Learn about Arts majors and minors
Want to learn more about a specific major or minor? Stuck between two (or more) choices for your major? Want to add a minor? Take this opportunity to talk with faculty and staff in each major department before you make your decision.
Every major department on the chart offers a minor, but there are additional minors as well. Some of these have information sessions (scroll down to the bottom of the page).
2024 sessions
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Contact Miljana Kovacevic for information about the Anthropology program (major or minor) |
Monday- Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm |
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Join us Wednesday, March 6th for an online session or Wednesday March 15 for an in-person session to learn about Classical Studies. |
Wednesday, March 6th 2:00pm to 3:00pm (virtual meeting) |
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Join us in-person or virtually on Wednesday March 13th to learn more about the Communication Arts degrees (Communication Studies, Communication Arts and Design Practice, and Theatre & Performance). This session will be recorded and made available for those unable to attend on the day. Please contact Katie Honek for more information and degree inquiries. Or contact Anders Bergstrom for information about Communication Studies or Andy Houston for information about Communication Arts and Design Practice. |
Wednesday March 13, 1:00-2:00pm In-person in the Theatre of the Arts (ML 259). Light refreshments and snacks to be provided! |
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| Communication Studies |
Join us in-person or virtually on Wednesday March 13th to learn more about the Communication Arts degrees (Communication Studies, Communication Arts and Design Practice, and Theatre & Performance). This session will be recorded and made available for those unable to attend on the day. Please contact Katie Honek for more information and degree inquiries. Or contact Anders Bergstrom for information about Communication Studies or Andy Houston for information about Communication Arts and Design Practice. |
Wednesday March 13, 1:00-2:00pm In-person in the Theatre of the Arts (ML 259). Light refreshments and snacks to be provided! |
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Drop-in any time Thursday March 14 11am – 1 p.m.2nd floor Hagey Hall Hub near project Cube. |
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Meet virtually with Jenny Conroy or Victoria Lamont with any questions regarding English majors, minors (including the Technical Writing minor), and our many specializations!
We are also happy to meet with you personally, or in virtual appointments via Microsoft Teams. Just send us a note if you would like to talk! |
Wednesday, March 20th |
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Join us Tuesday March 5 at noon-1pm for an online session to learn about our Fine Arts Studio Practice and Visual Culture programs. Or Contact Brett Roberts berobert@uwaterloo.ca to learn more about programs in Fine Arts including our Studio Practice major and minor, Visual Culture major and minor, and our available specializations. |
Tuesday March 5th from noon-1pm on MS Teams. Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm |
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Contact Élise Lepage or Claire Newbigging at frenchundergrad@uwaterloo.ca for information about French majors and our specializations, the $3,000 FSL bursaries, exchange programs, minor, and diplomas. We are happy to meet with you in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. |
By email: Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Drop-In with Elise (ML 330): March 7 & 8, 9AM-12PM Drop-in with Claire (ML 333): March 12 & 14, 9AM-12PM |
Advising available in person or virtually through MS Teams. | ||
| Gender and Social Justice | Drop-in to our information session about Gender & Social Justice plans, or contact Carla Fehr at gsjadvis@uwaterloo.ca to schedule a virtual appointment. |
Tuesday, March 19 from 1-2 pm in Hagey Hall 335T | Email gsjadvis@uwaterloo.ca to set up an appointment. | |
| Join us live online on Tuesday, March 12 or Thursday, March 14 to talk about programs in Germanic & Slavic Studies, including the cross-departmental Minor in Cultural Identities (CI). Bring questions about German, Dutch, Russian, Croatian, and CI courses, about exchange opportunities, and about how learning languages can support your personal and professional goals. Or contact the Germanic & Slavic Studies Undergraduate Office. |
Tuesday, March 12 from 1 to 2pm Thursday, March 14 from 1 to 2pm |
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Join us on March 11th or March 13th to learn more about History majors, minors, and specializations, and to ask any questions you may have! Join our virtual information session on Monday, March 11th, 11:00 -11:30 am, or stop by our in-person (drop-in) session on Wednesday, March 13th, 1:00-1:30 pm, in HH 117. Or contact Andrew Hunt for information. |
Monday, March 11th from 11:00 am to 11:30 am (virtual) Wednesday, March 13th from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm in HH 117 (in-person, drop-in) |
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Join us on March 7 for our information session, sample lecture, and Q&A. Or contact Phil Boyle, the Legal Undergraduate Associate Chair, for information. |
Tuesday, March 7, 2024 from 1:00-1:30pm |
Join via Teams here |
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| Liberal Studies |
Contact Lynn Skelly with any questions regarding Honours Liberal Studies (co-op or regular), Honours ARBUS-Honours Liberal Studies (co-op or regular), 4 Year General and 3 Year General Liberal Studies. |
Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm |
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Join us Friday, March 8th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm in ML 245 for in-person, or 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET)for a virtual session to learn about Medieval Studies Or contact Brigitte Schneebeli for information. |
Friday March 8 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in ML 245 (in person) Friday March 8 from 2:00-3:00 (virtual) |
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Contact Dr Karen Sunabacka (Undergraduate Music Advisor) to set up an appointment or book an appointment online with Dr Sunabacka. |
In-person or online meetings can be booked : Monday/Tues/Wed/Friday between 2-4 | |||
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Meet with Ndagire Brendah in person during a two-day drop-in information session to learn more about PACS (Peace and Conflict Studies) Major, Minor, and a Specialization in Restorative Justice as PACS Student. Or book an appointment with Ndagire Brendah, PACS Academic Advisor. |
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Thursday, March 7th, 2024, from 12pm to 1:00 pm (in-person, drop-in) - Room CGR 2400/Private Dining Room |
Register for the information sessions here. There will be light refreshments and snacks (Hint: Grebel Cookies). |
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Drop-in to our information session about Philosophy plans, or contact Katy Fulfer at philug@uwaterloo.ca to schedule a virtual appointment. |
Tuesday, March 19 from 1:00pm -2 :00pm in Hagey Hall 335 | Email philug@uwaterloo.ca to set up an appointment | ||
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Join us on Wednesday, March 6th at 4:00pm-5:00pm hybrid (in-person in HH341 or online) or on Thursday, March 21st from 12:00pm-1:00pm hybrid (in-person in HH341 or online) to learn more about Political Science. We will also provide information on minors in International Studies, International Trade, Canadian Politics and Public Policy and Politics and Business. We are also happy to meet you by appointment. Email us at PSCIadvising@uwaterloo.ca for information. You can also watch this short video about the Political Science programs for more information. |
Wednesday March 6th at 4:00pm - 5:00pm (hybrid session – in person HH341 or online) OR Thursday, March 21st at 12:00pm - 1:00pm (hybrid session – in person HH341 or online) |
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Join us on Tuesday, March 19th from 10:00am to 11:30am (ET) in MS Teams to learn more about the Psychology majors and minor. Contact Ceylan Enver for information on the Psychology major, and Nicholas Fuller for information on the Psychology minor. |
Tuesday, March 19th from 10:00am to 11:30am (ET) in MS Teams | Psych Information session recording | ||
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Join us on Wednesday, March 13 for a live session to learn about Religious Studies majors and minors or contact Jeremy Bergen (jbergen@uwaterloo.ca) for information or to set up a meeting. |
Wednesday, March 13 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM in MS Teams (Virtual) | |||
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Info Sessions on the SMF program and options for major, minor, and specialization(s):
If you are unable to join the Info Session, Contact SMF Advisor John Arnou with questions OR to set-up an appointment to discuss the SMF major/minor and options for specialization. |
Wednesday, March 13th, 6:30pm – 730pm. On MS Teams. Thursday, March 14th, 11:30am – 12:30pm in SJ2 2001. |
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Drop in and chat with an SDS Advisor:
Or Email to book an individual appointment (in-person, video, or phone). See below or email sds@uwaterloo.ca at any time.
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Wednesday March 13th – 11:30AM-1:30PM (REN 1607) Thursday March 14th – 2PM-4PM (REN 1605) Friday March 15th – 10AM –12PM (REN 1608) |
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Join us on Tuesday, March 7th for an information session, sample lecture, and Q&A. Or contact Dr. Sarah Wilkins-Lafamme, the Sociology Undergraduate Associate Chair, for additional information. |
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Please email Mario Boido to set up a virtual appointment to learn about programs in Spanish, Latin American Studies, and Cultural Identities! |
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| Theatre and Perfomance |
Join us in-person or virtually on Wednesday March 13th to learn more about the Communication Arts degrees (Theatre & Performance, Communication Studies, and Communication Arts and Design Practice). This session will be recorded and made available for those unable to attend on the day. Please contact Katie Honek or Andy Houston for information about Theatre and Performance |
Wednesday March 13, 1:00-2:00pm In-person in the Theatre of the Arts (ML 259). Light refreshments and snacks to be provided! |
Minor Sessions
Most of the above majors also offer minors, so if you'd be interested in any of the subjects above, attend those sessions to learn about possible minors as well. The below minors are additional options that are not connected to a major but are still open to you!
| Minor | Contact information and/or session details | Time (ET) and Room | Register for Virtual Session |
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| Applied Language Studies |
To ask any questions about a Minor in Applied Language Studies, East Asian Studies, or Studies in Islamic and Arabic Cultures, drop in to one of our virtual info sessions on Monday, March 11 or Tuesday, March 19. Contact Roslyn Zehr at cls@uwaterloo.ca for more information.
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Online Session 1: Monday, March 11 from 10:30 am – 11:30am (ET) Online Session 2: Tuesday, March 19 from 1:30pm – 2:30 pm (ET) |
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| Canadian Studies |
The Canadian Studies minor is offered through United College. For more information contact utd.principal@uwaterloo.ca or visit United College Academic Programs. |
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| Cognitive Science | Drop in for an information session about the Cognitive Science minor, or contact Nick Ray at nmray@waterloo.ca to book an appointment to meet via Zoom. | ||
| Cultural Identities |
The Cultural Identities minor is offered jointly by Spanish and Latin American Studies and Germanic and Slavic Studies departments. To learn about the Cultural Identities minor, attend the information session for Spanish and Latin American Studies or Germanic and Slavic Studies listed above. |
See Spanish and Latin American Studies or Germanic and Slavic Studies. |
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| Digital Arts Communication | Contact Katie Honek for more information or to book an appointment. | ||
| East Asian Studies |
To ask any questions about a Minor in Applied Language Studies, East Asian Studies, or Studies in Islamic and Arabic Cultures, drop in to one of our virtual info sessions on Monday, March 11 or Tuesday, March 19. Contact Roslyn Zehr at cls@uwaterloo.ca for more information. |
Online Session 1: Monday, March 11 from 10:30am – 11:30 am (ET) Online Session 2: Tuesday, March 19 from 1:30pm – 2:30pm (ET) |
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| Human Resources Management |
Join us on Tuesday, March 19th from at 11:30am (ET) in MS Teams to learn more about the Human Resource Management minor.
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Tuesday, March 19th from at 11:30am (ET) in MS Teams | HRM Information Session recording |
| Human Rights |
The Human Rights minor is offered through United College. To learn about this minor, attend the virtual information session or contact annapurkey@uwaterloo.ca. |
Monday, March 18 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
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| Indigenous Entrepreneurship |
The Indigenous Entrepreneurship minor is offered through United College. To learn about this minor, contact j9abraham@uwaterloo.ca |
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| Indigenous Studies |
The Indigenous Studies minor is offered through United College. To learn about this minor, contact j9abraham@uwaterloo.ca for information. |
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| Islamic and Arabic Cultures, Studies in |
To ask any questions about a Minor in Applied Language Studies, East Asian Studies, or Studies in Islamic and Arabic Cultures, drop in to one of our virtual info sessions on Monday, March 11 or Tuesday, March 19. Contact Roslyn Zehr at cls@uwaterloo.ca for more information. |
Online Session 1: Monday, March 11 from 10:30am – 11:30 am (ET) Online Session 2: Tuesday, March 19 from 1:30pm – 2:30pm (ET) |
Join us on Microsoft Teams: |
| Italian Studies | Contact Bruno Tremblay for more information or to book a virtual appointment. | ||
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International Studies |
Join us on Wednesday, March 6th at 4:00pm-5:00pm hybrid (in-person in HH341 or online) or on Thursday, March 21st from 12:00pm-1:00pm hybrid (in-person in HH341 or online) to learn more about International Studies, International Trade, Canadian Politics and Public Policy and Politics and Business. We are also happy to meet you by appointment. Email us at psciadvising@uwaterloo.ca for information. Please also watch this short video about the minors. |
Wednesday March 6that 4:00pm - 5:00pm (hybrid session – in person HH341 or online) OR Thursday, March 21st at 12:00pm -1:00pm (hybrid session – in person HH341 or online) |
Click here to join March 6th information session online Click here to join March 21st information session online |
| Jewish Studies |
Jewish Studies minor is offered by the Religious Studies department. To learn about the Jewish Studies minor, please join us on Wednesday, March 13, 4:00 – 5:00 pm fora live session or contact Jeremy Bergen (jbergen@uwaterloo.ca) for information or to set up a meeting. |
Wednesday, March 13th from 4:00pm - 5:00pm (ET) | |
| Management Studies | Contact Kristen Deckert with any questions regarding the Management Studies minor. | ||
| Social Innovation and Impact |
Join our virtual information session on Tuesday, March 19th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM to learn more about the new Social Innovation and Impact minor and to ask any questions you may have. Contact j9abraham@uwaterloo.ca for more information. |
Tuesday, March 19 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
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| Technical Writing | Meet virtually with Jenny Conroy or Victoria Lamont with any questions regarding the Technical Writing minor. |