Waterloo applicant portal and Quest for undergraduate applicants

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The Waterloo applicant portal is the platform undergraduate applicants use to apply to the University of Waterloo.

Applying

You’ll first apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). After submitting your application, you’ll receive a personalized link to access your Waterloo application portal. 

In the portal, you can find important information such as: 

  • The programs you’ve applied to, including a checklist of requirements 

  • Key dates in Waterloo’s application process 

  • A place to upload required documents 

  • Admission decision updates 

  • Awards and scholarship details, including ways to finance your education 

  • For international students: information about the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), English language test scores, and study permit applications 

If you have questions, visit the Frequently asked questions (admissions) web page or email myapplication@uwaterloo.ca. 

Accepting your offer

After confirming your offer of admission, you will receive instructions on how to claim your Waterloo identity. This identity gives you access to Quest, the University of Waterloo’s student information system. 

If you are an international student:

Once you can log in to Quest:

Becoming an active student: matriculation

Before your first term begins, once you’ve claimed your Waterloo identity, your status in Quest will change to active (matriculated). This means you’ll be able to manage many important tasks, such as: 

  • Enroling in courses 

  • Updating your personal information 

  • Viewing and paying tuition and fees 

  • Accessing financial aid information 

  • Managing your student records 

Visit Quest for undergraduates for more information.