The University of Waterloo is organized by academic units which offer a variety of academic plans leading to degrees and diplomas at undergraduate and graduate levels. These units, or Faculties, include: Applied Health Sciences, Arts (including the Independent Studies Program), Engineering, Environment, Mathematics, and Science.
Within the faculty framework are various academic departments and schools. The broader University community includes the federated university – St. Jerome's University and three affiliated colleges – Renison University College, Conrad Grebel University College, and St. Paul's University College which share in the delivery and administration of academic programs and offer student residence facilities.