The structure and powers of Senate are spelled out in the University of Waterloo Act, 1972 and include the power to enact bylaws and establish committees and councils.
Current Senate members and their terms of office and constituencies.
Meetings
Senate meetings are normally held at 3:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, except in February and March when the meetings are held on the fourth Monday of those months, and the Senate Executive Committee meetings are normally held on the first Monday of each month. Senate does not usually meet in July and August.
| 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2022 | 15 May 2023 |
| 20 June 2022 | 19 June 2023 |
| 19 September 2022 | 18 September 2023 |
| 17 October 2022 | 16 October 2023 |
| 21 November 2022 | 20 November 2023 |
| 19 December 2022 | 18 December 2023 |
| 16 January 2023 | 15 January 2024 |
| 27 February 2023 | 26 February 2024 |
| 27 March 2023 | 25 March 2024 |
| 17 April 2023 | 15 April 2024 |