News
New Programs
- Social Development Studies and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Double Degree program.
- Science and Financial Management is replacing Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy.
- Recreation and Leisure Studies majors have changed. You can now major in Recreation, Leadership, and Health; Sport and Recreation Management; or Therapeutic Recreation. Apply to Recreation and Leisure Studies and select your major on your application.
New minors
- Addictions, Mental Health and Policy (available to all Waterloo students)
- Neuroscience Minor
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Microbiology option
- Indigenous Entrepreneurship Minor
- Indigenous Studies Minor
NEW Diplomas
- Black Studies
- Fundamentals of Anti-Racist Communication
- Health Humanities
- Indigenous Entrepreneurship Diploma
Program Changes
- Math/Chartered Professional Accountancy now offers a Data Analytics specialization.
- Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies name changed to Sexualities, Relationships, and Families.
- Religious Studies name has changed to Religion, Culture, and Spirituality.
- Math: Applied Mathematics with Scientific Computing name changed to Applied Mathematics with Scientific Computing and Scientific Machine Learning.
- Accounting and Financial Management and Sustainability and Financial Management no longer require an additional supplemental application.
Admission Updates
Engineering Application and Document Deadlines:
Engineering deadlines (other than for Architecture) are different than the deadlines for most Waterloo programs.
- Engineering application deadline: January 15, 2026
- Engineering required documents deadline: January 30, 2026
Architecture:
Applicants for September 2026 will not be required to complete the English-précis exercise as part of the application process.
Co-op:
- If you would like to be considered for a co-op program, you must check the co-op box on your application.
Faculty of Health:
- Recreation majors: Apply to Recreation and Leisure Studies and select your major using the Subject of Major Interest menu. If you receive an offer of admission, you'll be placed in your chosen major before arriving at Waterloo in September.
- Health Sciences: If you're interested in being considered for the co-op and regular streams, you should apply to both. Automatic consideration for the regular stream is not guaranteed due to the popularity of both streams.
Indigenous Tuition:
- We will waive tuition for Waterloo students who are members of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation or Six Nations of the Grand River. Please visit our Office of Indigenous Relations website for more information.