Pre-arrival email archive

This email archive lists the pre-arrival emails sent, or planned to be sent, to incoming undergraduate and graduate students by the Student Success Office on behalf of the University of Waterloo.

You may also want to review our International Student Connection newsletter archive

For more information about this email archive or the Marketing and Communications team, please contact Kayla Snyder.


2024 pre-arrival emails

Graduate students

Spring 2024

Email subject line Send date
Welcome to the University of Waterloo Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Sign up! Webinars and speed friending Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Find a place to live in Waterloo Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Leap confidently into grad studies Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Tackle tuition and budget wisely Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Your guide to prepare for Canada Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Everything a Waterloo grad student needs Wednesday, April 17, 2024
4 things to do before school starts Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Sign up! Grad Social next week Friday, May 3, 2024

Winter 2024

Email subject line Send date 
Welcome to the University of Waterloo

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Welcome to life in Waterloo Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Sign up for Grad Ready events  Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Learn now for success in January  Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Steps to help you figure out your finances  Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Let's make you have everything you need

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Bookmark these links to help you throughout your graduate studies

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Four things to consider before you arrive Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Sign up! Grad Social is next week Friday, January 5, 2024

2023 pre-arrival emails

Undergraduates, fall 2023

These emails include information for both Canadian and international students. Please note that international content only appears to international students with the use of merge tags and content blocks. All email send dates are confirmed but their content is subject to change.

All undergraduate students

Email subject line Send date 
First year is calling! Let's get Waterloo Ready Monday, June 5, 2023
Share your university transition experience  Thursday, June 8, 2023
Activate your student email for important updates Monday, June 19, 2023
Get invovled this fall with WUSA Friday, June 23, 2023
We've got you covered Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Confidently start your undergrad studies Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Community building opportunities for new students Thursday, July 6, 2023
There are many ways to be a Warrior  Wednesday, July 26, 2023
You have exclusive access to Waterloo Ready on LEARN Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Make memories that will last a lifetime Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Hey Warrior, start packing your bags! Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Essential Orientation information Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Tell us about your Orientation experience Thursday, September 14, 2023
We'll be here when you need us Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Faculty Ready Day emails 

Email reminders to attend the events will be sent via Portal to students who register.

Email subject line Send date
Welcome to the Faculty of Arts! Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Welcome to the Faculty of Science! Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Welcome to the Faculty of Math!  Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Welcome to the Faculty of Health! Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering! Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Welcome to the Faculty of Environment! Wednesday, June 14, 2023

International Students

Email subject date Send date
Find your way to Waterloo Tuesday, June 27, 2023
We've got you covered Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Get insider tips from current international students Wednesday, July 5, 2023
How to get involved in campus life Wednesday, July 14, 2023
Essential resources for your student budget Thursday, July 20, 2023
Orientation is right around the corner  Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Extending your official welcome to campus! Friday, September 15, 2023

Graduate students

Fall 2023

Spring 2023

Email subject line Send date
Welcome to the University of Waterloo Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Activate your student email Friday, March 17, 2023
It's time to get Grad Ready! Friday, March 24, 2023
Funding your graduate studies Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Meet your Graduate Student Association Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Living in Waterloo region Friday, April 14, 2023
Supports for graduate student wellness Friday, April 21, 2023
We'll see you soon... Friday, April 28, 2023
Have a great first day! Monday, May 8, 2023