LA&PS Colleges - Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Consider this the hub for all your collegial needs. At the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), you’ll be assigned to one of our four amazing Colleges depending on your program. This is the shared home for McLaughlin College, Founders College, New College and or Vanier College. Each of our Colleges has distinct characteristics to suit your social and academic needs.

Whether you’re taking advantage of opportunities offered in your individual College or accessing shared programming, we have it all. Get ready to meet and network with fellow students in the Faculty, attend events, get involved, and access support. From orientation to graduation, your college life begins here!

Read our Land Acknowledgment, which recognizes the unique and enduring relationship of Indigenous people and their traditional territory.

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Advancing YU Program empowers Black and/or Women students

Since 2020, LA&PS has been home to Advancing YU, a unique mentorship and scholarship program that provides upper year students with mentorship from experienced LA&PS alumni who are successful in their chosen fields, as well as personal and professional development opportunities. The program consists of two streams, Advancing Black Students and Advancing Women, and eligible students may apply for one or both programs.

At its core, this program was developed to set students up for success through guidance and preparation as they transition to a new and exciting chapter of their life.

Students interested in applying for the 2024-25 Advancing YU program can visit Student Information to learn more and to submit an application.

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