Frequently asked questions

During your studies at Waterloo, you may come across some questions. Below are links to resources that help answer frequently asked questions regarding current undergraduate students in the Systems Design Engineering program.

Courses/Academic Plans

Drop a Work Term Course
Extra Course & Course Fees
Minor (Academic Minor)
Options and Elective Packages

Computer Specifications

Students are advised to have access to a computer with the following specifications:

i5/i7 Processor
16GB Ram (minimum)
Windows 10 or 11 Pro

Discipline/Grievance

Student Academic Discipline (Policy 71)
Student Grievance (Policy 70)

How to Clear Failed Courses

Failures
PDEng, Work Report, Course, Cumulate 3 fails, Elective, Same course multiple times
Repeating a Term (FLR)
Required to Withdraw from Engineering (FL3)

Options to Clear Fails

Supplemental Exam
Extra Courses & Course Fees
QPR (Qualifying Program for re-admission for 1A)

Also see: Taking a Course Off-Campus or through distance education(below)

Postponing Studies/Non-Degree Term

Non-Degree Term & Course Fees
Postponing Studies

Transfer Into SYDE

Transfer into SYDE

Taking a Course Off-Campus or through Distance Education

Off-Campus Courses
Wilfrid Laurier University Courses