First-year courses
September to December
January to April
This is a sample schedule. Courses or when a course is offered may change depending on availability.
After first year
Most of the classes you’ll take will be Geography courses. With your remaining classes, you can choose electives from the 100 subject areas at Waterloo.
Sample upper-year courses
ENVS 200 – Field Ecology
GEOG 205 – Principles of Geomorphology
GEOG 407 – Environmental Hydrology of Terrestrial Ecosystems
GEOG 420 – Ice Sheets and Glaciers
Advisors are here to help
With so much flexibility, you might have a lot of questions. We're here to help! If you're applying for admission, contact our Faculty of Environment recruitment co-ordinator.
Once you're a Waterloo student, you'll have access to academic advisors who can help you
- choose your courses,
- select minors and specializations,
- ensure that you're meeting the requirements for your degree, and more.
Learn more
Overview of Waterloo's Climate and Environmental Change degree program.