Double Degree students (Waterloo & Laurier)

The double degree program is offered jointly by the University of Waterloo (Waterloo) and Wilfrid Laurier University (Laurier) and leads to two undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Laurier, and either a Bachelor of Math (BMath) or Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) from Waterloo. These programs are co-op only and the plans are highly structured in order to satisfy the requirements for two degrees.  

Your Official Student Number (Student ID)

Your student number will be included in your offer letter. 

For students whose home institution is Laurier, you will also be assigned a Waterloo student ID number. Look for an email to arrive in early June with this information. Once you receive the email you will need to claim your userid.  Instructions should be included in the email. You will need your student number and userID to access Quest.

For students whose home institution is Waterloo, you will be assigned a Laurier student ID number as well. Look for an email to arrive in your Waterloo email account in early June. You will need your student number to access LORIS and your academic record at Laurier. For Waterloo-based DD students, your Laurier student ID will be your Waterloo ID number with a zero added to the end. 

Email

• Email is the primary method of communicating important information to students
• All double degree students receive both a Waterloo and Laurier email address (user@mylaurier.ca and userid@edu.uwaterloo.ca)
• It is recommended that you arrange automatic forwarding to your active email account and check the account regularly

Course registration

You are a student at two universities with each one maintaining their own record of your coursework. This means you will have two academic records and two transcripts. The Waterloo records system is Quest and the Laurier records system is Loris.

For Mathematics and Business Administration Double Degree:

• Nine of your ten first-year courses are predetermined. You have the option to choose your CS course from CS 115, CS 135, or CS 145 and your math courses from MATH 135 or MATH 145 and MATH 137 or MATH 147.
• You are required to select your first communication course for winter 2021.

For Computer Science and Business Administration Double Degree:

• Ten of your first-year courses are predetermined. You have the option to choose your CS course from CS 115, CS 135, or CS 145 and your math courses from MATH 135 or MATH 145 and MATH 137 or MATH 147
• You are required to select your first communication course for winter 2021.

All courses in Year 1 Laurier/Waterloo double degree programs are assigned by Laurier and Waterloo once you have completed the course selection process at Waterloo. The information that is collected will help in the creation of a conflict-free timetable available on Quest starting July 30. You will need to check both Quest and Loris to ensure that your course selection is accurate in both systems. If you notice that courses are missing, Laurier based students should contact their academic advisor at Laurier, and Waterloo-based students should contact the Math Undergraduate Office (MUO).

Co-op

For students on both campuses, co-op is compulsory. The co-op components of your program are managed by your home university. 

For Waterloo-based students, your co-op sequence will automatically be assigned to you. (Sequence 5DD will be added to your schedule).

For Laurier-based students, you will complete an online application. This process begins in March of first year and must be completed prior to entering second year. To find out more, visit the Co-op Office at 192 King Street North or go to wlu.ca/co-op.

Progression Requirements

It is important for double degree students to follow both the progression requirements of Laurier (BCS/BMath) and Waterloo, in order to successfully graduate. It is your responsibility to be informed about the progression requirements at both institutions.

Transfer Credits

The transfer credit process is coordinated with your home institution.

Orientation

Orientation has been structured to enable you to attend orientation activities at both universities. Orientation information will be available early August.

Getting Involved

The Double Degree Club (DDC) is the official Waterloo and Laurier registered, student-run organization that aims to enhance the experience of double degree students during their university career. Thanks to the support of members like you, the club hosts several social events, networking/mentorship opportunities, and academic resources in an effort to enrich your education at Waterloo and Laurier. 

Getting Help

University of Waterloo:

Name	Position	Email	Ext	Office
Math Undergraduate Office	Various staff	mathuo@uwaterloo.ca	33905	MC 4022
Keith Freeland	BMath DD Advisor	keith.freeland@uwaterloo.ca	33356	M3 2016
Collin Roberts	BCS DD Advisor	bbabcs-advisor@uwaterloo.ca	36598	DC 3108

Wilfrid Laurier University

Name	Position	Email	Office
Bethany Ankucza	Program Advisor	bbaadvising@wlu.ca	LH 2058
Amy Neufeld	Program Advisor	bbaadvising@wlu.ca	LH 2058
Melody Barfoot	Program Advisor	bbaadvising@wlu.ca	LH 2058