Partnerships
The GSA works closely with a variety of campus and community partners to support your graduate student experience.
Campus Partners
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The GSA works closely with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS). We flag concerns from graduate students who connect with us, and work with FGPS to come up with positive solutions. We partner with FGPS and other campus departments on the ASPIRE program. Our student leaders sit at the Graduate Faculty Council table with Laurier’s graduate coordinators to discuss the graduate community.
Students’ Union
The GSA works closely with the Students’ Union to represent all Laurier students. Our student leaders meet to identify areas of mutual concern. Our teams work together to improve the student experience. We hold the University accountable and ensure that the needs of students are met. We meet regularly as members of the Non-Tuition Fee Protocol Committee and the Student Affairs Advisory Committee.
Office of Student Affairs
Together with the Students’ Union we make decisions that affect the departments that report to the VP: Student Affairs.
Non-tuition fees that support Student Affairs at Laurier help support the Office of the Dean of Students, Student Awards, the Wellness and Career Centres, Athletics & Recreation, International Student Advisors, the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and more.
LSPIRG
Laurier Students' Public Interest Research Group (LSPIRG) is a registered non-profit organization that helps to develop advocacy tools and avenues for action. We partner with LSPIRG on campus campaigns and our Social Justice & Equity initiatives.
Wellness Education
The Student Wellness Centre promotes proactive wellness strategies and resources.
Stay in touch on the Student Wellness https://www.facebook.com/LaurierWellnessWaterloo
Stay tuned to the calendar of events on https://students.wlu.ca/wellness
Campus Experience and Enhancement Fund
This fund provides financial assistance to campus groups or the campus community pursuing funds for activities which may include but are not limited to: offering workshops, hosting special events or guest speakers, travel to conferences or competitions. This fund in intended for one-off activities and new initiatives that positively showcase Laurier through campus engagement and/or integrated and engaged learning opportunities.
For more information and to apply visit the Laurier website.
Community Partners
Canadian Federation of Students
CFS offers a number of programs and services in order to meet the unique needs of students and to help students save money.
We are Local 56 of CFS. We participate in provincial and national campaigns to hold government accountable to student concerns.
Our President serves as our representative.
Town and Gown
The Town and Gown Association of Ontario is the trusted, coordinated voice for post-secondary students, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, first responders, residents, and property managers in Ontario communities that host post-secondary institutions. We share information, facilitate connections, and mediate relationships among our diverse group of stakeholders to promote vibrant cohesive communities for everyone.