Wilfrid Laurier University offers a broad range of programs leading to undergraduate honours and general degrees, post-degree diplomas and programs at the master's and doctoral level. Undergraduate programs are described within the chapters of the Faculties of Arts, Music and Science, the Brantford Campus, and the School of Business & Economics

New in this 2003-2004 publication are programs and courses in Business, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Financial Planning, Italian, Medieval Studies and Photonics. Comprehensive revisions have been approved for programs in Canadian Studies, Geography and Environmental Studies, Global Studies, History and Sociology. The Areas of Study at Laurier, which follow, lists all programs/courses offered at Laurier.

Combined, simultaneous, cross-faculty, and sequential undergraduate degree programs are also available at Laurier. The University chapter outlines all degrees offered, and provides a history of the university.

Honours programs require four years of study and lead to an honours degree (BA, BBA, BBSc, BSc, BMus or BMusTh). The four-year program is arranged to provide mastery of a particular discipline with a liberal education of some depth. Honours requirements usually stipulate courses that must be taken in each successive year of the program. The attainment of a General BA or BSc degree in the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Science normally requires three years of study. Undergraduates, in either a general or honours program, select one or more major subjects and are assured a liberal breadth of study in a range of subjects, particularly in the first year. Many disciplines also offer a Minor designation.

Concurrent undergraduate programs are available with the University of Waterloo (BBA/BMath), Conestoga College (BSc/Diploma) and Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology (BA/Diploma-Certificate). Review the academic chapters for information on these degrees and certificate/ diploma programs.

The Brantford campus offers the Honours and General Contemporary Studies BA degree program, and the new concurrent BA/BEd program in conjunction with Nipissing University. The Children's Education and Development Option and the Indigenous Studies minor are also described within the Brantford Campus chapter and on the Brantford Web site.

Options, including the Co-operative and Administrative Options, are offered to students in honours programs. Diploma programs are available in the Department of Business and the Faculty of Music.

Students are urged to consult the course descriptions contained in each faculty's chapter for required courses and electives, and should note prerequisites. Course Description Definitions and the complete Glossary of university terms follow this section.

Laurier has arranged exchange programs in countries around the world. Consult the Laurier International section in The University chapter or their Web site for extensive program details. Through the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the university offers doctoral and master's degrees. A Graduate Studies Calendar is available from the Graduate Studies Department and on the Web site.

Admissions, Awards and Fees

The Undergraduate Admissions chapter provides specifics regarding the application process for qualified applicants to a wide spectrum of undergraduate programs at Laurier.

Academic Awards and Scholarships outlines numerous options for financial support at Laurier. Current and detailed information is available directly from the Student Awards Office or Web site. Financial Services categorizes the tuition fee details and procedures.

Academic Advising, Regulations and Administration

University-wide academic regulations, course registration and progression requirements are contained within the University Undergraduate Regulations chapter and concern all undergraduate students.

The academic regulations governing a student's program are those in effect at the time of initial registration at Wilfrid Laurier University, except that when academic regulations change prior to the completion of the program, the student may choose to have the new regulations apply. All course and grade point average regulations of the new program must be followed. A student who not registered for a period of 18 consecutive months or more, must follow the regulations that are in effect at the time of re-entry. Consult the University Undergraduate Regulations chapter, or the appropriate academic department for more information regarding these and all other university-wide undergraduate requirements.

Departments chairs and undergraduate advisors are available on both campuses to provide additional assistance. The Table of Contents and Index list all areas of study by department, and the services and regulations pertaining to undergraduate studies.

The Student Life chapter details a myriad of student services across the campus, including special needs, personal counselling and career services.

Senior administration, the Board of Governors, the Senate, full- and part-time faculty are listed in the Governing Bodies, Administration and Faculty chapter. Full-time faculty are also listed with their respective program in the faculty chapters.

NOTE: The official means of communication is the student's e-mail address.

Using This Calendar

Official electronic version updated at 4:25 p.m. December 18, 2003

M. Watson, Editor Course Timetable