Get in on the action
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.
Student Design Teams
The Sedra Student Design Centre is a state-of-the-art 20,000 square foot facility located in our Engineering 5 building and is home to over 30 engineering student competition teams. From solar cars, to autonomous sailboats, you name it, our students are building it. Joining a design team is also a great way to branch out and meet a variety of fellow engineers of all disciplines and ages. Just take a look at some of the things our design teams are working on.
Waterloop
Athletics
Staying active is a great way to take care of mind and body. Athletics and Recreation has something for everyone, whether you’re into team sports, yoga or strength and conditioning.
17% of all varsity athletes at Waterloo are Engineering students
It's easy to get involved in intramurals, clubs, drop-in classes, instructional programs and varsity sports.
Engineering Ambassadors
Waterloo Engineering's Ambassador team is a group of trained undergraduate student leaders offering prospective students a personal, informational, and engaging connection to Waterloo Engineering. The Ambassadors have a personal impact on our future students, informing their decision-making by sharing their experiences and knowledge as current students.
The Waterloo Engineering Society (EngSoc)
The Waterloo Engineering Society has grown into the largest, most active student society on campus and one of the most active in all of Canada. Built on legacy and tradition, it continues to unify the students in the Faculty of Engineering and provide resources for its members to develop and succeed as undergraduate students and beyond.
Once you're part of Waterloo Engineering, EngSoc will pretty much become a part of your life here. Getting involved is easy, whether it be through participating in one or their many events, using their co-op and career services or getting further involved through student governance.
Iron Warrior
The Iron Warrior screams tradition - it's the official newspaper of Waterloo Engineering. It's run completely by The Waterloo Engineering Society and is a great way for students to provide relevant news, information, opinions and content to their peers.
Women in Engineering (WiE)
WiE is dedicated to supporting female engineers and university students, with the goal of encouraging and empowering the next generation of women to develop an interest in STEM and careers in engineering.
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Student and alumni perspectives
Women in Engineering Committee
Waterloo Engineering Pin and Commitment Pledge
Receiving a Waterloo Engineering pin is your first significant step as a Waterloo Engineering student – the last being your Iron Ring!
This ornamental pin, designed by mechatronics student Gordon Fountain and selected by the Faculty community at large, is given to first-year engineering students during their first week of classes in exchange for their pledge to uphold the highest ethical standards of community, learning, conduct and professionalism.
The commitment pledge you will sign features four fundamental principles – community, responsibility, innovation and excellence. With your signature, each student commits to reflect these values in everyday campus interactions and make a positive difference as engineers.