Important dates and events

Applying to university is an exciting step – one that can take several months. Here's an overview of key dates in Waterloo's application process.

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  1. 2023
    1. Nov
      1. Students walking along Ring Rd
        Fall Open House – November 25

        Join us on Saturday, November 25, 2023, and learn what makes Waterloo one of Canada's top universities.

        • Learn about programs, co-op, admissions, student life, and more.
        • Chat with professors and students.
        • Take a campus tour and visit our residences.
    2. Dec
      1. Application deadline for Engineering early consideration – December 15

        Offers of admission to Engineering programs are made in March and May as we receive updated grades from Ontario high schools. If you would like to be eligible for early consideration and potentially receive an offer of admission in March, you must apply by December 15, 2023, and submit your Admission Information Form (AIF) by January 15, 2024.

      2. We'll start to make offers of admission – December

        For many programs, we'll start making offers of admissions based on grades in courses you've completed. We'll continue to make offers of admission until mid-May as we receive updated grades from schools.

  2. 2024
    1. Jan
      1. Deadline to submit your Engineering AIF for early consideration – January 15

        This is the last day to submit your Engineering Admission Information Form to be eligible for early consideration in the application process. If you don't submit your AIF by the early consideration deadline, you have until February 16, 2024 and will still be considered along with all other applicants for the final round of decisions.

    2. Feb
      1. Application deadline - February 1

        If you plan to be a full-time Waterloo student, today is the last day to apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre, which handles applications for all Ontario's universities.

      2. Deadline to submit documents – February 16

        Today is the last day to submit all necessary documents for your application. This includes your transcripts, Admission Information Form, English Language test scores (if applicable), and any other documents required by the Admissions Office by this date.

    3. Mar
      1. March Open House – March 23

        Join us for tours, information sessions, and more! Details will be available in February.

    4. Apr
      1. Deadline for Ontario students to apply for an entrance bursary – April 15

        Today is the deadline for Ontario students with financial need and who are starting university or college for the first time to apply for a Waterloo entrance bursary.

    5. May
      1. All remaining offers of admission are sent – mid-May

        All Waterloo offers of admission are sent by mid-May once we receive updated grades from Ontario high schools.

    6. Jun
      1. Deadline to accept your Offer of Admission – June 3

        Deadline to accept an offer of admission through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre website.

      2. Deadline to apply for residence – June 3

        Planning to live in residence? Today is the deadline to complete Waterloo's residence application form and pay your residence deposit. You must also accept your Offer of Admission to guarantee a spot in residence.

      3. Transferring to Waterloo? Send us your course outlines

        If you're transferring from college or another university, please send us all of your course syllabi (outlines) so we can review your file for possible transfer credit.

    7. Jul
      1. Submit final grades and meet conditions

        If you have a conditional offer of admission, you must submit your final and official transcripts by the deadline on your Offer. You must meet the conditions listed on your Offer of Admission in Quest by the deadline on your Offer and well before the start of term in order to retain your spot at Waterloo.

    8. Aug
      1. View and pay tuition fees for the fall term – mid-August

        Your tuition fees will be listed in your Quest account.

    9. Sep
      1. Orientation and classes

        Attend Orientation to meet your new classmates in a fun environment, learn what it means to be a Waterloo Warrior, and get to know the services and opportunities available to you before you start classes in early September.

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