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University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1

Official telephone: (519) 888-4567

Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: February 1
Application fee: $125
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some
Dates test scores should be received: February 18 for SAT I/ACT, February 18 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • recommendations not considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Admission may be deferred: yes

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