Listed below are links to University of Waterloo policies and other information relevant to undergraduate students. Inquiries, or requests for copies of documents, should be directed to the University Secretariat, Needles Hall, unless otherwise noted.
All policies and regulations are subject to change.
Select Policy Number below or the full text of all University of Waterloo policies.
Information pertaining to assignments, tests, and final exams can be found in the The Academic Regulations Related to Assignments, Tests, and Final Exams section of this calendar.
| Policy Number |
Policy Name |
| 1 |
Initiation and Review of University Policies |
| 21 |
Alcohol Use and Education |
| 29 |
Smoking |
| 32 |
Pets on University Property |
| 33 |
Ethical Behaviour |
| 34 |
Health, Safety and Environment |
| 46 |
Information Management
Appendix A - Access to and Release of Student Information
|
| 56 |
Vacations and Vacation Pay for Non-regular Faculty Members, Including Graduate and Undergraduate Students with Academic Appointments |
| 64 |
Use of Proprietary Computer Software |
| 66 |
Use of University Resources and Affiliation |
| 69 |
Conflict of Interest |
| 70 |
Student Petitions and Grievances |
| 71 |
Student Discipline |
| 72 |
Student Appeals |
| 73 |
Intellectual Property Rights |
Help and Information Through Academic/Administrative Channels
A student who has a question or complaint is advised to follow normal administrative channels: the Associate Dean in each Faculty or the Faculty Dean.
There are several other on campus individuals and services/facilities available to advise and assist students, including:
Director, Conflict Management and Human Rights
Math and Computer, Room 4049
Extension 33765
Two programs are available:
- Resolution Support Program (RSP) – non-advocacy, trained volunteer support for persons working through (in)formal resolution processes on campus
- Conflict Intervention Program (CIP) – a volunteer mediation service for parties working towards resolutions
Co-ordinator for AccessAbility Services
Needles Hall, Room 1401
Extension 35082
The Federation of Students, Counselling Services, Health Services, and the University of Waterloo Police all provide comfort and support for students in distress.