Applying to university can be challenging with lots of new terminology and decisions to make. From current students to our friendly staff whose job is to help students like you, we're here to help!
Connect with a student
What better way to learn about life at Waterloo than to ask students who are here now.
Email or chat with a student
Contact a Waterloo student in your program/faculty of interest about their program, classes, co-op, student life, and any tips they have.
Take a student-led tour
Join us for an in-person or online campus tour or meet students and professors during our next Fall Open House or March Open House.
Ask an expert
| Topic | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Questions about choosing a program, applying, co-op, careers, or scholarships | The recruitment co-ordinator for your program of interest is a great resource! |
| Questions about your application | Email Waterloo's admissions office or review our admission FAQs |
| International students | Email or book a virtual meeting with an international student recruitment specialist |
| Canadian students outside Ontario | Email Laura Gordon, National Marketing and Recruitment Specialist |
| Black students | Contact Akua Asare Anim, Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist |
| Indigenous students | Contact Alex DeGagne, Indigenous Recruitment and Partnership Specialist |
| Accessibility | Resources for students with disabilities |
| Tours and campus visits | Email our Visitors Centre or see upcoming tours and events |
| Students in Grades 9 through 11 | Review our articles written specifically for you or email liaison@uwaterloo.ca for suggestions of programs based on your interests. |
Tips and insights from students
Student-written tips on student life and what first year's like at Waterloo.
What students do during co-op terms (Co-operative Education website)
Humans of Waterloo: student-written stories by and about the people of Waterloo
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Did you know we have a podcast?
Discover Hello Warrior!
In every episode of Hello Warrior, our hosts will dive into a new topic and bring on special guests to give you a look at what it's like to be a Waterloo student.
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Future Waterloo students
Co-op
Check out Co-operative and Experiential Education channel to learn what co-op students do during their work terms.
Student life
Follow @UWaterloo Life to meet Waterloo students and learn what's happening on campus!