This website is expanding!

On August 27, a new, expanded version of this website will launch. It will include content from the campus units that students most frequently access through The Centre. Learn more.

Welcome to the Student Service Centre

Whether you are a new student stopping by to pick up your WatCard for the first time, a current student with questions about how to enrol in courses, or an alum requesting a duplicate diploma, we are here to help you. The Centre is your go-to place for many administrative and financial needs. If we don't know the answer to your question, we are happy to direct you to someone who can help.

Stop by and see us on the first floor of Needles Hall (NH), Ask our bot a question, send us an email, or reach out in one of the many ways you can contact us.


Service highlights:

  • Financial inquiries (e.g., OSAP, other provincial funding, awards and bursaries, scholarships, work-study, emergency loans, tuition fees, promissory notes, tax receipts, paying/removing holds, UHIP)
  • Official documents (e.g., transcripts, letter of enrolment, diplomas, CPP form)
  • Quest course enrolment (e.g., course overrides, course registration questions, transfer credits)
  • Record updates (e.g., name change, plan modification, residency changes) Note: You can also email these forms to askthecentre@uwaterloo.ca.
  • Service Canada (e.g.,  issuing and renewing SINs on select dates)
  • WatCard (e.g., pick up your WatCard, request replacement card, general inquiries etc.) 

  1. July 26, 2024Updating your personal information for the start of term

    Fall term 2024 is about to start!

    The University recommends you review - and update if necessary - your personal information on file at the beginning of each term. The information below is available on your Quest account:

  2. July 25, 2024Websites are moving to The Centre

    What is happening?

    All content from the following websites will be moved to a new version of The Centre website:

  3. July 24, 2024Fall 2024 fee bills are posted on Quest - arrange your fees before August 20

    Become Fees Arranged, submit your Promissory Note and/or opt-out of some incidental fees by August 20, 2024 to avoid incurring a Fees Arranged Extension Fee.

    Watch our How to Pay Your Tuition at UWaterloo video for helpful steps and instructions for becoming Fees Arranged.

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