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 Professional Development 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).
There is no admission process for non-credit courses, offered by Professional Development Studies. Students simply register and pay fees.
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 300 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. There are also a number of fully online Degrees and Certificates 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 students take courses 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 519-888-4002
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 online courses. Topics include: Accounting, Business Analysis, Communication, Leadership, Productivity, Project Management, Sales and Marketing, Languages, Writing, and Information Technology.
For more information:
Visit pd.uwaterloo.ca
Email makeithappen@uwaterloo.ca
Call 519-888-4002
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 extendedlearning@uwaterloo.ca
Call 519-888-4002
Centre for Extended Learning Location
The Centre for Extended Learning is located at 335 Gage Avenue in Kitchener, approximately 4.5 kilometers from the University of Waterloo campus.