Waterloo Regional Police say they are investigating the death of a first-year student at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Officers were called to a residence building on Regina Street near University Avenue East at around 3 a.m. on Friday.
The man was found outside the building and pronounced dead.
The death is not considered suspicious and officials are in the process of contacting the student’s family.
“The loss of a student has a deep impact on the entire Laurier community,” the university said in a statement. “The university is making counseling and support services available to all students, faculty and staff.”
Those supports can be reached through the following services:
- The Student Wellness Centre: 519-884-0710 ext. 3146 or wellness@wlu.ca
- Here 24/7: 1-844-437-3247
- Delton Glebe Counselling Centre: 519-884-3305 or glebecentre@wlu.ca
- Human Resources (Employee and Family Assistance (EAP) program)