Social Development Studies (SDS) is a Bachelor of Arts degree available through the University of Waterloo, though the department is housed in Renison University College. Due to the varied admission pathways into this program, at any given time our cohort consists of students coming straight from highschool, transferring from another internal UWaterloo program, transferring from an external college or university, or starting their first degree many years after highschool.
We welcome all new transfer students to SDS! You'll experience very similar things to non-transfer students, but the initial course enrolment process will be unique. This page provides a guideline for planning your first term in SDS, whether you're coming from another UWaterloo faculty (internal transfer) or from a different school (external transfer).
To get you started
- Enrolment FAQs
- Resource Hub for Current Students
- Important Dates
There are two enrolment periods towards a "next" term: course selection and add/drop. Pending admission timing you may participate in either as your first enrolment period.
Please keep an eye on your UW email for helpful SDS newsletters (sent biweekly through MailChimp, be sure they're not going to spam).
I transferred from another University of Waterloo Faculty
Students switch faculties for a number of reasons and it's called an "internal transfer". Successful courses from any faculty are eligible to transfer and "count" toward your new Arts degree.
Congratulations! You've started your first term in SDS and created a class schedule. If you have any more questions or encounter issues at any stage, please contact your Academic Advisor.