You came! Now what? What you need to know about offers of admission, alternate offers and waiting lists for admission | Tech US News

What you need to know about Wilfrid Laurier University offers of admission and the admissions process.

You researched universities. You have selected schools and programs. You have submitted your application. You waited patiently. And now it’s time – you have received an offer of admission! So… now what? And what if you received an offer that is not what you expected? Here is more information about admission offers and what to do when you receive an offer from Laurier.

Your acceptance offer

When you receive your quote, make sure celebrate your incredible achievement — you’re in! You are accepted! This is an amazing moment and we should feel proud. When you celebrate, make sure read your offer letter carefully or offer documents. There will likely be information about important dates, for example when you have to submit final, official grades and if you have to provide proof of English proficiency. It is important that you understand the terms and conditions of your offer and any conditions that you must meet in order to enroll in your program.

The offer letter should be too clearly state the program to which you have been accepted and deadline for admission your offer. If you are considering different offers from different schools, it is important to know when to make a decision.

At Laurier, the applicant portal is where you will be view the status of your application and a list of all the documents required for your application. Once you receive your acceptance decision, we will send you an email and you will be able to find your official acceptance letter in your portal account. However, as Laurier is an Ontario university, if you wish to accept your offer, you will do so through the Ontario Universities’ Application Center (OUAC).

Alternative offers of admission

You may receive an offer of admission, but it may not be to the program you applied to. This can be disappointing, but it is an alternative offer another way to find yourself at the university. If you receive an alternate offer of admission, be sure to read all the information about the offer to see if it’s still something that’s right for you.

Laurier issues alternate offers of admission to applicants who do not meet the requirements program to which they applied, but meet the requirements for another program. If you do not meet the program requirements, we automatically evaluates you for a replacement offer; you don’t need to submit a new application! Learn more about alternate offers at Laurier.

Admission queues

Some institutions may use a waiting list for certain programs that are competitive or very popular. This is often because there are more applications for these programs than available places for students, and institutions want to guarantee a specific number of entries for these programs. When students decline program offers and more places become available, students on waitlists may be given the opportunity to accept an offer for those programs. If you’ve applied to a university that uses a waiting list process, make sure understand how the waiting list works and what your next steps would be as a waitlisted student.

Laurier operates waitlists for competitive programs and, if space becomes available in those programs, students on the waitlist will be notified. If we put you on the waiting list for the program, we will also give you an alternative offer for admission. Learn more about Laurier’s queuing process.

Whether you receive an offer of admission, a replacement offer or are placed on a waiting list, there is a place for you at Laurier and we want you to have the options to find what works for you. We hope to see you on our campuses in September!