General Information

The University of Waterloo is located in Waterloo, Ontario with specialized satellite campuses in the nearby cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Stratford. With 41,000 students, the University of Waterloo offers a range of academic programs in 6 faculties.

  • Faculty of Applied Health Sciences (Faculty of Health as of January 1, 2021)
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Environment
  • Faculty of Mathematics
  • Faculty of Science

The address for the University of Waterloo campus is:

University of Waterloo:
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario  N2L 3G1
(519) 888-4567

Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services

is the University of Waterloo's centralized office for the management of academic accommodations for all students with disabilities, medical conditions, injury, and trauma (e.g., trauma from discrimination, violence, or oppression).  Accommodations are adjustments to rules, requirements, or the environment that ensure you have equal access and opportunities at university.  

AccessAbility Services supports all students (part-time, full-time, domestic, international, undergraduate, graduate students) with accommodations for courses and graduate milestones, including thesis proposals and defenses.  Apply if you think you require academic accommodations. No diagnosis or medical documentation is needed to get started.  Registration is confidential. 

Accessibility Plan

For more information about accessibility at the University of Waterloo, please see .

Documentation Requirements

In order to access accommodations at the University of Waterloo, please visit the linked webpage to learn what  is required to show proof of a disability.

Support Services Available

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Health Services

The University of Waterloo  provides primary medical care for all students at the university, including a Student Medical Clinic that offers health care visits with both male and female doctors and nurses. 

Counselling Services

The University of Waterloo offers  for any student who may be experiencing stressful events in their life. Counselling Services offers individual appointments, seminars and workshops, group therapy, and other types of support.

Academic Support

The  provides study skills workshops, success coaching, international student support, study abroad, and more. The  offers a variety of programs to help students with their academic writing.

 

Peer Mentoring

The  is a one-to-one peer support program offered by the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association. MATES provides services to students who are experiencing social difficulties or challenges adapting to university life or a different culture.

 

Academic Advising

Students have access to  in their faculty or program to help with selecting courses, choosing specializations, and meeting degree requirements.

Other Support Services

Financial Aid

Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards

The University of Waterloo's  office offers a range of financial assistance which consists of scholarships, bursaries (based on financial need), and awards based on academic achievement. Waterloo’s Undergraduate Programs website explains  applying for admission.

Residence and Housing

On-Campus Housing

The University of Waterloo’s  offers traditional and apartment style accommodations. Residence is guaranteed for first-year students provided they complete the necessary application by the given deadline. Traditional-style residence units include single or double bedrooms with communal washrooms. Suite-style residence units include between 2-4 private bedrooms, shared washroom, shared kitchenette and shared living space. 

All rooms come furnished and include internet access. Residence rates vary depending on the type of room and residence.  are a mandatory additional cost for students in traditional residence and optional for students in suite-style residence. Different plans are available.

Students requiring special accommodations are encouraged to contact the AccessAbility Services Office on campus after registering for residence. Waterloo also offers .

Off-Campus Housing

University of Waterloo students can access  information using the students tab. Students will find advertisements from landlords on available housing.

Getting Around

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Campus Accessibility

University of Waterloo offers an accessible  showing accessible building access and parking.

Grand River Transit

 (GRT) offers an extensive bus and light rail transit system. Full-time students at the University of Waterloo receive a , which provides unlimited access to GRT transit. GRT provides the , which allows users to have instant access to real-time transit information.

Accessibility

GRT provides  with features such as low floors, kneeling features, and a ramp. Users who require a support person to travel with them, can apply for the , which will allow the support person to travel with the user free of charge.

The GRT also offers the  which is a door-to-door transit service for persons with mobility impairments. 

Academic Programs

The University of Waterloo offers a wide range of  (for high school and transfer students) as well as .