Economics 2+2 Program
Students complete their first two years of study at their home university, and then complete a further two years of study at Waterloo completing one of our major plans below, receiving a degree from each university. To learn more information, email an Economics advisor.
Economics 2+2 Courses and Plans
In their first term, all students will be enroled in ECON 290. This will be done by the Economics Department in mid-July prior to newly admitted students being able to start adding courses on their own via the QUEST system in July. Students may NOT drop this course or attempt to switch to a different section. The department will also enrol all students in EMLS 129R, because it is highly recommended that students satisfy the Communication Requirement as soon as possible. It is therefore strongly advised NOT to drop this course. Beginning in July, students can begin enroling in additional courses for their first term of study – students may take a maximum of five half unit courses in a term; to be deemed full-time, a student must take at least three half unit courses in a term.
Students may “Course Select” – ie. Pre-enrol – in the courses they hope to take the Winter term during the course selection period beginning at the end of September. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in “Course Selection” for a future term as it enhances their chances of getting into the courses they hope to take. Students are able to begin finalizing their Winter course selections in November.
Choose your preferred plan below to understand the plan requirements, suggested sequence, support with course selection.
2+2 Student resources
Important Dates Listing
Find important dates like fee deadlines, university holiday closures, add/drop dates, and more.
Quest
You will use Quest to add/drop courses, view your schedule, view your terms fees, unofficial transcript, and more.
LEARN
This is where your instructor can host any online materials for your course, post assignment grades, midterm grades. Learn can also be used to host fully online courses.
Portal
Find campus events, campus news, personal class schedule, exam schedule, campus maps, and more
Resources & Policies
Alumni Story
Qidi Hu - Alumnus
Honours Economics, 2+2 program, 2016-2018
Recipient of the Governor General's Silver Medal
"The 2+2 program offered by the Waterloo Economics Department provides a wonderful platform for student development. They deliver abundant academic resources that help students find good job opportunities, leveraged by the top ranked reputation of the University. Doing an undergraduate in two different cultural environments expands students horizons, develop their internationalization visions and give students an unforgettable lifetime experience. During the two years in the Economics 2+2 program, students will build a strong foundation in economics and the other fields which students are interested in, and they will also improve their communication skills. This transforms students in to competitive candidates upon graduation." - Qidi Hu