Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
On Friday, May 15 the following email was sent to future Waterloo graduate students:
To: Future Waterloo graduate students
From: Feridun Hamdullahpur, president and vice-chancellor
Subject: We’re planning for a combined approach for fall term learning
We are excited for you to join the University of Waterloo community this fall and we remain committed to delivering the quality learning and student experience you are expecting from us. While the future remains uncertain and the situation will continue to evolve, we would like to share our current plans for the fall 2020 term.
The first term in a new graduate program can be an exciting and extraordinary time. The University will support you no matter how or where you complete your first term with Waterloo.
Throughout the pandemic we have delivered the highest quality courses and experiences for our students, at a distance. This will continue into the fall term when you join us. Our resilience and spirit make us a University built for change.
We have learned from our experience of running the largest spring term in Canada and will invest in further upgrades to distance learning. We will continue to put you, our students, in the centre of everything we do:
Large classes will happen online with some in-person classes and supports
We are planning for a combined approach to learning for the fall term and a measured return to in-person learning.
Our two key concerns are ensuring that you stay safe and helping you start your university journey with Waterloo successfully. We will follow direction from all levels of government to ensure we can resume operations safely and we will continue adapting and evolving to ensure that you get the high-quality Waterloo education that you expect.
Stay well and stay informed
Visit the University’s Coronavirus Information website for the latest COVID-19 updates and news including any changes to the status of classes and resources for the fall term.
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
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