The University of Waterloo is organized by academic units which offer a variety of academic plans leading to degrees and diplomas at undergraduate and graduate levels. These units, or faculties, are: Arts, Engineering, Environment, Health, Mathematics, and Science.
Within the faculty framework are various academic departments and schools. The broader University community includes the four Affiliated and Federated Institutions of Waterloo – Conrad Grebel University College, Renison University College, St. Jerome's University, and St. Paul's University College which share in the delivery and administration of academic programs and offer student residence facilities.