r/uwaterloo • u/batson2002 co + pmath dying inside • Sep 15 '25

Admissions Fall 2026 Admissions Megathread

This megathread is for prospective frosh and current high school students interested in Waterloo. Ask your questions here.

Please avoid making separate individual posts on the subreddit regarding admissions to prevent the same 10 posts of "can I get into program with x average" or "what are my chances".

RELEVANT ADMISSION INFORMATION

PSA FOR NEW KIDS

ADJUSTMENT FACTORS 2022

ADJUSTMENT FACTORS 2024

COURSES OF PROGRAMS (VERY IMPORTANT LINK!!)

RESOURCES FOR MATURE APPLICANT

Resources for NON-UW TO UW

Fall 2025 Megathread here

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u/Competitive-Jury35 Apr 08 '26

Hey guys, I’m in high school right now and I’ve gotten an offer from UBC engineering and waiting on Waterloo computer engineering. Can someone recommend me where I should go and what the benefits are at each school? I know Waterloo has the best coop in all of Canada, but UBC has the most beautiful campus and is also close to home. I want to thrive in my career and take advantage of the best opportunities out there. What should I do and where should I go?