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Laurentian University of Sudbury

935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario  P3E 2C6
Telephone: 705-675-1151
Toll-free: 1-800-461-4030

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Located in the City of Greater Sudbury, just over three hours north of Toronto, Laurentian was founded in 1960 in the natural setting of the Canadian Shield among freshwater lakes and pristine forests. The City of Greater Sudbury (population 160,000) is a resource-rich region that has evolved into a centre for service, business, post-secondary education, mining, and healthcare. In this dynamic community, Laurentian University offers unique opportunities for learning and research in diverse fields, such as; business, mining, health, and the environment, along with specialty programs in forensic science, sports administration, midwifery, and human kinetics, among others.

Unique in its bilingual and tri-cultural mandate, Laurentian has graduated over 40,000 students. Our graduates work in a large variety of fields, from arts and sciences, as well as professional sectors, including health, education, management, and mining and engineering. Concurrently, with its transformation from a primarily undergraduate into a comprehensive institution, Laurentian recently added six doctoral programs to a growing list of graduate programs.

The Laurentian campus has seen unprecedented growth. In 2005, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) – a joint venture of Laurentian and Lakehead Universities – welcomed its first students. In June 2008, NOSM graduated its first cohort of 55 doctors. A seventh residence building opened its doors to students in 2006. In 2008, the new building to house the English School of Education opened. In 2009, a multi-million-dollar expansion to the campus’ athletic facilities opened its doors; and construction began on the Vale Inco Living with Lakes Centre, a $20 million state-of-the-art environmental research facility built on the shores of Lake Ramsey, adjacent to campus.

Laurentian offers one of the lowest student to faculty ratio in the province. Class sizes are small: 33 students or fewer. Students also benefit from the expertise of professors with broad, international experience.

Our 750-acre campus – bordering five lakes – also boasts physical and natural advantages: 35 kilometres of scenic trails, extensive ski trails, a sandy beach, an Olympic-size pool and diving facilities, a theatre, rock climbing towers, a planetarium, tennis and squash courts, a new indoor 200-metre running track and a new 400-metre outdoor track.

History
Year of foundation: 1960
Former name of the institution: University of Sudbury.

Student fees

Canadian student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $4,894
Graduate tuition fees: $1,883 - $2,707

International student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $11,913
Graduate tuition fees: $2,799 - $3,740

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

Student enrolment

2009 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 5,800
Full-time (graduates): 370
Part-time (undergraduates): 2,200
Part-time (graduates): 350

* Source: Council of Ontario Universities (enrolment numbers include Algoma University and Hearst University)

Programs and degrees

Note: The program information is compiled by AUCC staff in cooperation with staff at member institutions. The programs are classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs 2000. To search for the programs offered by this institution, please consult the Directory of Canadian Universities’ programs database online at http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/search/index_e.html.

Student facilities and services

Laurentian University offers an array of personal and academic support services to help students reach their full potential.

Personal support services
All Laurentian students have access to a variety of services and resources to enhance their Laurentian experience. They include: academic advising, women’s centre, health services, counselling and support program office, human rights office, special needs centre, spiritual life services, international student centre, placement centre, active living centre, child and family centre, safe ride program on campus, and campus food service. For Native students, specific cultural and academic support is offered through the Native Programs and Services Office, and through the Elders on-campus program.

Academic support services
Seminars for personal and professional development, academic advisors, personal counselling, writing assistance in both official languages, peer tutoring, and financial aid. For Native students, specific cultural and academic support is offered through the Native Programs and Services Office, and through the Elders on-campus program.

First-year student programs
Through Laurentian’s Student Success Office, first-year students find personalized and specialized support to help them make the transition to university, orientation, career and library workshops, writing skills program and study skills workshops, counselling, and ‘buddy system.’

Housing
On-campus: The university can accommodate up to 1,400 students in residence. All first-year students, (graduates of an Ontario secondary school) who apply to either Single Student Residence or University College Residence will be guaranteed an offer of accommodations if applications are received before the deadline date and if they have a 75 per cent average or better. Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. First-year students are normally allocated double occupancy rooms. There are apartment-style residences, with double and single rooms, traditional-style co-ed residences with double and single rooms, and mature student apartment-style residences. Annual costs: Single Students Residence, $3,550 (double) - $4,175 (single) plus a $100 caution fee and a $75 activity fee; University College Residence (traditional-style), $3,550 (double) - $4,175 (single), plus the $100 caution fee and $75 activity fee; Mature Student Residence (apartment style), $650 - $670/month. Laurentian’s newest residence, the West Residence, offers single rooms in four-person apartments at a cost of $4,800, plus the $100 caution fee and a $50 activity fee. Laurentian’s food service provider is Aramark Canada. A meal plan is optional and costs $500 - $2,700.

Off-campus: Prices vary depending on the location. Bachelor apartment, $450/month; one-bedroom apartment, $500 - $600/month; two-bedroom apartment, $600 - $800/month; three-bedroom apartment, $900/month; three-bedroom house, $1,000 – 1,200/month; four-bedroom house, $1,400/month; room without meals, $400/month; room with meals, $500/month.

Laurentian offers a Bus Home Program for students travelling to Timmins, Ottawa, Toronto, and Sault Ste. Marie during the Fall Break, Christmas, Spring Break, and Easter Weekend. This service permits students to purchase a low-cost ticket and is a safe, environmentally friendly and cost-effective means of transportation.

Student assistance
Undergraduate: Academic merit scholarships include five Dean’s National Scholarships for Excellence, $22,000 each ($5,500 per year renewable for three additional years). An entrance scholarship is guaranteed to each newly admitted student who has a minimum average of 80 per cent on their six best U/M courses as follows: 95 - 100%, $14,000 ($3,500 x 4 years); 90 - 94.9%, $10,000 ($2,500 x 4 years); 85 - 89.9%, $8,000 ($2,000 x 4 years); 80 - 84.9%, $4,500 ($1,500 year 1, $1,000 years 2,3,4). Every secondary school in Ontario may nominate one student for a Leadership Award valued at $1,000. The Laurentian University 50th Access Awards provide $5,000 over four years to students outside of the district of Sudbury to help offset the some of the costs of residence and travel to Northeastern Ontario and Simcoe Muskoka students; students who have taken a course in Native studies or Native languages; students of French Immersion or Extended French; and francophone students via the Francophone Access Award. The “Bourse Franco” is awarded to all first-year students from the Sudbury District who register in a full course in French. Bursaries based on financial need range from $50 to $5,000. For details on these and other awards requiring an application, please visit www.laurentian.ca

Graduate: Various types of support are available from the university, government, or other sources. All are offered on a competitive basis including: graduate teaching assistantships or research assistantships; Laurentian University scholarships and bursaries (criteria: merit and need). Award values from $50 to $35,000.

University research

Over the last decade, Laurentian University has undergone a transformation to become a comprehensive, research-active institution, having recently been ranked 6th in research growth among all Canadian universities by Research Infosource. The creation of the Research, Development and Creativity Office, and the establishment of a vice-president of research, has resulted in a massive growth in research activity and funding. Its prime location brings unique opportunities in the fields of natural resource engineering, mining, environment, health and cultural, social and economic sciences. Its goal is to build on existing strengths to achieve international research excellence in a number of multidisciplinary areas.

International education

On campus, Laurentian’s international student population has grown steadily. Also, there are ample opportunities for Canadian students to study abroad. We offer exchange partnerships with more than 80 institutions, plus Laurentian is one of only three Canadian universities to participate in the International Student Exchange Program, which means the regular Laurentian tuition covers an international exchange. Students may also qualify to study at one of the 260 member institutions in more than 30 countries worldwide. Laurentian International organizes programs and services to develop skills, cross-cultural understanding, and global awareness.

Laurentian’s humanitarian efforts, research, and collaborations span the globe. As a member of the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), Laurentian is part of a vital network promoting human development. We also sponsor WUSC’s student refugee program, hosting students who flee conflict or persecution in their own countries.

Affiliated universities

Hearst University
PO Box 580, 60 9th Street
Hearst ON P0L 1N0
Telephone: 705-372-1781

Federated universities

Huntington University
(United Church/co-educational)
Sudbury ON P3E 2C6
Telephone: 705-673-4126

University of Sudbury
(see corresponding chapter)

Thorneloe University
(Anglican/co-educational)
Sudbury ON P3E 2C6
Telephone: 705-673-1730