Students in Honours Arts and Honours Arts & Business can choose to get the best of both worlds: St. Jerome's + Waterloo!
St. Jerome's University (SJU) is a federated partner with the University of Waterloo. SJU has its own residence and library, hosts its own classes and extracurriculars, and boasts a small, tight-knit community right at the heart of the Waterloo campus.
When you co-register with SJU, you'll enjoy all the same perks of studying at the University of Waterloo plus access bonus scholarships, supports, and benefits exclusive to St. Jerome's students, all at no extra cost.
What is co-registration?
Co-registration means that you’ll be both a Waterloo student and a student at St. Jerome’s.
Combining a Waterloo degree with a St. Jerome's experience means you'll have access to additional entrance and upper-year scholarships; small class sizes; opportunities to develop skills in leadership, civic engagement, event planning; and can choose to participate in an inclusive community that equips students from all backgrounds to pursue personal excellence, academic achievements, spiritual growth, and a passion for social justice.
Whether you register through the main campus or St. Jerome's, you'll
- graduate with a valuable Waterloo degree,
- have the same admission requirements,
- be able to take courses on the main campus and at any of our four University Colleges,
- pay the same tuition,
- be able to live in any Waterloo residence,
- have full access to our world-class co-op program, and
- be able to use all of Waterloo's athletic and recreation facilities and to join student clubs.
How to co-register
There are two ways to co-register.
- Apply directly to Honours Arts at St. Jerome's on the OUAC.
- How to apply for admission.
- Apply to Honours Arts on Waterloo's main campus and then complete the SJU co-registration form.
- You can do this after you apply or receive an offer of admission to Waterloo.
Benefits of co-registering
| Feature | Like any Waterloo student, you'll have access to | Plus | As a St. Jerome's student, you'll also have access to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree | Earn a University of Waterloo degree, which has world-wide recognition and prestige. | ||
| Classes | Take classes at the main Waterloo campus, St. Jerome's and the other three University Colleges and have equal access to the Waterloo co-op program. | PLUS | A specialized SJU first-year seminar group with an award-winning professor, and other exclusive topic courses. |
| Scholarships | Automatic and by-application scholarships and bursaries offered through the University of Waterloo. | PLUS | Exclusive scholarships and bursaries for St. Jerome's students up to $10,000! |
| Residence | Any on-campus Waterloo residence or off-campus housing. | PLUS | Preference for the centrally located SJU residence if you co-register and rank SJU first when you apply for residence. |
| Athletics | Waterloo fitness and recreation programs, athletic facilities, and sports teams. | PLUS | Bonus exercise facilities and wellness programming at SJU. |
| Campus services | All Waterloo academic, advising and wellness supports, including AccessAbility Services. | PLUS | Exclusive SJU supports like our own Arts Advisors, as well as our Campus Ministry! |
| Student life | All Waterloo student clubs and organizations. | PLUS | SJU's bonus local and global leadership opportunities and activities! |
Discover St. Jerome's!
Established in 1865, St. Jerome’s University is where the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and a commitment to the Liberal Arts complement Canada’s most innovative university. Students learn from the past, apply their knowledge to the present, and are poised to shape the future.
Learn about programs, residence, student life, and more at St. Jerome's University.