Interested in taking courses online or on a part-time basis? You can work toward a degree or take individual courses for general interest.
Part-time studies
- Take one or two courses per term
- Study online or on campus (daytime and/or evening courses)
- Pursue courses for interest or work toward a degree
Online studies
- Study part time (one or two courses per term) or full time (three to five courses per term)
- Take courses for interest or work toward a degree
- Over 500 courses in 40+ subject areas
Types of degrees you can earn
If you're not familiar with universities, the first level of degree you'd typically earn is called an undergraduate degree. At À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, we offer general and honours undergraduate degrees.
Do your long-term goals include earning a graduate degree (master’s or PhD) or a professional degree such as law, teaching, or medicine? We recommend you research the requirements for those programs to ensure you choose the type of degree that will meet those requirements.
Many professional and graduate programs require at least part of a four-year honours degree.
Want to take courses at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and not work towards a degree? You have options!
- Non-degree studies: If you're interested in taking individual courses and not working toward a degree.
- Post-degree studies: If you have a university degree and wish to take courses.
- Current Laurier student: Apply through Laurier to .
- Letter of Permission: If you're working towards a degree at another Canadian university and wish to take one or more courses at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.
How you apply depends on your background and goal
How to apply to part-time, online, post-degree, or non-degree studies
You'll apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
The following applications are not publicly listed on the OUAC website. If you're unable to complete your application in one session, you'll need to bookmark the OUAC login page or return to this page and use the appropriate link below to finish your application.
Applications
- – if you plan to earn a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ degree
- – if you have a university degree and wish to take courses
- Once you apply, you'll need to provide an official final transcript showing the undergraduate degree you earned. You do not need to supply transcripts from any other schools you've attended. If your first language is not English, we may ask for English language test scores.
- – if you'd like to take courses and not work toward a degree
Be sure to apply by the application deadline for the term you plan to start and review the required documents we'll need.
As a reminder, full-time studies means three or more courses per term (a typical full-time course load is five courses), and part-time studies is one or two courses per term.
Application fee
There is a non-refundable application fee of $85 (payable to the OUAC). There may also be additional costs if you order transcripts when you apply. The OUAC will not forward your application to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ until all required fees have been paid.
Special consideration
If you have significant circumstances that affected your grades and were not accommodated through your school(s) or relevant services, you can request special consideration for admission by emailing specialconsideration@uwaterloo.ca. The information you supply will give our staff additional information about your background when reviewing your application.
Application deadlines
| Term you wish to start | Type of studies | Last day to apply | Last day to submit documents |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January – April 2026 (winter term) Applications typically open in late June |
Degree and non-degree | October 31, 2025 | November 28, 2025 |
| Post-degree | November 14, 2025 | December 5, 2025 | |
|
May – August 2026 Applications typically open in November |
Degree and non-degree | March 6, 2026 | April 3, 2026 |
| Post-degree | March 20, 2026 | April 10, 2026 | |
|
September – December 2026 (fall term) Applications typically open in March |
Degree and non-degree | TBD | TBD |
| Post-degree | TBD | TBD |
Required documents
The official language of instruction at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is English. All applicants must meet the English language requirements to be eligible for admission.
The Admission Information Form is not used in the application process.
| Document | Required as part of the application process? |
|---|---|
| Official high school transcripts* or board exam results*, such as Indian State Board Exams (including high school courses you have taken after your graduation) | Always (even if you have not completed your high school diploma) |
| Official transcripts* from all colleges, universities, and/or polytechnics you've attended. Final grades for all courses are required by the document deadline. You cannot be enrolled in the term immediately before the term you wish to begin at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. | If you've completed courses at a college, polytechnic, or university |
| Detailed syllabi for all post-secondary courses | If you've completed courses at a college, university, or a polytechnic |
| English language test score, such as an IELTS, TOEFL | If your first language is not English and you don't qualify for an English language test exemption. |
* = Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institutions attended to the Registrar's Office. Please allow four to six weeks for their delivery.
Questions?
If you have questions or would like more information, email applicant.help@uwaterloo.ca or call 519-888-4567, ext. 43548 and we'd be happy to help.