Welcome to the Faculty of Arts, a dynamic community of students, faculty and staff working in and across the humanities, social sciences, and fine, performing and media arts.
Through our diverse range of research, teaching, and learning, we contribute positive social impacts in a culturally complex and technologically driven world. Aligned with the University of Waterloo’s strengths in work-integrated learning, Arts prepares students for life and for work with skills and values that emphasize the welfare of individuals, communities, and the environments in which we live.
News
Professor honoured as top graduate supervisor
Dr. Evan Risko from the Department of Psychology has been awarded Waterloo's prestigious Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision, recognizing his exceptional commitment to the success of his graduate students.
Arts researchers featured in 2025 Global Futures
The University of Waterloo’s annual publication, Global Futures: Innovation Update, was recently released featuring four Arts researchers. Dean Alexie Tcheuyap often says "Arts is everywhere" – and he's not wrong. It isn't just a reflection of the breadth of our disciplines, it's the impacts Arts researchers have on global challenges.
Second annual Culture Fest celebrates student research
Taking us from colonial New Spain to Ancient Greece to contemporary opera, undergraduate students from culture-related programs presented their research at the second annual Culture Fest, an initiative designed to celebrate outstanding student work and make connections across programs and disciplines.
Events
Grad Class Send-Off 2025 (Grad Gift Pick-up)
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 (June AND October graduands)!
You made it! To honour your achievements, the Faculty of Arts invites you to pick up your "grad gift"!
Grad Class Send-Off 2025 (Grad Gift Pick-up)
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 (June AND October graduands)!
You made it! To honour your achievements, the Faculty of Arts invites you to pick up your "grad gift"!
Boba & Bloom: DIY Spring Crafts
Come out and celebrate the end of the Winter 2025 term with the Arts Undergraduate Office.
There will be Bubble Tea, keychain making, phone strap making and other spring crafts.
Hosted by the Arts Undergraduate Office. Registration recommended but not required.
Supplies and refreshments are first come first serve.
Watcard required upon entry. Open to Arts Undergraduate Students only.