New Students

Welcome to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering!

We're thrilled to welcome you to our department, home to a diverse group of talented researchers, lecturers, and scholars. We look forward to your contribution to the exciting and impactful work happening in Electrical and Computer Engineering at UW.

Take the first step in your academic journey by signing up for department-specific information sessions. These sessions are designed exclusively for accepted students like you and offer a unique, insider’s perspective on your new department. Prior to the sessions, you will receive an email with instructions on how to sign up.

Information about the next new student and orientation sessions will be emailed to applicable students. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the graduate team directly.

It’s also important to familiarize yourself with ECE's Training Requirements. 

Downloadable Resources

New Engineering Students

As you embark on this exciting journey, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of resources to help you navigate this transition with ease. These resources are tailored to support your academic, personal, and professional growth.

Office space

FULL-TIME MASC AND PHD STUDENT SPACE ASSIGNMENT

ECE provides desk space in a shared office or research lab, as available, to full-time graduate students (in research-based programs) for the duration of their studies.

To obtain a key for an office or lab space, please contact the ECE Space Coordinator. Key requests are arranged in consultation with your supervisor(s) and completed electronically.

NOTE:Safety training must be successfully completed with a minimum grade of 80%, and proof of completion must be sent via email to the ECE Space Coordinator, before a key to an office or lab space will be issued.

PART-TIME MASC AND PHD STUDENT SPACE ASSIGNMENT

Part-time MASc and PhD students can book their use of a desk in a hoteling office space daily (subject to availability, and provided all safety training is complete).

MENG STUDENT SPACE ASSIGNMENT

Graduate students in course-based programs (MEng) are provided access to communal work space with private study carrels and collaborative desks.

To obtain the door code to enter these student spaces, please contact the ECE Space Coordinator. 

NOTE:Safety training must be successfully completed with a minimum grade of 80%, and proof of completion must be sent via email to the ECE Space Coordinator, before a door code will be issued.

ECE Staff contact information

Amber Beaudoin

MEng and MASc Program Coordinator

I can provide assistance with:

  • MASc and MEng student records
  • MASc thesis display and seminar bookings

Contact information:

ece.masters@uwaterloo.ca
Location: EIT 3138
Contact for: MASc and MEng records administration

Cassandra Brett

PhD Program Coordinator

I can provide assistance with:

  • PhD student records
  • PhD comprehensive exam books
  • PhD defence bookings

Contact information:

ece.phd@uwaterloo.ca
Location: EIT 3139
Contact for: PhD records administration

Once you successfully navigate this transition, be sure to explore all the resources available for current graduate students.