About
Programs
Co‑op and Regular Systems of Study
At Waterloo, we offer programs through the co‑op system of study, which alternates 4‑month school terms with 4-month paid work terms, and the regular system of study, which follows the traditional September to April school year.
We offer most programs through both systems of study. Both the co‑op and regular systems of study are available to all students, regardless of citizenship.
To apply to a co-op program, you must check the co-op box on your application.
Key Dates
- The application deadline for the fall term (September to December 2025) is January 31, 2025.
- Supporting documents, such as transcripts, are due February 14, 2025.
- Exception:
- The Engineering (excluding Architecture) application deadline is January 15, 2025.
- The Engineering documents deadline is January 31, 2025.
Admission Requirements
Group A Admission Requirements
If you are a Group A applicant, your school will automatically send your grades to us.
Group B Admission Requirements
Other Admission Requirements
Supporting Documents
Scholarships, Bursaries and Financial Aid
We provide thousands of scholarships to new students, including guaranteed scholarships for students with averages over 85%.
Offers of Admission
We will start making offers of admission in December and will make all offers of admission for fall 2025 by mid-May, once we receive updated grades from schools.
We include required courses when calculating your admission average.
All offers of admission are conditional upon completing your secondary school diploma and maintaining the grades indicated in your offer of admission.
If you are an international student and you receive an offer of admission from the University of Waterloo, you will need a provincial attestation letter before you can apply for your study permit.
Alternative Offers of Admission
If you are not eligible for the program you applied to, we may automatically consider you for admission to related programs during our final review period in May.
Accessibility Services
We are here to help! Whether you have a known or unknown disability, condition or illness, or if you are experiencing impacts from trauma, we can help you develop your individualized academic accommodation plan for all components of your academic studies.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The Office of Equity, Diversity Inclusion and Anti-racism (EDI-R) has a mission to build, incubate and enhance EDI-R competency and capacity across campus to identify and interrupt institutional barriers and embed equity within policies, processes, environments and experiences at the University of Waterloo.
Indigenous Student Admission
We are committed to equity in the application process and to increasing access for Indigenous students. We will waive tuition for incoming and current Waterloo students who are members of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation or Six Nations of the Grand River.
Indigenous students who are members of these bands (on whose traditional territory the University of Waterloo is situated) and who are pursuing studies in an undergraduate or graduate program at Waterloo are eligible for this waiver. This is part of our active work toward reconciliation and is a response to the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
We encourage you to self-identify to support the application review process and to complete the AIF to share additional information and personal experiences.
If you have questions about the process or would like support with your application, email Alex DeGagne, Indigenous Recruitment and Partnership Specialist.
Residence
We guarantee residence for all first-year and transfer students who meet the requirements outlined on our Future Students Residence web page.
Campus Tours and Events
We offer tours and special events throughout the year. We highly recommend campus tours and our Fall Open House, as they show what it is like to be a Waterloo student and highlight key campus locations and services.
Contact
Admissions
Office of the Registrar
University of Waterloo
Waterloo ON N2L 3G1
Email: myapplication@uwaterloo.ca
Website: www.uwaterloo.ca/future-students
Telephone: 519-888-4567, ext. 43106