1. Apply Online

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).

• If you’re a current Ontario high school student, apply using the 101 application.
• To apply to the LEAF program, apply using the Laurier LEAF Application.
• To apply to part-time studies only at Laurier, apply using the Laurier Part-Time Application.
• All other applicants, including transfer students and international applicants, can apply using the 105 application.

You should direct any application process questions to OUAC.

Additional Application Instructions

If you're looking for more help with applying, or have questions about the application process, read our more detailed information on how to apply.

Release of Information

If you are a student and you would like to grant consent for the release of information regarding your application to a third party (such as a parent or guardian), you must submit an authorization of information release form. To request this form, email chooselaurier@wlu.ca.

2. Check Your Email

It is important to check your email often because we will be communicating with you by email over the next few months.

To ensure you receive our emails, add chooselaurier@wlu.ca and/or international@wlu.ca to your address book or “safe sender” list in your email account. You should also make sure the email address you submitted to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) is up-to-date because that’s how we’ll be communicating with you from now on.

Confirmation of Application

Once you have applied to Laurier, you will receive an email from us confirming that we have received your application.

Application information is processed in the order in which it is received from OUAC. If you do not receive a confirmation message from us within five days of applying, please check your junk mail first. If you have still not received our email, let us know and we will send you a confirmation. Call 519.884.0710 x3385 or email us at chooselaurier@wlu.ca.

3. Log In to Your Applicant Portal Account

You'll need to use your applicant portal to complete your application. Your confirmation of application email will contain your portal account login information.

You will be able to view your application status online through your portal account, in the 'My Applications' tab. You should also use your portal to view a list of documents we require for your application and to view when we receive your documents.

Logging into Your Applicant Portal for the First Time

• Go to the applicant portal.
• Log in using your Laurier Network Login username and temporary password. Your username is your @mylaurier.ca email address. You will find your password in the confirmation of application email we sent you; please check your email.
  • Your temporary password is preset to your date of birth in the format MMDDYYYY. You’ll need to change your password and add secret questions the first time you log in.
• If you ever forget your password you can reset it again yourself through the Self-Service Password Reset tool. You can also select “Can't access your account?” on the Microsoft sign-in page to reset or unlock your account from any device.

Complete Your Application

4. Submit Your Required Documents

You'll find a list of documents we require to assess your application in the applicant portal. These may include transcripts and/or proof of English proficiency. Transcripts and required documents must be submitted electronically no later than May 12, 2022. If you're an Ontario high school applicant, don't worry – your school will send us your transcripts.

5. Strengthen Your Application

You should submit an Applicant Background Summary (ABS) form within two weeks of applying. The last date to submit was April 27, 2022.

6. Apply for an Entrance Bursary

You are also encouraged to apply for an entrance bursary. You could be eligible to receive up to $1,500 for your first year at Laurier. The deadline to apply was April 27, 2022.

7. Watch for an Application Update

We'll email you when you receive an admission decision. Your official offer of admission letter will be posted in your portal account.

8. Accept Your Offer and Prepare for University

If you've received an offer of admission, congratulations! Find your next steps, including how to accept your offer, apply to residence, register for courses, and get set for September, on our Students with Offers page.