A Letter of Permission allows students to take courses at another (host) university, which will be considered for credit towards their degree at their "home" university, subject to faculty/program regulations.
In order to be eligible for admission to a university on a letter of permission basis, students must be in "good standing" at their home university, complete a Letter of Permission application form and obtain the approval of their academic advisor in advance of the application deadline at the "host" institution. Normally, the "host" institution will require the completion of their standard Application for Admission form following the receipt of the Letter of Permission. In some cases, the "host" will require a transcript from the "home" university.
For more information, please contact your academic advisor.
Students at other universities intending to study at the University of Waterloo on a Letter of Permission must initiate the process through their "home" university's Registrar's Office. The completed and approved Letter of Permission form must be received at the University of Waterloo no later than two months prior to the beginning of classes. Class enrolment is always subject to space being available in the class(es) requested.