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.
2025 pre-arrival emails
Graduate students
Winter 2025
| Email subject line | Send date |
|---|---|
| Get Grad Ready for Waterloo | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 |
| Activate your student email | Wednesday, November 12, 2024 |
| Tips to find your new home in Waterloo | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 |
2024 pre-arrival emails
Undergraduates, fall 2024
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.
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! 🎨 | Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
| Welcome to the Faculty of Science! 🧬 | Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
| Welcome to the Faculty of Math! 💹 | Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
| Welcome to the Faculty of Health! 🏃♀️ | Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
| Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering! 🚀 | Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
| Welcome to the Faculty of Environment! 🍌 | Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
All undergraduate students
*Check-in emails are sent to a targeted list of students who have not been opening emails
International students only
| Email subject line | Send date |
|---|---|
| Your international student guide 🌐 | Monday, June 10, 2024 |
| Save money on your trip to Waterloo 🚌 | Thursday, June 27, 2024 |
| Your international peer community 🌏* | Tuesday, July 16, 2024 |
| Missed International Orientation? 👋 | Monday, September 16, 2024 |
*Only sent to students enrolled in pre-arrival communities (China, India, UAE and USA)
Graduate students
Fall 2024
| Email subject line | Send date |
|---|---|
| Welcome to the University of Waterloo! | Tuesday, June 4, 2024 |
| Hear from current students in your faculty | Tuesday, June 11, 2024 |
| Find a place to live in Waterloo | Tuesday, June 18, 2024 |
| Leap confidently into grad studies | Tuesday, June 25, 2024 |
| Find your community at Waterloo | Tuesday, July 2, 2024 |
| Your guide to prepare for Canada | Tuesday, July 9, 2024 |
| How to set up your student email | Tuesday, July 16, 2024 |
| We've got your back | Tuesday, July 23, 2024 |
| Tackle tuition and budget wisely | Tuesday, July 30, 2024 |
| Sign up for Grad Orientation | Tuesday, August 6, 2024 |
| Who represents YOU on campus? | Tuesday, August 13, 2024 |
| Learn about your health and dental plan | Tuesday, August 20, 2024 |
| Buy your concert tickets today | Thursday, August 22, 2024 |
| Five things to do before school starts | Tuesday, August 27, 2024 |
| Don't forget to register for Grad Orientation | Monday, September 2, 2024 |
| Do you feel ready? | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 |
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 |
| See you tomorrow at Grad Social | Thursday, May 9, 2024 |
| How was Grad Ready? | Saturday, May 11, 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 |