Welcome to your Waterloo
You've worked hard to get here. Now it's time to get excited about all the experiences, opportunities, and fun you'll have as a Waterloo student.
Your community will have your back every step of the way! Between exploring Waterloo's campus, joining clubs, and diving into real-world experiences, you've got a lot to look forward to.
Reserve your place in residence
Want to level up your Waterloo experience? Living in residence connects you to a vibrant, supportive community – and your spot is 100% guaranteed.
Process
- Before you apply to residence, you'll claim your Waterloo identity (under the Manage your account) and set up two-factor authentication (2FA), which will help ensure the safety of your Waterloo account. You'll use 2FA extensively as a Waterloo student.
- You can then submit your Residence Guarantee Application Form and your $500 non-refundable residence deposit by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 10, 2025.
Accessible housing in residence is available to students with a documented disability.
International students
Most international students will need to request a provincial attestation letter (PAL) as the first step in applying for your study permit.
Stay on top of your budget
Don't stress! Start planning your finances with these helpful tips and resources.
Use our cost calculator to estimate your first-year expenses and resources.
Check your Quest account in late July for your fall term fees.
Get tips on ways to help pay for your education.
Here at Waterloo, you'll find experiences that ignite your passion, a community that supports you, and countless opportunities to make the world a better place.
Did you know first-year Waterloo students are much more likely to join extracurriculars than students at other Ontario universities (71% vs 57%)?
National Survey of Student Engagement
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