General arts and science (major chosen later): every university, ranked
Multidisciplinary Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University
BA (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Arts (Waterloo) and Faculty of Human and Social Sciences (Brantford) · Waterloo; Brantford; Online campus
Code on your OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre) application: UZ
What average do you need for Laurier Multidisciplinary Studies?
Majors or options chosen later: One or two minors (required), chosen from over 30.
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
- Required
- ENG4U English (min 60%)
What else each course keeps open: ENG4U
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Optional
- Applicant Background Summary form (extracurriculars and achievements), optional but highly recommendedDue 25 April 2027
See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.
How much does Laurier Multidisciplinary Studies cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,200 first year, $24,700 in all
- Student fees
- $1,400 to $2,300 first year, $5,600 to $9,300 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,500 first year, $6,000 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $15,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $32,700 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, $908 a month
Where else can you study general arts and science (major chosen later)?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & ScienceTrent, Ontario | Minimum 75% overall average; co-op stream minimum 80% | $6,241 |
| Arts & Science IMcMaster, Ontario | Minimum overall average of 88% for consideration | $6,043 |
| Arts and SciencesGuelph, Ontario | 78-83% | $6,213 |
| Bachelor of Arts & Science / Doctor of Naturopathy Double DegreeTrent, Ontario | No average published | $6,241 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (3 years)Ottawa, Ontario | 75% minimum (English program); 73% minimum (French program) | $6,210 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (4 years)Ottawa, Ontario | 75% minimum (English program); 73% minimum (French program) | $6,210 |
| First Year ExplorationYork, Ontario | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | $6,240 |
| General ScienceLakehead, Ontario | A minimum 70% overall final average | $6,104 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Transfer in from college
- General Arts and Science (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Algonquin: needs 75% in the college program
- General Arts and Science: Aviation Management (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Algonquin: needs 75% in the college program
- General Arts and Science (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Cambrian: needs 75% in the college program
- Liberal Arts (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Centennial: needs 75% in the college program
- Aviation: General Arts and Science (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Conestoga: needs 75% in the college program
- General Arts and Science (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Conestoga: needs 75% in the college program
- And 17 more: every agreement is in the comparer.
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: wlu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: students.wlu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: students.wlu.ca (opens in a new tab) (wlu.ca (opens in a new tab))
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Wilfrid Laurier University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.