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2022-2023

The Undergraduate Calendar

 

 

General Information

Degrees Offered

Degrees Offered

Undergraduate Degrees

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 Black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, green border, gold soutache braid trim 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 Arts, Health
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 Black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, orange border, turquoise soutache braid trim 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 Health
Bachelor of Science BSc Black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, blue border, white soutache braid trim Environment, Health, 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
Bachelor of Sustainability and Financial Management BSFM Black silk in the Oxford Bachelor shape, green border, orange soutache braid trim
Arts and Environment
Doctor of Optometry OD Black silk hood in the American style, seafoam green border, gold lining Science
Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD Black silk hood in the American style, olive green border, gold lining Science

Further information concerning these degrees and their related academic plans is available in the faculty sections of this Calendar.

Online Degrees

It is possible to earn an undergraduate degree or diploma entirely online.

Part-time Degrees

For certain programs, it is also possible to earn an undergraduate degree part-time. Students can attend on-campus classes during the day or evening or take online credit courses towards their degree.

Graduate Degrees

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 Purple silk with mauve lining
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

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