Congratulations and welcome to the Computational Mathematics (CM) graduate program! In this webpage, you will find information and tips to assist you as you begin graduate studies in the CM program. If you have any questions, please contact the CM Program Coordinator.
Faculty & Department Orientation
Each year, the Faculty of Mathematics and the Department of Computational Mathematics hold orientation sessions in Fall. These orientation sessions are mandatory for all new students. Detailed orientation schedules will be shared through email closer to September.
Mark your calendars: The Fall 2026 orientation sessions will be held on September 8, 2026.
Admission Conditions
Your conditions of admission are outlined in your Offer of Admission letter and listed in your Applicant Portal as next steps. Please follow the instructions to satisfy the conditions of your offer as soon as you can.
Matriculation
Matriculation happens approximately 6 weeks prior to the start of the admit term. Only after being matriculated, will you be able to manage tasks like enrolling in courses or updating your personal information.
UWaterloo Email
Once matriculated, you can set up your UWaterloo email. This is the official email address the University community will use to contact you. Make sure to check it regularly and use it for communications with University faculty and staff. For technical support, please contact IST.
Prior to the creation of your UWaterloo email, all essential communications are sent to the external email address you provided on your application.
Financial Setup
Your Offer of Admission letter outlines the guaranteed financial support you will receive throughout the program. For most CM students, this includes employment income from two guaranteed Teaching Assistant (TA) appointments* per term for your first two terms, and academic funding from the department and your supervisor in your research-focused final term. No financial support is provided during co-op terms.
*Each TA appointment is 80 hours per term. TAs are expected to be available from the first day of class until grades have been submitted at the end of term.
Please find below details on the TA application process, TA training requirements, and the required financial setup steps.
Fees Arrangement
Fees are assessed and posted to your Quest account 3-5 weeks before classes begin each term. You will be notified by email at that time.
- Tuition and incidental fee amounts for each academic term are available on the Tuition Fee Schedules.
- Students in the co-op program will be charged a co-op fee in their first academic term and in each work term.
- How do I view my tuition fees and account summary?
You are responsible to ensure that all tuition and fees are paid through your student account each term.
- You need to obtain “Fees Arranged” status by the published due dates each term to avoid Fees Arranged Extension Fees or a Not Fees Arranged hold on your account. Please note that the due date to arrange fees without incurring a Fees Arranged Extension Fee is prior to the start of each term.
- For detailed instructions, visit How to become "Fees Arranged". Most students choose the Promissory Note option as it allows you to become “Fees Arranged” without paying the entire balance owing.
Important Dates and Forms
Graduate students are required to maintain continuous enrollment throughout the duration of their program. Terms are defined as follows:
- Winter: January 1 – April 30
- Spring: May 1 – August 31
- Fall: September 1 – December 31
Important academic dates and deadlines — including the course enrollment period, class start/end dates, and fees arrangement due dates — are available on GSPA's important date calendar. Note that graduate dates differ from undergraduate ones.
Commonly used graduate student forms are available on the Centre’s website.