The University of Waterloo offers the following undergraduate degrees:
| Degree |
Abbreviation |
Degree Hood Description |
Faculty/Affiliated and Federated Institution of Waterloo |
| Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management |
BAFM |
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Arts |
| Bachelor of Applied Science |
BASc |
black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, scarlet border, white soutache braid trim |
Engineering |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies |
BAS |
black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, scarlet border, yellow soutache braid trim |
Engineering |
| Bachelor of Arts |
BA |
black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, green border, white soutache braid trim |
Applied Health Sciences, Arts |
| Bachelor of Computer Science |
BCS |
black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, wine border, gold soutache braid trim |
Mathematics |
| Bachelor of Computing and Financial Management |
BCFM |
black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, silver border, gold soutache braid trim |
Arts and Mathematics |
| Bachelor of Environmental Studies |
BES |
black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, orange border, white soutache braid trim |
Environment |
| Bachelor of Global Business and Digital Arts |
BGBDA |
black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, green border, wine soutache braid trim |
Arts |
| Bachelor of Knowledge Integration |
BKI |
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Environment |
| Bachelor of Mathematics |
BMath |
black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, wine border, white soutache braid trim |
Mathematics |
| Bachelor of Public Health |
BPH |
black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, teal green border, white soutache braid trim |
Applied Health Sciences |
| Bachelor of Science |
BSc |
black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, blue border, white soutache braid trim |
Applied Health Sciences, Science |
| Bachelor of Social Work |
BSW |
black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, gold border, white soutache braid trim |
Renison University College |
| Bachelor of Software Engineering |
BSE |
black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, silver border, white soutache braid trim |
Engineering and Mathematics |
| Doctor of Optometry |
OD |
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Science |
| Doctor of Pharmacy |
PharmD |
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Science |
Further information concerning these degrees and their related plans is available in the faculty sections of this Calendar.
The University of Waterloo also offers graduate degrees. Additional information concerning graduate degrees and their related plans is available in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.
Honorary Degrees
The following honorary degrees are conferred by the Senate of the University:
| Degree |
Abbreviation |
Degree Hood Description |
| Doctor of Divinity |
DD |
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| Doctor of Engineering |
DEng |
scarlet silk with pink lining |
| Doctor of Environmental Studies |
DES |
orange silk with ivory lining |
| Doctor of Laws |
LLD |
pink silk with magenta lining |
| Doctor of Letters |
DLitt |
green silk with pale green silk lining |
| Doctor of Mathematics |
DMath |
wine silk with buff silk lining |
| Doctor of Science |
DSc |
blue silk with pale blue silk lining |
Convocation/Application for Degree
The University of Waterloo confers degrees and/or diplomas at two convocations per year, spring (June) and fall (October). All undergraduate students who expect to receive their degree or diploma at the next convocation ceremony must complete an Application to Graduate by the appropriate deadlines:
- Students completing degree requirements in the fall term: December 1 (spring convocation)
- Students completing degree requirements in the winter term: March 1 (spring convocation)
- Students completing degree requirements in the spring term: August 1 (fall convocation)
Students should note that adherence to these deadlines is critical to allow the time required for processing and an in-depth review of their academic record.
Students who have applied to graduate but do not yet qualify for their degree must submit another Application to Graduate after completing the necessary degree requirements. Their academic records will then be reviewed for the next convocation ceremony.
By accepting the degree, diploma, or certificate conferred, a student is ratifying the undergraduate academic record upon which it was based. Therefore, student initiated changes to that record will not be made.
The name printed on the diploma must be the student's legal name as recorded on their student academic record. Any change to this name must be supported by official documentation and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the above deadlines.
Graduands who are unable to attend convocation will have their diplomas mailed to their permanent home address by the Office of the Registrar.