Wilfrid Laurier International College’s programs and approach to teaching offer international students the opportunity to be fully prepared for university studies and have a smooth transition to Wilfrid Laurier University. Our comprehensive programming, both academic and extracurricular, allows students to explore and navigate their own personal journey to success.
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM (UTP) STAGE I
An eight-month, pre-university foundation program designed as a bridge between secondary school and university-level study.
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM (UTP) STAGE II
A first-year university program designed to support your transition to study in Canada. Following successful completion of the UTP II, you will progress to second-year studies at Wilfrid Laurier University.
We are very excited to welcome you to the Wilfrid Laurier International College, Laurier, and Brantford community.
At WLIC support is always close by, with qualified staff and student peer mentors available, both online and in person. Our advising and wellness teams guide students with everything from course planning and choosing a major, to making friends and self-care. We are dedicated to helping you achieve success in academics and in life.
WLIC is located on Laurier’s Brantford campus. University buildings are interwoven into the downtown core, so you’re close to classes, residence and amenities. Brantford’s world-class trails, local history, and cultural celebrations means there’s always something to see and do.
Depending on your goals for University, students will need to complete 8 courses and achieve 65% or higher to progress to UTP Stage II.
Please see below for a sample of courses that may be offered in UTP Stage I:
All direct and integrated entry students are required to take (and pass) ILC101– Introduction to our Learning Community in their first term of study unless exempted. Students who are exempt from ILC101 will be required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated Learning Skills.
Students may be eligible to “Jump” to UTP Stage II if in a single term they successfully complete four UTP Stage I classes (not including ILS/ILC) with a minimum 70% in each course.
Upon successful completion of the UTP Stage I program, students will be eligible to progress to the following UTP Stage II programs:
