More important details for September

This message was originally sent to incoming undergraduate students by Feridun Hamdullahpur, president and vice-chancellor.

You may have had additional questions about what September will look like since we were last in touch. We wanted to take a few minutes to catch you up on all the ways we're working to ensure your first year at Waterloo is a fun and successful one, regardless of where you're studying.

Update on fall term classes

You can now see the details of every faculty’s plan for courses this fall. We've also updated the Incoming Student FAQs on our Coronavirus information website to give you more specifics.

On-campus living

We’re excited and ready to welcome you home this fall. Our residences will be fully operational including residence-life programming, selected academic support, and food services. Learn more about how we’re changing to create a safe space for you.

Join Waterloo Residences on Instagram today to ask any questions you have!

As a reminder, the deadline to submit your $500 deposit and guarantee your spot in residence is June 1, 2020.

Time to get Waterloo Ready

We know you may be feeling extra unsure about what university will be like, but the entire Waterloo community is coming together to support you and help make this transition as smooth as possible – including upper-year students, professors, and support staff.

Waterloo Ready is a support system to help you navigate every step to becoming a Warrior. Whether that’s meeting other students, understanding what to expect from your first year, or even tasks like how to set up your email.

We're here to guide you – all summer and through your first year as a Warrior.  More details will be communicated to you in June. Check out the Waterloo Ready website in the meantime.

If you have further questions or need help finding resources, please don't hesitate to reach out.