Residence Handbook 2011 - 2012

Welcome to your new home in residence at Laurier!

Students standing in front of Bricker

Your year in residence promises to be one of the most memorable and rewarding aspects of your academic career at Laurier. It is a unique and valuable experience that will serve as a special part of your post-secondary education.

The Department of Residential Services is here to support your academic success and to ensure that you get the most out of your stay in residence at Laurier. We are committed to serving you and we value you as a member of our community. With your participation, we can foster a safe, comfortable and accepting home, create an environment conducive to academic pursuits and provide an opportunity for social and personal growth. Residence Life at Laurier has always been characterized by mutual respect.

The terms and conditions set out in the Residence Handbook are a part of the contract between the Department of Residential Services and yourself. They are intended to explain what you can expect from living in residence and what we in turn expect from you. We hope that you will take advantage of all of the opportunities living in a residence community presents.

View the 2011-2012 Residence Handbook

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT INSURANCE COVERAGE:

The Student occupying a residence room/unit shall carry appropriate and adequate insurance coverage for fire and property damage in public liability insurance during the term of the residence agreement and any renewals or extensions thereof, at the Student’s own expense. Such policies shall be written on a comprehensive basis with limits of not less than $2,000,000.00 for any one occurrence. Upon request by Wilfrid Laurier University, the Student shall provide proof to Wilfrid Laurier University that such insurance is in full force and effect. The Student expressly agrees to indemnify and save Wilfrid Laurier University harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability and expenses in connection with loss of life, personal injury and damage to property, or any of them, arising from any occurrence in or about the Residence occasioned in whole or in part by any act or omission of the Student or anyone permitted to be in or about the Student’s room/unit or the Residence by the Student.

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