Did anyone get their wcri security deposit back from Winter 2025?

2 months since I left and nothing

Hi guys, i’m going into grade 11 in Manitoba and taking physics 30S and pre-cal 30F on InformNet (a provincially accredited online platform) this summer. I just found out that waterloo don’t really like summer schools, and now i’m just rly stressed because the school is one of my my top choices and i’ve been working toward their programs for a while.

Note it’s accelerated, not retaking. I’m taking them for the sake of freeing up space during the school year because i’ll be self studying a bunch of AP courses/will also be the student council president. I’ll be having a lot of other ECs, contests, and research stuff that’ll take time.

Will taking these two courses in summer hurt my chances, even if i’m doing it to manage a heavier academic and extracurricular load during the year? Can anyone share real experiences like did you take summer courses and still get in? Mainly asking for engineering/math/CS programs.

In all the articles about stuff to do on Canada day they are mentioning Kitchener's "pyrotechnics display" as the end-of-evening event.

They say "drones" and "fireworks" for other events, so it's pretty specific language, but I don't know what it means haha

Just want to know what we're getting before we decide where to go, so if anyone knows more about what this will be I'd really appreciate it!

I'm going into the math program and want to pursue a career in quant finance. Am I better off with the math finance or applied math or another major?

Also, l've seen people say that applied math is more favoured in the US for quant and that stats and actuary classes you take for the math finance major is quite useless.

Hey guys! Is there anywhere in Waterloo or around Waterloo that does good Moroccan food?

Hey guys, I couldn’t attend the cp312 midterm because I was extremely unwell. Could anyone let me know how it went and what questions came up in the paper? Thank you so much!

Hey everyone,
I just got admitted to a PhD in Management Sciences at the University of Waterloo, and I submitted my study permit application on June 26, 2025.

But just a day before that — on June 25 — IRCC announced the new PGWP restrictions based on field of study. Now I’m freaking out because some management-related programs are apparently not eligible anymore.

I checked the official list here:
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility/field-of-study.html#check_cip_list

If I enter CIP code 52.1301 (Management Science), it says “Not eligible for PGWP”.
Now I’m seriously worried.

Does anyone know the CIP code for PhD in Management Sciences / Management Science and Engineering at Waterloo?
Is it really 52.1301?

If that’s the case, does it mean I won’t be eligible for a PGWP after finishing my PhD?

Any insight would help. I’m already in Canada and this whole thing is a potential disaster for me.

Thanks in advance.

Update:
Some people mentioned the actual CIP code might be 15.1501 (Engineering/Industrial Management), which is still eligible for PGWP according to the IRCC site.
That would be a relief — but I haven’t been able to find any official confirmation of this code on the University of Waterloo website or any public source.
If anyone has gone through this program or knows where to find the CIP code officially listed, I’d really appreciate your help.

Thanks again.

Hey! Anyone know when fall course enrolment starts? Im super pumped to get back to school so i might be a little over zealous here, but if anyone could let me know the general timeline that would be awesome

Had some great ones in Toronto, but was hoping we had some more local options? Know of any?

I don't know if it is just me, or is CP216 unusually hard this semester?

Like the slides seem much easier than the quizzes, questions are really tough, explanations aren't clear etc.

Should I just drop it today, or is this course passable?

Hey guys! Has everyone received their winter term official results yet?

Didn’t do well on the midterm but I still want to try passing the final, if anyone can help I’d appreciate it! I’d pay for the time ofc

I know its a little late, im going to be joining as a first year in CE. Please feel free to reach out on dm.

Hey guys, so i began at laurier in the winter 2025 in core sciences so it has been a difficult process when it comes completing my required courses during first year. For some reason my course registration date is july 2nd when incoming first year students had there's in june. BI110 which is only offered first semester and required in order for me to transfer into an actual program winter 2026 is completely full with no waitlist available. This means as of now I will not be meeting the requirements after first year. I was only able to plan registration for MA100 and psyc 101. Im also having trouble finding electives that interest me and I'm dreading the possibility of needing to find 3 random electives that I don't care about if I'm not able to get into bio. I think its SO unfair that I couldn't register at the same time as incoming first-year students if anything I should have more priority since I'm also first year and its critical that I get certain courses this semester since if not, I will have problems transferring for winter.

Hey r/uwaterloo,

Grad student here drowning in deadlines and trying to survive the last month of the term. Cooking is eating up too much time (and my wallet), so I’m considering a meal plan or meal delivery service like Factor Meals (or others) to save time and maybe even money.

Questions:

1. Has anyone tried Factor Meals or similar services (e.g., HelloFresh, Cook It, local meal prep companies)? How was the taste, convenience, and cost?
2. Any recommendations for affordable meal plans near campus? (I live close by, so pickup/delivery works.)
3. For those who’ve done this—did it actually save you time/money, or was it not worth it?

Ideally, I’d like something healthy-ish, decent portions, and no subscription trap. Open to one-time bulk orders too!

Thanks in advance—you might just save my GPA and my sanity.

Hi! I am new to the area and looking for yoga studios or community programs that are affordable and offer beginner friendly classes. Any recommendations?

Hi all,

I need some advice for what courses to take in the fall. I'm a Life Sci Psych student entering first year, and wanted to know what math/ electives I should take in order to be successful. Are there any easy bird courses? I would appreciate any type of assistance.

I'm looking to do some stuff outside and meet people around my age as a 17y/o in waterloo area.

Hey everyone! ☺️ Just wondering if anyone here got accepted into the MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering (with Co-op) for Fall 2025? I'd love to connect !!

I have heard people talking about how they suffered from his exams plus this is not an easy course. He's teaching it next term so I want to know what may I do to adapt to the term he teaches STAT333?

Hi! I'm an upcoming health sci student and I'm interested in taking the Japanese courses (JAPAN101R and JAPAN102R).

I'm a little confused on how I should apply for the course and whether I should even take it or not since the courses for my upcoming term is apparently predetermined and the email that I received says that we are advised to only take our required courses, does anyone know what the course is like and whether I should/could take the course?

can someone please tell me attendance code for today💔💔💔

Bachelor of Math, CS and SE are not offered in most other places afaik

I've lived in my house for 22 years and this development is less than a block away from it. I had plans to live here forever. If this is approved, I'm putting my house up for sale immediately. I don't want this in my neighborhood. There is a meeting on July 30th and I would like to make a stand. Does anyone have any experience in this sort of thing? I was thinking of starting a petition. I will even go for to door. I have never organized anything like this. I am open to suggestions! TY!

Hello Kitchener friends!
I'm coming from London tomorrow to see the free Canada Day concert in Carl Zehr Square (Sloan!!)
It's my first time visiting downtown Kitchener. I searched for threads and have been trying to google parking spots but thought I would ask here for some advice.

Best spots to park?

We won't be arriving until 8 PM or so if that makes a difference. I have no issue paying for parking or even having a bit of a walk, just looking for the easiest parking situation. Thanks for any advice you've got!

Hi guys I am planning to see a therapist at school I really need some advice what are the things I can’t talk about that would get me or my family in trouble don’t want to see child services or police over us? Some of the things I want to talk about is family fights, my mom hitting me and my father to my mom too it’s been taking a toll on me and want to get it off my chest also I have a young sister 10 ish but she was never hit or affected so won’t talk about her

Trying to decide whether to apply to psychology or BSW…. I finished grade 11 with 86.6 average

I got a message from OSAP saying my first repayment date is July 31st 2025, but I'm still in school (and I haven't taken an OSAP loan in the past couple of terms). I need to extend the date for my interest-free status, but when I go to OSAP there aren't any dates after April 2025 available for selection??? I can't select a date that already passed, then this error pops up

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What can a player do to protect his bread???

I'm planning to get married soon and looking for affordable wedding venues around the area (even nearby towns included). Plan is to just go with the wedding event along with the officiant and no dining as we have separate plans for dining. The guest count might be around 20-30. Can I keep this under 1k? I have checked out DTK chapel for around $1275+HST but looking for more options.

Followed up my with movers for tomorrow to make sure we are on track. They said their truck crashed and they won’t be able to make it (they only told me this when I followed up).

What are my options for tomorrow now apart from uhaul?

Best EM course 202, 203, or 300? If you have any other birdy suggestions please lmk, THANKS!

with iga, how is everyone’s discussion posts going? is she marking it easy or hard for y’all? also, for the community project, do you think everyone’s gonna be easy markers cause i’m just giving everyone high marks

Is anyone able to tell me what kind of ring this is by looking at it? It was giving to me with no explanation lol

Just a new homeowner in Kitchener. I want to install a new exhausted fan for main bathroom. I believe it could need running new wire and install fan, duct for vent. Who I should call either licensed electrician or HVAC technician? To comply with the Code of ON, any recommendations such as asking for official receipts just in case needs for claim house insurance if damages happen? Any good companies recommend would be great and Thank you in advance.

Do you have to pay extra for declaring a minor?

Thought Burn by Nine Inch Nails Was appropriate background music.

I have lived in Hespeler for 37 years, and car parking longer than 3 hours on a residental street seemed to very rarely get ticketed. System was supposedly complaint based. Lately it seems more tickets are being generated without complaints. Only one car of 3 or 4 cars in a row all parked over 5 hours gets a ticket. The city website no longers states anywhere that it is complaint based. Is parking now actively being enforced?

Help support the United Way.

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The United Colors of Comedy Tour is a vibrant celebration of laughter and diversity, bringing together a dynamic lineup of comedians from across the globe.

After a wildly successful 2024 run—featuring multiple sold-out shows—the tour will visit Toronto, Kitchener, Ottawa, and Montreal in July 2025!

This one-of-a-kind comedy experience features a stellar cast of performers:

• Jason Schuster, a master impressionist and seasoned comedian whose uncanny celebrity voices and observational humour leave audiences in stitches.

• Cinthya Brasil, a powerhouse of wit who blends Brazilian flair and fiery humour to captivate every crowd.

• Pej Ahmadi, whose razor-sharp insights into culture, identity, and everyday absurdities are as thought-provoking as they are funny.

• Deepak Aggarwal, a storyteller extraordinaire who hilariously captures the chaos of family, tradition, and modern life.

• Lina Green, a fearless rising star delivering bold takes on life, love, and everything in between.

• Vinny Vinelli, delivering random musings about the absurdity of everyday life, growing up Italian, struggles with weight, technology, marriage and raising three hyperactive children.

Together, these comics prove that comedy knows no borders.

Doors open at 7:30pm

I'm heading out for a week-long vacation and want to capture some Instagram-worthy videos. Looking to rent an Insta360 (X3/X4), DJI Pocket 3, or similar action camera near KWC. Any recommendations for local rental shops or platforms ? Budget-friendly options preferred, and I’d love places with good reviews for quality gear. Thanks!

I’m a future stream 8 eng student, and I’m worried about finding a co-op. I don’t have any actual job experience, but I do have 2 years of volunteer work experience. Am I cooked for finding a co-op? What happens if I don’t find one? I’ve been applying for summer jobs without any luck. Would it be bad if I did another volunteer job over the summer? I know I could also find a job for during the school year, but knowing myself, I don’t know if I’d have time to balance work and school. Especially since I’ve heard my engineering (nano) is one of the hardest, in terms of course rigour. I was also thinking of doing something else like teaching myself python or some other skills like excel, I don’t know, somebody help pls 🙏 literally anything helps

Hey Golden Hawks! 🦅

I’m subletting my room in Brantford from September to December and thought I’d post here in case anyone’s looking for a spot!

Details:

• Fully furnished: comes with a queen-sized bedframe, desk, chair, mini fridge, two dressers, and a mirror
• 7-minute drive to Laurier Brantford campus
• Located in a quiet, student-friendly house (you’d be living with 19–23 year olds)
• Looking for another student or someone close in age

Perfect for a fall term stay or anyone doing a co-op, exchange, or short-term course!

DM me if you're interested or want pics/rent info 🙌

is to true that if you take biochemistry in fall term, it is easier since it is more bio based and in winter term it is harder and more chem based?

Hello all,

Currently looking for a legal representative for a wrongful dismissal case. Pretty easy and straightforward, does anyone here have someone they can recommend?

I’m applying to a few grad school programs outside of Canada so they don't use OUAC, and I’ve run into an issue with one of them. Waterloo’s official transcript doesn’t include a cumulative GPA, which this school requires. I tried submitting my unofficial transcript, which list my GPA), but they said they can only accept it if it's on the official version or in a letter from the university. I contacted the registrar's office and they said they don't include cumulative GPAs on official letters.

I pointed out that my grades are all listed on my transcript , so they could easily calculate the average, but they’re insisting on official confirmation of my GPA. I think the situation is also confusing them because I took two breaks during university for mental health reasons, and I have a few "WD" grades from those periods and they don't completely understand what it means.

What’s frustrating is that I still graduated with Dean's honours, which is clearly stated on both my transcript and degree that I also sent them. I’m not sure if I should keep pushing or just give up on this school. Does anyone have any experience with this?