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Guidebook Info Sheet:
University Information
Student Population
• 34,000 full-time undergraduates, including 23,000 students in North America’s largest co-op program.
New Programs
• Climate and Environmental Change (BSc)
• Sustainability and Financial Management (BSFM)
Program Changes
• The Health Studies program is changing its name to Health Sciences as of September 2022.
• Kinesiology admission requirements for 2022 provide students with more flexibility in their choice of the science and math courses they take
- Any English 4U. A minimum final mark of 70% is required.
- 2 of Biology 4U, Physics 4U, Chemistry 4U. A minimum final mark of 70% is
required.
- 1 of Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus and Vectors 4U. A minimum final mark of 70%
is required.
Canada’s most innovative university
1/5 students are from another country
¾ students are enrolled in a co-op program
Top (#1) University in:
Innovation
Research
Engineering
Experiential learning
Business program:
Not a traditional format
Students combine learning about business WITH another subject of interest
Programs:
Applied Health Sciences: public health, recreation & leisure, tourism
Arts: 25 different majors
Engineering: 14 straight from high school programs; architecture program; all have co-op
Math: oldest dedicated mathematics facility
Science: medicinal chemistry; earth sciences
Tutoring classes occur inside the residences
Oldest centre for LGBTQ students
Minimum 80% average for any program
Admission Information Form: use this form to make yourself stand out; every AIF that is submitted is READ
University Colleges (St Jeromes): still earn a University Waterloo degree; small community feel
First year residence guarantee
International experience: campus in Rome; partnership with Disney World for the Recreational & Leadership students; service groups that go to Peru for a 17 day trip!
Co-op: is huge!; opportunity to try-out jobs or try to get into a particular company
Up to 2 years of paid work experience