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Deadlines

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  • OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades

    2027 entry

    School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • MHF4UAdvanced Functions
  • MCV4UCalculus and Vectors
  • ENG4U / EAE4U / EWC4U / ETS4UAny Grade 12 U English
  • One other Grade 12 U course
Waterloo current exact programme admission requirements
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall

September 2027 first-year undergraduate entry.

Waterloo September 2027 application and document deadlines
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    Waterloo current exact programme admission requirementsWaterloo current exact programme admission requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Declaration of Academic Experience (DAE)
    • Complete the DAE in the Waterloo applicant portal. It updates your checklist with any required documents.
    Waterloo required documentsWaterloo required documents
  4. Step 4Admission Information Form (AIF)
    • Required for Engineering and Faculty of Mathematics programs. Waterloo sends access through its applicant portal after you apply.
    Waterloo Admission Information Form and supplementary formsWaterloo Admission Information Form and supplementary forms
  5. Step 5Mathematics supplementary information form
    • Faculty of Mathematics applicants report participation in Waterloo mathematics contests. The contests themselves are not required for admission.
    Waterloo required documents and how to submit themWaterloo required documents and how to submit them
  6. Step 6Apply directly to this programme through the official application; submit the applicant portal documents required for your education route.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Waterloo current exact programme admission requirementsWaterloo current exact programme admission requirements
  7. Step 7Select Waterloo Mathematics (WM) and your system of study in OUAC.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  8. Step 8If you also apply to Engineering, submit its required forms and interview by February 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Waterloo current exact programme admission requirementsWaterloo current exact programme admission requirements
Applicant pathways
Ontario high-school entry

Ontario high-school applicants; average text uses the university's own published guideline

  • Six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including:
  • Advanced Functions
  • Calculus and Vectors
  • Any 4U English
  • One other 4U course
  • Admission averages: Individual selection from the mid-80s
Waterloo current exact programme admission requirements
Programme-specific forms and experience

All applicants to this programme

  • The Admission Information Form is required for admission.
  • Participation in the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest and/or the Euclid Mathematics Contest is not required for admission, but writing one of these contests is required for some scholarships offered by the Faculty of Mathematics.
Waterloo current exact programme admission requirements
Current AIF contents

Applicants to this programme; September 2027 entry

  • Complete four short responses, up to 150 words each: interests, community involvement, an experience reflection and goals for Waterloo.
  • List extracurricular activities and hours from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Submit the shared AIF once through the applicant portal.
Waterloo current 2027 AIF and faculty-specific supplementary forms
Mathematics supplementary form

Applicants to this Faculty of Mathematics programme

  • The supplementary form asks about Waterloo mathematics contests. Contest participation is not required for admission; some Mathematics awards require it.
  • If also applying to Engineering, submit the AIF and required forms by February 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern, rather than the Mathematics-only February 15 deadline.
Waterloo current 2027 AIF and faculty-specific supplementary forms
Ontario students taking IB

Ontario high-school students taking IB courses, including students completing an OSSD

  • Admission uses your school's converted Ontario Grade 12 U/M marks.
  • Meet the Ontario course prerequisites listed above.
Waterloo: Ontario students taking IB
British Columbia high school

British Columbia high school

  • Six Grade 12 academic courses and a high-school diploma. Include English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Pre-Calculus 12, and Calculus 12 or AP Calculus.
Waterloo Mathematics admission requirements, British Columbia high school
Alberta high school

Alberta high school

  • Five 30- or 31-level academic courses and a high-school diploma. Include Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31 and English Language Arts 30-1.
Waterloo Mathematics admission requirements, Alberta high school
Quebec Grade 12

Quebec Grade 12

  • Six university-preparation courses and a high-school diploma. Include Grade 12 Algebra and Geometry, Calculus and English.
Waterloo Mathematics admission requirements, Quebec Grade 12
U.S. curriculum

U.S. curriculum

  • Complete an accredited high-school diploma. Present Grade 12 English, Algebra (Pre-Calculus), and AP Calculus AB or BC with a score of at least 4. Minimum overall Grade 12 average: 88%.
  • Submit the College Board AP Calculus result. Waterloo does not accept a subscore in its place. Waterloo does not require SAT or ACT scores.
Waterloo Mathematics admission requirements, U.S. curriculum
Full International Baccalaureate

Full International Baccalaureate

  • Complete the IB diploma with six subjects, at least three at Higher Level. Present Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches with at least 6. Minimum total before diploma points: 30.
  • Present English A at Higher or Standard Level. Higher Level English B is accepted with at least 5.
Waterloo Mathematics admission requirements, Full International Baccalaureate
British A Levels

British A Levels

  • Pass five distinct subjects. Earn at least A in A Level Mathematics and each of two other academic A Levels. Include English at GCSE, AS or A Level.
Waterloo Mathematics admission requirements, British A Levels
Indian Standard XII

Indian Standard XII

  • Present Standard XII Mathematics, English and another Standard XII course. Mathematics and the additional course each require at least 85%. The overall Standard XII minimum is 80%.
  • Waterloo accepts a recognized Standard XII certificate with first- or second-division standing. Applied Mathematics does not meet the Mathematics prerequisite.
Waterloo Mathematics admission requirements, Indian Standard XII

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete at least 20.0 academic units for the standard honours degree.
  • Maintain at least a 60% cumulative overall average.
  • Complete two approved communication courses. Normally take the first List 1 course in your first term and earn at least 60% before 2A.
  • Check the chosen major for its major average, course units and additional academic requirements.
ReferencesWaterloo current programme course examples and study routesWaterloo: named math academic-unit locationWaterloo 2026–27 calendar, Bachelor of Mathematics degree requirementsWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics study and work sequencesWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics co-op requirements by planWaterloo 2026–27 calendar, Pure Mathematics BMath honours majorWaterloo Mathematical Studies regular and co-op duration example
Work and practical requirements
  • Complete at least seven full-time study terms in regular study or eight in co-op.
  • Co-op requires five professional development courses. Complete PD 1 before the first work term and PD 11 in the first work term.
  • Most co-op majors require five credited work terms with at least three standard terms. Mathematics/Teaching requires four credited terms.
ReferencesWaterloo current programme course examples and study routesWaterloo: named math academic-unit locationWaterloo 2026–27 calendar, Bachelor of Mathematics degree requirementsWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics study and work sequencesWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics co-op requirements by planWaterloo 2026–27 calendar, Pure Mathematics BMath honours majorWaterloo Mathematical Studies regular and co-op duration example
Foundation requirements
  • Most BMath majors include the ten List A foundation courses. Mathematical Studies and Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy have separate rules.
ReferencesWaterloo current programme course examples and study routesWaterloo: named math academic-unit locationWaterloo 2026–27 calendar, Bachelor of Mathematics degree requirementsWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics study and work sequencesWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics co-op requirements by planWaterloo 2026–27 calendar, Pure Mathematics BMath honours majorWaterloo Mathematical Studies regular and co-op duration example

Program facts

Entering average~Mid 80s

Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed route WM. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.

Waterloo university-supplied OUInfo: Mathematics (Regular/Co-op), Ontario entry 2027/28Waterloo university-supplied OUInfo: Mathematics (Regular/Co-op), Ontario entry 2027/28
Co-opOptional co-op

Four entry sequences usually schedule six four-month work terms, or up to 24 months. Most Mathematics majors require five credited work terms and five professional development courses. Mathematics/Teaching requires four credited work terms and has its own sequence.

Waterloo 2026–27 calendar, Bachelor of Mathematics degree requirements
Waterloo 2026–27 calendar, Bachelor of Mathematics degree requirementsCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Choose one of 16 majors after first year. Each major has its own calendar and enrolment rules.

Actuarial Science

BMath

Choose a major after first year. Some majors have competitive entry. The honours plan combines probability and financial mathematics with life contingencies, insurance mathematics and corporate finance.

Published requirements

Courses

The first two study terms are Waterloo’s published examples. Course times depend on course selection and assigned sections. Upper-year requirements depend on the major you choose.

First-year sample; September to December4 listed

Published sample term; course availability may change. CS 115 and CS 135 are alternatives; choose one.

Waterloo current programme course examples and study routes
First-year sample; January to April4 listed

Published sample term; course availability may change. CS 116 and CS 136 are alternatives; choose one.

Waterloo current programme course examples and study routes
Upper-year BMath foundation choices10 listed

The common List A requires one course from each group: Linear Algebra 2, Calculus 3 or Combinatorics, Probability, and Statistics. Some majors require specific alternatives or additional courses.

Waterloo 2026–27 calendar, Bachelor of Mathematics degree requirements
Approved communication courses · List 17 listed

The first communication course normally comes from List 1. Both lists use half-unit courses.

Waterloo 2026–27 calendar, Bachelor of Mathematics degree requirements
Additional approved communication courses · List 215 listed

Where a second communication course can be chosen, List 2 includes the courses below or another List 1 course. Check the degree rules for plan-specific exceptions.

Waterloo 2026–27 calendar, Bachelor of Mathematics degree requirements
Pure Mathematics

Pure Mathematics

Published major requirements11 listed

This is one major example. Choose from the alternatives in Calculus 3, Combinatorics and Geometry or Topology. The major also requires additional 400-level Mathematics and Pure Mathematics courses.

Waterloo 2026–27 calendar, Pure Mathematics BMath honours major
Elective choices
  • In the published first-year sample, choose one elective in fall and two in winter.
  • The first fall communication course is a choice from the approved List 1.
  • Common BMath options include the regular and advanced versions of the foundational mathematics courses. The major you choose sets additional restrictions.
  • Actuarial Science, Biostatistics, Data Science and Statistics use one List 1 communication course plus ENGL 378. Most other majors use two List 1 courses, or one from each list.
  • Mathematics/Teaching has its own co-op requirements. It is a major within this entry and has no regular route.
Study locations
Published academic-unit location
The Math Undergraduate Office lists its student-service location as MC 4022. This is an undergraduate academic-support office; individual Mathematics course rooms are separate.Waterloo: named math academic-unit location
ReferencesWaterloo Mathematics first-year sample, careers and Ontario admissionsWaterloo university-supplied OUInfo: Mathematics (Regular/Co-op), Ontario entry 2027/28Waterloo 2026/27 MATH 135 course description and unitsWaterloo 2026/27 MATH 137 course description and unitsWaterloo 2026/27 CS 115 course description and unitsWaterloo 2026/27 CS 135 course description and unitsWaterloo 2026/27 MATH 136 course description and unitsWaterloo 2026/27 MATH 138 course description and unitsWaterloo 2026/27 CS 116 course description and unitsWaterloo 2026/27 CS 136 course description and unitsWaterloo: named math academic-unit locationWaterloo 2026–27 calendar, Bachelor of Mathematics degree requirementsWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics study and work sequencesWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics co-op requirements by planWaterloo 2026–27 calendar, Pure Mathematics BMath honours majorWaterloo Mathematical Studies regular and co-op duration example

Careers

  • Software test specialist
  • Consulting associate
  • Software developer

Published employers

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  • Magnet Forensics
  • PwC
  • Latitude Geographics
  • Treasury Board Secretariat
  • Bruce Power
  • Hospital for Sick Children
  • Shopify Plus
Published employersWaterloo Mathematics first-year sample, careers and Ontario admissions
Scope and qualifications

Waterloo publishes these as Mathematics career or co-op examples. Co-op roles represent past or sample jobs. Job availability depends on the employer and term.

Costs

Program or faculty

First-year estimate

2026–27 · Two terms · CAD

Ontario example · Choose your fee category

Tuition and incidental fees$9,000
Books and supplies$1,500
Residence
Residence
$8,254
Meal plan
Meal plan
$8,040
Estimated total$26,794

Accounting and finance tuition increases significantly in upper years.

TuitionResidenceMeal plansSources and notes

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