The Centre for Extended Learning provides a variety of online and in-class learning opportunities to accommodate the needs of people seeking either university credit or non-credit courses.
Students must be admitted to the University of Waterloo in order to pursue credit courses. No distinction in admission standards, grading practices, or promotion policies is made between those pursuing part-time or full-time study, on campus, or online. Students who do not meet the normal admission requirements may be considered for admission under the University of Waterloo's Mature Student Admission Policy (for more information, please refer to Admissions - Other Applicants).
To enrol in non-credit courses, offered by Professional Development, students need only to register and pay fees. There is no admission process.
Credit: Online Courses and Programs
Students can complete online degree-credit courses without attending on-campus classes. Using a wide variety of media-rich learning materials (for example: online content, discussion forums, email, and other social networking options), students can study when and where it is most convenient.
The Centre for Extended Learning offers approximately 250 online courses in almost 45 subject areas. It is possible to earn an undergraduate degree in Arts or Science entirely online. In addition, certificate and diploma programs (comprised of undergraduate degree-credit courses) are available.
Full-time, on-campus students find online courses can be a convenient solution when an on-campus class they want is either full, will not fit into their schedule, or is not being offered. Many take a course when they are not on campus (for example: when on a co-op work term or away for the summer).
For more information:
Visit extendedlearning.uwaterloo.ca
Email extendedlearning@uwaterloo.ca
Call 519-888-4050
Non-Credit: Professional Development Courses and Programs
Non-credit Professional Development courses and certificates are offered throughout the year. Choose from 40 in-class courses and over 130 innovative online courses–all aimed at improving workplace performance and career advancement. Topics include: Accounting, Business Analysis, Communication, Leadership and Management, Productivity, Project Management, Sales and Marketing, Languages, Writing, and Computer and Information Technology.
In-class courses are taught in the Centre for Extended Learning Training Room, as well as online.
For more information:
Visit extendedlearning.uwaterloo.ca
Email makeithappen@uwaterloo.ca
Call 519-888-4050
Part-Time Studies On Campus
Part-time students are welcome to attend many day-time and evening on-campus classes. It is possible to earn a degree entirely through part-time study on campus or through a combination of on-campus and online credit courses.
For more information:
Visit extendedlearning.uwaterloo.ca
Email makeithappen@uwaterloo.ca
Call 519-888-4050
Centre for Extended Learning Location
The Centre for Extended Learning is located at 335 Gage Avenue in Kitchener, approximately 4.5 kms from the University of Waterloo campus.