Undergrad Pillar

Software engineering
Undergraduate
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Waterloo Engineering remains the destination of choice for the next generation of global leaders. For our undergraduate students, we will expand exposure to cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a deeper understanding of the connection between technology and society


  PRIORITY A  

CONNECT STUDENTS TO RESEARCH

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> Develop high-impact learning activities related to research for the classroom

> Connect high-potential senior students to research opportunities

> Expose first-year students to research at Waterloo

> Build pathways and incentives for undergraduate students to pursue a graduate degree

  PRIORITY B  

ENRICH STUDENT’S ACADEMIC LIFE

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> Right size and regularly refresh our curriculum to provide students with more flexibility and choice

> Increase opportunities for students to have a global experience

> Expand opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary design and capstone teams that connect to generational challenges

  PRIORITY C  

IMPROVE CO-OP EXPERIENCES

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> Improve the student co-op experience from application to post-graduation

> Increase co-op employment in the not-for-profit and public services sectors

> Increase opportunities for return co-op employment, including longer work terms


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