Registration Guide for Year 1 Students - Wilfrid Laurier University

Faculty of ArtsMessage from the DeanDear Student,Congratulationson being offeredadmission to theFaculty of Arts atWilfrid LaurierUniversity. Yourhard work andsuccess at highschool has set the stage for your universitycareer. You are about to embark on avery exciting four years. Our goal in theFaculty of Arts is to produce students withcritical thinking and problem-solving skillsthat will prepare them to face the challengesof an increasingly inter-connectedglobal society. We do this by offeringstudents a wide assortment of courses andprograms and by providing an array ofextra-curricular activities that range frominternational exchanges to campus clubsand volunteer opportunities. We encourageour students to learn both inside andoutside of the classroom, to get involved inactivities and organizations that they mightnot have been exposed to in high school.And most importantly, we challenge ourstudents to think critically and act positivelywhen confronting academic and societalissues.There is so much to university life thatmany students naturally feel a little overwhelmedwhen they first arrive on campusin September. It is our hope that you willvisit the campus this summer to participatein our Headstart Program. Students andparents spend a half day on campus, learnhow to register in courses and are providedwith other information on the universityand how to make the most of our onlinecalendar. This program helps to make fora smooth transition to university and hasbeen a proven success for both students andparents. We are asking that you registeronline at www.wlu.ca/headstart. A half-dayvisit this summer will nicely establish afoundation for a great first year experience.For other information and contacts, pleasevisit our website at www.wlu.ca/arts; thereyou will find links to all of our programsand the respective academic advisors.Congratulations again on your Offer ofAdmission. You have worked hard to getto university. Make the most of the nextfour years, they are among the most criticaland exciting of your life. I hope to see youon campus this summer for our Headstartprogram and again in the fall. If you arelooking for excitement and challenge, thenStep up to the Arts!David D. Docherty, PhDDean of Arts••••••••••••••••General information about the Faculty of ArtsThe Faculty of Arts offers a wide rangeof programs, both in traditional artsdisciplines and in new and interdisciplinaryfields of study. Not all programsoffer every type of degree, so check thelist below to find out the degree optionsavailable in each of our programs anddepartments.On the following chart you can see whichdepartments/programs offer different typesof concentrations. For example, in English,you can do an Honours BA degree or anHonours English degree combined withanother Honours discipline. English alsoprovides a minor.As well, please visit the Faculty of Artswebsite at www.wlu.ca/arts where youwill find departmental information, ourFrequently Asked Questions and contactsfor any other concerns you may have.Short forms1. HBSc - Honours BSc2. HBA - Honours BA3. Mi - Minor4. Op - Option5. CombHBA - Honours Combination orJoint (BA)6. CombHBSc - Honours Combination orJoint (BSc)www.wlu.ca | 11