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LAURENTIAN
  SUDBURY, ONTARIO, CANADA   |   ADMISSIONS 2021
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Welcome                                                            3
Your Neighbourhood                                                 4
Your New Environment                                               6
Your Home Base                                                   10
Residence Fees..................................................11
Residences........................................................12
Meal Plans........................................................14
Dining on campus.............................................15
Your Leisure Time                                                16
Your Success                                                     18
Academic and Orientation Support...................19
Health, Wellness and Safety..............................20
Your Balanced Lifestyle                                          22
Social Activities.................................................23
Student Associations.........................................24
Athletics...........................................................26
La Francophonie...............................................30
Indigeneity........................................................32
Study Abroad....................................................34
Your Steps                                                       36
Prerequisites for Admission...............................37
Applying: Step-by-Step.....................................38
Your Financial Outlook                                           40
Tuition and Fees................................................41

                                                                                                                                                                                       Bonjour. Aanii. Hello!
Financial Assistance...........................................42
Budgeting Your First Year..................................44
Program Options                                                  45
Course Delivery Terminology.............................46
                                                                                                                                                                                       Let me extend my sincere congratulations and a warm welcome as you begin your postsecondary journey and this
Undergraduate Program Index.....................47
                                                                                                                                                                                       exciting phase of your life! Your journey, through these extraordinary times, is both commendable and inspiring.
Experiential Learning.........................................48                                                                                                                       While 2020 has certainly redefined our perspectives, this transformative new decade has also brought about the opportunity to reimagine
                                                                                                                                                                                       our world, just as you set out to define the unique role and impact you will have in it.
Certificate of Bilingualism.................................49
Customizing Your Degree.................................50                                                                                                                             Laurentian is the ideal environment for this journey. Our strong academic programs and expert faculty will enrich your knowledge, fuel
                                                                                                                                                                                       your imagination and frame your vision for a future in which you will thrive. Our small class sizes and the engagement this allows will be
Admission Requirements...................................52                                                                                                                            important factors in your future success. We will further provide you with a unique ability to customize your degree. As you plan your
Program Descriptions                                                                                                                                                                   unique contribution to the world, this will afford you the flexibility to explore different perspectives, enhance your career outcomes and
                                                                                                                                                                                       create a niche for your specific skill set and talent. Employers are keenly aware of this and as a result, we’ve held the best record in the
Faculty of Arts...................................................60                                                                                                                   province for the employment of our graduates for more than a decade.
Faculty of Education..........................................76
                                                                                                                                                                                       At Laurentian, you will also have the ability to learn in a bilingual environment and benefit from Indigenous knowledge and cultures
Faculty of Health...............................................80                                                                                                                     while being surrounded by peers from around the world. These unique attributes are further enhanced by extensive experiential learning
Faculty of Management....................................88                                                                                                                            opportunities, a strong support network, and state-of-the-art facilities that guarantee student success. Ensuring you have an outstanding,
Faculty of Science, Engineering                                                                                                                                                        enriching student experience that leads to the career of your dreams is our utmost priority.
and Architecture...............................................92                                                                                                                      As we await your start at Laurentian, we are committed to answering any questions you may have along the way.

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Northern Ontario School of Medicine                                          The information presented in Viewbook 2021 reflects the University’s student experience and
                                                                                                                                                                                       After all, this is an important step for all of us as your journey will help shape our future.
(NOSM)...........................................................112         program delivery under normal campus operations. While COVID-19 remains a concern, the
                                                                             University will continue to follow the direction of the Canadian Government, the Province of Ontario
Graduate Studies & Glossary                                    114           and Public Health Guidelines to ensure the health and safety of all of our students, faculty and staff,
                                                                             which is paramount. Over this period, Laurentian remains committed to the delivery of high quality
                                                                                                                                                                                       DR. ROBERT HACHÉ
Important Dates                                                115           programs and an outstanding student experience.
                                                                                                                                                                                       President and Vice-Chancellor
                                                                                                                                                                                       president@laurentian.ca
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The City of Greater Sudbury
YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD                                                              As the Northern Ontario hub for health, education, entertainment, business, government, mining and retail, the City
Choose your home away from home at the heart of a welcoming community.          of Greater Sudbury offers the unique advantages of a metropolitan city while remaining a truly tight-knit community.

                                                                         Combined with its enviable natural setting of freshwater lakes and boreal forests, it offers outstanding quality of life.
                                                                         Expect to enjoy a blend of culture and city life amidst a natural northern setting. By land area, Greater Sudbury is the largest city in Ontario and as such, the great
                                                                         outdoors beckon. Expansive lakes and waterways, lush forests and varied terrain, a comprehensive network of groomed hiking, skiing, biking and snowmobiling
                                                                         trails, and nine provincial parks within a 90-minute drive await our students.
                                                                         Beyond the busy life on campus, you’ll find plenty to do and enjoy in your host city. From festivals, outdoor recreation and sports, to live theatre, museums,
                                                                         shopping, dining, and socializing, it’s all within easy reach. Leisure activities run the full gamut from adventure and arts, all the way to yoga and paddle boarding.
                                                                         There’s something here for every aspect of your personality, interest, and energy level.

1,300 km
of groomed
multi-use trails

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Greater Sudbury has efficient and
                                                                                                                                                                                                 economical public transit and is easy
                                                                                                                                                                                                    to navigate by car or on foot.
2,415 acres of                                                                                                                                                                                           For more information,
conservation area                                                                                                                                                                                      visit discoversudbury.ca.

9 provincial
parks within
a short drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Did you know?

                                                                            Toronto to Sudbury                                                                                              Greater Sudbury is considered a city of lakes
                                                                                387 km                                                                                                      as its landscape is dotted with over 330 lakes,
165,000                                                                     Ottawa to Sudbury                                                                                               covering 601 square kilometres.
individuals call                                                                484 km
Sudbury home

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A campus like no other
YOUR NEW ENVIRONMENT                                                       Located on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek,
                                                                                    our campus is nestled among five freshwater lakes.
Choose an environment in which you will thrive.

                                                  Our natural setting is minutes from the downtown area and comprises more than
                                                  765 acres of land that adjoin the vast Lake Laurentian Conservation Area.
                                                  Nature is at the core of the University’s identity, and learning here, in this awe-inspiring natural environment, is a true
                                                  pleasure for the senses. Attended by nearly 9,000 students, Laurentian is moderate in size, and features amenities within
                                                                                                                                                                                            Did you know?
                                                  close proximity. For those 1,600 students in residence, there is no need to arrange for transportation, and getting that
                                                  extra sleep in the morning is a real advantage for many of them. Forgot something in residence? Not a problem, as it is              The view from the 11th floor
                                                  only a minute or two away.                                                                                                           of the R.D. Parker Building
                                                  The downtown area, where the University’s spectacular McEwen School of Architecture is located, can be accessed within               showcases a full panoramic
8,900+                                            minutes by hopping on one of the many transit buses that commute back and forth to the main campus. The School of                    vista of the entire campus and
                                                  Architecture is located at the intersection of Elm and Elgin streets.                                                                its natural surroundings. It is
students enrolled
                                                                                                                                                                                       the tallest vantage point
                                                  You can also hit the beach! The Laurentian campus boasts its very own beach on the shores of Lake Nepahwin.                          in Sudbury.
                                                  A popular private spot for Welcome Week activities, the beach is accessed within a short walking distance down
                                                  the campus’ well-groomed trails.                                                                                                     Laurentian students have access
                                                                                                                                                                                       to a private beach, located on
60 renovated                                       Getting around                                                                                                                      campus, minutes from class.
classrooms and                                     Student Bus Pass (U-Pass): In partnership with the City of Greater                Parking: For students bringing a vehicle to
teaching labs                                                                                                                                                                          Laurentian is the only university
                                                   Sudbury, Laurentian University’s student associations developed                   campus, parking passes and metered parking
                                                                                                                                                                                       in the province to have a
                                                   a universal bus pass program to provide an economical and                         options are available at various lots within
                                                                                                                                                                                       planetarium (the largest in
                                                   environmentally friendly way for students to travel on and off                    walking distance to main buildings. Our visitor
                                                                                                                                                                                       Northern Ontario) and an
                                                   campus and across Sudbury. Our students enjoy unlimited city                      parking rates are $2 per hour, $8 for the day
                                                                                                                                                                                       on-campus observatory for
                                                   transit service throughout the academic year, making it easy to come              and meters accept coins and credit cards.
                                                                                                                                                                                       everyone to enjoy.
                                                   and go at a moment’s notice. Full-time students automatically obtain              Paying for temporary parking is also now
14 research                                        the bus pass for the academic year as part of their ancillary fees.               possible through the Hotspot Parking app.
centres

                                                               Outstanding spots to discover on campus!                                                3 Climbing wall 3 Founders’ Square
                                                                                                                                                  3 Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre
1,600                                                                                     3 Indoor and outdoor tracks 3 McEwen School of Architecture 3 Olympic-size pool 3 Parker rooftop
students living                                                    3 Private beach 3 Student Centre 3 Tango Tower 3 The Fielding Innovation Space 3 The Foundry 3 Welcome Centre Atrium
in residence

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The Laurentian Federation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Zone 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1 Vale Living with Lakes Centre

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Campus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1a Watershed Centre
                                                                                                                                         1                                                                                                                                              2 Willet Green Miller Centre
                                                                                                                                             1a        P16                                                                                                                              3 Maintenance and                                         Huntington University, Thorneloe University and the University of Sudbury
                                                                         Ram
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                                                                                   ke Road
                                                                                                                                                                        MAIN ENTRANCE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            map                                             Security Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4 Fraser Building and Auditorium
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5 Cliff Fielding Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      form the Laurentian Federation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        6 Science II Building and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Doran Planetarium

                                                                                                                                                                                                    South Bay Road
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        7 Science I Building
                                                                                                          2                                                                                                                                                                             8 J.N. Desmarais Library
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        9 Classroom Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        10 Arts Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        11 Dining Hall
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        12 R.D. Parker Building /
                                                                                     P1                                                                                                                                                                                                     Welcome Centre / Atrium
                             P2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             myLaurentian Hub                   Each individual university contributes unique academic programs, distinct learning and residence
                                       P3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        13 Indigenous Sharing                  accommodations, as well as diverse attributes to Laurentian’s offerings.
          3                                                                       A                                                               ARBORETUM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and Learning Centre (ISLC)
                                                                                                                           4                                                             P15                                                                                            Zone 2                                 Students at University of Sudbury, Thorneloe and Huntington are all Laurentian University students who share classrooms, services, activities,
                                                                                                                                     5                                                                                                                                                  14 Student Centre                      and are an integral part of one supportive community. All graduating students receive a Laurentian University diploma or degree.
                                                                                                              6                                                                                                                                                                         15 West Residence
                                                                                                    7                                                                                                                                                                                   16 Mature Student Residence
                                                                                                                                             12                                                                                                                                         17 Single Student Residence
                                                           8                                                      FOUNDERS’
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                                                                     F 9                            10             SQUARE                                                                                                                                                               18 University College Residence
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        19 East Residence                                                                                                                                                       Did you know?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Zone 3
                                                                                                                                                       14              P5               17                                                                                              20 University of Sudbury
                                                                                                                           11                                C                                                       P10                                                                20a University of Sudbury Residence                                                                                                                                Laurentian University was
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                                                                                                      E                                                                                                                                                                                 21 Huntington University                                                                                                                                           formally established in 1960
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                                                                                                                                                                                                    19                                                  SECONDARY ENTRANCE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           but its early roots date back to
                                                                                                                                                                       P7                                                                                                               22 Thorneloe University                                                                                                                                            1913 with the establishment of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     P9                                                                                                                    Huntington University                                               Thorneloe University
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and Residence                                                                           University of Sudbury                                                  Sacred Heart College.
                                                                                                                     20a                                          20                                                                                                                    Zone 4
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                                                                                                                                                                                        21                                                                                              23 Alphonse Raymond Pavilion                                                                                                                                       It was the first, and for many
                       Elm Street                                                                   Kingsway                                      S                                                                                                               P11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        24 Laurentian Child                                                                                                                                                years, the only institution of
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            23                                                              and Family Centre/                                                                                                                                             higher learning in Northern
                                                  Durham Street
              Elgin Street

Elm St.
                                                                                                                                                                                H                                                                                                           Garderie Touche-à-Tout
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Ontario. It was renamed
                                                                                     Paris Street

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        26                   28         25 Education Building                                                                                                                                              University of Sudbury in 1957.
                                                                                                                                                             S                                                                  24                                                      26 Cardiovascular and
                             Cedar Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   25                                       Metabolic Research Lab
                                                                                                                                                                            22                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Thorneloe facilities include the
                      Old City Hall Lane                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                27 Health Sciences Education                                                                                                                                       Fielding Memorial Chapel of St.
                                                                                                                    RAMSEY LAKE                                                                                                                              29                             Resource Centre
                              Larch Street                                                                                                                                  T                                                                P12                                                                                                                                                                                                           Mark and the Ernie Checkeris
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        28 Northern Ontario School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            of Medicine                                                                                                                                                    Theatre. All three federated
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                                   Laurentian University - Main campus                                                                                                                                                                                                            P14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        29 Student Recreation Centre
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           institutions offer residence
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           accommodations.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        30 B.F. Avery Physical
                                                   Paris Street

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Education Centre and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          TANGO TOWER                                       Jeno Tihanyi Pool
                                                                                                                  RAMSEY LAKE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  G                     31 Sports Stadium
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Downtown
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        32 McEwen School of Architecture
                                                 Science
                                                  North                                                                                                                                                                    31                                                           33 Telegraph Building
          Centennial                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    34 Workshop Building
            Drive                         Ramsey Lake Road                                                                                    Main campus
                                                                                                                                              935 Ramsey Lake Rd.

              McEwen School of Architecture - Downtown location                                                                                                                                                                                                                         P1 - P12, P14 and P16:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Reserved parking
                                                 Elm Street                                                                        Kingsway                                                                                                                                             P15: General parking
                                                                                 Durham Street
                                        Elgin Street

                    85 Elm St.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          A-B-C-D-E:
                        32                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Pay and Display parking
                                33
                                                                                                                    Paris Street

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        F: Half-hour complimentary parking
                                  34
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        G: Metered parking
                                                                  Cedar Street
                                                                                                                                    To main
                                                Old City Hall Lane
                                                                                                                                    campus                                                                                                                                              H-S-T: Affiliated university parking

                                                                                                                                                  RAMSEY LAKE
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                                                                  Larch Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                      laurentian.ca/campus-maps                                                             Bus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Stop
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Parking      Private
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Beach
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Huntington University                                     Thorneloe University                             University of Sudbury

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Consider residence your new home base
YOUR HOME BASE                                                                 We’re confident you’ll feel at home from the first day onward.
Choose your new home and network of friends.

                                                          Free WiFi           Exercise          Games               Health           Theatre          Convenience         Secured          Computer        Laundry
                                                                               room             room               services           room               store            facilities         labs          facilities
                                                                                                                                                                        staffed 24/7

                                               You’re well on your way to becoming a university student                                  Residence fees                           DOUBLE          SINGLE         DEPOSIT
8 student                                      and chances are this will be your first time living on your own.
residences                                     What you’ll find at Laurentian are flexible and comfortable residences that                University College                      $7,160*         $8,387*           $500
                                               will feel like home – only better. Here, YOU get to design your own lifestyle!             Single Student Residence                $7,160   *
                                                                                                                                                                                                  $8,387*
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    $500
                                               It’s the main reason so many students – more than 1,600 of them –
                                               choose to live on campus.                                                                  West Residence                               •		        $8,639*
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    $500

100s of                                        Our eight unique residences, five of which accessible to first year students,              East Residence                               •		        $8,639*
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    $500
                                               provide you with an array of options. Each residence has a different style
residence activities                           and vibe so we’re sure you’ll find one that feels just right for you. For many,
                                                                                                                                                                    – FEDERATED RESIDENCES –
                                               choosing residence accommodations is a great way to jump-start student life.               Huntington University                   $5,460**        $6,510**          $550**
                                               Friendships are formed quickly, and many last a lifetime. Living at the heart              University of Sudbury                   $5,505**        $6,587**          $500**
                                               of the Laurentian campus is safe, convenient, and best of all, a great way
                                               to socialize.                                                                              Thorneloe University                         •		 $7,170**                 $740**
24/7 access
to staff                                       *
                                                Includes $100 refundable damage deposit. **Approximate amounts. Where indicated, residence fees for 2021-2022 were not available at press time.
                                               Consult laurentian.ca/accommodations for up-to-date fees.
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Five first-year residences to call home                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            LIVING

                                      Different styles of on-campus accommodations are available,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      BEDROOM       BEDROOM                       BEDROOM      BEDROOM

                                                    each with a full range of amenities.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               KITCHEN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          &
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       DINING

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         WASHROOM                                             WASHROOM
Life in residence offers many advantages: a welcoming environment where you’ll meet students with shared interests,                                                                                        KITCHEN              LOUNGE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      STORAGE                       STORAGE
as well as close proximity to classes, health and fitness facilities, study spaces and various resources on campus.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Apartment-style

                                                                                                                                 CORRIDOR                             BATH    BATH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       WEST RESIDENCE

                                                                                                                                                                                        LOCKER
                                                                                                                                                         STAIRWELL
                                                                                                                                                                                                 DOUBLE                                          DOUBLE
                                                                                                                          KITCHEN                                                                BEDROOM               • 6-storey building • 223 student accommodations • 55 air-conditioned and furnished
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               BEDROOM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ELEVATORS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       apartments consisting of four single furnished bedrooms, living room, kitchen and two
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       bathrooms • Available for upper year-students who meet credit requirements.

                                                                                                                       LIVING/DINING SINGLE      DOUBLE           DOUBLE         SINGLE          DOUBLE                                          DOUBLE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Applications for residence
                                                                                                                                     BEDROOM     BEDROOM          BEDROOM        BEDROOM
                                                                                                                       AREA                                                                      BEDROOM                                         BEDROOM                                                                                        are submitted through the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              MyLaurentian applicant portal.
                                                                                                                                              Apartment-style
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         BATH
                                                                                                                                                                                                 DOUBLE                                          DOUBLE
                                                                                                                                                                                                 BEDROOM                                         BEDROOM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      LIVING

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       BEDROOM       BEDROOM                       BEDROOM      BEDROOM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       KITCHEN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          &
     SINGLE STUDENT RESIDENCE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DINING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      EAST RESIDENCE
     • 3-storey building • 387 student accommodations • 4-6 person self-contained apartments                                Current high school students are                                                                                                                                                                             WASHROOM                                             WASHROOM
     • Each apartment has a living room, kitchen, two bathrooms, and a storage room.                                                                                                                                   • 11-storey building • 236 student accommodations • 62 furnished and air-conditioned
                                                                                                                         guaranteed a spot in residence when                                                           units • Available for upper-year students who meet credit requirements • Each apartment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      STORAGE                       STORAGE

                                                                                                                        they apply to University College or Single                                                     consists of four single furnished bedrooms, living room, kitchen and two bathrooms.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Apartment-style
                                                                                                                        Student Residence before June 1, 2021.*
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Federated Residences

                                                                                                                                    KITCHEN                  LOUNGE

                                                         CORRIDOR                           BATH    BATH
                                                                                                             LOCKER

                                                                                STAIRWELL
                                                                                                                       DOUBLE                                                 DOUBLE
                                                  KITCHEN                                                              BEDROOM                                                BEDROOM
                                                                                                                                                    ELEVATORS

                                               LIVING/DINING SINGLE
                                                             BEDROOM
                                                                        DOUBLE
                                                                        BEDROOM
                                                                                        DOUBLE
                                                                                        BEDROOM
                                                                                                       SINGLE
                                                                                                       BEDROOM
                                                                                                                       DOUBLE                                                 DOUBLE                                 HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE*                                THORNELOE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE*                              UNIVERSITY OF SUDBURY RESIDENCE*
                                               AREA                                                                    BEDROOM                                                BEDROOM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       • 162 student accommodations • Double                         • 58 student accommodations • Furnished single                • 180 student accommodations • Single and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       and single rooms • Amenities include kitchen                  rooms • Amenities include kitchen facilities,                 double rooms • Amenities include kitchen and
     UNIVERSITY COLLEGE RESIDENCE                                                                                                                                                                                      facilities, laundry facilities, TV lounges and study          social lounge, laundry facilities, computer room,             dining facilities, social lounge, laundry facilities,
                                                                                                                                                      BATH
                                                                                                                       DOUBLE                                                 DOUBLE                                   areas, a social centre, a small exercise room and             study room and sauna.                                         exercise room, and study room.
     • 11-storey building • 240 student accommodations • Double and single rooms • Each floor                          BEDROOM                                                BEDROOM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       a library.
     is equipped with a kitchen, bathrooms and has access to outdoor recreational facilities.
                                                                                                                                                Dorm-style
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             huntingtonu.ca/students/residence                                    thorneloe.ca/residence                                        usudbury.ca/en/residence

*
    Preferred accommodation is based on availability. This offer is limited to students who apply to a Laurentian University residence and excludes Federated University residences.                                 *Students residing in a Federated University residence (Huntington, Thorneloe, and University of Sudbury) are not required to purchase a meal plan.

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Residence Meal Plans                                                                                                                                                           Dining on campus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    A balanced lifestyle includes healthy food choices.
                                                          Flexible. Easy. Economical.

Students residing in East, West, University College or Single Student residences are required to purchase a meal                                                                                            Vegan            Sustainable        Vegetarian        Made              Locally       Halal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              seafood                            without            grown
plan. This allows for convenient and expedited service, access to well balanced and healthy meals, a wide array                                                                                                                                                  gluten
of food choices, and satisfied bellies.
                                                                                                                                                                         Science II Building                                                                 Parker Building
                                                                                                                                                                         • The Grille – A selection of favourites fresh from the grill.                      • Pub Downunder – Serving a classic pub-style menu, the Pub Downunder
Meal Plan Options:                                                                                                                                                       • Smoke’s Poutinerie – An assortment of gourmet twists on the
                                                                                                                                                                           classic poutine.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               is a great place to enjoy a meal, study, and socialize with friends and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               classmates. The pub schedules a variety of student-run events throughout
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               the week, including live entertainment, fundraisers and weekly themed pub
                                                                                                                                                                         Fraser Building                                                                       nights. Owned and operated by the Students’ General Association.
                                                                                                                                                      OPTIONAL           • Tim Hortons Express – Self-serve.
                                                                                                                                                     MEAL PLANS
                                                                                                                                                                         J.N. Desmarais Library Rotunda
                                                                                                                                                                         • Starbucks – World-renowned coffee, treats and sandwiches.
                                                                                                                                                      Block of           Classroom Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Single Student Residence
     FREEDOM                               HEARTY                          COMMUTER                                    LIGHT                    35 MEALS                 • Tim Hortons – Full service restaurant with dining area.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             • Cravings – A convenience store right on campus offering bread, milk,
                                            EATER                                                                      EATER                                             Great Hall                                                                            and sundries.
       $
         5,120
                                                                                                                                                     $
                                                                                                                                                      524                • Marché Dining Hall – On the menu, expect variety and access                       • Quesada, Burritos & Tacos – Delicious burritos with made-fresh-daily

            (tax exempt)
                                           $
                                             4,949                             $
                                                                                  4,494                            $
                                                                                                                      3,879                                                to fresh produce and healthy meal choices, including options and
                                                                                                                                                                           accommodations for those with special dietary needs. The marché-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               salsas and guacamole.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             • Tim Hortons Express – Self-serve.
                                                (tax exempt)                        (tax exempt)                        (tax exempt)                  Block of             style dining experience is based on the principle of all-you-wish-to-eat
                                                                                                                                                                           dining, which means every client leaves satisfied. Marché-style dining            Alphonse Raymond
                                                                                                                                               75 MEALS                    allows patrons to serve themselves at will, sit and enjoy the fresh fare.         • Tim Hortons – Full service restaurant with dining area.
                                                                                                                                                                         • Topper’s Pizza – A long-time community favourite, the chain started               • Marché Alphonse – Savoury and dessert crêpes, fresh sandwiches
             Includes                            Includes                            Includes                            Includes                $
                                                                                                                                                   1,106                   here in Sudbury and has expanded across the province – it’s that good!              and soups.
        $
           200
    tax free Flex Dollars,
                                            $
                                                300
                                       tax free Flex Dollars
                                                                                $
                                                                                   450
                                                                           tax free Flex Dollars
                                                                                                                    $
                                                                                                                        650
                                                                                                               tax free Flex Dollars                  Block of
                                                                                                                                                                         • Subway – Get your favourite soup, salad or sub.

                                                                                                                                                                            Food services at Laurentian are operated by Chartwells. Ranging from a market-style experience
     plus 5 guest passes
                                                                                                                                              150 MEALS                     in the Dining Hall to a light soup and salad combination, you’ll find plenty of fresh fare to satisfy
                                                                                                                                                                            your appetite.
                                                                                                                                                 $
                                                                                                                                                     1,947

         This plan offers                      Enjoy up to                         Enjoy up to                         Enjoy up to              Optional meal plans
     maximum flexibility                       375 meals.                          320 meals.                          250 meals.                 are available for
    for dining at Laurentian.                                                                                                                  non-residents of East,
                                        With the Hearty Eater                 With the Commuter                   With the Light Eater
                                                                                                                                              West, University College
    With the Freedom Plan                Plan you can enjoy                   Plan you can enjoy                  Plan you can enjoy
                                                                                                                                                 or Single Student
     you enjoy unlimited                  breakfast, lunch                     breakfast, lunch                    breakfast, lunch
                                                                                                                                                    residences.*
     access to the Dining                  or dinner up to                      or dinner up to                     or dinner up to
     Room during regular                     375 times.                           320 times.                          250 times.              There’s a plan for every
      hours of operation.                                                                                                                       pocketbook and a
                                       Plan-holders may enter              Plan-holders may enter               Plan-holders may enter
                                                                                                                                               selection of options
     Eat breakfast, lunch,              the Dining Room once                the Dining Room once                the Dining Room once
                                                                                                                                                to suit every need.
      dinner; drop in for              during any meal period.             during any meal period.             during any meal period.
      coffee and muffins
     or afternoon snacks.

*
 Optional meal plans are available for those who are not residing in designated meal-plan residences but wish to take advantage of savings,
variety and convenient access to the dining hall.

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LAURENTIAN - Laurentian University
Mind, body and fitness
YOUR LEISURE TIME                                                                At Laurentian, we care about your well-being.
Choose to balance your lifestyle.   We understand that a healthy lifestyle supports and strengthens academic success. Our multi-million dollar world-class recreation centre and surrounding
                                    outdoor tracks, trails, and fields provide the perfect setting for all your wellness goals.

                                    GET MOVING
                                    Hit the Gym: 7,200 sq. ft. of training workout space awaits
                                    along with a choice of three running tracks, four multi-use
                                    gymnasiums, two squash courts, two eight-metre climbing
                                    towers and a 50-metre Olympic-size swimming pool.
                                    Open Swim: There are 20 hours of open swim sessions
                                    available for students every week. Dive into our 50-metre
                                    Olympic-size pool, swim some laps or enjoy a leisurely dip.
                                    Intramurals League: We offer many intramural sports
                                    opportunities annually so you can stay active from the
                                    moment you step on campus until your final exam. From
                                    floor hockey, soccer, and basketball to flag football and
                                    ultimate frisbee – join a team and have fun!
                                    Voyageur Club Teams: There are countless opportunities
                                    to meet new people, to share interests and to make new
                                    friends by joining one of Laurentian’s Voyageurs Club Teams.
                                                                                                                              Other
                                    Try your hand or hone your skills at squash, fencing,
                                    cheerleading, dance, volleyball, wrestling, and more.
                                    OUTDOORS
                                    Enjoy the Fresh Air: With five freshwater lakes, over
                                    35 kilometres of multi-use trails, and a diverse natural               Just a few minutes from campus,
                                    landscape, the campus not only offers the perfect playground
                                                                                                           the City of Greater Sudbury provides
                                    for outdoor enthusiasts, it also boasts some of the most
                                    spectacular views our unique northern landscape has to offer.
                                                                                                           and maintains:
                                    Stretch Your Legs: Take a lap around our outdoor                       3   Northern Water Sports Centre
                                    400-metre running track or indoor 200-metre practice                   3   Rowing club
                                    track or head out into nature.
                                                                                                           3   Downhill ski facilities
                                    Try a Winter Workout: The Nordic Ski Trail System links                3   Skating path on Ramsey Lake
                                    the campus to a network of 11 kilometres throughout the
                                    adjacent Lake Laurentian Conservation Area. Set out for                3   Skating oval at
                                    a snowshoeing or cross-country skiing adventure or try                     Queen’s Athletic Park
                                    ice fishing.                                                           3   Beautiful waterfront boardwalk
                                    Hit the Beach: The Laurentian campus boasts its very own               3   Rainbow Routes Trails
                                    beach on the shores of Lake Nepahwin. A popular private
                                                                                                           3   Parkland and gardens
                                    spot for Welcome Week activities, the beach is accessed via
                                    a short walk down one of the campus’ well-groomed trails.              3   Cycling paths
                                    Challenge Yourself: Reach new heights by climbing
                                    Laurentian’s new 15-metre Tango Tower. The tower is
                                    designed to help teach team building and leadership skills
                                    using physical activity, right here on campus.
50m Olympic-size
swimming pool

4 well-appointed                                       Did you know?
multi-use gyms

                                    Mental health and accessible recreational opportunities
                                    are strategic priorities for Laurentian and, as such, it has
                                    recently signed its commitment to the Okanagan Charter.
35 km of
multi-use trails

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Support services at Laurentian
YOUR SUCCESS                                                   Our students thrive in an environment that supports their academic success.
Choose your path to academic success.
                                                                                                                                                           Learning Commons – Offers one-on-one peer
                                                                                                                                                           learning support to undergraduate and graduate
                                                                                                                                                           students.
                                                                                                                                                           Our services provide:
                                                                                                                                                           • Tutoring
                                                                                                                                                           • Academic writing assistance
                                                                                                                                                           • Learning strategies:
                                                                                                                                                              - Time-management and study tips
                                                                                                                                                              - Presentation and exam preparation
                                                                                                                                                              - Research and note-taking skills
                                                                                                                                                              - Critical thinking and research proficiency
                                                                                                                                                              - Google Suite applications and LinkedIn
                                                                                                                                                                Learning
                                                                                                                                                           Campus coaches are available to first-year
                                                                                                                                                           students for assistance navigating and
                                                                                                                                                           transitioning to life on campus. For more
                                                                                                                                                           information, email orientation@laurentian.ca.
                                                                                                                                                           Academic Transition Course: ACEX 1006 –
                                                                                                                                                           The Understanding, Learning, and Inquiry course
                                        It all starts with a personalized approach to teaching, extensive infrastructure for individual student coaching   (3 credits) will help you identify your strengths
                                        and assistance, and genuine caring for each student’s wellbeing.                                                   and weaknesses and build skills related to
                                                                                                                                                           stress management, critical thinking, writing,
                                                                                                                                                           presentations, listening, and reading your
                                        Academic and                                                Language Institute – Assists second language
                                                                                                    learners in acquiring, integrating, and refining       textbooks. The course helps students prepare for
                                        Orientation Support                                         the language skills necessary for postsecondary        university academic expectations. Completion
                                                                                                                                                           of the 3-credit condensed format course can
                                                                                                    success, with outstanding student support,
                                        Accessibility Services                                      multiple levels of entry, flexible starting dates,     lighten your fall course load and provide you
                                        Students with disabilities or facing academic               small class sizes, and TESL-qualified and              with confidence and peace-of-mind as you
                                        challenges will find resources and assistance at            experienced teachers.                                  begin your academic journey.
                                        our Accessibility Services Office located on the
                                        2nd floor of the Parker Building in room P-230.             Programs include:                                      Laurentian Online
                                        The team is responsive to the unique needs of               • English as a Second Language (ESL)                   Laurentian offers 23 degree programs and nearly
                                        individual students and endeavours to provide a             • English for Academic Preparation (EAP)               540 courses in online and/or blended formats
                                        positive and equitable learning experience for all.         • University Preparation (UP) – an academic            (online, correspondence), many of which
                                                                                                      bridging program where students can take             are available in both English and French. The
                                        In order to ensure the best start to the                      two 3-credit courses
                                        postsecondary journey, a summer transition                                                                         offerings include undergraduate, master’s, and
                                                                                                    • Short-term summer programs – 		                      certificate programs. All offerings provide the
                                        program, Partners in Accessibility at Laurentian              Outdoor Adventure ESL Summer Camp and
                                        (PAL), is offered to inform students of available                                                                  flexibility to complete a full program of study,
                                                                                                      Study Abroad – Experience Canada                     complement on-campus study, to get ahead,
                                        resources and provide transition supports for life          • Additional language support for
Full complement                         on campus. New students are encouraged to                                                                          keep-up, or catch-up with your program of
                                                                                                      Francophone students
of academic                             contact and register at the Accessibility Services                                                                 study as your schedule permits. Please refer to
resources and                           Office once they have accepted their offer of                                                                      page 46 for additional information on our online
                                                                                                    Transitions and Engagement                             and alternative delivery opportunities.
supports                                admission. A plan of accommodation can then                 Orientation – Our orientation program
                                        be mapped-out early, in anticipation of the first           welcomes you to the Voyageurs family as you            Laurentian Online provides:
                                        academic year.                                              ease into your studies at Laurentian. Prepare for      • Online degree programs and courses
                                                                                                    student success by finding academic resources          • College to online degree pathways
                                        The Centre for Academic Excellence                          and supports, familiarizing yourself with the          • Opportunities to learn from anywhere
                                        The CAE is the student hub for academic                                                                              in the world
23 degree programs                                                                                  campus services, and participating in diverse
                                        support! Located in the J.N. Desmarais Library,             campus and community events.                           • Admission opportunities three times a year
and nearly 540                          our friendly staff, mentors, tutors and coaches                                                                    • No annual or out-of-province administrative
courses online                          will help you reach your full potential by                  “My First 6 Weeks” – During the first                    fees
                                        providing a full range of academic supports.                6 weeks of classes, campus coaches will
                                        Academic Advising – Our advisors can assist                 meet first-year students, learn about their
                                        with degree navigation, setting educational, life           goals, connect them with academic supports,
                                        and career goals and developing essential study             university student services, and student clubs
1,000+ student                          skills.                                                     and associations. The program also offers
job opportunities                                                                                   mid-semester check-ins to further assist students
on campus                                                                                           with their transition to campus life.

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Liaison Services
                                                                                                           Connecting you to Laurentian University!
                                                                                                           Our Liaison team is dedicated to serving the
                                                                                                           needs of prospective students.
                                                                                                           From school visits, campus tours and
                                                                                                           Open House, to one-on-one academic path
                                                                                                           discussions, they have answers to every question
                                                                                                           and the latest information about our programs
                                                                                                           and services.
                                                                                                           They are the University’s frontline officers who
                                                                                                           help guide all students through the application
                                                                                                           process, whether they’re entering directly
                                                                                                           from high school, transferring from another
                                                                                                           institution or arriving from another continent.

                                                                                                           Library and Archives
                                                                                                           With services in the J.N. Desmarais Library
                                                                                                           and at the downtown McEwen School of
                                                                                                           Architecture, the Library and Archives provides
                                                                                                           1.5 million books, hundreds of databases,
                                                                                                           thousands of scholarly/scientific journals, and
                                                                                                           an extensive archival collection, with the local
                                                                                                           collection supported by a mostly-free interlibrary
                                                                                                           loan service.
                                                                                                           The J.N. Desmarais Library provides group and        Health and Wellness Services                               Campus Security                                          and pray on campus. Located on the third floor
                                                                                                           quiet individual study areas, relaxed lounge         Health and Wellness Services operate the on-               Laurentian’s Campus Security team operates               of the Parker Building in rooms P-356 and
                                                                                                           study settings, an event space, as well as                                                                      around the clock, 365 days a year. Campus                P-357, the Multi-Faith Prayer Space provides
                                                                                                                                                                campus medical clinic and look after student
                                                                                                           computers, printers and copiers for student                                                                     security personnel oversee the safety of the             a haven for quiet reflection and prayer for
                                                                                                                                                                health care needs. Registered nurses and nurse
                                                                                                           use. Library/Internet research help is available                                                                                                                         individuals of all faiths.
                                                                                                                                                                practitioners are on staff during regular office           campus community and the security of its
                                                                                                           in person, by video conferencing, by phone,
                                                                                                                                                                hours, and part-time physicians are available by           infrastructure. Certified with a Ministry issued
                                                                                                           by email, and through our Ask the Library
                                                                                                           chat service. Librarians provide drop-in and
                                                                                                                                                                appointment to offer primary health care.                  security license, all guards are trained in First Aid,   Student Career Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           CPR and the operation of defibrillators.
                                                                                                           in-class workshops on such topics as searching       Their services include chronic disease                                                                              Career and Employment Services
                                                                                                           databases, Google Scholar, and using Zotero          management, health promotion and protection,               Operations include:                                      Located on the second floor of the R.D. Parker
                                                                                                           (for citation management).                           disease and injury prevention advice and                   • 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year           Building, in room P-230, Laurentian’s Career
                                                                                                                                                                counselling.                                                 patrol and assistance                                  and Employment Services provides permanent,
                                                                                                           The library’s extended hours of operation are
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           • security cameras across campus                         summer and part-time career and employment
                                                                                                           geared to students’ needs.                           Safe Space Program                                         • emergency telephone service, located near              support services for undergraduate and
                                                                                                                                                                We are committed to                                          parking lot entrances                                  graduate students alike. Students can count
                                                                                                           Health, Wellness and Safety                          ensuring that the campus
                                                                                                                                                                is an institutionally and culturally
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           • emergency telephones with direct-line access           on assistance in the development of career
                                                                                                           Counselling Services                                 nurturing and welcoming place                              Work Alone Program                                       management skills. They can consult up-to-date
                                                                                                           Bilingual and confidential short-term counselling    for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,                   This upon-request service offers regular check-          external employment postings, on-campus job
                                                                                                           services by skilled and qualified counsellors are    two-spirit, and queer students, staff, and faculty.        ins (and reassurance) by Campus Security to all          postings and internship opportunities, and take
                                                                                                           available on-site on the second floor of the                                                                    students, faculty, or staff who find themselves          advantage of our job shadowing mentorship
                                                                                                           R.D. Parker Building, in room P-230.                 To achieve this goal, we have implemented                  working alone after regular business hours, in           program and career fairs.
                                                                                                                                                                a number of new programs and initiatives                   isolated areas of the University.
                                                                                                           Counsellors are on-hand to confidentially            including the Safe Space training program that
                                                                                                           discuss any personal issue and/or mental health      provides visible contact and support access                Laurentian is a safe and secure campus where             Other Services
                                                                                                           concerns that may be impacting your well-being.      points for members of Laurentian’s LGBTQ2-S                prevention and service to the University community
                                                                                                           They can also advise on a range of services that                                                                                                                         Laurentian Bookstore
                                                                                                                                                                community. We’ve also adopted a ‘Preferred                 come first.
                                                                                                           promote effective learning, growth and personal                                                                                                                          From textbooks and school supplies, to school
                                                                                                                                                                Name’ use procedure.                                       Other health, wellness and safety                        bags and Laurentian gear, find all the supplies
                                                                                                           development.
                                                                                                                                                                LUCERT Program                                             services on campus:                                      you need right here on campus. Operated by
                                                                                                           Equity, Diversity and Human Rights                   The Laurentian University Campus Emergency                 • Pride@LU                                               Follett, experts in postsecondary merchandising,
                                                                                                           Office                                               Response Team (LUCERT) is a student-led                    • Women’s Centre                                         the bookstore offers custom textbook ordering,
                                                                                                                                                                volunteer service that supports safety initiatives                                                                  a book rental service, and online shopping.
                                                                                                           The mandate of the Equity, Diversity and Human
                                                                                                           Rights Office (EDHRO) is to lead the University      and emergency medical response on campus.                  Residence and Family Support                             Print Hub
                                                                                                           community in fostering an inclusive and              The team, trained at a First Responder Level in                                                                     Located in the lower level of the Fraser
                                                                                                                                                                CPR HCP, assists with events and the SafeWalk              • Garderie Touche-à-Tout
                                                                                                           respectful learning and working environment                                                                                                                              Auditorium, the Print Hub can service your
                                                                                                                                                                program.                                                   • Laurentian Child and Family Centre
                                                                                                           for all students, staff and faculty by providing                                                                                                                         printing needs: presentations, reports, mock-ups,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           • Residence Office
  Come and see what Laurentian has to offer!                                                               expertise, guidance, advice and counsel to           Safe Walk Program                                                                                                   business cards, invitations, promotional materials,
                                                                                                           members of the University community.                                                                                                                                     books, posters, course notes, thesis materials,
  The Liaison team offers tours of our campus, which is situated on 765 acres of nature conservation
  territory. Knowledgeable tour guides will show visitors all aspects of university life from classrooms   EDHRO assists with matters of discrimination,
                                                                                                                                                                Operating daily from 8 a.m. until 2 a.m.,
                                                                                                                                                                SafeWalk is a free service that, upon request,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Spiritual Support                                        scanning, binding, and more.
  to athletic facilities, to student spaces, dining locations and everything in between.                   harassment, sexual harassment, sexual violence,      safely escorts students, faculty, and staff                Multi-Faith Prayer Space                                 Visit laurentian.ca/printhub for a full list of
                                                                                                           bullying and student rights and responsibilities.    anywhere they need to go on campus.                        Our campus features a space to gather, meditate          available services.

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Social activities
YOUR BALANCED LIFESTYLE                                                      As a Laurentian student, you’ll find plenty to do and experience.
Choose your involvement and social networks.
                                               The combined efforts of the student associations, student clubs, and residences make for a flurry of activities and events on and off campus: concerts, rallies,
                                               pubs, formals, powwows, political discourses, tours, tournaments, talent competitions – all await your arrival.
                                               Some of the annual favourites that add to our unique student experience include: AirBandz, Model Parliament, Incontri Club’s Festa Fiesta, and of course,
                                               the famous Pot Bangers’ Game Nights.

50+ assorted
student clubs

                                               Student clubs                                              Student voices
                                               Friendships and communities form                           Print and Radio:
20+ intramural                                                                                                                                             The Lambda
                                               quickly at Laurentian.                                     At Laurentian, students are heard.
sports annually
                                               What better way to make that happen than                   Information and advocacy platforms abound with two student newspapers, LAMBDA and
                                               to join one of our student-led clubs and                   L’Orignal déchaîné, and the campus and community radio station CKLU.
                                               organizations! No matter your interests, there
                                               is something for everyone, and if you don’t find
                                               what you’re looking for, it’s easy to start a club         Our community is strong and connected on social media.
100s of                                        of your own.                                               Follow us for personal insights into Voyageurs’ student life.
student events
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Student associations                                                                                                                                                Student centre
   Student associations provide a wide variety of services, offer a multitude of events, activities and opportunities for students                                          Opened in the fall of 2019, students now enjoy a centralized location
                  to socialize, and continually advocate for student rights and well-being. Our services include:
                                                                                                                                                                                             to gather and socialize on campus.
                                                                                                                                                   East of the R.D. Parker Building and linked to West Residence, at the heart of the campus, the Student Centre serves as the hub between student living
                                                                                                                                                   quarters, the main campus buildings and food services. The upper-level of the building is open access. It’s where you’ll find the SGA offices and information desk
                                                                                                                                                   (V-Desk) as well as a photography studio, Old Rock Coffee shop and additional spaces for future pop-up shops and food services. The functional space of the building
                        Health, vision                      Club           Travel                 Info, tips,                                      requires pass access and features an atrium with study and lounge facilities, private study rooms, an open-concept games room and a clubs room.
                       care and dental                  funding and      grants and             advice, directions
                          insurance                      networking       supports

                                                                                                                                                                                                       GOT YOUR PASS?
                                                                                                                                                                If you’re a member of the Students’ General Association (SGA), your full access fee to the student centre is included in your
                                                                                                                                                            student association fees. If you’re not an SGA member, a full access pass can be purchased on your portal at: my.laurentian.ca/shop.

      Association des étudiantes                                         Students’ General Association (SGA)
      et étudiants francophones (AEF)                                    The SGA represents the collective voice of its members by advocating
      For more than 40 years, the Association des étudiantes et          for students throughout the university and at the municipal,
      étudiants francophones (Association of Francophone Students)       provincial and federal levels of government. It also provides services,
      has represented the interests of Laurentian’s Francophones and     opportunities and social and cultural events that enhance the student
      Francophiles. The AEF strives to promote French language and       experience, such as Welcome Week, themed pub nights, contests, and
      culture at the University and manages the political, academic,     more. From organizing world class events, concerts and activities, all
      social and cultural needs and interests of its members. AEF is     the way to coordinating health and dental plans, the SGA is an integral
      the only strictly French-language student association in the       part of student life here at Laurentian.
      province and offers all of its services in French.                 Services and Opportunities:
      Services Offered:                                                  3 Advocacy 3 Employment 3 Food Bank 3 Graduation photos
      3 Advocacy 3 Health and dental insurance plan                      3 Health and dental plan 3 Pub Downunder 3 U-Pass (Sudbury Transit)
      3 ISIC discount card 3 U-Pass (Sudbury Transit)                    3 V-Desk-information and ticket sales 3 Welcome Week

      aef@laurentienne.ca                                                sga@laurentian.ca
      705-673-6557                                                       705-675-1151, ext. 1094
        monaef.ca       @aef.ul                                            sga-age.com      @sga.age

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YOUR VOYAGEURS
Choose your sport and reach new heights.

                                           Our varsity teams’ name – Voyageurs – conveys a sense of Northern Ontario’s                                                                          ONTARIO UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                                                                                                                    ATHLETICS

                                           history and culture, as well as the spirit and tenacity of its residents.
                                           It is also reflective of our Laurentian athletes’ ferocious “trailblazing” drive and their reliance on one another to attain victory.
                                           Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is the regional member of U SPORTS, and all Laurentian teams, with the exceptions
                                           of Nordic Skiing, Golf, Baseball and Rowing, compete for U SPORTS championships. All teams compete in the OUA conference.

                                                    Baseball*    Basketball       Cross          Curling        Golf          Hockey        Indoor        Nordic        Rowing        Soccer    Swimming
                                                                                 Country                                                     Track        Skiing

21 varsity
teams

63 provincial
championships

12 national
championships

261 varsity
events
                                           *
                                            Men’s
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Shout out
                                                                                                            to our remarkable athletes
                                                                                                             who made 2019-2020 an exceptional year!
  luvoyageurs.com

                                                                                                              Charles Alexander
                                                                                                              N OUA Gold Medalist

                                                                                                              Hayley Chase
                                                                                                              N OUA Gold Medalist
                                                                                                              N Canadian University Rowing Championships
                                                                                                                 Bronze Medalist
                                                                                                              N Canadian University Rowing Female Athlete
                                                                                                                 of the Year

                                                                                                              Kadre Gray
                                                                                                              N OUA Men’s Basketball Player of the Year
                                                                                                              N U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian

                                                                                                              Litha Ncanisa
                                                                                                              N OUA Ken Shields Award Winner

                                                                                                              Héléna Lamoureux
                                                                                                              N OUA Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Year
                                                                                                              N U SPORTS All-Rookie Team

                                                                                                              Abigail McDonald
                                                                                                              N OUA Medalist:
                                                                                                                Bronze in 100m butterfly
 Athletic scholarships                                                                                        Samuel Boily-Dufour
 As a Voyageur athlete, you will be dedicating a great deal of time to your                                   N OUA Medalist:
 studies, training and competing, with fewer opportunities than most for                                        Bronze in 50m freestyle
 part-time employment.                                                                                          Silver in 100m freestyle
 We recognize the importance of financial support for our athletes. Laurentian’s athletic scholarships
 and entrance bursaries are generous and wide-ranging. It is important to investigate them early on
                                                                                                              Coach Phil Parker
                                                                                                              N OUA Women’s Team Coach of the Year
 and determine how to qualify.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Make some noise!

                                                                                                                                                                                 It’s also about the fans!
                                                                                                                                                                         Make a point to join the legendary Laurentian Voyageurs PotBangers!
                                                                                                                                                                         Cheering for our student-athletes is part of the Voyageurs culture, and our cheering techniques are less than conventional. Pots and pans are
                                                                                                                                                                         enthusiastically used to make the maximum amount of noise to cheer-on our athletes. Join thousands of dedicated fans and the official PotBangers
                                                                                                                                                                         and get ready to make some noise!

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Francophonie at the heart of Laurentian                                                                                                                                                   Bilingualism at the forefront
                                                                                                                                                                                     In Sudbury, French is the first language of almost one third of the population.

                                          50+                              1,025                            1,230
                                   programs offered                   courses offered                    Certificate of
                                       in French                         in French                  Bilingualism recipients

In addition to its French-language programs and services, and thanks to its many partnerships, Laurentian has been contributing
for decades to the vitality and development of a cultural and associative environment that is envied throughout Ontario.
Whatever your taste in music, theatre, visual arts, literature or history, Sudbury offers a wide variety of cultural organizations that respect all Francophone
identities, enhancing your stay during your university studies.

                                                                                                                   To ensure you don’t miss out on anything,
                                                                                                                   we encourage you to follow these engaging
                                                                                                                   social networks on Facebook!
                                                                                                                   Cultural Life
                                                                                                                   @CFOFSudbury
                                                                                                                   @ContactInterculturelFrancophoneDeSudbury
                                                                                                                   @CSCGrandSudbury
                                                                                                                   @CVFSudbury
                                                                                                                   @editionsPrisedeparole
                                                                                                                   @galeriedunouvelontario
                                                                                                                   @ivoiriens.sudbury
                                                                                                                   @journallevoyageur
                                                                                                                   @lanuitsurletang
                                                                                                                   @laslague
                                                                                                                   @lorignal.UL
                                                                                                                   @placedesartsdesudbury
                                                                                                                   @salondulivredugrandsudbury
                                                                                                                   @SHNOSudbury
                                                                                                                   @SudburyIndieCinema
                                                                                                                   @theatredunouvelontario
                                                                                                                   @ULaurentienne                                 At Laurentian, 18% of the student
                                                                                                                                                                  population pursue their studies in French.
                                                                                                                   @UpHereFestival
                                                                                                                   @usudbury                                      As such, the learning environment is ideal for
                                                                                                                                                                  Francophones, Francophiles and Anglophones
                                                                                                                   Research Hubs                                  to improve and enhance their language skills in
                                                                                                                   @acfassudbury                                  both of Canada’s official languages.
                                                                                                                   @cnfs.laurentienne                             Laurentian also offers you the unique
                                                                                                                   @ifolaurentienne
                                                                                                                   @researchLUL
                                                                                                                                                                  opportunity to complement your degree with
                                                                                                                                                                  a Certificate of Bilingualism that you can obtain                                              COMMUNITY!
                                                                                                                                                                  free of charge. To do so, you need to plan your
                                                                                                                   Political Engagement                           studies and acquire a minimum of 15 credits in
                                                                                                                   @acfosudbury                                                                                                       May 22, 2019:
                                                                                                                                                                  courses that are not in the language of study
                                                                                                                   @AEFdeUL                                       (English or French) of your program at Laurentian.                  Sudbury has been selected as a Welcoming Francophone Community
                                                                                                                                                                  For more information on the Certificate of                          as part of the Government of Canada’s Action Plan for Official Languages."
                                                                                                                   Other interesting networks to follow:
                                                                                                                                                                  Bilingualism, consult page p.49.                                    There is a definite Francophone reality in Sudbury that is prevalent. Some pockets of the city such
                                                                                                                   #IB2021LUL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      as le Moulin à fleur and several suburbs such as Val Thérèse, Hanmer, Azilda, Chelmsford and
                                                                                                                   #Imagine2023
                                                                                                                                                                  Francophone Excellence Award                                        others thrive on their rich Francophone heritage.
                                                                                                                   #LUartsculturesUL
                                                                                                                                                                  ($1,250 /year)                                                      With deep pride for our Francophone roots, Laurentian became the first bilingual university to
                                                                                                                   #SavoirsUL
                                                                                                                                                                  Laurentian guarantees an entrance scholarship to                    obtain partial designation under Ontario’s French-Language Services Act on July 1, 2014. This
                                                                                                                   #Sudbury
  The Affaires Francophones office at Laurentian will provide you with an overview of Francophone                                                                 all high school students entering their first French                designation symbolizes the University’s efforts to support the growth and development of its
  events and activities both on and off campus, and will keep you informed of opportunities to                                                                    language undergraduate program.                                     Francophone students. Therefore, don’t hesitate to request services in French wherever you may
  enhance your Francophone experience with us. You can access shared information on Facebook,                                                                                                                                         be at Laurentian!
  Instagram and Twitter via @ULaurentienne, or on our website at laurentian.ca/francophoneaffairs.                                                                To be eligible, students must obtain a minimum
                                                                                                                                                                  80% average on their best six U/M courses.

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Immerse Yourself in Anishinaabe Culture                                                                                                                                                          Experience. Learn. Share.
                                                                                                                                                                                Our campus is greatly enriched by an active and engaged Indigenous community
                                                                                                                                                                                  and the shared-learning approach of the Indigenous Student Affairs office.

                                        50+                            100+                              250+                                                   Ongoing engagement opportunities offered or hosted through the ISA's niikaansidook                                  NOV.      Métis Cultural Day
                                 Indigenous faculty             enriched Indigenous             activities, workshops,                                          program include traditional ceremonies, language offerings, storytelling, celebrations, cultural                              A day to honour the culture and
                                      and staff                   content courses                  events annually                                              workshops, lecture series, student project fairs, among many others. The ISA acknowledges that                                language of the Métis people and also
                                                                                                                                                                a sense of community and belonging are foundational in student success. The niikaansidook                          celebrate the life of hero Louis Riel, festivities
                                                                                                                                                                program can connect you with Elders and Knowledge Carriers who contribute greatly to the                           include Métis fiddle music, jigging, traditional
The Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre recognizes that Laurentian University is located in the Robinson-Huron Treaty Territory, and that
                                                                                                                                                                mino-bimaadiziwin of the community.                                                                                foods, and finger-weaving demonstrations.
the community of Sudbury is built on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nations.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    JAN.      Nakiiwin Tek
                                                                                                           Celebrating Anishinaabe culture and sharing                                                                                                                                        The ISA office annually hosts a
                                                                                                           traditions and knowledge are part of everyday                                                                                                                                      career information fair that connects
                                                                                                           life on campus, thanks to the dedication and                                                                                                                            Indigenous students with potential employers from
                                                                                                           efforts of many groups:                                                                                                                                                 various organizations across Ontario. Students and
                                                                                                           • Indigenous Student Affairs                                                                                                                                            employers network to find summer jobs and post-
                                                                                                           • Indigenous Studies Department                                                                                                                                         grad employment.
                                                                                                           • School of Indigenous Relations
                                                                                                           • Laurentian University Native Education Council                                                                                                                         FEB.      Red Dress Campaign
                                                                                                           • Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Education                                                                                                                                        Taking place annually on Feb 14th, the
                                                                                                              Group (SAGE)                                                                                                                                                                   Red Dress Campaign (inspired by The
                                                                                                           • Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute                                                                                                                              REDress Project by Métis artist Jaime Black) creates
                                                                                                           • Indigenous Students Circle                                                                                                                                            awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous
                                                                                                           • Indigenous Social Work Students Council                                                                                                                               women and girls across Canada.
                                                                                                           • Traditional Anishinaabe Elders and Knowledge
                                                                                                              Carriers                                                                                                                                                              FEB.      Moose Hide Campaign
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Following the Red Dress Campaign, the
                                                                                                           Indigenous Student Affairs (ISA)                                                                                                                                                  Moose Hide Campaign strives to create
                                                                                                           The team provides a supportive learning                                                                                                                                 awareness about how to end violence against
                                                                                                           environment and culturally safe space by providing                                                                                                                      Indigenous women and girls through teachings and
                                                                                                           academic support, counselling, access to Elders,                                                                                                                        ceremony.
                                                                                                           cultural and social programming throughout the
                                                                                                           year, and of course advocacy for students to                                                                                                                             ALL  Ceremony, cultural teachings,
                                                                                                           ensure they acquire a rich and positive                                                                                                                                  YEAR and workshops
                                                                                                           postsecondary experience.                                                                                                                                                          ISA’s niikaansidook program provides
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              opportunities for Indigenous students
                                                                                                           Indigenous Student Circle                                                                                                                                               to engage and practice their culture, whether it
                                                                                                           A team of dedicated First Nation, Métis and Inuit                                                                                                                       be weekly drumming and beading socials, full
                                                                                                           student advocates and social animators.                                                                                                                                 moon ceremonies, sewing workshops, feasts and
                                                                                                                                                                As a Laurentian student, participation is easy and one of the best ways to create a wide network of friends.       giveaways, as well as cultural teachings shared
                                                                                                                                                                Some of the favourite ISA events and activities include:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   by Elders and Knowledge Keepers. This program
 Officially opened in June 2017, this unique and inspiring building is designed to welcome people of                                                                                                                                                                               supports a culturally safe space for students during
 all backgrounds to gather, learn and promote Indigeneity. The Centre hosts workshops, events and                                                                SEPT.     Biidaabin                                         OCT. ISLC Mid-Semester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   their postsecondary journey.
 celebrations open to the entire community.                                                                                                                      &         The ISA staff welcomes both first-year            &    Raising awareness for the importance
                                                                                                                                                                 JAN.      and returning Indigenous students with            MAR. of self-care for Indigenous students
                                                                                                                                                                           a traditional feast, a service fair, as well               in postsecondary studies, the event           ALL  Academic workshops and
                                                                                                                                                                           as engaging orientation activities at                      aims to connect with students through         YEAR mental health awareness
                                                                                                                                                                the beginning of the fall and winter semesters.            cultural teachings, and thus put an end to                         The ISA team provides various academic
                                                                                                                                                                Biidaabin is an opportunity for Indigenous students        stigma surrounding mental health. Participants                     workshops and individual meetings with
                                                                                                                                                                to be introduced to the academic and cultural              engage in self-care activities such as vision           the Indigenous Learning Strategist, which keep
                                                                                                                                                                supports available to them, and to meet each               board making, journaling, collaborative art,            Indigenous students on top of their game during
                                                                                                                                                                other in the Indigenous Sharing and Learning               beading, games, sharing circles, cultural activities,   their time at Laurentian. Workshops include topics
                                                                                                           Located at the heart of the campus in the            Centre – a new home away from home.                                                                                such as Time Management, Essay Writing and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           and much more!
                                                                                                           Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre                                                                                                                                  Formatting, and Exam Preparation. Additionally,
                                                                                                           (ISLC), students can engage with the                                                                                                                                    supporting the mental health of Indigenous
                                                                                                                                                                 SEPT.     Orange Shirt Day                                  OCT.     Indigenous Student Graduation
                                                                                                           ISA team and peers, and enjoy:                                                                                                                                          students remains a top priority through the
                                                                                                                                                                           The annual Orange Shirt Day: Every                &        Celebration
                                                                                                           3 A spectacular multipurpose round-room                                                                                                                                 Indigenous Student Counsellor and collaborations
                                                                                                                                                                           Child Matters Campaign aims to create             JUNE      A time to celebrate, the Indigenous
                                                                                                           3 Spacious study spaces                                                                                                                                                 surrounding Bell Let’s Talk Day and Mental Health
                                                                                                                                                                awareness surrounding the experiences of children                      Student Celebration honours each
                                                                                                           3 Private rooms for counselling and consulting                                                                                                                          Awareness Week.
                                                                                                                                                                in Residential Schools and how each of their lives                     individual student’s final achievement –
                                                                                                              with Elder and Knowledge Carriers                 matters.                                                   graduation. Family, friends, staff and faculty are
                                                                                                           The ISLC is a peaceful retreat for students.                                                                    invited to join this celebration of student success.

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The world at your fingertips                                                                                                Study abroad with
                                                                                                                                                         Laurentian University Global Opportunities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Alps, Austria

                                       69                     1,000+                         160
                              countries represented        students with                   exchange
                                  on campus           international experience        opportunities globally

Your university experience will be enriched by the multicultural aspects of our campus: study abroad opportunities,
new friendships, language classes, international conferences, networking opportunities, social events, celebrations
and more.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Paris, France

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Heather F.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wilson                                                          London, England

                                                                                                                                                             You can visit as many web pages as you like or read all the books you
Global perspective                                              Countries represented on campus                                                              find, but nothing beats travelling to faraway cities and experiencing
In recent years, our international student                                                                                                                   a new way of life. It’s something you can’t learn at home.
population has grown by leaps and bounds and
our international representation on campus has                                                                                                               Studying abroad in Austria was the most rewarding component of my undergraduate
reached a total of 69 countries.                                                                                                                             degree. I am grateful for the opportunity to leave my comfort zone, experience foreign
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Grenoble, France
                                                                                                                                                             cultures, and study alongside international peers. I hiked in the alps, wore a dirndl to
There are many ways to enhance your global                                                                                                                   Fruehlingsfest, and spoke German to locals - involving myself in cultural norms became
perspective while at Laurentian:                                                                                                                             natural.

4 International student exchange with LUGO                                                                                                                   The courses were very different from those at Laurentian. My favourite courses were
                                                                                                                                                             Austrian History & Culture and The Visitor Experience. These courses required us to
4 Internationally accredited programs                                                                                                                        visit Innsbruck, Salzburg and Vienna before writing final papers - this method of study
4 International conferences and simulations                                                                                                                  emphasized experiential learning.                                                                      Laurentian offers exchange opportunities in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   50 countries worldwide! Travel while earning
4 Cultural collaborations and exchanges                                                                                                                      Thanks to LUGO, I was able to return to Laurentian with a more global perspective. I now                university credits and develop professional
  with classmates                                                                                                                                            have the privilege of having lifelong friends worldwide and memories I will cherish forever.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and life skills. Gain a competitive advantage
                                                                                                                                                             I encourage everyone to go on exchange, get involved and find a home away from home
4 Internships abroad                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        and become a global leader.
                                                                                                                                                             like I did. It was the experience of a lifetime!”
4 Volunteer opportunities abroad                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               info@laurentian.ca
                                                                                                                                                             HEATHER F. WILSON
                                                                                                                                                             H.B.Com. Sports Administration

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