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Apply at least two to four weeks ahead of your program's application deadline to ensure you have time to upload your supporting documents, and your referees have time to submit their reference forms. Create an online application account.
Applying to graduate school. You've explored our programs, and now you're ready to apply. Please follow the steps below as you prepare, submit, and review your application to graduate studies.
Our application process is entirely online. We do not accept paper documents that are mailed to us during the application process. Documents beyond those required for your application such as professional certificates, covering letters, and bank statements are not required for admission.
Welcome to the University of Waterloo’s online application for graduate studies. This is your first step to joining the community of curious, collaborative and engaged graduate students creating impact at Canada’s most innovative university!
You should begin applying at least two weeks before the application deadline to arrange your supporting documents and references. Note: The GRE requirement is being waived for future application cycles.
Can I apply or submit application documents past the application deadline? There is a small window of flexibility if one or two items are uploaded a little past the deadline (i.e., not usually more than 2 weeks).
grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca
