & Services 7

Co-op 9

Programs 10

Admission Requirements 11

English Language Requirements 14

How to Apply 15

Why Laurier?With four locations and more than 16,000 students, Laurier could

be considered a large university in Canada. But you’d never know

it. The minute you step foot on one of our campuses, you’ll feel

like you’ve come home. Our close-knit community environment

will make you feel like you belong right away, so you can focus on

learning and growing as a person.

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We’ve been in the business of creating leaders in every industry for more than 100 years. We offer an extensive selection of programs at both the Waterloo and Brantford campuses that are very flexible. You may choose double-degree opportunities, major and minor combinations, options to enhance your degrees, and partnerships with other universities and colleges to combine your schooling and training.

Laurier students have an infectious spirit of volunteerism, leadership and extra-curricular involvement. With more than 145 student clubs across the two campuses, students have the opportunity to get involved, engage in healthy debate and take leadership roles within the university community. We recognize and support this passion for engagement in many ways, from our Student Leadership Centre to our community service-learning programs, which combine academic course work with volunteer placements.

Laurier ranked 1st among comprehensive universities in ontario for the percentage of students who were satisfied

with their choice of university. maclean’s cUsc 2011

aBOuT The WeaTher southwestern ontario experiences four distinct seasons:

Spring March to May temperatures from 10-20ºC (50-68ºF)

Summer June to August temperatures from 20-30ºC (68-86ºF)

Fall September to November temperatures from 7-20ºC (44-68ºF)

Winter December to February temperatures from -10 to 2ºC (14-35ºF)

Situated on the picturesque Grand River just an hour from Toronto, the city of Brantford has the charm of a small town with all the amenities of a much larger city. Laurier’s campus is located in the downtown core, within walking distance of great coffee shops, restaurants and patios. With large festivals, studio art tours, one-of-a-kind shops, various sports tournaments and world-class theatre, Brantford offers something for all tastes.

Laurier’s Waterloo campus is located in the thriving, culturally diverse community of Kitchener-Waterloo (K-W), just 100 kilometres west of Toronto. Home to many leaders in technology including Research in Motion, Desire2Learn and Google’s Canadian headquarters, K-W caters to a student population, which represents about a third of our 350,000 people. This city offers plenty of hiking trails, golf courses, skating rinks, soccer fields and even a ski hill. K-W is small enough to be safe and easy to get around, yet big enough to provide outstanding restaurants and shopping.

CiTy Of BranTfOrd CiTy Of WaTerLOO

97% of Laurier graduates secure empLoyment within six

months of graduation.

Our rankings

Wilfrid Laurier University is one of Canada’s finest undergraduate universities.

In the 2012 Globe & Mail’s University Report, our students gave Laurier:

“A-” Class Size

“A-” in Campus Atmosphere

“A-” Quality of Teaching and Learning

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residenceLaurier guarantees residence to first-year undergraduate students, provided you submit your residence application and deposit before June 3rd, 2013. We offer single and double rooms in both dormitory and apartment-style buildings. Our nationally recognized residence life system provides support and activities to help make students feel at home and make the most out of their first-year experience.

The staff in our Residence Life Office is committed to making your first year at Laurier enjoyable, safe and rewarding. Senior students, called Residence Dons, live in each community and act as role models and mentors, providing support to students as they make the transition to living away from home.

Why Live in residenCe?• Lots of opportunities to get involved• Easier transition to university• New friends, diversity of cultures• One of the best student-to-don ratios in the province• You’re close to everything• Special activities just for residence students• High-speed internet access


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Centre (RAC)14 Rizzo Residence (RIZ)15 Sanderson Centre (SA)

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To book a tour of our Brantford campus, visit www.chooselaurierbrantford.ca

CoMe foR A vISIT! Open houses: Friday, November 9th, 2012 Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

Campus Tours: Monday-Friday: 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm Select Saturdays: 11:00am & 1:00pm

Jennifer Connor first learned about working on campus through Laurier Brantford’s weekly newsletter, and she jumped at the opportunity. “Part of the reason I decided to work on campus was to meet new people,” she says. “I’ve always worked while doing my schooling, and the best part of working on campus is getting to know all the wonderful staff, faculty and students.” Jennifer actually holds two jobs on campus: she works at the Stedman Community Bookstore and in the Recruitment Office as an Ambassador. “I love giving tours and seeing the students come to love the campus as much as I do,” she says.

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MeaL PLans and dining OPTiOns

Meal plans are required for all residence students at the Waterloo campus. Students living off-campus in Waterloo may also purchase a meal plan. These plans allow students to purchase food from a number of on- and off-campus locations including The Fresh Food Company (Dining Hall), Pizza Pizza, Starbucks, and Wilf’s (our pub on campus). A wide range of menu choices including vegetarian, vegan and Asian cuisine are offered and we are able to accommodate special diets such as halal. In Brantford, all of our residences are apartment-style, so you’ll have your own kitchen and will be within walking distance of a grocery store and a farmer’s market.

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Bonjour! Hola! Hey there! I am a third year student in the Business program from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. During my first year at Laurier I lived in Clara Conrad Hall, an all-girls residence located right in the middle of campus. Since the day I moved in, I have never been disappointed. In my first year I was fortunate enough to get involved in residence life by becoming a community representative for my floor on House Council. I also volunteered and belonged to various campus clubs. Some of these include Free The Children and Laurier Marketing Association (LMA). I was also the class representative for the film studies course I was enrolled in.

Email me at [email protected]

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CoMe foR A vISIT! Open houses: Friday, November 2nd, 2012 Friday, March 15th, 2013

Campus Tours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am, 11:30pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm Saturday: 11:30am & 1:30pm

To book a tour of our Waterloo campus, visit www.chooselaurier.ca


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11 Library 12 Northfield Campus13 Peters building - SBE14 Schlegel Centre - SBE15 Science building16 Science Research Centre17 Seminary18 Special Constable Service19 St. Michael’s Campus20 Theatre Auditorium21 202 Regina Street

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HERE’S A FEW LOCAL DINING FAvOuRITES:

WATeRLoo• Best Chinese: King Tin Restaurant• Best Korean: Da Won• Best Halal food: Ammar Halal Meats• Best African & Caribbean grocery store: A to Z

bRAnTfoRd:• Best buffet: Kings Buffet• Best supermarket: FreshCo• Best coffee: Williams Fresh Cafe• Best place to relax: Grand River


a gLOBaL COMMuniTy

CaMPus CLuBs ThaT Make yOu feeL aT hOMe

•DREAMS•East Meets West•Future of Africa•Global China Connection•International Student’s Association•Muslim Student Association

This map highlights the current international students studying at Laurier who are from around the world.

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During the past three years, Laurier has played a big role in my academic and personal growth. In my second year, I started to learn how to snowboard, as the ski/snowboard resort is only 15 minutes away from campus. Since then, snowboarding has become my regular winter activity. In addition, I have enjoyed picking up some Canadian lifestyle traits, such as eating pancakes with maple syrup, getting excited for hockey, eating poutine and drinking Tim Hortons coffee. Going to Laurier was the best choice I could have made. A friendly and supportive environment, high diversity, small size classes and a broad range of activities are some of the many reasons why I love this university and know you will too!

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In my first year I didn’t have to leave the campus at all since everything is conveniently located. Laurier has two main food courts, two restaurants and several cafes all within our city block! There’s also a FIFA certified soccer field in the middle of campus and an Olympic-length pool in our Athletic Centre. With all these food and entertainment options, it’s no wonder I love this school!

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Canada has been a very welcoming country and I had no problems settling in. Laurier provides a high quality education and offers numerous opportunities for its students to get involved. The professors are very enthusiastic and get to know you personally, which really helps with your studies.

如有任何疑問, 請以以下方式聯繫： [email protected]

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After one year it already feels like home – I have had many opportunities to meet lots of friends from my program, residence building and also from Laurier’s international student community. I am so proud to be a part of this enthusiastic community. Students are passionate about their studies, co-curricular activities and volunteer work.

如果你有疑问，发邮件给我 [email protected]

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Having my university experience in a different country, with a university as welcoming as Laurier couldn’t have been better! There are more than 130 clubs for you to join and in my first year I joined six of them. I made so many new friends from getting involved and I have no words to describe how amazing all of the Laurier students are that I’ve met so far!

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support & services

Hello, or as we say in Russia, “Privet”! I came to Canada four years ago hoping to expand my knowledge of the English language in an ESL program, but as it turned out, I have decided to stay and attend university here. The decision to study at Wilfrid Laurier university wasn’t made by accident. While visiting the campus I was impressed by how enthusiastic, cheerful and caring the students were here. Laurier not only provides us with a high-quality education but also gives us an opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

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Our sTudenTs’ uniOn

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Laurier has one of the nation’s most active student unions, with:•Over 145 student lead clubs and associations•Over 3,000 student volunteer opportunities•A leading voice in campus and community issues•One of the best Orientation Week programs in Canada•A wide range of student focussed services across the entire Laurier campus community

Whether you are having trouble with a course, looking for a part-time job or need to see a doctor, Laurier offers a range of services on both campuses to support the academic, social and personal needs of students.

•Aboriginal Student Services•Accessible Learning Office•Career Development Centre•Chaplains Office•Community Service-Learning•Counselling Services•Diversity and Equity Office•Health Services•Laurier International

•Learning Services•Mathematics Assistance Centre•Rainbow Centre• Student Health and Development

Centre•Student Leadership Centre• Study Skills and Supplemental Instruction•Women’s Centre•Writing Centre


•Baseball•Basketball•Cheerleading•Cross country•Curling•Football•Golf

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distance•Rugby•Soccer•Swimming

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•Basketball•Cheerleading•Cross country•Curling•Field lacrosse•Golf

•Hockey• Indoor middle

distance•Rugby•Soccer•Swimming

varsiTy TeaMs - WOMen

information regarding try-outs can be found at www.laurierathletics.com.

aThLeTiCs aT Laurieras a Laurier student you will be eligible to participate in various athletic programs, either competitively or just for fun.

•Aerobics•Aquatics•Ball hockey•Basketball•Cyclefit•Dance classes•Dodgeball•Flag football•Ice hockey•Innertube water polo•Mixed martial arts•NIA fitness•Personal training

•Pilates•Rock climbing•Soccer•Slo-pitch•Squash•Swimming•Tae Kwon Do•Tennis•Triathlon training•ultimate frisbee•volleyball•Yoga

reCreaTiOnaL sPOrTs and aCTiviTies

each year more than 8,000 Laurier students participate in intramural activities! if you are looking for a great way to stay fit, release some stress and meet new friends, give intramurals a try!

our goLden hawks enjoy a winning tradition

in varsity sports, cLaiming 9 nationaL and 29

provinciaL championship titLes since 2000.


For more information, visit the Laurier International website and read the PDF version of the International Student Handbook at www.wlu.ca/international.

gLOBaL engageMenT sTraTegy (ges)

The Global Engagement Strategy (GES) is a new initiative at Laurier to prepare all graduates to be citizens of the world. Not every student is able to travel abroad to have an international experience, so policies and programs are being developed to ensure that global engagement can be felt in some way by all students, faculty and staff.

The establishment of global engagement programming differentiates Laurier amongst other universities.

Laurier’s focus is to substantially increase international student enrolment in the next five years, continue and expand our academic preparatory programs, enhance our support services for international students and ensure that global engagement activities are also leveraged locally with community organizations that have a global outlook.

inTernaTiOnaL OrienTaTiOn Week (iOWeek)

All international students starting in September are encouraged to participate in the international student orientation program during their first week in Canada. They will attend workshops on academic success, health and safety, Canadian culture and other informative sessions. This is a great way to get acquainted with the Laurier campus, our academic culture, fellow international students and the staff and volunteers from Laurier International. visit the Laurier International website for more information.

sTudenT exChange PrOgraM

The Student Exchange Program offers students the opportunity to enrich their own understanding of the world. If you become part of an international exchange, you continue to pay your tuition to Laurier but study and earn credits at a university outside of Canada. Laurier currently has exchange agreements with universities in 24 countries:

•Australia •Austria•Botswana•China•Denmark•France•Germany•Hong Kong

•Hungary•Ireland•Italy•Japan•Macau•Mexico•Norway•Portugal

•Slovenia•South Africa•South Korea•Spain•Sweden•The Netherlands•united Kingdom•united States

•university of Western Sydney, Australia •Beijing Jiaotong university, China•université Paris Dauphine, France•European Business School, Germany•The university of Hong Kong, Hong Kong•Seoul National university, South Korea•Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico

Some of our partnerships include:

Laurier internationalwww.wlu.ca/international

The staff and student volunteers at Laurier international are dedicated to ensuring your Laurier experience is the best it can be. We encourage you to take advantage of the services, programs and resources we have to offer!

• Support with renewal of study and work permits and visas

•Pre-arrival information

• Assistance in finding temporary or long-term housing

• Orientation programs for the university and the community

•International Student Advisor

•Mentorship program

• Social programming; trips to Niagara Falls, camping and theme parks, etc

• Financial, social, cultural or personal advising, both individually and in groups

• Liaison with community groups and personnel on campus to assist in resolving issues

• Liaison with Citizenship and Immigration Canada, foreign embassies in Canada and in the uS if necessary

• Support for international student groups and organizations

•Income tax information sessions

• Friendly staff to help make your Canadian educational experience successful and enjoyable

• International Peer Mentors

Having completed my GCE A levels I decided to attend Wilfrid Laurier university and it has been one of the best choices I have ever made. I am now entering my 2nd year as an Honours Business student, pursuing the Chartered Accountant designation, and am proud to have received the President’s Centennial Award, which is an academic scholarship worth $5,000. Laurier has a tremendous co-opprogram which allows students to gain experience in their field, earn some extracash and apply what they have learnt in class. There is a really good feel and atmosphere to the university, as if it is one large community. You will sense that almost instantly, as you frequently walk past familiar faces. The small campus ensures you feel safe and secure and everything is conveniently located.


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Co-op provides you with the chance to integrate theory with practice, develop valuable contacts, gain self-confidence and create opportunities for employment after graduation. honours students in arts, science, economics* or business at the Waterloo campus may apply to Laurier’s co-op program at the end of first year. students in double degree programs at Laurier are offered automatic admission to co-op, as are students in the Bachelor of Business Technology Management (BBTM) program at the Brantford campus. students in double degree programs offered between Laurier and the university of Waterloo are required to participate in co-op.

PraCTiCe Makes PerfeCT

The Department of Co-operative Education posts jobs and arranges interviews for you. Staff members will also help you fine-tune your resume and cover letter and practice interview skills. The employment rate is consistently high for Laurier co-op students.

Where WiLL yOur CO-OP exPerienCe Take yOu?

Our students have found rewarding positions with companies such as PepsiCo Beverages Canada, SC Johnson, Research In Motion, Ernst & Young, Desire2Learn and Microsoft Canada.

The CO-OP advanTage

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10:00 AMThis is my first lecture of the day. It’s in a small classroom with only 20 students so our professor interacts with us frequently.

12:00 pM The dining hall is a great place for me to have lunch and study. I also plan my group meetings here for my business classes.

3:00 pMI have an appointment with my economics professor. Every week they have scheduled office hours so that students can come for individual help.

6:00 pMAfter studying and work, playing the saxophone is one of the ways I like to relax. I like to use a western instrument to play Chinese traditional music in front of the Dining Hall.

7:00 pMLaurier’s Athletic Complex has many facilities to choose from. I usually go 2-3 times per week to keep me healthy, and it’s free for every student.


*Co-op is not available in the Applied Economics program.

• Ancient Mediterranean Studies• Anthropology• Archaeology (Near Eastern,

Classical & North American) • Biochemistry/Biotechnology• Biology (BA & BSc)• Business Administration (BBA): - Accounting - Brand Communication - Business & Sustainability - Entrepreneurship - Finance - Human Resource Management - Insurance & Risk Management - International Business - Marketing - Supply Chain Management• Business and Computer Science C• Business (WLu) and Computer

Science (uW) C• Business and Computing &

Computer Electronics C

• Business and Financial Mathematics C

• Business (WLu) and Mathematics (uW) C

• Business Technology Management (BTM) C

• Chemistry• Christian Studies and Global

Citizenship• Communication Studies• Computer Science (BA &

BSc), Computing & Computer Electronics

• Concurrent Education: Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate

• Contemporary Studies• Criminology• Cultural Studies• Economics, Economics &

Accounting, Economics & Financial Management

• Economics (Applied)• English• Environmental Studies• Film Studies• Financial Mathematics (BA/BSc)• French• Geography, Geography &

Geomatics (BA/BSc)• Global Studies• Health Administration• Health Studies (BA & BASc)• Health Sciences• History• Human Rights & Human Diversity• Journalism• Kinesiology & Physical Education

(BA/BSc)• Languages • Law & Society• Leadership• Mathematics (BA/BSc)• Medieval Studies

• Music: - Composition - Comprehensive - Education - History - Performance - Theory• Music Therapy• North American Studies• Philosophy• Physics, Photonics• Political Science• Psychology (BA/BSc)• Religion & Culture• Sociology• Spanish• Women & Gender Studies• Youth & Children’s Studies

for more information on each program, please visit www.chooselaurier.ca/international.

C - Automatic co-op programundergraduate Programs


• Ancient Mediterranean Cultures (MA)• Business Administration (MBA)• Economics (MA)• Chemistry (MSc)• Communication Studies (MA)• Criminology (MA) • Cultural Analysis and Social Theory (MA)• Education (MEd)• English (MA, PhD)• Finance (MFin)• Geography (MA, MES, MSc, PhD)• Global Governance (PhD)• History (MA, PhD)

• Integrative Biology (MSc)• International Public Policy (MIPP)• Kinesiology & Physical Education (MSc)• Management (MSc, PhD)• Mathematics (MSc)• Music Therapy (MMT)• Philosophy (MA)• Political Science (MA)• Psychology (MA, MSc, PhD)• Religion and Culture (MA)• Religious Studies (PhD)• Social Work (MSW, PhD)• Sociology (MA)

for more information on each graduate studies program, please contact: Graduate Studies: [email protected] MbA: [email protected] MSW: [email protected]

graduate Programs (MASTeRS, phd) Laurier offers an 8-month intensive Pre-MBA program designed to help students whose first language is not English to gain the skills and experience needed to succeed at the MBA level. Application to the Pre-MBA is easy - if you have an undergraduate degree with a B standing, and 2+ years work experience, you may be accepted not only to the Pre-MBA program, but also granted a conditional acceptance to the MBA.

For more information, please contact: [email protected].

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Laurier was named one of The BesT 300 BUsiness schools by the princeton review as one of the best

institutions students couLd attend to earn an mba.

• innovative culture dedicated to developing successful leaders of tomorrow • nationally recognized for superior teaching and research • Real world experience through our co-operative education partnerships • Unparalleled student experience and sense of community

The Laurier advanTage

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English Mid 70s or B HL or SL EnglishIB Minimum Score: 28

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Biochemistry/Biotechnology

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English; Biology; Math; Chemistry at 75% or B*

Mid 70s or B HL or SL English, HL or SL Biology, HL or SL Chemistry and HL or SL MathematicsIB Minimum Score: 28

A-level Mathematics, A-level Chemistry and A-level Biology†

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Biology, Biology & Chemistry, Biology & Physical Geography, Biology & Mathematics, Biology & Psychology

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English; Chemistry; Math; Biology at 70% or B-*


HL or SL English, HL or SL Biology, HL or SL Chemistry and HL or SL MathematicsIB Minimum Score: 28

A-level Mathematics, A-level Chemistry and A-level Biology†

Business: Accounting, Brand Communication, Business & Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Insurance & Risk Management, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management

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High 80s or A HL or SL English and HL or SL MathematicsIB Minimum Score: 33

A-level Mathematics†

Business and Computer Science double degree, Business and Computing & Computer Electronics double degree (Automatic entry into co-op)

bbA/bSc

English at 70% or B-, Math at 70% or B- §NOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

High 80s or A HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics at 5IB Minimum Score: 33


Business and Financial Mathematics double degree(Automatic entry into co-op)

bbA/bA

English at 70% or B-, Math at 80% or A-NOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

High 80s to low 90s or A

HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics at 5IB Minimum Score: 33


Business (WLu) and Computer Science (uW)Must meet admission criteria for both Laurier Business and university of Waterloo Computer Science.

(Automatic entry into co-op)

bbA/bSc

English at 75% or B, Math at 85% or ANOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

Low 90s or A+ HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics at 5IB Minimum Score: 35


Business (WLu) and Mathematics (uW) double degreeMust meet admission criteria for both Laurier Business and university of Waterloo Mathematics.

(Automatic entry into co-op)

bbA/bMATh

English at 75% or B, Math at 85% or ANOTE: Prerequisite courses calculated in Admission Average

Low 90s or A+ HL or SL English and HL or SL Mathematics at 5IB Minimum Score: 35


Business Technology Management(Automatic entry into co-op)

bTM brantford campus

English; Math at 70% or B-

Mid 70s or B HL or SL English and HL or SL MathematicsIB Minimum Score: 28


Chemistry, Chemistry & MathematicsbSc

English; Math; Chemistry*

Mid 70s or B HL or SL English, HL or SL Mathematics, HL or SL ChemistryIB Minimum Score: 28

A-level Mathematics and A-level Chemistry†

Computer Science Combination(Available only as a combination program)

bA

English; Math Mid 70s or B HL or SL English and HL or SL MathematicsIB Minimum Score: 28


Computer Science, Computing & Computer Electronics

bSc

English; Math, Chemistry or Physics*

Mid 70s or B HL or SL English, HL or SL Mathematics, one of HL or SL Chemistry or PhysicsIB Minimum Score: 28

A-level Mathematics and A-level Chemistry or Physics†

Computer Science & MathematicsbSc

English; Math; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics*

Mid 70s or B HL or SL English, HL or SL Mathematics, one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry or PhysicsIB Minimum Score: 28

A-level Mathematics and A-level Science†

Computer Science & PsychologybSc

English; Math, Chemistry, Physics or Biology*

Mid 70s or B HL or SL English, HL or SL Mathematics, one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry or PhysicsIB Minimum Score: 28

A-level Mathematics and A-level Science†

Note: all other required courses must be at a minimum of 60% or c, except where indicated. *a combined minimum average of 70% is required in the prerequisite 4u mathematics and 4u science courses, except biochemistry and health sciences, which requires 75% or b. § a combined minimum average of 80% or a- in the prerequisite 4u mathematics courses. course-specific grade requirements and admission ranges represent equivalencies rather than options, and will be applied relative to the previous educational system attended. † a minimum of b is required in o-level english, or c in a-level english.

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pRoGRAMReQUIRed CoURSeS

AdMISSIon RAnGe

InTeRnATIonALbACCALAUReATe

GCe

Contemporary Studies, Criminology, English, Health Administration, Health Studies, History, Human Rights & Human Diversity, Law & Society, Leadership, Youth & Children’s Studies

bA brantford campus

English Low to mid 70s or B-

HL or SL EnglishIB Minimum Score: 28

†

Concurrent Education: Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate(Also Available with French teaching option)

bA/bed brantford campus

English High 70s or B+ HL or SL EnglishIB Minimum Score: 28

†

Economics (Appiled)

bA

English; Math Low to mid 80s or A-

HL or SL English and HL or SL MathematicsIB Minimum Score: 30


Economics, Economics & Accounting, Economics & Financial Management

bA

English; Math at 70% or B-

Low to mid 80s or A-



Financial Mathematics

bA/bSc

English; Math §

BSc requires one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics*

Mid 70s or B HL or SL English and HL or SL MathematicsIB Minimum Score: 28


Geography, Geography & Geomatics

bSc

English; Math; two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics*

Mid 70s or B HL or SL English, HL or SL Mathematics, two of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry or PhysicsIB Minimum Score: 28

A-level Mathematics and Two A-level Sciences†

Health Sciences

bSc

English; Math; Biology; Chemistry*

Low to mid 80s or A-

HL or SL English, HL or SL Mathematics, HL or SL Chemistry and HL or SL BiologyIB Minimum Score: 30

A-level Mathematics and A-level Biology and Chemistry†

Health Studies

bASc brantford campus

English; Math; Chemistry; Biology*

Mid 70s or B HL or SL English, HL or SL Biology, HL or SL Chemistry and HL or SL Mathematics*IB Minimum Score: 28

A-level Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry†

Journalism

bA brantford campus

English at 75% or B Mid 70s or B HL or SL EnglishIB Minimum Score: 28

†

Kinesiology & Physical Education

bA

English; Biology at 70% or B-; Math

Mid to high 80s or A

HL or SL English, HL or SL Biology, HL or SL MathematicsIB Minimum Score: 32

Biology, A-level or O-level Mathematics†

Kinesiology & Physical Education

bSc

English; Biology at 70%; Math; one of Chemistry or Physics*

Mid to high 80s or A

HL or SL English, HL or SL Biology, HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Chemistry or PhysicsIB Minimum Score: 32

A-level Mathematics and A-level Biology and A-level Chemistry or Physics†

Mathematics

bA/bSc

English; Math

BSc requires one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics*




Music Composition, Comprehensive, Education, History, Performance, Theory bMus

English; Grade II Royal Conservatory of Music theory or equivalent; Audition


+ Audition

HL or SL EnglishGrade II RCM Theory or Equivalent, AuditionIB Minimum Score: 28

†

Music TherapyStudents participate in a four Music Therapy practical – one in each term of third and fourth year.

bMus

Apply after completing two years of Honours Bachelor of Music Program.

Admission based on overall achievement in music & psych courses, personal interview and recommendation of Music Therapy faculty.

†

Physics, Photonics

bSc

English; Math, Chemistry or Physics*

Mid 70s or B HL or SL English, HL or SL Math-ematics, one of HL or SL Chemistry or PhysicsIB Minimum Score: 28

A-level Mathematics and A-level Chemistry or Physics†

Psychology

bA

English; Math Mid to high 70s or B


A-level or O-level Mathematics†

Psychology

bA brantford campus

English; Math Mid to high 70s or B


A or O-level Mathematics†

Psychology

bSc

English; Math; Biology* Mid to high 70s or B

HL or SL English, HL or SL Math-ematics, and HL or SL BiologyIB Minimum Score: 28

A-level Mathematics and A-level Biology†



Note: all other required courses must be at a minimum of 60% or c, except where indicated. *a combined minimum average of 70% is required in the prerequisite 4u mathematics and 4u science courses, except biochemistry and health sciences, which requires 75% or b. § a combined minimum average of 80% or a- in the prerequisite 4u mathematics courses. course-specific grade requirements and admission ranges represent equivalencies rather than options, and will be applied relative to the previous educational system attended. † a minimum of b is required in o-level english, or c in a-level english.



COunTry sPeCifiC requireMenTs

bRITISh: The General Certificate of Education or equivalent is required with satisfactory standing in five subjects, including at least two subjects at the Advanced Level. Some programs may require additional A-level prerequisite courses. Two Advanced Subsidiary Level courses may be substituted for one A-level course. A minimum average of “B” is required for all for all Honours Programs. Transfer credit will be considered for A-level courses with a minimum final grade of B. For Cambridge Pre-u a minimum overall grade of Merit 2 with minimum of Merit 3 in required courses. For the Caribbean system at least two 2-unit CAPE subjects are required beyond the CXCs or First Year standing from the university of West Indies. A minimum grade of 2 is required for transfer credit consideration.

AMeRICA: A SAT 1 score of minimum 1650 (minimum 550 in each component) or a composite ACT score of 24 is required if you are currently studying in the uS. Applicants who do not present the above criteria will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants studying in a uS curriculum overseas do not have to present an SAT or ACT score.

ChInA: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Exam results. Chinese National university Entrance Exam (Gao Kao) is required if written.

SoUTh koReA: Academic upper Secondary School Certificate plus College Scholastic Ability Test.

SAUdI ARAbIA: Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) Scientific track required for Science and SBE programs Scientific or Literary track for Arts programs.

If your country isn’t listed above please visit www.chooselaurier.ca/international for a full listing. Please note that educational systems vary around the world. The admission range listed in our chart may not reflect the requirements for your country. Your application may be assessed based on grade equivalencies.

inTernaTiOnaL BaCCaLaureaTe

Applicants who have successfully completed the IB Diploma will be considered for admission with passes in at least six subjects of which three must be at the higher level. The minimum total score requirement is 28, including diploma bonus points. Standard level mathematical studies will not be accepted for programs that require a mathematics prerequisite. All required courses must be at a minimum score of 4 unless otherwise noted. Laurier will accept IB predicted grades for early admission consideration. Transfer credit is considered up to a maximum of 3.0 credits, for higher level subjects with a minimum score of 5 as well as for the Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay with a minimum grade of B in each, subject to applicability to the program offered.

advanCed PLaCeMenT (aP)

Transfer credit will be awarded on a case-by-case basis for AP exams successfully completed with a minimum grade of 4 (up to a maximum of 3.0 credits). Applicants are required to provide detailed course descriptions.

enGLISh pRofICIenCy ReQUIReMenTSThe English Language Requirements are for undergraduate programs only. Our Graduate Studies programs have separate requirements.

Exemptions may be granted to applicants who have studied success fully in an English-instructional education system, on a full-time basis for a minimum of three years, and who can present acceptable grades in English and other Humanities/Social Science courses from their senior high school year.

The Laurier Institution code is 0893 if required by testing centres.

Note: Students entering the double degree programs with the University of Waterloo must meet UW’s English proficiency requirements.

LAnGUAGe TeST MInIMUM SCoRe

TeST of enGLISh AS A foReIGn LAnGUAGe (ToefL) www.toefl.org

Internet-based test (IBT)– Overall score of 83 with a minimum of 20 in each component

InTeRnATIonAL enGLISh LAnGUAGe TeSTInG SySTeM (IeLTS) www.ielts.org

6.5

MIChIGAn enGLISh LAnGUAGe ASSeSSMenT bATTeRy (MeLAb) www.lsa.umich.edu/eli

85

CAnAdIAn ACAdeMIC enGLISh LAnGUAGe ASSeSSMenT (CAeL) www.cael.ca

70, with no part below 60

peARSon TeST of enGLISh LAnGUAGe pRofICIenCy www.pearsonpte.com

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COndiTiOnaL adMissiOn uPOn COMPLeTiOn Of esL

Conditional Offers of Admissions will be awarded for September 2013 entry to academically qualified students who are enrolled in and plan to complete an English Language Certificate Program with one of our recognized ESL programs. This means that a conditional Offer of Admission to Laurier can be awarded at the same time as an Offer is made to your Laurier-affiliated English language program. This will appeal to applicants who want the certainty of two Letters of Acceptance before they leave home, which will cover the English language training and the subsequent time spent at Laurier. Conditions will be removed upon completion of the English language program at the level and grade specified and submission of final official transcripts.

Laurier engLish and aCadeMiC fOundaTiOn (Leaf) PrOgraM

The LAURIeR enGLISh And ACAdeMIC foUndATIon (LeAf) pRoGRAM will allow academically qualified students who do not meet Laurier’s English proficiency requirements the opportunity to receive a conditional offer of admission pending completion of the 5-level program. That means no TOEFL or IELTS scores are required. In each calendar year there are two 14-week cycles and two 8-week intensive cycles. upon arrival, students will be given a placement test to determine which of the five levels is best suited for them. Our courses will focus on academic English. They are designed to prepare students for success in university.

For starting points and tuition fees please visit www.chooselaurier.ca/international and select Study english on the left side navigation bar.


Our eduCaTiOn ParTners

Laurier will accept successful completion of the following English Language Certificate Programs as proof of language proficiency for admission to undergraduate programs:

RenISon CoLLeGe English for Academic Success ProgramLevel 400 minimum grade 75% www.renison.uwaterloo.ca

UnIveRSITy of GUeLph ESL university Preparation Program Advanced Level minimum grade 75% www.eslguelph.ca

ConeSToGA CoLLeGe English Language Studies Program Level 4 minimum grade 70%* UW Joint degree applicants must also meet

UW proficiency requirements

www.conestogac.on.ca/international/admissions

For more information, please contact our partners directly.

TABle of ConTenTSWhy Canada? 2

Why Laurier? 3

Cities 3

Campuses 4

Residence 4

Support & Services 7

Co-op 9

Programs 10

Admission Requirements 11

English Language Requirements 14

How to Apply 15

1 fIll ouT An ApplICATIon foRM

All students can apply online at www.chooselaurier.ca/internationalapplication for Laurier only, ESL and non-ESL. The application can be accessed by clicking on How to Apply.

2 ApplICATIon DeADlIneS

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible in order to allow sufficient time for processing and for you to obtain your study permit. Please be advised that spaces in the LEAF Program are limited.

applications for september 2013 entry should be received no later than may 1st, 2013.

students interested in January 2013 admission should check the website at the end of October 2012 for program and space availability.

3 RequIReD DoCuMenTS

In order for us to assess your eligibility for admission, Laurier requires the following documentation. Do not wait until the deadline to submit your documents, the earlier we receive your documents, the earlier we can consider you for admission.

1. transcripts: Official transcripts, in English, are required from all previously attended secondary and post-secondary schools. Transcripts should be mailed directly to Laurier’s Admissions Office from the issuing institution. If you are currently completing courses, send a transcript showing your course enrolment and grades to date as soon as you apply, and then an updated transcript at the end of your semester.

2. Proof of english proficiency: For applicants whose first language is not English.

3. course descriptions: Laurier will require detailed information about all post-secondary courses you have taken in order to assess your eligibility for transfer credit.

all required documents should be sent to: International Recruitment and Admissions, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA N2L 3C5

4 CheCK youR ApplICATIon STATuS onlIne

Once you have applied to Laurier, you will receive an email with your LORIS account login which will allow you to view your application status online.

5 onCe you hAVe ReCeIVeD An offeR:

1. accept Wlu’s offer by June 3rd, 2013 (unless otherwise noted).

2. apply to residence by June 3rd, 2013.

3. Obtain your study permit: In order to study in Canada, you will require a study permit. You will require your letter of admission to Laurier in order to apply for your study permit. Contact a Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate to obtain an application. Application processing time can take up to three months in some countries, so we encourage you to apply for your study permit well in advance of your program start date. For complete information on immigration and application requirements, visit the Government of Canada website at www.cic.gc.ca.

4. register for classes (september & January) starting may 1st, 2013.

5. register for international Orientation Week by visiting the Laurier International website at www.wlu.ca/international.

Applying to laurier

SCholARShIpS

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

• 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• Centennial Scholarship $21,400 (full tuition)

International students can 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 our website.


2012-2013 underGraduate tuitiOn fees & eXPenses

full time tuitiOn $21,400

residence (SInGle, room, dormITory)

$5,000

meal Plan $4,000

teXt bOOKs $1,000

HealtH insurance $700

incidental fees $650

tOtal (Two TermS, eIGhT monThS)

$32,750

Guide is an estimate only. Fees subject to increase for 2012/2013.

Dormitory style residence and meal plans are only available at the Waterloo campus.

Office Of internatiOnal recruitment & admissiOns

David McGuire Associate Director of International Recruitment & Admissions Tel: extension 3101

Christie Schellenberger Manager, International Recruitment and Admissions Tel: extension 4578

Breanna Brooks International Recruitment Coordinator Tel: extension 4130

TK Azaglo Student Recruiter (International) Tel: extension 4462

Tracy Swierenga International Admissions Coordinator Tel: extension 6383

Richard C. Brown Admissions Specialist II Tel: extension 2273

International Student Ambassadors Tel: extension 4457

While every effort has been made to ensure this publication is accurate at time of printing, the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

chooselaurier.ca/international

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[email protected]

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Tel. Country code 1.519.884.1970

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