Students applying to this program from another post-secondary institution are encouraged to review our transfer-specific requirements. This page will show you the admission requirements for your unique transfer situation and provide more details about transferring to Laurier.

The Academic Transition Pathway (ATP) program is offered through our affiliated institution, Wilfrid Laurier International College, and provides an option for meeting our English-proficiency requirement. If you have received an offer to Laurier with a condition to meet our English-proficiency requirement, you can meet that condition by successfully completing the ATP program.

It’s not only about the journey; the destination matters. Let us help you get set up for a meaningful career.  Here are just some examples of our graduates' destinations. What’s yours?

The Brantford campus is woven into the downtown core of the City of Brantford and is home to more than 3,000 students. Close to great walking and biking trails, you get the best of both worlds.

Want to know what it’s really like to be in this program? U Community is our Discord server where future Golden Hawks like you can connect with current students to get their first-hand stories and tips on living and learning at Laurier.

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Visit our admission requirements section to find specific requirements for transfer students, indigenous applicants, mature learners, homeschooled applicants, senior citizens, refugees, and more.

A benefit for me was the ability to apply the course material to the real world so soon after graduation. While interviewing for my first job I applied to, the corporation was interested in hearing more about my [time studying] leadership. I can confidently say the courses in Leadership have helped me in my schooling, personal life and work life."

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Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to international@wlu.ca.

Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.

Explore a variety of impactful courses in our Leadership program, covering foundational principles to advanced strategies. Develop essential skills in communication, negotiation, and project management — vital for leading teams and driving organizational success.

There are many ways to tour our Brantford campus, whether that's on a guided tour with one of our Laurier student ambassadors, on your own using virtual reality, or even on-demand through one of our pre-recorded tours. See our campus spaces and start to picture yourself at Laurier.

Your three most recent years of full-time education must be in English without taking any ESL (English as a Second Language) courses. If you do not meet this requirement, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.

For two decades, our program has shaped adept leaders with ethical decision-making abilities and a strong focus on personal development. Prepare to excel in diverse career paths with practical knowledge and hands-on experience, ensuring readiness to tackle real-world leadership challenges.

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Your future professors make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on:

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Laurier's language of instruction is English, and so we may require you to provide evidence of your English proficiency to help make sure you are successful in your academic courses.

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At Laurier, we take financial health seriously by providing a wide variety of funding opportunities for you throughout your degree, such as scholarships and bursaries, and by equipping you with the skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.

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

College graduates applying to Laurier’s Leadership program may be eligible for admission with one of our block transfer agreements.

If you do not meet Laurier's English proficiency requirement but are academically qualified for your program, you may be eligible for a conditional offer of admission.