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Introduction

Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU), simply known as Laurier, is a Canadian public research university located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Laurier has a second campus in Brantford and offices in Kitchener, Toronto and Chongqing, China. It is named in honour of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the seventh Prime Minister of Canada. The University offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, with more than 17,000 full-time undergraduate students.

The campus in Waterloo sits in the heart of Canada's Technology Triangle and within the Waterloo-Toronto corridor, often referred to as Silicon Valley of the North, in recognition of its vibrant start-up ecosystem. The Kitchener-Waterloo metropolitan area is home to the largest concentration of tech companies in North America outside California.

History

Laurier's school colours, purple and gold, extend from its early affiliation with Western; originally maroon and gold, the school adopted purple in lieu of maroon to honour its link with Western, whose colours were purple and white. While Laurier's colours remain, it ended its affiliation with Western in 1960.

Laurier opened a second campus, in Brantford, Ontario, in 1999, and in 2006 the Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work moved from the Waterloo campus to a campus in downtown Kitchener. The Brantford campus is centred on a number of historic properties in the downtown area which have been restored for university use. They include a former Carnegie library, Brantford's 1880 post office, and 1870 mansion, and a 1950 Odeon Theatre. The Kitchener campus is located in the historic and fully renovated former St. Jerome's high school building.

Waterloo campus

Laurier's Waterloo Campus is located in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The majority of the University's faculties reside at the Waterloo Campus, including Business, Arts, Science, Music, and Health. Altogether, approximately 15,000 students attend classes at the Waterloo campus.

Brantford campus

Laurier's Brantford Campus is located in Brantford, Ontario, approximately 50 km south of the campus in Waterloo. The campus opened its doors in 1999 with a total of 39 students in its inaugural year. As of January 2015, there were 2,625 full-time students, and an unstated number of part-time students, enrolled at the school.

Kitchener campus

In the Fall of 2006 the Faculty of Social Work (previously on the Waterloo campus) moved to downtown Kitchener. Located on Duke St. it moved into the old St. Jerome's High School which was designated a heritage site by the City of Kitchener. This move allowed the students to be closer to the community and social service agencies with which they are partnered. Also in an effort to partner better with the community and make the building more welcoming, faculty and staff held such events as the Political Coffee House Series, several all-candidates debates and the Expressions of Social Justice Festival.

Proposed Milton campus

The town of Milton, Ontario and Laurier have been working together since 2008 to develop a 150-acre campus in Milton within the Milton Education Village (MEV). The town donated 60 hectares (150 acres) to Laurier worth $50 million. In 2015, the Milton Velodrome was opened in the MEV as a venue for the 2015 Pan American and Para Pan Am Games.

In May 2015, the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities turned down Laurier's request to fund its proposed Milton campus. The ministry says there will be a second call for proposals in spring 2016, for a campus in the Peel and Halton region — which includes Milton. Laurier has confirmed it will re-submit its proposal.

On October 26, 2016, the Ontario government announced that it is seeking expressions of interests from universities to build post-secondary campuses in both Milton and Brampton. The announcement specified the new campuses will focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

Co-op

Laurier has the oldest business co-op program in English-speaking Canada and the largest business co-op program in Canada.[2] Students are able to enjoy co-op opportunities with dozens of companies, including KPMG, Ernst and Young, PepsiCo, Scotiabank, Unilever, and Manulife Financial.

Facilities

The athletic facilities at Wilfrid Laurier University include an Athletic Complex, a Football Stadium and an outdoor multi-purpose fieldturf field. The Athletic Complex houses three Gyms, two squash courts, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a rock-climbing Wall, and Aerobics/Weight Rooms. University Stadium includes a fieldturf football field and a large indoor gymnasium.

Program: Sociology

Program	Sociology	Faculty	Arts
Credential	degree	Duration	4 years
Starting Month	January, September	Co-op opportunities	No

Program description:

Sociology is the study of social life; it focuses on the linkages between individual experience and the wider society in which we live. Sociology at Laurier is characterized by strengths in the areas of equity and social justice. Topics for investigation might include issues of race, class, gender, crime, family, suicide and health. If you want to explore the things we perceive to be "natural" that are in fact socially constructed and organized such as the sociology of work or the sociology of the family, this is the program for you.

The aim of this program is to help you gain a better understanding of contemporary social issues by providing you with the theoretical, methodological and writing skills to analyze and engage with these issues. You will begin to think critically about taken-for-granted assumptions, and in the process, understand the many ways personal experience is shaped by social processes and social institutions.

Advantage:

· A variety of courses give you a better understanding of contemporary social issues.

· First-year courses provide you with training in critical thinking, writing and research skills.

· You’ll become an engaged citizen, both locally and globally.

· Laurier Association of Sociology Students fosters interaction and representation of sociology students in and outside the Laurier Community through fundraising and other events.

Admission Requirement:

· Admission range of mid 70s.

· English at 60%.

· Language requirements (please refer to the language requirements sections)

Tuition Fees:

The Tuition fee in WLU depends on the credits students will choose and Students will be responsible for all fees assessed on their statement of billings.

Application Fee	$140 or so
Per 0.50 credit or equivalent	$2,295.58

Careers:

These are a few popular academic opportunities which allow you to dive deeper into your major area of study or broaden your knowledge:

· Community Engagement Option

· Legal Studies Option

· Management Option

· Social Entrepreneurship Option

· Applied Social Research specialization

Ielts

1. Language Tests
Students attending Laurier must have excellent proficiency in the English language to benefit from university instruction.
If your first language is not English, you’ll be required to submit acceptable evidence of your English proficiency to the International Recruitment.
Different tests have different requirements, please see the table below:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (MELAB)

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)

Pearson Test of English Academic

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

• Internet-based testing: an overall score of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component

• An overall score of 90 with a minimum of 20 in Reading and Listening, and a minimum of 25 in Speaking and Writing is required for double-degree programs with the University of Waterloo.

• An academic score of 6.5 or higher.
• An overall score of 6.5, a minimum of 6.5 in Writing and Speaking and 6.0 in Reading and Listening is required for double-degree programs with the University of Waterloo.

• 85 overall or higher.
• An overall score of 85 with a minimum of 80 in each component, and a minimum of 3 in Speaking for co-op programs, is required for double-degree programs with the University of Waterloo.

• 70 overall or higher (each band 60 or higher).
• An overall score of 70 with a minimum of 60 in Reading and Listening, and a minimum of 70 in Writing and Speaking is required for double-degree programs with the University of Waterloo.

• 59 overall or higher.
• An overall score of 63 with a minimum of 65 in Writing and Speaking is required for double-degree programs with the University of Waterloo.

• Overall score of 176.

2. LEAF Programs
The Laurier English and Academic Foundation (LEAF) program is an academic English program for future Laurier students. If you don’t meet Laurier’s English language proficiency requirements, the LEAF program can help.

Starting dates:
We offer four terms every year:
September – December (14 weeks)
January – April (14 weeks)
April – June (8 weeks)
June – August (8 weeks)

5 levels of LEAF program
Your IELTS Score   Your TOEFL Score   LEAF Level You Will Start In
6.0                65                5
5.5                50                4
5.0                35                3

If you don't have an English Proficiency Test score, you will write our placement test to determine your level when you arrive in Brantford. When you successfully complete a level, you will progress to the next level. When you successfully finish level 5, which includes completing a course for credit that can be used towards your degree program at Laurier, you have met Laurier’s English proficiency requirements and can move on to undergraduate studies.

Application
Please refer to the website:
https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/international/assets/forms/leaf-program-registration-form.html

Tuition

Tuition and Fees

1. Tuition Fees（Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered.）

Non-Funded Undergraduate Visa Students

All Programs Excluding Business

Number of Credits	2017/18
Per 0.50 credit or equivalent	$2,295.58

All Business Programs

Number of Credits	2017/18
Per 0.50 credit or equivalent	$2,617.21

Education Program

Number of Credits	2017/18
Per 0.50 credit or equivalent	$2,617.21

Non-Funded Bachelor of Education Students (Faculty of Education)

Student Type	2017/18
Visa Student	$4,560.35

Non-Funded Undergraduate Visa Students joint with University of Waterloo

BBA/CS and BBA/BMath Programs

Number of Credits	2017/18
Per 0.50 credit or equivalent	$2,916.70
Maximum fee per term	$14,583.49

2. Incidental Fees (Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered.)

All Undergraduate Students

Fee Type	Per 0.5 Credit	Maximum Fee Charged
Comprehensive Student Services Fee	$35.71	$178.55
Copyright Fee	$0.96	no maximum
International Students Overcoming War Scholarship Fund	$1.00	$4.00
Provincial Advocacy Fee (charged in fall term only)		$3.15
Student Publication Fee	$2.74	$10.96
Students' Union Essential Services Fee	$2.30	$2.30
Students' Union Student Administrative Council Fee	$8.75	$35.00
Sustainability Fee	$1.36	$5.44
Undergraduate Student Dental Plan (per year, charged in fall term only)	N/A	$109.80
Undergraduate Student Health Plan (per year, charged in fall term only)	N/A	$117.00
WUSC Fee	$1.00	$4.00

Students in different campuses will be charged different fees.

· Brantford Campus Students: $175.18

· Waterloo Campus Students: $134.48

· Program-Specific Fees

Fee Type	Maximum Fee Charged
Waterloo: PRISM (Economics, Business and Diploma) (full-time students only)	$65.00
Brantford: Criminology Fee	$15.00
Brantford: Journalism Guild Fee	$15.00
Brantford: Leadership Program Fee	$15.00

· Faculty-Specific Fees

Fee Type	Per 0.5 Credit	Maximum Fee Charged
Faculty of Education Technology Fee (per year, charged in fall term only)	N/A	$75.00
Faculty of Education Technology Fee (per year, charged in fall term only)	$40.00	$200.00
Undergraduate Faculty Association Fee: Non-Lazaridis School Students	$3.75	$15.00
Undergraduate Faculty-Based Activity Fee: Lazaridis School Students	$4.42	$22.10

3. Late Registration Fees

· After final day for adding courses: $131.33

· As of late registration date (full-time): $58.03

· As of late registration date (part-time): $16.87

· As of the date term begins: $81.73

· One week after term begins: $106.49

Payment Method

· Online banking: Just log onto your financial institutions online banking site, and set up Wilfrid Laurier University as a payee. The account number is your student ID number. We do encourage you to make payments at least three days in advance of a fee due date to ensure your payment makes it on time!

· In person at Service Laurier kiosks on our Waterloo and Brantford campuses. We accept debit, personal cheques, bank drafts and money orders (postdated cheques are not accepted).

· Mailed cheques or money orders (postdated cheques are not accepted).

Requirements

Admission requirements:

High school transcript: you can send your transcript electronically to chooselaurier@wlu.ca, or by fax to 519-884-0618, directly from your high school. Final transcripts must be sent as a hard copy to our Recruitment and Admissions office. You’re encouraged to send updated grades as they become available – offers are given out on a rolling basis as new marks are received. If you’re applying from British Columbia or Quebec CEGEPs, you can submit your grades electronically through OUAC.

Proof of English proficiency: Students whose first language is not English are required to submit acceptable evidence of their English proficiency to our Recruitment and Admissions Office. This may be an official transcript showing a minimum of 3 years in an institution that teaches in the English language, or a successful English proficiency test score.

Extracurricular involvement: At Laurier, we believe extracurricular involvement and personal achievements are important. We can consider your extracurricular involvement when reviewing your application if you fill out our Applicant Background Summary form after you apply.

Living

Living in residence

Waterloo campus:

Dormitory-Style Residences

Traditional Dorm

Includes: Bouckaert Hall, Conrad Hall, Euler Residence, Leupold Residence, Little House, Macdonald House, and part of Willison Hall.

· Single Room: $2,961.29

· Double Room: $2,961.29

· Student Activity Fee: $12

Semi-Private Dorm

Includes: King Street Residence, Waterloo College Hall, and a wing of Willison Hall.

· Single Room: $3,712.54

· Double Room: $3,712.54

· Student Activity Fee: $12

Apartment-Style Residences

Apartment Single Premium

Includes: Bricker Residence, King’s Court (345 King St.), Marshall Street Apartments (50 Marshall St.), Spruce Street Apartments (325 Spruce St.), 32 University Ave Apartments, 60 University Ave Apartments, 260 Regina St Apartments and Bridgeport House.

· Single Room: $3,977.53

· Student Activity Fee: $12

·

Apartment Single Regular

Includes: University Place.

· Single Room: $3,374.89

· Student Activity Fee: $12

·

Apartment Double Premium

Includes: Regina Residence (209 Regina St.).

· Double Room: $3,193.50

· Student Activity Fee: $12

Apartment Double Regular

Includes: University Place.

· Double Room: $2,470.65

· Student Activity Fee: $12

Triplexes

These accommodations are typically used to house upper-year students.

· Single Room: $2,742.75

· Student Activity Fee: $12

Brantford campus:

All of Laurier Brantford’s residences are apartment-style. The residence fees listed below are charged per term.

Includes: Grand River Hall, Post House, Wilkes House, Lawyers Hall, Lucy Marco Place, and Expositor Place.

· Single Room: $3,438.27

· Student Activity Fee: $12

Includes: Grand River Hall and Wilkes House.

· Double Room: $3,207.71

· Student Activity Fee: $12

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