Welcome to Science Computing (SciComp)

We offer computing support for the Faculty of Science. We want to help you...

Stay connected

Get the content you want

  • Help avoid spam
  • Support for software and web resources (e.g. MS Office, library resources, Refworks, LEARN, adding funds to WatCard, printing)

Maintain the high performance you need

  • Troubleshooting performance issues
  • Support for malware detection and removal

Connect with resources

  • Setup for meetings/defenses (usually requested through departmental grad coordinator)
  • Faculty member lab bookings
  • Backups for faculty member research
  • Flatbed scanner for student scanning
  • Hardware configuration/hookup, upgrades, and troubleshooting assistance

News

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

WebEx Service Being Discontinued

The University's central WebEx service, uwaterloo.webex.com, will be discontinued on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025. Please start using alternative solutions like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. If you have WebEx boards and recordings, please see IST's announcement for more details and instructions.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

New WatIAM Password Requirements

Effective November 27th, 2024, new WatIAM password requirements will be in place. Existing users' passwords do not need to be changed, but new passwords must comply with the new rules. Please see IST's announcement for more details. 

Friday, November 1, 2024

Regroup Mobile

WatSAFE has been deactivated. Regroup Mobile is now the sole emergency notification system at University of Waterloo. For instant safety notifications, please download the Regroup Mobile app.