Important Dates 2008/2009
September 5: Final day to cancel Fall Term and Fall/Winter session registration with no tuition charge (cancellation fee applies)
September 8: Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term sessions begin.
September 12: Final day to drop 12-week and Fall/Winter courses with no charge.
September 19: Final day to add Fall and two-term courses and final day to drop Fall courses @ 10% charge.
November 3: Final day to drop Fall courses at 55% charge and without penalty of failure.
December 1: Fall term classes end.
Dec. 4 to 18: Fall Term Final Exam Period.
January 2: Final day to cancel Winter Term registration with no tuition charge (Cancellation fee applies).
January 5: Winter Term Begins.
January 9: Final day to drop 12-week winter course(s) but remain registered with no tuition charge.
January 16: Final day to add Winter courses and last day to drop at 10% charge.
Feb. 16 to 20 Reading Week
March 6: Final day to drop Winter and Fall/Winter courses at 55% charge.
April 3: Winter term and Fall/Winter classes end.
April 8 to 29: Winter and F/W Final Examination Period.

Examination Deferrals

The Academic Date section of the Calendar (Printed and Web Site Versions) clearly states the examination date period for each semester. Students must note that they are required to reserve this time in their personal calendars for the examinations.
The examination periods are:
FALL 2008: DEC. 4-18
WINTER 2009: APR. 8-29
Students who are considering registering to write MCAT, LSAT or GMAT or a similar examination, should select a time for those examinations that occurs outside the University examination period. For additional information that describes the special circumstances for examination deferment, please check the following web page of the Undergraduate Calendar:
Deferred Examination Policy.

Student Awareness of the Accessible Learning Centre

Students with disabilities or special needs are advised to contact Laurier's Accessible Learning Centre for information regarding its services and resources. Students are encouraged to review the Calendar for information regarding all services available on campus.

Academic and Research Misconduct

Academic misconduct is an act by a student, or by students working on a team project, which may result in a false evaluation of the student(s), or which represents a deliberate attempt to unfairly gain an academic advantage. For detailed information on Academic Misconduct please refer to:
https://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=158&p=8383&pv=1.

Plagiarism Detection Software

Wilfrid Laurier University uses software that can check for plagiarism. Students may be required to submit their written work in electronic form and have it checked for plagiarism.

Learning Services

There is a range of academic learning support services offered at Laurier designed for all students who want to improve their academic achievement in the classroom. These services include the following specific areas:

  • Central Academic Advising Office
  • Mathematics Assistance Centre
  • Study Skills and Supplemental Instruction Centre
  • Writing Centre

Please access the following web page for detailed information: www.wlu.ca/learningservices

STEP: Science & Technology Endowment Program

The Program was established in 1995 with the opening of the New Science Building. Students in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computer Science and Psychology approved a voluntary student contribution program designed to enhance educational experience and opportunities of undergraduate students in these areas. GET INVOLVED! Visit http://www.wlustep.ca/.

Laurier Email Account

Our official means of communication is with your Laurier email account. Students are expected to regularly check their Laurier email account for important notices from the university community. Students are also expected to send emails to official members of the university community from their Laurier email account in order to ensure delivery. Emails sent from non-Laurier accounts, such as hotmail, may be identified as spam and not delivered. Your co-operation is appreciated.

foot patrol logo The Foot Patrol is a service provided to evening students by students. If you feel unsafe walking home or uncomfortable walking to your vehicle, call WLU FOOT PATROL and someone will escort you. Ext. 3668 or 886-FOOT.