Visiting Waterloo's Campus is the best way to experience campus life!
Campus tours and special events for future students

For information on programs, admissions, student life and uWaterloo in general, email our arts [at] uwaterloo [dot] ca (Student Recruitment Office).

Ontario Universities Fair

The Ontario Universities Fair (OUF) is held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre each Fall. The OUF gives prospective students the opportunity to research all Ontario universities. Last year's event was held on September 24-26, 2010.

Fall Open House for future students

Come visit the University of Waterloo! Take a tour of the campus, the University Colleges and all of our residences.  You'll have an opportunity learn more about our programs, speak to academic advisors and discover more about the many services we offer our students!

Fall Open House registration and information

March Break Open House for applicants

You'll be glad you visited! This action-packed day will give you an excellent overview of all aspects of living and studying at the University of Waterloo!

• Meet with academic advisors.
• Meet the professors.
• Speak to current students.
• See what life is like at Waterloo!

March Break Open House registration and information

You @ Waterloo Day - Admitted Student Open House

This event is a special visit day for students who have received an Offer of Admission to Waterloo.

• Visit any of our 10 on-campus residences
• Take a 30-minute campus tour
• Speak to academic representatives and more!

You @ Waterloo Day registration and information

Student Life 101

This 2 day program for new Waterloo students will let you experience what your life is going to be like as a first-year student. Learn the in's and the out's, how to prepare for success and build connections with faculty, staff and students. This two day experiential program will provide you with an opportunity to:

• Stay over in a residence community with other first-year students
• Learn your way around campus
• Become familiar with your specific faculty buildings
• Attend a lecture and tutorial
• Write the English Language Proficiency Exam (ELPE)
• Meet faculty, staff and upper year students in your faculty
• Build friendships with other first-year students
• Start a personalized success plan
• Experience Waterloo!

This program will be offered 8 times over the course of the summer and all incoming students are strongly encouraged to attend. There will be a cost for attending Student Life 101. Your fee will include overnight accommodations and meals.

Student Life 101 registration and information

Campus Tours - Monday to Saturday

• Campus tours run at 10:30 and at 1:30 Monday to Saturday and tours are 1 hour in length
• In the month of April, campus tours can be booked by special request and we ask that people contact the Visitors Centre to arrange a tour
• Residence tours are booked separately through the campus tour booking form
• Residence tour times are: V1 12:00 p.m., REV 12:45 p.m. and UWP at 3:00 p.m.
• Residence tours are not offered in August due to exam quiet hours

Register online for these tours or phone the Visitor's Centre (519) 888-4567, extension 33614 or send an email to vcinfo [at] uwaterloo [dot] ca

Take a Virtual Campus tour

High School Visits

We visit a vast number of high schools each year to try and make it as easy as possible for your to get the answers you need. Find out when we'll be visiting your high school.

Meet with a Prospective Student Advisor

Pre-arrange a meeting with a prospective student advisor on regular tour days. When you book your tour through the Visitor's Centre mention that you would like to meet with someone from Arts - we'll do our best to arrange it for you.

Admissions E-Brochures

Want more information about programs in the Faculty of Arts or about the University of Waterloo? Flip through our Admissions E-Brochures or email your request to arts [at] uwaterloo [dot] ca and we will send you a package!