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Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you're curious about our programs, wondering how to register, or looking for financial aid details, this page covers the most common questions future students ask.
Explore the sections below to find quick, clear answers about life at Luther, from academics to admissions and everything in between. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we’re just a message away.
General
Martin Luther University College is located next to Wilfrid Laurier University's campus in Waterloo, Ont., Canada.
Luther occupies three acres on the corner of Albert Street and Bricker Avenue. The main entrance is located on Bricker Avenue. See the map.
Latitude 43.47185753 Longitude -80.52898264
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Mailing Address:
Martin Luther University College
75 University Ave. W.
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3C5
There is no student or visitor parking at Luther. Visitors may find free three-hour parking on surrounding streets. They may also find parking on Laurier's Waterloo campus at the metered-parking section and pay-and-display lots indicated. For details, visit Laurier's parking web page. On weekends, free parking is available in the Gold lots (No. 1, 13 and 14) adjacent to Luther.
Programs
We offer degree (BA, MA, MDiv, PhD), diploma, and certificate programs. Please visit MeaningAndService.ca for details on all of Luther’s programs. Degrees are conferred by Wilfrid Laurier University. Luther is the founding institution of Wilfrid Laurier University.
All of our student and program handbooks can be found here.
Depending on the program, you might be able to take some online courses. But programs are almost entirely delivered in person.
The CASPer® (Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) test is no longer required for any of our programs.
Not on a regular basis. But sometimes we hire to assist with limited-time projects.
Luther’s programs begin each year only in the fall. Laurier students and those registered in programs at other institutions are welcome to enroll in courses running during any term. (Consult your academic advisor for information on whether successful completion of our course(s) can be applied as a credit toward the completion of your degree.)
Laurier alumni can order a transcript by follwing instuctions in this page.
The first set of evaluations (mid-placement) are due during the second week of January.
The second set of evaluations are due during the first week of April.
For more information, visit this page.
The second set of evaluations are due during the first week of April.
For more information, visit this page.
No, you do not have to follow the Christian faith in order to be considered for this program (or any of our available programs).
Registration
Undergrad students, please go to this page.
Applicants to graduate programs can follow the instructions on this page or can log in to LORIS, then click Admissions>Display Admissions Applications>Program Name (Hyperlinked).
The offer exists in the location previously occupied by your application checklist.
Now, you will see the option to accept or decline our offer.
Note that you will not be able to register for classes until you have accepted your offer.
To be considered official, academic records must be received by Laurier, in official sealed university envelopes, sent directly from the issuing institution.
Graduate Admissions
gradadmissions@wlu.ca; 519.884.0710 x3127
DAWB (Dr. Alvin Woods Building) 1-102
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
N2L 3C5
Please note that we do not accept World Education Service (WES) evaluations in place of the official transcript.
If your former institution does not offer hard-copy transcripts, we can also accept transcripts electronically from the institution directly. Should this option be available, please request that electronic transcripts be sent to gradadmissions@wlu.ca
Undergraduate Admissions
Domestic Students
chooselaurier@wlu.ca; 519.884.0710 x3385
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON, Canada
N2L 3C5
International Students
international@wlu.ca; +1 519.884.0710 x3385
International Recruitment and Admissions Office
Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON, Canada
N2L 3C5
More information about this process is avialable on Laurier's website: Visit undergraduate or graduate pages.
Visit Outlook.office.com. Enter your username and password. You will have been emailed your username. Your temporary password is your date of birth in the format MMDDYYYY (if you were born on March 29, 1988, your password would be 03291988).
Choose a new password as soon as you log in for the first time.
If you have lost the original email; are unsure of your username or password, or need other help with email please contact Laurier’s ICT Service Desk at support@mylaurier.ca or call 519.884.1970 x4357.
Choose a new password as soon as you log in for the first time.
If you have lost the original email; are unsure of your username or password, or need other help with email please contact Laurier’s ICT Service Desk at support@mylaurier.ca or call 519.884.1970 x4357.
You can find:
- General instructions here
- Details on course registrations dates and time tickets here
- More dates and instructions for grad students here
Watch this video.
Go to the LORIS registration page and:
- Click “Browse Classes”
- Select a term
- Write the subject (Theology) and submit
Your statement of intent should follow this outline:
Your name: Last name, first name
Program: e.g. MA in Theology
In order to assess your qualifications, provide a statement (maximum 1,000 words) prepared according to the itinerary below:
1. Describe your reasons for pursuing studies in this program.
2. Identify any special interests you have in the specific field you wish to pursue.
3. Define your learning style.
4. Assess your strengths as a student in relation to your anticipated program of studies.
5. Discuss your career goals (e.g., further academic work, work in clinical or community settings), and how your studies will contribute to these goals.
Requests and Appeals
Petition Luther’s Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) by completing and submitting this form. The form is for undergraduate and graduate students. Note: Submit your form by the first Tuesday of the month as the committee meets on only the second Tuesday of each month.
Apply to Luther’s Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) by completing and submitting this form. The form is for undergraduate and graduate students. Note: The committee meets on only the second Tuesday of each month, so submit your form early.
Fees and Bursaries
Please refer to Laurier’s tuition fees web page.
For an explanation of incidental fees and fee schedule for undergraduate and graduate students, visit Laurier’s fees web page. For explanations of incidental fees paid specifically by students registered in Luther programs, scroll down and select “Luther Fees.”
Yes. Full-time students, in addition to being eligible for financial assistance from Laurier, may be eligible for bursaries from Luther. Apply for an annual bursary using this form. Apply for other financial assistance from Luther with this form. Part-time students are not eligible for bursaries, but might quality for OSAP (please see information below).
Please visit Laurier’s OSAP information web page.
Invoices are sent out late July or early August for the fall term; mid-November for the winter term; and early April for the spring/intersession/summer term.
For deadlines and instructions on how you can pay your tuition and incidental fees, please refer to Laurier’s web page.
Unfortunately, Luther and Laurier do not offer financial aid to international students. Please note that for students to obtain a study permit they need to demonstrate that they can support themselves.