Math Homecoming 2026
Check in at Math Headquarters outside the Math C&D on the third floor of MC and grab a coffee and a donut then explore the Computer Museum and CS452 Train Lab, return to class for a nostalgic Math 135 session, enjoy guided campus tours, and reconnect over an Alumni Lunch.
It's a day of nostalgia, learning, and community that celebrates the Faculty's rich history and spirit of innovation.
Math Headquarters - The Heart of Homecoming | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Math C&D 3rd Floor MC
Check in at Math Homecoming Headquarters outside the Math C&D on the third floor of MC.
Scavenger Hunt | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Explore campus through a fun, interactive scavenger hunt. Follow clues, discover hidden gems across the Faculty of Mathematics and the University of Waterloo, and complete challenges that celebrate campus history, traditions and community spirit and great for all ages.
Math Walking Tours | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Math C&D 3rd Floor MC
Explore the University of Waterloo on guided tours led by student ambassadors. Revisit familiar landmarks, discover new spaces and see how campus has evolved over the years.
Math 135 Class Session | 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. | MC
Return to the classroom for a special Homecoming edition of Math 135. Relive your first-year math experience through engaging problems, lively discussion and, yes, a pop quiz at the end!
Alumni Lunch | 12 to 1:30 p.m. | Math C&D 3rd Floor MC
Gather with alumni, students, faculty and friends for a celebratory lunch. Enjoy great food and conversation while reconnecting with the Faculty of Mathematics community.
Open Houses
Computer Museum Open House | 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | DC 1316
Explore the evolution of computing at the University of Waterloo through a fascinating collection of vintage computers, software, and artifacts that highlight Waterloo's role in shaping the digital world.
Inside the CS452 Trains Lab Open House | 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | MC 3018
Go behind the scenes of the legendary CS452: Real-Time Programming course and experience the miniature trains and real-time systems that have made the Train Lab one of Waterloo's most unique and memorable learning environments.