Grad Visit Day is an invitation-only event hosted by the Faculty of Mathematics designed to help students make an informed decision about graduate studies at the University of Waterloo. Join us on March 3 and 4, 2024, to discover more about your program and the Faculty of Mathematics, experience UW student life, and network with potential supervisors, current students, and future classmates.
What you will do
Event Schedule
Grad Visit Day consists of events hosted by the Faculty of Mathematics, followed by a unique set of events organized by each department/school, where you will meet with representatives from your program, attend workshops, and participate in small group meetings.
Day 1: March 3, 2024
Welcome Social | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST | Delta Hotel
Day 2: March 4, 2024
Breakfast & Faculty Welcome | 8:45 a.m. EST | DC 1301 (Fishbowl)
Department/School events | 10:00 a.m. EST | Various Locations
Lunch | 12:15 p.m. EST | Graduate House
Department/School events | 1:30 p.m. EST | Various Locations
Campus Tour (optional) | 3:00 p.m. EST | Meet at DC 1301 (Fishbowl)
Coffee Break (optional) | 3:45 p.m. EST | DC 1301 (Fishbowl)
Student Life Panel | 4:15 p.m. EST | DC 1302
Dinner | 5:45 p.m. EST | University Club
Faculty of Mathematics Tour
The Faculty of Mathematics is home to 1,100 graduate students and 288 faculty members. Our professors, students, and institutes explore a broad range of areas and ideas in math and computer science – from foundational theory to applied research and commercial solutions. Take a look at the resources below to learn more about the Faculty, campus life, and the City of Waterloo.
Campus Tour
We look forward to seeing you on campus soon. In the meantime, take a look at Waterloo's campus map which is an interactive tool that allows you to find buildings, as well as parking, transit, and places to eat. If you want to find out more about what's on campus, watch Justine Salam, PhD candidate in Global Governance, tour the campus to highlight graduate student spaces and resources at Waterloo.
City of Waterloo Tour
The University of Waterloo is located in Southern Ontario, in the city of Waterloo, 100 km west of Toronto. Our campus is home to state-of-the-art research and teaching labs, media labs, collaborative spaces, and some great coffee!