Frequently asked questions
WHAT DOES LOCUS STAND FOR?
Laurier Off Campus University Students
WHERE DO STUDENTS IN LOCUS LIVE?
LOCUS students come from a wide variety of places! This is partly what makes living off-campus so wonderful and unique. Some students live with their families in the K-W community, some live with friends in a house close to the university, others live with complete strangers. Some LOCUS students are even commuters and travel to the campus from out-of-town locations.
WHY IS LOCUS SUCH A GREAT PROGRAM?
Answer the following:
WHY WOULD I WANT TO JOIN LOCUS?
To be given a tremendous opportunity to connect with numerous other first-year students in the same living conditions. LOCUS provides you with a special link to the campus through your OCA, who will provide you with information and exciting opportunities.
HOW MUCH IS THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR LOCUS? IS IT A ONE-TIME FEE?
The registration fee is $85.00 for the ENTIRE year! You will not be asked to register again for the winter term, the fee is a one-time fee in September.
WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR?
The fee goes towards building the LOCUS program during the year for you! Money will be divided up to programming communities to fund large-scale events. It will also be given to your OCA who will program smaller-scale events just for your community. Additionally, it will be put towards other programs in Residential Services to allow you opportunity to participate in many other first year events and activities.
WHAT IS AN OCA? WHAT WILL THEY DO?
OCA stands for Off-Campus Advisor. This is a senior student who also lives off-campus, and will be working with you and the rest of your community to connect you to the Laurier campus. This individual will plan social events for you, assist you with locating resources around campus, and be a mentor and friend to you!
HOW WILL I MEET MY OFF-CAMPUS ADVISOR?
On September 1st, after you have completed your registration in the Concourse (located in the FNCC), you can make your way to the LOCUS tent located outside of MacDonald House Residence and meet your OCA! You will also have the chance to sit with your OCA in the main LOCUS meeting at 2:30 PM on September 1st.
Laurier Off Campus University Students
WHERE DO STUDENTS IN LOCUS LIVE?
LOCUS students come from a wide variety of places! This is partly what makes living off-campus so wonderful and unique. Some students live with their families in the K-W community, some live with friends in a house close to the university, others live with complete strangers. Some LOCUS students are even commuters and travel to the campus from out-of-town locations.
WHY IS LOCUS SUCH A GREAT PROGRAM?
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WHY WOULD I WANT TO JOIN LOCUS?
To be given a tremendous opportunity to connect with numerous other first-year students in the same living conditions. LOCUS provides you with a special link to the campus through your OCA, who will provide you with information and exciting opportunities.
HOW MUCH IS THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR LOCUS? IS IT A ONE-TIME FEE?
The registration fee is $85.00 for the ENTIRE year! You will not be asked to register again for the winter term, the fee is a one-time fee in September.
WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR?
The fee goes towards building the LOCUS program during the year for you! Money will be divided up to programming communities to fund large-scale events. It will also be given to your OCA who will program smaller-scale events just for your community. Additionally, it will be put towards other programs in Residential Services to allow you opportunity to participate in many other first year events and activities.
WHAT IS AN OCA? WHAT WILL THEY DO?
OCA stands for Off-Campus Advisor. This is a senior student who also lives off-campus, and will be working with you and the rest of your community to connect you to the Laurier campus. This individual will plan social events for you, assist you with locating resources around campus, and be a mentor and friend to you!
HOW WILL I MEET MY OFF-CAMPUS ADVISOR?
On September 1st, after you have completed your registration in the Concourse (located in the FNCC), you can make your way to the LOCUS tent located outside of MacDonald House Residence and meet your OCA! You will also have the chance to sit with your OCA in the main LOCUS meeting at 2:30 PM on September 1st.