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Updates
- Webinar: How guidance counsellors can assist Engineering and Mathematics applicants
- Engineering is offering students early consideration in the application process if they apply by December 15.
- The International Development program has paused admissions for September 2024.
- The Admission Information Form is no longer required for admission to Accounting and Financial Management and the Architecture programs.
- Students can now apply directly to St. Jerome’s University for Honours Arts and Honours Arts and Business.
- New programs: Climate and Environmental Change, Sustainability and Financial Management.
- A Diploma in Black Studies and a Diploma in Fundamentals of Anti-Racist Communication are now available to all Waterloo students.
Brochures and tours
Helpful links
- English language proficiency requirements
- Enrichment opportunities for students
- Free online math courseware to help teachers and students
- The Missing Manual: student-written articles about applying to university – and thriving at Waterloo
Contact us
Ontario counsellors
Laura Gordon
Interim Manager, Liaison
519-888-4567, ext. 42586
lgordon@uwaterloo.ca
Canadian counsellors outside Ontario
Kristin Leis
National Marketing & Recruitment Specialist
519-888-4567, ext. 40136
keleis@uwaterloo.ca
International counsellors
Tony Munro
Manager, International Recruitment & Partnerships
519-888-4567, ext. 48656
tmunro@uwaterloo.ca
To book a visit to your school (in-person or virtual)
Teresa Morrow
Recruitment Operations Coordinator
519-888-4567, ext. 46036
liaison@uwaterloo.ca
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