Academic Advisor

Patti Bester
Undergraduate Program Advisor

sers-ug@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 46576
Environment 2, room 2012

Hours: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 - 4:45 pm

Patti is on-campus Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Patti works remotely on Tuesday and Wednesdays.


I am here to assist in making your university years as rewarding and uncomplicated as possible. If you have any questions and are not sure who to ask, start with me!

I am available to assist you with:

  • making decisions regarding your course selections
  • general concerns about courses, academic difficulties
  • academic rules and regulations
  • course information and announcements
  • administrative forms
  • university regulations and procedures
  • final examination policies
  • reviewing your academic standing
  • required to withdraw decisions

For other inquiries, see the recommended contacts below:

What's my concern? Who should I see? Where should I start?
Co-op

See information about co-op requirements and process.

For questions regarding co-op issues, please email the SERS undergraduate advisor.

Also, see the University's Co-operative Education website.

International exchanges

Explore opportunities for international exchanges at Waterloo International.

For information about applying for exchange, contact our Faculty of Environment Exchange Coordinator, Jazmyn Hughes.

Transfer into a program in SERS

Learn how to transfer into SERS as a University of Waterloo student.

Learn how to transfer into SERS from another university.

Career planning

Centre for Career Development, which includes how-to guides for researching further education opportunities, resume preparation, networking, etc.

SERS careers information is found on the SERS website.

For other resources, see student success and support.