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Becoming a Golden Hawk means more than just cheering on our (really good) varsity teams – it means being a student who cares about your community, who works hard in the classroom, and who takes advantage of all the learning opportunities that can happen outside the classroom, too.

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Dates and Deadlines

Most programs admit to the fall term only; however, some programs admit students to the spring or winter terms.

Winter term: January–April
Spring term: May–August
Fall term: September–December

Important Dates

Spring 2022 Admission

Applications are now open for spring 2022 admissions.

March 17, 2022: Deadline to apply.
April 1, 2022: Deadline to submit your Applicant Background Summary form.
April 1, 2022: Deadline to submit your personal statement, if applicable, letting us know about your special case or extenuating circumstances.
April 1, 2022: Deadline to submit your required documents electronically.
April 8, 2022: Accept your offer of admission by April 8 at 11:59 p.m., unless a different date is noted on your official Offer of Admission letter.
April 22, 2022: Deadline to submit your final official documents.
May 2, 2022: First day of classes.
May 17, 2022: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) becomes mandatory for all incoming and current students.

Fall 2022 Admission

Applications are now open for fall 2022 admissions.

January 13, 2022: The application deadline for Ontario high school students.
February 15, 2022: Deadline to apply for the Laurier Scholars Award.
April 1, 2022: The application deadline for all other applicant types.
April 27, 2022: Deadline to submit your Applicant Background Summary form.
April 27, 2022: Deadline to submit your personal statement, if applicable, letting us know about your special case or extenuating circumstances.
April 27, 2022: Deadline to apply for an entrance bursary.
May 12, 2022: Deadline to submit your required documents electronically.
May 17, 2022: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) becomes mandatory for all incoming and current students.
June 1, 2022: Accept your offer of admission by June 1 at 11:59 p.m., unless a different date is noted on your official Offer of Admission letter.
June 1, 2022: The last day to apply for residence is June 1, at 11:59 p.m.
June 22, 2022: Course registration opens for first-year students.
July 15, 2022: Deadline to submit your final official documents.
Late July 2022: Entrance scholarships are finalized.

Bachelor of Education Applicants

If you are interested in applying for our Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, please visit the program page for detailed instructions on how to apply, including important dates and deadlines.

COVID-19 Updates for Future Students

Laurier is actively planning for current and future terms during the COVID-19 pandemic. We created a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) to help you plan your next steps and ease your concerns.