New Graduate Student information page

the University of Waterloo issues an electronic Offer of Admission
take some time to familiarize yourself with the Guidelines on Student Support
review the academic deadlines and calendar of events for graduate study
while reviewing the deadlines and events, please review the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar
you must complete the required conditions of admission as indicated on your Offer of Admission, and accept your Offer on Quest before you are matriculated

your admission status on Quest must be equal to 'Matriculation' before you can register for any courses or make your tuition fee arrangement
matriculation takes place approximately one month prior to the admit term

the Finance Office will post your tuition fees on Quest approximately one month prior to the beginning of your admit term
on Quest, go to 'Finances' to view your tuition account and your financial aid, scholarships, and awards
for the graduate tuition fee schedule, fee arrangements, payment options, and due dates see Student Accounts
study and living costs - Canadian/Domestic students (pdf)
study and living costs - International students (pdf)

WatCard is your one card to access many facilities and services both on and off campus, including computer labs, libraries, food, photocopying, Physical Activities Complex access
visit the WatCard Office (Student Life Centre, Lower Level) at the beginning of your academic term to pick up your student identification card
you will need to show a valid piece of photo ID (i.e: Driver’s License, Passport, Canadian Citizenship Card, or another government issued document with your picture and name)

take some time to review the student services available to you at the University of Waterloo
find graduate student housing! Waterloo Residences and St. Paul’s University College both offer a graduate student and family residence. The Off-Campus Housing Office can assist you with finding a place off-campus, free lease reviews and any issues that may arise once you have found a place.

print a copy of your electronic Offer of Admission to apply for your Study Permit
you must present your Study Permit (IMM 442), valid for the University of Waterloo, to the Graduate Studies Office, Needles Hall 2201, upon arrival to campus
as an international student, you are automatically enrolled in UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan) coverage and do not need to complete an application – unless you are adding a dependent (wife/husband/child) to your coverage. Additional information can be found online.
if your dependants (i.e. spouse, child(ren)) will be joining you in Canada, you must visit the University of Waterloo Student Accounts Office, Room 1110, Needles Hall within 30 days of their arrival to enrol them in the UHIP plan. Please bring their passports with you. Enrolling dependants more than 30 days after their arrival in Canada will result in a $500.00 penalty fee per dependant plus retroactive premiums charged to your student account. Additional information can be found on the Student Accounts UHIP website
please visit the Waterloo International website for additional resources