Current graduate students

Update for the UWaterloo Community

Yesterday, the Government of Ontario announced steps to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures. The evidence shows that our collective efforts to reduce the transmission of Omicron are having an effect and we can continue our cautious return to in-person experiences.

For the University, the announcement means that we will continue to deliver essential in-person teaching and learning as we have done since January 4, and we will gradually transition to full in-person experiences with most in-person instruction starting on February 7.  

Update for the UWaterloo community

On December 30, 2021, the Government of Ontario made changes to PCR testing eligibility and case and contact management guidance.  These changes, made to help the province effectively manage the impact of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, mean that we are making changes to the protocols for what the University community needs to do if you think you have been exposed to COVID-19.

Update for graduate students

Welcome to another non-traditional start to the New Year. While the break may not have been all that we wished for, we do hope that you had some time to rest, recharge and connect with family and friends. 

Earlier this week, the Government of Ontario announced that it would move to a modified version of Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen starting today. At the University, we are already well positioned to manage this change to Ontario’s public health protection measures.

Update for research graduate students

As a follow-up to the messages from the President and Provost regarding campus activities sent earlier this week, the Office of Research has reviewed research protocols to ensure research can continue, while keeping our communities safe. Earlier today, all faculty members received a message from the Vice President Research and International providing direction on research activities and international travel in light of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 – Global Travel Advisory. I am sharing the key messages from the Office of Research as these changes may influence your research activities.

Update for undergraduate students

• Fall exams will continue as previously scheduled 
• Classes will begin on January 5, 2022 but those classes scheduled for in-person delivery will begin online 
• We will return to in-person delivery for classes scheduled for in- person as of January 24, 2022 or as public health conditions allow