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Welcome to the Faculty of Mathematics at Waterloo!

We're excited that you've chosen to become a student in the Faculty of Mathematics at Waterloo. We're working hard behind the scenes to finalize plans for September 2025 and we'll note any important updates here.

Some advice for our newest mathies

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Countdown to Waterloo

Please review this timeline of deadlines and important dates. Please note that dates/deadlines are subject to change.

  1. 2024
    1. Sep
      1. Last day to add classes or swap sections is September

        Late September 2025, is when the last day for all students to add classes to their schedule and/orswap to a different section of the same class. 

  2. 2025
    1. Feb
      1. Attend a course selection Webinar in June

        Attend a course selection Webinar to answer some of your pressing questions. Two webinars will take place, you should only attend one Webinar as the content will be the same for each session. An email with a registration link will be sent in early June to all students who have accepted their offers to Math for Fall 2025. 

    2. Jun
      1. Accept your offer by June 2nd

        June 2nd, 2025, is the last day to accept your offer and begin studies in Fall (September) 2025.

      2. Submit your application for Campus Housing by June 10

        Submit the First-Year Guarantee Residence application and non-refundable deposit by June 10, 2025, at 11:59 pm EDT. All students who submit this application along the deposit by the June 10th deadline are guaranteed a spot in residence in first year. The application is the first step in the housing application process for the University of Waterloo.

      3. Fall 2025 course selection begins in June

        In early June you will need to select your courses for Fall 2025 and choose which co-op sequence you wish to have (if applicable). Choosing your co-op sequence is first-come-first-served but course selection is not (you just need to complete it by the deadline!) Further details will be shared by email closer to the date. 

      4. Fall 2025 course selection ends Late June

        Late June is the deadline for the course and co-op sequence selection for Fall 2025. Further details will be shared through email closer to the date. 

        If you miss this deadline then you will be able to add courses yourself during the drop/add period from July 24 to July 29, 2025. It may be quite difficult to find classes with space so please be mindful of these deadlines.

    3. Jul
      1. Drop/Add period begins July 24

        You can make changes to your schedule and electives in Quest during your appointment time between July 24 to July 29. Your appointment time is when adding/swapping/dropping courses can be done in Quest. For example, if your appointment time is 9 am on July 24 then you will be blocked from any enrolment activity in Quest until that time. If you miss your appointment time, do not worry as courses can be added, including swapping to a different section of the same course, until 11:59 p.m. on the last day to add a class.

    4. Aug
      1. Be 'Fees Arranged' by August 19

        You need to be 'fees arranged' for your Fall 2024 tuition fees by August 19, 2025. Late fees will begin on August 20, 2025. If you have questions about your tuition fees then contact the Student Centre at askthecentre@uwaterloo.ca

    5. Sep
      1. Happy first day of classes!

        Wednesday, September 3, 2024, is the first day of class for Fall 2025.

      2. Last day to drop classes with 100% tuition refund is September 23

        Tuesday, September 23, 2025, is the last day to drop classes and receive a 100% tuition refund. Beginning on September 24, 2025, you will receive a WD on your transcript and a 50% refund for the course. You can find other important dates on the Registrar's Office webpage.

Below, you will find links to specific information for these students:

If you have any questions about the information on this web page or about your studies at Waterloo: