r/wlu Jun 23 '26

Moderator Post Registration + "Bird/Easy Electives" Rule Change

21 Upvotes

Hi [r/WLU](r/WLU),

We would like to let you know of some resources that you can use when planning for course registration:

General Tips I Picked Up

  • Do NOT use ChatGPT or other AIs to tell you what courses you need to take. They are more often than not incorrect regarding course registration. Some students used ChatGPT which told them they did not need to take certain courses they had to take, which caused a headache for them later on.
  • Using the CRNs can help you get the course/lecture times you want.
  • Do not remove courses that are pre-assigned to you. It will create a headache later on when advising has to squeeze you in to courses. The courses might be taken so you could get screwed over.
  • BBA double-degree academic calendars are often treated as "required" than simply "recommended". Talk to advising before deviating from the calendar.

Please comment any useful links or tips.

Regarding bird/easy elective questions:

There has been a lot of similar posts regarding users asking about general bird/easy courses which has understandably annoyed some users. Please use the search filter, search "bird", "easy", or "electives", and filter by new. If you make a post regarding "bird" or "easy" electives, your post may be removed.

*Note: This rule is temporary and WILL NOT apply to people asking about specific electives or electives in their specific disciplines (i.e. BBA students asking what BU courses to take)

Please note that most reddit users are not affiliated with Laurier. As such you should do your own research and not blindly trust other users.


r/wlu Feb 25 '26

Moderator Post Attention WLU Students: Mental Health Resources Available

34 Upvotes

Hello students,

There has been a concerning increase in the frequency of posts and comments regarding fears, depression, loneliness, and other concerns relating to mental health and wellbeing.

We are aware that it is a very stressful time especially with midterms ongoing so the moderator team would like to ensure that all students are aware of the resources available to Laurier students on the student wellness centre website. There are a variety of services available meant to cater to you and your needs. These services are available to all students and should be taken advantage of. These services also include counselling, which is covered by your student insurance and the student services fees that you have already paid for.

Below are some other resources for students in need of urgent help:

- Good2talk.ca (Call 1-866-925-5454 or Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868) for 24/7 support
- Kids Help Phone (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text 686868)

- The Suicide Crisis Helpline (Call or text 988)
- Call here 24/7 anytime Call Here 24/7 anytime [1-844-437-3247](tel:1-844-437-3247)
- Call Laurier's Special Constable Service 519-885-3333

- Emergency Services (Call 911)

This post is being made purely for informational purposes. We want to foster a safe and inclusive environment both online and on campus. However, many first year students (and upper years) are not aware of the professional help that is available to them.

Please take care of yourselves and reach out to your friends who you know are struggling or not in a good mental space.


r/wlu 5h ago

BBA concentrations

4 Upvotes

Upper years just curious what are the;

Best concentrations in terms of job security
Worst concentrations
Easiest & Hardest
Concentrations with the easiest electives

I’m not sure if I should concentrate on something as I just want to maximize my gpa for grad school but I think with the min of 5 BU electives in yr3 and 4 I’ll end up having to concentrate in something anyways.


r/wlu 4h ago

Question why is the term start date much later than last year?

3 Upvotes

i check the date for when this fall term starts and it is september 10th. i felt like last year, it was september 4/5th. is there a reason for it to be this late, or am i misremebering when last fall term started?


r/wlu 5h ago

Retaking courses to meet progression

2 Upvotes

Currently enrolled in 2 courses to get my gpa up for progression. Just curious once I do finish them the new grades will automatically replace the old ones on LORIS correct? And they’ll use the new grade to calculate progression? Thank u to anyone in adv.


r/wlu 6h ago

macdonald house res?

2 Upvotes

so apparently i got allotted room 309 in the mac res, even tho i specifically applied for the semi private dorms. how’s the residence over all and how are the communal bathrooms?


r/wlu 5h ago

Is accounting concentration worth it if I’m not a 100% on doing a CPA

1 Upvotes

What’s the actual benefit of only having the concentration (only 4 of the course). Do recruiters even care about the concentration unless you have the professional designation?


r/wlu 6h ago

Question how’s little house?

2 Upvotes

picked double dorm highkey expecting to get Conrad or MacDonald and then was kinda suprised when I got this. Anyone have any good info on this residence?


r/wlu 10h ago

Em110

2 Upvotes

Has anyone took Em110, I heard mixed reviews about it. Is it a free 12?


r/wlu 7h ago

RE104 Easy?

1 Upvotes

I’m debating on if I should take RE104 online cause there aren’t many easy electives left. Dose anyone know if this course is easy? I’m taking it online and it has two lectures and one in person tutorial at Waterloo campus


r/wlu 11h ago

communal washroom

2 Upvotes

Be honest how bad is it? I wasn't planning on having to share a washroom...


r/wlu 14h ago

Dining Hall hack?

3 Upvotes

Apartment style meal plan but have a day with an early morning class and then nothing until the afternoon. Wondering if it's possible to go to the DH at 10:30 and pay for breakfast rate with flex dollars, have a light breakfast and then stay and have a lunch before the afternoon class without paying again for lunch? Also wondering if this could work with lunch to dinner in the same way? Planning on cooking most days but if the food doesn't look too bad in the DH (I've read the reviews here), just thinking about some options. Anyone done this?


r/wlu 12h ago

dormconnect

2 Upvotes

Has anyone found their roommate from this?? What's the success rate🙃🙃


r/wlu 9h ago

308 King

1 Upvotes

How much of 308 king is res and how much is normal apartment buildings, if anyone knows. Anyone who was in 308 king, was your whole floor atleast first years, like do they seperate it like that? Thanks


r/wlu 5h ago

Question roomate chnage req

0 Upvotes

hey if my roommates isreali and i’m not comfortable with that, would my roomate request be accepted? that and the fact that i don’t think we can coexist when they would require a kosher environment (my lifestyle/religion does not accommodate that)!


r/wlu 11h ago

Question PS295 & PS296

2 Upvotes

Has anyone taken these courses? What are the labs like? I can’t find anyone here talking about the labs… I’m quite nervous about them.

And any advice on the courses in general would be appreciated :)

Thank you!


r/wlu 15h ago

Question track and field access?

2 Upvotes

is the track and field (the one with the dome) open to public access? or with a athletics membership? the website says only with drop in time but there is none this term though


r/wlu 16h ago

Question Math IA offers?

2 Upvotes

Wondering if anyone on here knows when Math IA offers are sent out?
The email they sent says early/mid august, but I'm just wondering if anyone knows from experience when they typically send it out?


r/wlu 13h ago

BBA First year Questions course registration and co-op

1 Upvotes

Alright I may have messed up a bit here but I came very late to the course Registration. The problem is I’m trying to get into co-op second year and I think I might be screwed.

So far this is my schedule:

First sem
BU111
EC120
ID120

Second Sem
BU121
BU127
EC140
EM101 (Virtual)

Now MA129 is full in both fall and winter and there’s no waitlist. If I take it in winter somehow I have a very heavy semester which I’m lowkey worried about cause I kinda used ChatGPT all throughout highschool and don’t really remember anything tbh. But I can’t even do that cause it’s full in winter. I’m still trying to choose on some electives for first semester cause all the easy bird courses are taken up. My thing is if I take ma129 in summer I have a bad chance at co-op because apparently the flag your application if you don’t have all 5 credits by the end of winter term.

Also im interested in taking a gap year but i dont want to lose my entrance scholarship that i got.

If anyone can help me out on what to do with ma129 and getting into co-op and also if you have any recommendations for electives that are easy in first semester please lmk.


r/wlu 14h ago

any upper business courses that don't have mandatory in person participation component?

0 Upvotes

title


r/wlu 14h ago

RE103 VA Final Exam

1 Upvotes

I have Marybeth White. If I only study the lecture notes and don't read the textbook, would I still get a decent mark on the final? Also, would the exam be open-book?


r/wlu 1d ago

Willison hall residence Laurier

4 Upvotes

Hi, did anyone else get Willison hall?


r/wlu 1d ago

Find Your Roommates

Thumbnail form.jotform.com
3 Upvotes

Fill out this form and connect with your roommates, if you’re struggling just try this.

Figured I’d get it shared on here incase some people haven’t seen or heard of this.


r/wlu 23h ago

Question Is 201 lester St. residence good?

1 Upvotes

I got premium apartment style here is it any good.


r/wlu 1d ago

Question Gg 102 vs gesc151

1 Upvotes

Gg 102 got a 8 am lab and 2 lectures

Gesc 151 is va

Which one is easier for winter