03/19: New: Update your socio-demographic information in Quest

From: Marianne Simm, Director, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs 

Date: March 19, 2025

Subject: New: Update your socio-demographic information in Quest

What is socio-demographic data?  

Socio-demographic data includes key aspects of your identity:  

• Disability  

• Gender  

• Sexual identity  

• Racial identity  

• Religion/Spiritual Affiliation  

Why participation matters  

In 2021, students at the University completed an equity survey, which contributed to improvements in areas such as:  

• Counselling services, including culturally specific support  

• Accessible course accommodations  

• Diverse food service options  

• Athletic programming (including sports like cricket)  

• Inclusive washrooms  

• Course and final examination scheduling that respect days of observance  

Participation is voluntary  

You are encouraged but not required to provide this information, and you can update or delete your data at any time by selecting “prefer not to answer” in Quest.   

Provide your data  

For detailed instructions on how to update your socio-demographic information in Quest, visit How do I view or update my personal information? web page on the Centre website.  

Privacy and security  

To learn more about how your data is used and protected, visit the Notice of Collection/Disclosure web page on the Information and Privacy website.  

If you have questions, contact askthecentre@uwaterloo.ca or privacy@uwaterloo.ca.