What you need to know as a graduate student in the School of Public Health Sciences (SPHS)
As a graduate student at the SPHS and the University of Waterloo, there is a great deal of information that you are expected to know about being a graduate student at Waterloo. There are plenty of resources for you to consult throughout your time in our programs.
Please take the time to review your student responsibilities, regulations and policies.
Regardless of the program you are in, there is general information and regulations in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar that form the basis of your relationship with the University of Waterloo.
Quick reference guide
The following links include information that will guide you through your program:
- Glossary of terms
- Enrolment and time limits
- Grades and grading
- Minimum requirements for the Master's degree
- Minimum requirements for the PhD degree
- Convocation and apply to graduate/program completion
- Fee schedule and tuition assessment information
- Fee payment instructions, withdrawals, program completion and refunds