Welcome to the Faculty of Arts, a dynamic community of students, faculty and staff working within and between fields in the humanities, social sciences, and fine, performing and media arts.
With the University of Waterloo’s strengths in work-integrated learning, Arts prepares students for life and work in the context of rapid technological, social and economic change. Across six schools, our programming and research provides what the world needs: knowledge, perspective and skills for understanding complexity and shaping a better future for humanity.
News
Effecting social impact: New schools collaborate on transformative research
Five interdisciplinary research projects addressing societal issues will strengthen our new schools’ research activity and create opportunities for faculty and graduate students to engage in transformative research that pushes traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Arts is now six schools!
I am incredibly proud to celebrate an exciting milestone for the Faculty of Arts with the launch of our new schools. Yesterday, July 1, marked the moment when the Faculty's new organizational structure was realized — we are now six schools.
Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Smilek, 2026 Distinguished Teacher
Dr. Daniel Smilek from Psychology is among four exceptional Waterloo educators who have received the 2026 Distinguished Teacher Award — one of the institution’s highest honours celebrating excellence in teaching.
Events
Seedlings & Soup
Create a meal in a jar and select a variety of seeds that can be used to plant your own garden.
Cookies & Creations
Take a break from the busy end of term exam season with treats and crafts, including sticker-making.