Faculty of Science

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 first attempt of the English Language Proficiency Examination (ELPE). 
• successfully completing a university level English course with a grade of 60% or better. Acceptable University of Waterloo courses are ENGL 109, ENGL 129R, ENGL 210E, ENGL 210H, EMLS 102R, or EMLS 129R.

Note

Students who have not completed the English Language Proficiency Requirement by the end of second year may have their enrollment cancelled.