Thank you for attending one of our Fall Open House events. We hope your experience was golden!
We'll be opening our doors to all future Golden Hawks for another Open House in March 2024. Stay tuned for more information about our March Break Open House!
If you missed our Fall Open House Events, don't worry! You can still join us for a campus tour.
Stay in the loop on Laurier Milton updates and events, or connect with us one-on-one.
In November, students and their supporters had the opportunity to tour campus, meet future profs and talk to current students. Check out our fall open house schedules to get a glimpse at what you can expect for future events.
One Market Student Commons | 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Join us on an in-person tour of our Brantford campus led by current Laurier students. The Brantford campus is situated in downtown Brantford, so you're steps away from your classes, food and your new favourite study spot. Over the course of an hour, you will discover our most popular campus spaces (and a few hidden gems) and start to picture your life here at Laurier.
Grand River Hall | 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Planning on living on-campus? Come to Grand River Hall to explore some of our apartments and have an opportunity to connect with Residence staff at any time throughout the day. Take a peak into what living on-campus looks like and learn about resources that support students in their residence journey. Our residence tours will be hosted by experts that can answers your questions and provide a tour of our popular apartment-style residence facilities.
Research and Academic Centre Lobby | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Open House Faculty Fair is your chance to chat one-on-one with professors, staff and current students from your future Faculty and program! This is your opportunity to hear the authentic experiences of students who have chosen to call Laurier Brantford home, and to get to know the personalities, passions and priorities of your future professors and instructors. So, bring your questions – we can’t wait to meet you!
One Market Atrium | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
At Laurier, student success is our #1 priority, and our Living & Learning Fair is designed to introduce you to all the holistic supports and services you can look forward to as a new student. From wellness education and accessibility supports, to financial coaching and career advising, you will have access to all the resources you need to thrive on this new adventure. Join us at our Living & Learning Fair to connect with representatives from across our Student and Campus Support Services at Laurier Brantford.
One Market 310 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m
Connect with our international recruitment team to learn more about what unique supports and opportunities Laurier has for international students, and to ask all your questions about academic supports, tuition rates, visa renewals and more.
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Criminology & Public Safety | RCW202
Criminology students study crime, criminals and its victims, and the program is often paired with our online Public Safety degree. Learn more about both programs in this session.
Applied Health Sciences, Health Studies & Health Management | RCW203
Human health is both an art and a science, and this session will talk about how our programs bring both the social sciences and applied sciences together to make our students career ready.
Game Design & Development | Game Design Lab, GRH
Dive into the exciting world of Game Design and Development at Laurier's Open House. Join our session to explore the innovative curriculum, cutting-edge technology, and hands-on projects that define our program.
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
User Experience Design with Co-op | MDC104
Learn how User Experience Design students combine creativity, strategic design thinking, user research, and social awareness in a way that prepares them for careers in almost every possible workforce sector.
Psychology & Forensic Psychology | RCW203
How do Psychology students explore the role genetics, social factors and cultural differences play in influencing behaviour? This session will focus on that question, and also talk about our Forensic Psychology Specialization.
Youth & Children Studies | CB206
Take a journey through self-discovery while learning more about the various factors that impact children and youth as they develop. Also, learn more about how you can take part in research and applying evidence-based findings in your work with children, youth, and the community.
Human Rights | RCW202
Uncover the complexities of human rights issues and advocacy at Laurier's Open House. Join us to explore the multidisciplinary approach of our program, fostering a deep understanding of global justice, equality, and the tools needed to make a positive impact in the field of human rights.
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Game Design & Development | Game Design Lab, GRH
Dive into the exciting world of Game Design and Development at Laurier's Open House. Join our session to explore the innovative curriculum, cutting-edge technology, and hands-on projects that define our program.
Law & Society + Indigenous Studies | RCW202
Experience the convergence of legal frameworks and Indigenous perspectives in our combined session featuring the Law & Society program and Indigenous Studies. Gain insights into the intricate relationships between law and diverse cultural contexts, exploring how these programs uniquely intersect to offer a comprehensive understanding of societal structures.
Business Technology Management with Co-op | RCW203
Attend our session where students will get a roadmap of the BTM program, hear from current students about their experiences, learn about co-op placements, and hear how to make the most out of a career in business technology management.
Education (BEd) & Teaching Option | CB206
Discover the ways that Laurier's Faculty of Education can prepare any university student for a career in education, no matter what program you are in.
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Social Work | RCW203
Discover the core ethical principles and diverse career avenues within Laurier's Social Work program. Engage with experienced faculty members as they provide valuable insights into the field and what you can expect in our program.
Criminology & Public Safety | RCW202
Criminology students study crime, criminals and its victims, and the program is often paired with our online Public Safety degree. Learn more about both programs in this session.
User Experience Design with Co-op | MDC104
Learn how User Experience Design students combine creativity, strategic design thinking, user research, and social awareness in a way that prepares them for careers in almost every possible workforce sector.
English & History | OM207-2
Immerse yourself in the richness of literature and history. Explore the dynamic intersection of English and History programs as our faculty guide you through the diverse learning opportunities and career pathways available in these fields.
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Law Degree (Sussex) & Arts Degree | RCW202
Are you dreaming of a future in law? Do you want to spend three years living in England? Learn about Laurier's 6-year LLB pathway, hosted by members of the Laurier and Sussex partnerships team.
One Market Academic Advising Office | 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Have you applied to Laurier and are waiting on an offer? Or do you have an offer and want to take the chance to accept it while you’re on-campus in person? Meet an admissions team member face-to-face to ask all your questions about offers (and acceptance) on-the-spot!
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Take a campus tour alongside current students and future Golden Hawks. Tours will be leaving from:
MacDonald House Residence | 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
For all things Residence, be sure to visit us at our Residence Info Hub in the MacDonald House Residence 24 Lounge located at the heart of campus - just steps away from the Fred Nichols Campus Centre. Our residence team will be there to answer all your questions and you’ll have the chance to meet current first-year residence students to ask them about their experience. Bricker Residence and King Street Residence will also be running tours to showcase our various style options.
Service Laurier, Schlegel Building | 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Have you applied to Laurier and are waiting on an offer? Or do you have an offer and want to take the chance to accept it while you’re on-campus? Meet an admissions team member in Service Laurier (located in the Arts Atrium) to ask about offers (and acceptance) on-the-spot!
Concourse | 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Explore one of the best student experiences in Canada! Speak to students and staff from wellness, academic support and financial aid services. Ask them about what Laurier has to offer to learn how they can help make your university experience golden. You'll also find the Laurier Bookstore here, which is located across from the Concourse (to stock up on your Laurier gear!)
LH1009, Lazaridis Hall | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Learn how to budget for your first year in this interactive financial literacy session. We will go over all the basics for budgeting in University. Then head over to the concourse to get all your questions answered at our booth.
LH3094, Lazaridis Hall | 1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Learn how to budget for your first year in this interactive financial literacy session. We will go over all the basics for budgeting in University as an International Student.
2nd Floor, Lazaridis Hall | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Are you an international student? Attend the international student social to get all your questions answered and chat with current students. Free snacks will be provided!
SB107, Schlegel Building | 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. AND LH1009, Lazaridis Hall | 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Learn about the recreational and athletic programming at Laurier, how to get involved in fitness or dance classes and intramurals, try-out for competitive clubs and varsity teams, and make the most of our facility.
P118, Peters Building | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Learn about Laurier's International Exchange opportunities and find out how you can incorporate global engagement into your degree.
Arts Atrium, Schlegel Building | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Drop into the Arts Atrium throughout the day to chat about life at Laurier with current students, professors, academic advisors and alumni. Learn about popular courses, what transition to university feels like, where to go to for help, and what your career might look like after you graduate!
SB106, Schlegel Building | 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. AND 1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Are you dreaming of a future in law? Do you want to spend three years living in England? Join us to learn about Laurier's 6-year LLB pathway, hosted by members of the Laurier and Sussex partnerships team as well as current students in the program. Find out what your next six years could look like in this unique program.
SB103, Schlegel Building | 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. AND 1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Learn more about the Laurier-Vancouver Film School (VFS) pathway, a program that lets you earn an Honours BA in Film Studies or English at Laurier and a diploma from VFS in just four years. In this session you will meet Laurier students who went to VFS, sharing their experiences and answering your questions. You will also learn about the programs offered at VFS, how to apply for them, and what tuition discounts and scholarships are available.
P364 & P358, Peter's Building | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. AND 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
The Archaeology and Heritage Studies (AHS) department welcomes you to drop-in and explore some great hands-on learning opportunities. Student lab technicians in the Near Eastern Archaeology Lab will highlight different artifacts as well as curatorial techniques, and in the Bioarchaeology Lab demonstrate how to conduct an osteobiography!
1E1, Arts Building | 11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
What does a day in the life of a university student look like? How does university differ from high school? What are Professors like? What’s it like to move away from home? How am I going to make friends? Attend this session to have your most burning questions about university answered by current students. Don’t fear asking any questions! We have an anonymous question box so you can feel comfortable asking anything about the university experience.
SB106, Schlegel Building | 12:00 – 12:50 p.m.
You’ve probably heard about Chat GPT or other generative AI tools and wondered how they will change our world in the coming years? What is AI and how will it impact your university experience and career? Dr. Mark Humphries will explore how AI is likely to shape the future of education in the Humanities and Social Sciences and impact the job world for our Arts graduates.
SB107, Schlegel Building | 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
There are so many exciting new things happening in The Faculty of Arts. Come learn about our brand new co-op program, options to recieve conditional offers to various Master's degrees, how to add on a teaching option, additional partnerships with Sussex in the UK, and so much more. It's a very exciting time to study in the Faculty of Arts!
Lazaridis Atrium, Lazaridis Hall | 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn about all the business student experiences at Laurier! You can ask students and faculty about our different concentrations, meet the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics Student Society and speak with various student club representatives.
LH1001, Lazaridis Hall | 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. AND 2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Learn how the Lazaridis School’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree will prepare you to graduate career-ready and in high demand. Find out all the answers to your most pressing questions and learn why you belong in the Lazaridis School’s BBA program.
Note: There will be a separate panel session about co-op immediately following the BBA panel session.
LH1001, Lazaridis Hall | 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. AND 1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Laurier students get hired.The numbers are in: Laurier has a 97-100% co-op employment rate.
With the largest business degree co-op program in Canada and the first co-op model of its kind in Ontario, you’ll want to find out how you can advance your career and build your network during your degree at Laurier.
LH3094, Lazaridis Hall | 12:00 – 12:50 p.m.
Combining a Lazaridis BBA with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or math will set you apart from the competition. You will gain the skills and experience to stand out by proving your dedication and expertise with not just one degree, but two. Your double degree can be completed in just five years, and you will have automatic entry into co-op.
LH1009, Lazaridis Hall | 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. AND 1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Join us for our Economics session and find out what it’s really like to be part of the Economics program at Laurier. Learn why a degree in Economics is the right fit for you and discover how it will set you up to graduate career-ready and be in demand.
Science Atrium, Science Building | 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Here’s your chance to meet faculty, staff and students from each of the departments in the Faculty of Science. Learn more about our programs, courses, sample careers and more.
N3021, N3029, Science Building | 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on biology lab drop-in, where you can explore the wonders of life sciences. Engage in exciting experiments and get a glimpse into your first year experience at Laurier.
AC1-59 & AC1-60, Athletic Complex | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Experience the excitement of kinesiology through our engaging lab demos at Laurier. Get hands-on with cutting-edge equipment and explore the science behind human movement, health, and physical performance in our state-of-the-art facilities.
N3003, Science Building | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a chemistry and biochemistry lab display tour, where you'll have the chance to see the type of lab work you would be completing in your first year at Laurier.
N1044, Science Building | 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Delve into the captivating world of physics and computer science. Explore the world of programming, algorithms, and cutting-edge technology, and learn how computer science and physics have shaped today's world.
N1042, Science Building | 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Explore the dynamic programs that blend the fundamental principles of chemistry with the complexities of biochemistry, and discover how these disciplines drive advancements in healthcare, environmental science, and technology.
N1002, Science Building | 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. AND 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
Explore our psychology program and delve into the fascinating realm of the human mind, behavior, and the intricate workings of the human psyche.
N1001, Science Building | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. AND 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Discover how our programs empower students to understand and promote health, fitness, and well-being in a dynamic and hands-on learning environment.
LH3060/LH3066, Lazaridis Building | 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Discover the beauty and importance of mathematics in our everyday lives. Explore the fascinating world of financial mathematics, where you'll discover how mathematical principles play a pivotal role in making informed financial decisions and managing assets.
N1042, Science Building | 11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Join us for an exploration of our Honours Science program at Laurier. Discover how this interdisciplinary program empowers students to investigate, innovate, and make a lasting impact in fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, and more.
LH3060/LH3066, Lazaridis Building| 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
Uncover the exciting world of data science. Learn how data analysis and machine learning are shaping industries, driving innovation, and solving complex real-world problems.
N3003, Science Building | 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Experience the mesmerizing world of nanotechnology with our captivating nano-rainbow demonstration at Laurier. Witness the remarkable optical properties of nanomaterials, as they create a stunning display of colors and delve into the exciting potential applications of nanoscience.
Theatre Auditorium | 9:30 a.m.
Explore our diverse range of music programs and resources, followed by a captivating mini-concert showcasing the talent within our Faculty of Music.
Theatre Auditorium | 10:30 a.m.
Learn how our Bachelor of Music in Community Music program empowers you to use music as a tool for positive change and community impact.
John Aird Centre A431| 10:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of our Keyboard Program, where you'll gain insight into the unique studio class experience and key elements for success.
John Aird Centre A431 | 11:30 a.m.
Uncover the depth of our Voice Program, featuring an overview of the studio class experience and how it shapes your vocal journey.
John Aird Centre A221 | 11:30 a.m.
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing sounds of the Penderecki String Quartet, followed by an engaging Q&A session with the talented musicians.
John Aird Centre A318 | 11:30 a.m.
Embark on a musical journey into the enchanting world of winds, brass, and percussion instruments, and discover the magic they bring to our programs.
Theatre Auditorium | 1:00 p.m.
Gain valuable insights on what to expect during auditions and receive expert tips on how to prepare with confidence for your musical journey.
Theatre Auditorium | 2:00 p.m.
Delve into the transformative Bachelor of Music Therapy program and understand the profound impact music can have on therapy and healing.
John Aird Centre A431 | 3:00 p.m.
Learn how our Music Education Program nurtures aspiring music teachers, providing comprehensive support from the beginning to the end of your journey.
John Aird Centre A221 | 3:00 p.m.
Explore the art of composition and discover how our Laurier Composition Program fosters and nurtures your unique creative voice in music.
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