Engineering student life

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One thing is certain: we have serious fun here. The student experience at Waterloo Engineering goes far beyond lectures. We have an exciting and energetic community of students who love to work hard and play even harder. You can sing with an a capella group, join a varsity team, become a leader — whatever your interests, you’ll be in good company.
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Engineering Society (EngSoc)
EngSoc, one of Canada’s largest student societies, unites engineering students through tradition and provides resources to support their development and success as undergraduates and beyond.

Student design teams
The Sedra Student Design Centre is home to over 30 engineering competition teams building innovations like solar cars and autonomous sailboats, offering students opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and connect across disciplines.

Women in Engineering (WiE)
WiE is dedicated to supporting women and non-binary engineering students and alumni, while encouraging the next generation to pursue a future career in engineering.

AISES
The AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) in Canada chapter at Waterloo provides a culturally safe space for Indigenous students, faculty, and staff in STEM to connect, access opportunities, and participate in events.

EngiQueers
EngiQueers at Waterloo fosters connection and support for LGBTQ2S+ students through weekly meetings, hosting game nights, movie nights, and social events, while maintaining a safe, inclusive space for the LGBTQ2S+ community and its allies.

NSBE
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a community of students dedicated to creating spaces for Black STEM students to learn, grow professionally, and connect through events and mentorship programs each term.
Beyond engineering
From athletics to student-run clubs, discover the broader student community at the University of Waterloo.