Wilfrid Laurier University, often abbreviated as Laurier or WLU, is a public university in Ontario, Canada, with campuses in Waterloo, Brantford, and Milton. Established in 1911, it's known for its commitment to teaching, research, and scholarship, particularly in arts and social sciences, business and economics, music, science, social work, education, and theology.
| Nickname | Golden Hawks |
| Motto / Slogan | Veritas Omnia Vincit (Truth Conquers All). |
| Colour | Purple and Gold |
| Mascot | Midas the Golden Hawk |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Location | Milton, Ontario, Canada |
| Address | 555 Industrial Drive Milton, Ontario L9T 5E1 |
The Wilfrid Laurier University commitment is to justice and sustainability now and in the future, so we strive to ignite the minds, spirits and hearts of our communities through excellence in teaching and learning, in the discovery, scholarly exploration, and application of new ideas, and in instilling the courage to engage and challenge the world in all its complexity.
Wilfrid Laurier University is devoted to excellence in learning, research, scholarship and creativity. It challenges people to become engaged and aware citizens of an increasingly complex world. It fulfils its mission by advancing knowledge, supporting and enhancing high-quality undergraduate, graduate and professional education, and emphasizing co-curricular development of the whole student.
Laurier strives to be a university that integrates sustainability practices into all areas of the institution. We aim to inspire, educate and equip students, faculty and staff to engage others in the same practices.
Laurier is strongly committed to upholding free speech and free expression on its campuses. Our commitment is reflected in our founding documents and policies, and has been further articulated in our Statement on Freedom of Expression.
Wilfrid Laurier University is a thriving academic community where Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI), and Indigeneity are part of our core values as a learning institution. We recognize that teaching and learning, and the creation and dissemination of new knowledge, must take place in an institution that recognizes the dignity and value of each one of its students, staff, and faculty members.
Laurier is committed to providing barrier-free environments and services that enable all people to fully participate in every aspect of day-to-day life on our campuses.
To be admissible to Laurier, you must meet both the basic requirements for admission and your program’s specific admission requirements. Program admission requirements are listed on each program page.
To be admissible to Laurier, you must meet both the basic requirements for admission and your program’s specific admission requirements. Program admission requirements are listed on each program page.
Once you’ve picked the program you want to apply to and learned about your specific admissions requirements, you can apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
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Phone : +1 548.889.8888, +1 548.889.5574
As president and vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University, I take great pride... read more
Laurier is renowned for collaboration and collegiality. Community engagement is the heart of our research mission. Laurier fosters effective working relationships both within our walls and with the wider community, resulting in strong links with business, industry, community groups and the public sector.
The campuses in Waterloo, Brantford, Milton and our location in Kitchener provide innovative and accessible programming to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
Read a historical overview of Laurier facilities, including renovations, additions and new construction throughout the years.
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