Prerequisites

This program was designed to either be taken concurrently with an undergraduate degree as part of your elective courses, or independently as a stand-alone credential and therefore has flexible admission requirements:

• Honours or general undergraduate Laurier students from any campus or program may enrol in these courses as electives. When all requirements are satisfied, students may submit an application to receive your certificate form. 
• Students from other universities may enroll in the courses using a Letter of Permission from their home institution. 
• Working professionals may apply through Laurier’s part-time application form. 

IB and AP Requirements

• IB Admission Information
• AP Admission Information

Language Requirements

English-Proficiency Requirement

You must show evidence of your English proficiency if you have not studied in an English-language school for at least 3 years. Submit an English-language test score or register for the Laurier English and Academic Foundation (LEAF) program after you apply to Laurier. 

Offers of Admission

Specific admission information for high school applicants is posted on our Admissions website. Explore the site section to find critical information about: 

• Admissions decision timing
• Alternate offers
• Applicant background summaries 
• Failed and repeated courses 
• Special and extenuating circumstances 
• Transcripts and supporting documents 
• Transfer credits 

Wait Lists

Laurier may use wait lists for competitive programs. If you are placed on a wait list, you’ll also receive an offer of admission to an alternate program.