Future students

Saturday, July 8, 2017 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Engineering 101

Engineering 101 is a one-day, free program for all incoming Engineering students and their parents or family members.

•Learn how to prepare for your first co-op term

•Attend your first Engineering lecture and tutorial

•Learn how to find balance as an Engineering student

•Meet your Engineering community, including key Engineering supports

Register on Portal

The University of Waterloo is building one of the largest university-based facilities in the world to advance additive manufacturing (AM) and help companies adopt AM processes for innovative and customized products.

Backed by nearly $27 million in cash and in-kind support, the lab will enable Canadian companies to tap the enormous potential of AM, commonly known as industrial 3D printing, while also further developing the technology through research.

Sunday, March 12, 2017 12:00 am - Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:00 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Code Squad Conference

The conference is the highlight event for grade 10 girls. This close-knit community of like-minded individuals will work together to expand their knowledge of computer science and software development. 

What to expect
This conference is a 4 day, action-packed with workshops, mentors, workplace visits, and fun outings. 

Saturday, March 18, 2017 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

March Break Open House 2017

This is your opportunity to see Waterloo Engineering's world-class facilities, learn about programs and student life, and have your important questions answered!

Our current student ambassadors will be available to share their valuable first-hand knowledge.  Faculty, admissions, co-op, and other supportive staff will also be on hand to share their expertise.

Register for March Break Open House, and create a personalized schedule for the day!

Thalmic Labs, a company founded by three Waterloo Engineering graduates, announced a series B raise of US $120 million today.

Leading the future of human-computer interaction with its Myo gesture control armband, the company has plans to further build out its workforce in Kitchener-Waterloo and San Francisco, and accelerate development of new technologies and products. 

The investment was led by Intel Capital, the Amazon Alexa Fund and Fidelity Investments Canada.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

TD Walter Bean Lecture in Environment - Dr. Ben Schwegler

Dr. Ben Schwegler, PhD, MASCE, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientist
of Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development

Creating Sustainable Cities from the Ground Up – Lessons from Disney Research