After your first term starts

Wondering what it's like to be a student at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ? Whether you’re coming to À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ next term or studying from your home country, we've compiled a list of programs and services to help you succeed.ÌýContact us at ise@uwaterloo.ca if you have further questions.Ìý

Student studying with books and a computer. Academics

Academic skill building

Accessibility

English language support

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Success tips from instructors


students in a labCampus

Get to know your facultyÌý

Sign up for in-person campus tours

Apply for parking permits


Students shopping.Food

Shopping for groceries

UW 2025 À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ on campus


Student Success staffGet involved

International Peer Community

Music department ensemblesÌý

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Student visiting a nurse.Health and wellness

How to accessÌýhealthcare

How to accessÌýpersonal counselling

Know your health insurance policy

Peer support and mentoring


International student advising.Immigration consulting

ReceiveÌýimmigration advice and support


Student dialing a cellphone. Safety and security

Protect yourself from scams

Safety


family looking at brochureSupporting your family

Programs for your family


Student filing their taxes.Taxes

Filing your taxes in Canada


Student making a call.TechnologyÌý

Buying a mobile phoneÌýand/or phoneÌýplan


Aerial photo of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ.Transportation

Driving a car

UsingÌýthe local transitÌýsystem

Travelling outside of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ


students working on a laptopWorking in Canada

Apply for a Social InsuranceÌýNumber

EligibilityÌýrequirements to work

Finding a job in Canada

Get on-campus career support

PrepareÌýfor your co-op work terms

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