All Faculty of Science students entering degree programs must satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirement. Successful completion of this requirement is mandatory for graduation. The English Language Proficiency Requirement can be satisfied by one of the following:
- writing and obtaining a "pass" on the English Language Proficiency Examination (ELPE). The ELPE is held during orientation week and at other times during the year.
- successful completion of the writing assignments of the University of Waterloo Writing Centre.
- successful completion of a university level English course with a grade of 60% or better. Acceptable UW courses would be ENGL 109, 129R, 210E, F, or H, or ESL 102R.
Notes
- Students who have not completed the English Language Proficiency Requirement by the end of second year may have their enrollment cancelled.
- Students who arrange a special sitting of the ELPE outside the scheduled dates will be assessed an administrative charge.