Current graduate students

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity (AI) is the cornerstone of research, teaching, and learning. Members of the University of Waterloo community are expected to personally demonstrate academic integrity in their work.  All new graduate students are required to complete an online module within the first 8 weeks of the term. In addition, graduate students should become familiar with the following resources:

• Academic integrity basic information
• Graduate Academic Integrity Subject Guide

Safety Training

Graduate students are also considered to be employees at the University of Waterloo; hence they must also complete three mandatory online safety training sessions:

• SO1081 Workplace violence awareness 
• SO1001 Employee safety orientation 
• SO2017 WHMIS 2015   

CMAHRO TA Responsibilities: Harassment and Discrimination

If you are a graduate student that will be a Teaching Assistant, then you are required to complete the Conflict Management & Human Rights Office (CMAHRO) Harassment and Discrimination online module and the quiz. Please see the Mathematics graduate teaching assistant page for more details.  

Sexual Violence Awareness and Support

The University of Waterloo is deeply committed to creating a safe environment wherein all students, faculty and staff can flourish. We are taking action to make our campus safer, while providing support for those who have experienced sexual violence.

The University of Waterloo realizes that raising awareness and providing education on sexual violence are key steps in aiding the prevention of incidents; hence we encourage our students to take advantage of the online training: Sexual Violence Awareness HRE101 (20 min) created by the Equity Office.

Computer Science Computing Facility (CSCF)

MFCF Grad Information Sheet Non-CS

For a complete list of University policies that concern, for example, the use of buildings, grounds and physical plant, the conduct of persons (students, staff, faculty and visitors) on University premises, and other matters of a general nature, visit the Secretariat's policies, procedures & guidelines. In particular, please review the following policies that are most relevant to graduate students:

• Policy 33: Ethical Behaviour

• Policy 46: Information Management

• Policy 70: Student Petitions and Grievances
• Policy 71: Student Discipline
• Policy 72: Student Appeals
• Policy 73: Intellectual Property Rights

At several points in a graduate student's careers, the student may require various forms.  Please see the form page of the University Graduate Studies Office for the following:

• Letters/transcripts
• Enrolment/supervision
• Convocation/thesis submission
• Personal information
• Awards/bursaries
• Communications

To make the most of your graduate experience, please review the campus resources and services page and review the following free resources available to you:

Your peers and your professors are looking at new areas and ideas all the time. Keep up with what’s going on by attending research seminars and view research information for graduate students. 

Other ways you can get involved within the Faculty are the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, the Math Graduate Student Association, and the MFGSC graduate student representatives.