If you plan to be a full-time student, you'll apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), which processes applications to each of Ontario's universities.
- If you're currently an Ontario high school student, you'll use the OUAC 101 application.
- All other students should use the OUAC 105 application.
- Be sure to apply by the application deadline. The OUAC will send your information to each of the universities you've applied to.
Within two weeks of receiving your application from the OUAC, we'll email you with your Waterloo student number and any actions you might need to take.
You can preview those steps by visiting our website for students who have applied.
Submitting your information through the OUAC streamlines the process of applying to Waterloo and other Ontario universities.
We recommend adding myapplication@uwaterloo.ca to your email contacts to ensure you receive our emails.
- Check out our guide to the university admissions process
to learn what happens when.
- Applying from outside Ontario? Watch how to apply to Waterloo
on our YouTube channel.
- Sending us your grades and documents once you've applied.
Mature, home-schooled, and GED students
Part-time or online studies
If you're interested in part-time or online studies, there is a separate application process.
Previous Waterloo students
If you've completed an undergraduate course or degree at Waterloo and wish to take further courses, use the Application for Re-Admission.
Learn more about applying
- Waterloo's admission requirements