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2008-2009

The Undergraduate Calendar

 

 

General Information

Degrees Offered

Degrees Offered

The University of Waterloo offers the following undergraduate degrees:

Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management

BAFM

Bachelor of Applied Science

BASc

Bachelor of Architectural Studies BAS

Bachelor of Architecture

BArch

Bachelor of Arts

BA

Bachelor of Computer Science

BCS

Bachelor of Computing and Financial Management BCFM

Bachelor of Environmental Studies

BES

Bachelor of Independent Studies

BIS

Bachelor of Knowledge Integration

BKI

Bachelor of Mathematics

BMath

Bachelor of Science

BSc

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy BScPhm

Bachelor of Social Work

BSW

Bachelor of Software Engineering

BSE

Doctor of Optometry

OD

Further information concerning these degrees and their related plans is available in the Faculty sections of this Calendar.

The University of Waterloo also offers graduate degrees. Visit www.grad.uwaterloo.ca/calendar/grad_calendar/Org_Degrees.asp for further information.

Additional information concerning graduate degrees and their related plans is available in the Graduate Studies Calendar at www.grad.uwaterloo.ca/calendar/Grad_Calendar/caltofc.asp.

Honorary Degrees

The following honorary degrees are conferred by the Senate of the University:

Doctor of Divinity

DD

Doctor of Engineering

DEng

Doctor of Environmental Studies

DES

Doctor of Laws

LLD

Doctor of Letters

DLitt

Doctor of Mathematics

DMath

Doctor of Science

DSc

Convocation/Application for Degree

The University of Waterloo confers degrees and/or diplomas at two convocations per year, Spring (June) and Fall (October). All undergraduate students who expect to receive their degree or diploma at the next convocation ceremony must complete an "Intention to Graduate - Undergraduate Studies" form available at www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/forms/IntentionToGraduate.pdf by the appropriate deadlines:

  • Students completing degree requirements in the Fall term: December 1 (Spring convocation)
  • Students completing degree requirements in the Winter term: March 1 (Spring convocation)
  • Students completing degree requirements in the Spring term: August 1 (Fall convocation)

Students should note that adherence to these deadlines is critical to allow the time required for processing and an in-depth review of their academic record.

Students who have applied to graduate but do not yet qualify for their degree must submit another "Intention to Graduate" form after completing the necessary degree requirements. Their academic records will then be reviewed for the next convocation ceremony.

The name printed on the diploma must be the student's legal name as recorded on his/her academic record. Any change to this name must be supported by official documentation and submitted to the Registrar's Office by the above deadlines.

Graduands who are unable to attend convocation will have their diplomas mailed to their permanent home address by the Registrar's Office.


Office of the Registrar
University of Waterloo
2nd Floor, Needles Hall
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
519 888 4567