University Facts and Statistics: Wilfrid Laurier University |
Wilfrid Laurier University is consistently ranked among the top post-secondary schools in Canada by Maclean’s Magazine. The University particularly stands out for its business school, comprehensive music department programs, and graduate programs from the Faculty of Social Work, which also offers seminary degrees through the Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. As part of the 'TriUniversity Group of Libraries,' Wilfrid Laurier University pools its library resources with those of the University of Guelph and the University of Waterloo to offer its students access to over 6 million printed items. In 1999, the University opened a campus in Brantford, Ontario that was expanded upon in 2004 with the completion of an academic building, two residence apartment buildings, and an extension to the science building. In 2006, the University’s Faculty of Social Work is relocating to the former St. Jerome’s College building in Kitchener, Ontario.
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University Type | Public |
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Date Established | 1911 |
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Previous Names | Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada, then Waterloo College of Arts in 1925, Waterloo Lutheran University in 1960, and then Wilfrid Laurier University in 1973 |
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# of Students | 12394 |
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# of Undergraduate Students | 11689 |
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# of Graduate Students | 705 |
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Faculty/Student Ratio | 1:25 |
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Chancellor | John A. Pollack |
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President | Dr. Max Blouw |
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Senate | University Senate |
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Visiting and Contacting: Wilfrid Laurier University |
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Campus Address
Wilfrid Laurier University
Main Campus
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario
N2L 3C5
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Phone: 519-884-1970
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Wilfrid Laurier University Campuses
Wilfrid Laurier University - Main Campus
Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford Campus
Wilfrid Laurier University - Kitchener Campus
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Academics: Wilfrid Laurier University |
Wilfrid Laurier University provides a broad spectrum of undergraduate and graduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates encompassing over 80 areas of study from the Faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Music, Science, and Social Work. The University also offers seminary degrees from the Waterloo Lutheran Seminary via Wilfrid Laurier’s Faculty of Social Work. The Continuing Education Division of Wilfrid Laurier University also makes available courses and programs for academic, personal, and/or professional interests. Such offerings include preparatory and subject review classes for high school mathematics and the “Financial Planners Standards Council’s (FPSC) Certified Financial Planner Examination.” The Continuing Education Division also provides activities for children including an acting studio and an archaeology summer camp for pre-teens aged 8-12.
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Faculties/Divisions
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Music
Faculty of Science
School of Business and Economics
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Libraries: Ontario: Canada
Laurier Library
Laurier Library
Toronto Dominion Bank Financial Group Library Resource Centre
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Student Groups and Services: Wilfrid Laurier University |
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Arts and Media: Wilfrid Laurier University |
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Radio Laurier
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Arts, Culture and Environment
Robert Langen Art Gallery
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