Welcome to the Information Systems & Technology website

Who we are

In Information Systems & Technology (IST) we strive to provide effective information systems, technology and services in support of learning, teaching, research and administrative needs.

On our site you'll find information on the IT services and resources available to students, faculty and staff; IST and campus-wide IT projects and initiatives; and information on our continuous efforts to provide an exceptional IT environment on campus.

IST is gold certified

Green Office gold certified

IST is a proud participant in the University of Waterloo Green Office Initiative and has recently achieved Gold Certification.

News

Due to several security and privacy vulnerabilities and weaknesses, IST strongly recommends that all members of the University of Waterloo community remove the DeepSeek App from their mobile devices. 

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

WatSAFE decommissioning - February

The University will decommissionWatSAFE, both the mobile app and desktop notifications, by the end of February 2025.