New Students

Welcome to the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering!

We're thrilled to have you join our vibrant community of scholars, innovators, and leaders. 

Take the first step towards an exciting academic journey by signing up for your department-specific information sessions. These sessions are tailored exclusively for accepted students like you, offering an insider's look into your new department. Before these sessions, you will receive an email with instructions on how to sign up for these sessions.​ More information coming soon!  

It is important to learn about the MME Training Requirements

Downloadable Resources​

New Engineering Students

As you embark on this exciting journey and help you navigate this transition with ease, we've compiled a comprehensive list of resources tailored to support your academic, personal, and professional growth. 

MME Staff Contact Information

1. Graduate Administrator, MEng/MASc 

I can help you with... 

  • Guidance and support to MASc and MEng students on academic regulations, policies, requirements, procedures, and individual program requirements. 

  • Serves as the main point of communication between MASc, MEng students and the University. 

  • Investigate inquiries of a complex and unique nature and advocate on behalf of students. 

Karen Schooley, mmengadvisor@uwaterloo.ca and mmascadvisor@uwaterloo.ca 

2. Graduate Admission & Recruitment Administrator  

I can help you with... 

  • Information about MME's graduate programs (MEng, MASc, PhD) 

  • Questions about graduate admission requirements  

  • Help during the graduate application process 

Mat Walton, mme-grad-admissions@uwaterloo.ca 
Location: E7 3318 

3. Graduate Academic Service Coordinator 

I can help you with... 

  • TA hiring 

  • GRS funding 

  • Scholarships and Awards 

Tanya Yoworski, mme-grad-funding@uwaterloo.ca 
Location: E7 3312 

4. Graduate Administrator (PhD) 

I can help you with...  

  • Records including changes of enrolment, supervisor and program plan; credit transfer, etc. 

  • PhD comprehensive exam 

  • PhD defense 

Jian Zou, mphdadvisor@uwaterloo.ca 
Location: E7 3316 

Once you pass this transition, explore all resources for current graduate students.