Helpful information for Undergrad students

Co-op is available to Honours Psychology students. Those who are already not apart of the co-op program may apply when they declare Psychology as their major.

Please see the Arts co-op website for information regarding:

• Is co-op for me?
• Co-op sequence
• Requests for co-op sequence changes
• Co-op Fees
• Supports available

EDGE is an opt-in experiential education certificate program for undergraduate students in regular (non-co-op) programs of study. Students who complete EDGE develop professional skills, explore their career options and learn how to market themselves to employers. 

Please see the EDGE website for information regarding:

• Why EDGE?
• Eligibility and program requirements
• How to register
• Booking an online appointment with EDGE advisors

Going abroad can add value to your degree, help you learn a new language, develop skills, make new friends, and expand your world view. 

Extend your experience beyond the classroom with 100+ host schools around the world to choose from. You can spend one or two terms studying abroad – even if you’re in co-op!

Please see the study abroad website for information regarding:

• Benefits of international exchange
• Database of international changes countries and schools
• Video testimonies
• Contact information for questions

The University of Waterloo takes academic integrity very seriously. It is important for the reputation of the university and is the foundation of a high-quality education. Students are expected to know what constitutes academic integrity, to avoid committing offences, and to take responsibility for their actions.

Please see the academic misconduct website for information regarding:

• Policy 71 - Student discipline for academic and non-academic misconduct
• Examples of academic offences
• Faculty contacts - who to talk with for each faculty
• Advise on what to do if you have been charged with an academic offence
• Advise on reporting an academic offense

Honours Arts and Honours Arts and Business students should declare their major before the end of their 1B term. Declaring your major before your Winter term ends and before your grades are final is okay

Please see the Arts declare your major website for information regarding:

• Steps for how to declare your major
• Department information sessions
• Frequently asked questions about the process

When students experience extenuating circumstances in a term, such as illness or bereavement, they have the option to submit a petition for exception to academic regulation

Please see the Arts petition website for information regarding:

• Steps to filing a petition
• The petition process
• Policy 70

It is unlikely that a few WD grades will hinder opportunities such as a future co-op position, or for admission to graduate studies. That is, assuming that you otherwise meet the qualifications expected.

However, if you have several WD grades in consecutive terms, a reviewer of your transcript might wonder whether or not:

• you have unresolved issues that might hinder your future performance,
• you have learned from past mistakes,
• you understand your limitations.

Please note the WD deadline each term, if you drop a course after the WD deadline you will get a WF. A WF is worth 32% and will be included in your average.

PSYCH 292 is a required course for all Psychology Majors.

Suggestions for improving the likelihood of success:

• Good study habits are important for mastering the course material and building your confidence.

• Dedicate enough study time to the course. We generally recommend that students spend at least 9 to 15 hours per week per course (e.g., lectures, assignments, readings, preparation for tests and exams, etc.) to be successful. However, in the case of PSYCH 292, it might be necessary to spend 15 or more hours per week to master the course material.

• Don't procrastinate. Each unit of a statistics course builds on the content of the previous unit. PSYCH 292 is not a course where you can cram through a bunch of material at the last minute and do well.

• Attend lectures, tutorials (PSYCH 292) regularly. Enrolment in tutorials are typically capped at 30 to 40 students each so there will be lots of opportunity to ask questions. If you have questions that are not answered during the tutorials, contact the instructor or a teaching assistant.