This fall, over 400 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students will begin studies in Environment. But whether you are a new or returning student, we want to support you in your transition to campus. Start by reviewing campus resources.  

Undergraduate resources 

  • ENV How-To Program offers workshops throughout the year on various topics to support transition to university 

  • Email the Student Engagement Officer for transition resources and getting involved in the community (Environment Student Society, Environment Ambassador, ENVigorate Volunteer, etc.) 

  • Instructor office hours are located on the course outline, for help with specific course materials.  

Graduate resources 

Resources for all students (undergrad and grad) 

  • Ombudsperson for confidential, impartial assistance to students related to academics, policies, rules, procedures, interpersonal challenges 

Should you have questions, please reach out to Dana Elrick, Undergraduate Student Engagement Officer, or the Administrator, Graduate Studies at env-grad-studies@uwaterloo.ca.  

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

PhD scholar receives prestigious P.E.O. Scholar Award to advance tourism research

by Anamika Prince, Faculty of Environment

Congratulations to Samantha Bray, a PhD student in Geography and Environmental Management, for winning the P.E.O. Scholar Award to advance her research focusing on destination stewardship, where public, private and civil sectors collaborate to protect the existing community and environment.