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News for Current students

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Return to on campus research

Update for graduate students

  • We are restarting on campus research in a phased approach with an emphasis on safety.
  • You must talk to your supervisor(s) about the safe conduct of research before work resumes.
  • The Faculty Associate Deans, Graduate Studies and the Graduate Student Association are available to facilitate and support you in these conversations as necessary.
Monday, June 8, 2020

Ontario University Athletics announcement

A message from Ontario University Athletics (OUA)

Ontario University Athletics (OUA), under the direction of its Board of Directors, announces the cancellation of all OUA-sanctioned sport programming and championships up to December 31st, 2020.

A decision of this magnitude was not made lightly, but the process of reaching this conclusion was based on provincial public health guidelines and with the health and wellbeing of all OUA participants at the forefront.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Confirming details for fall term courses and research

Update for current graduate students

I know you may still have questions about what fall term will look like. With change happening so quickly, I want to share more detail about the coming months and the fall term so you can plan for September with confidence.

As of today, you can view details of every faculty’s plan for the fall term on our website.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Confirming course details for fall term

Update for current undergraduate students

I know many of you still have questions about what fall term will look like. With change happening so quickly, I want to share more detail about our plan for the fall term so you can plan for September with confidence.

As of today, you can view details of every faculty’s plan for instruction for the fall term on our website.

Friday, May 15, 2020

We’re planning for a combined approach for fall term learning

Update for students

It has been nine weeks since the University of Waterloo took steps to move academics online as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for your continued flexibility, patience and resilience during this unprecedented time.

We know many of you have questions about the fall term. We are committed to delivering the quality learning and student experience you expect from us. While the situation will continue to evolve, we would like to share our current plans for September.