New student transition

We support new students and their families by fostering a welcoming community, articulating expectations and bringing awareness to key campus and community resources through our programming. 

New student transition programming also creates opportunities for upper year students' to deepen their sense of belonging and connection to Waterloo through nearly 1000 volunteer and paid roles.

To learn more about the new student transition team's work, contact Ashley McKnight

Email archive

We work with campus partners to create a coordinated and integrated communications campaign that prepares incoming students for their first year at Waterloo. Visit our student email archive.

Videos and playlists

Our email plan is supported by a variety of videos that introduce students to important services, concepts and processes at the University. Review our First Year Video Series.

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