There's a one thing you need to do that will only take a couple of minutes. It's time to set up your Waterloo email account (if you haven't already). Your email address is your WatIAM username + @uwaterloo.ca.
After that, make sure you're registered for an upcoming Virtual Speed Friending session. Find upcoming dates and other webinars below.
Activate your Waterloo email account
Follow the steps to set up your Waterloo email account. Your email address is your WatIAM username + @uwaterloo.ca. Having trouble? Email the IST help desk.
Why is this important?
The University sends all official communications to your @uwaterloo email address. This includes emails you don’t want to miss about course selection, fee deadlines and messages from your professors.
Step 1: Enrol in Duo two-factor authentication (2FA) — it's required to log in
Step 2: Log into WatIAM to enter a password recovery email address
Step 3: Access your Microsoft 365 account with your @uwaterloo email and WatIAM password
Meet your new classmates
Your first day of classes is easier when you already have some friends. Let's make that happen before September!
Have you heard of speed dating? This is like that, but for friendship.
During virtual speed friending you'll meet other new Waterloo graduate students. If you haven't registered yet, you can still add these events to your Grad Ready registration in Portal.
Download your community safety app
Ensure you're ready for campus emergencies by downloading the Regroup Mobile App and familiarizing yourself with its features.
Play your part in keeping our community safe—download the Regroup Mobile Apptoday.