Certification & Reach Ahead at the University of Waterloo
Certification & Reach Ahead at the University of Waterloo
Sector & Price:
Sector & Price:
All sectors
All sectors
$60 per student
$60 per student
Requirements Met:
Requirements Met:
Sector-recognized certification
Sector-recognized certification
Reach ahead experience
Reach ahead experience
Date:
Date:
Spring 2026
Spring 2026
Time:
Time:
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Address:
Address:
200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
Overview:
Overview:
The University of Waterloo is recognized globally as one of Canada’s most innovative universities. It is home to the world’s largest co-op program, connecting students with paid work experiences that build both technical and professional skills. Waterloo’s culture of innovation extends across disciplines, blending research excellence with industry partnerships and entrepreneurship. From its Games Institute to its renowned faculties of Engineering, Math, and Computer Science, the university provides students with opportunities to study, create, and collaborate at the highest levels.
The University of Waterloo is recognized globally as one of Canada’s most innovative universities. It is home to the world’s largest co-op program, connecting students with paid work experiences that build both technical and professional skills. Waterloo’s culture of innovation extends across disciplines, blending research excellence with industry partnerships and entrepreneurship. From its Games Institute to its renowned faculties of Engineering, Math, and Computer Science, the university provides students with opportunities to study, create, and collaborate at the highest levels.
What makes this experience unique?
What makes this experience unique?
This SHSM experience at the University of Waterloo gives students a first-hand look at one of Canada’s most professional and future-focused academic environments.
This SHSM experience at the University of Waterloo gives students a first-hand look at one of Canada’s most professional and future-focused academic environments.
Students gain insight into Waterloo’s world-leading co-op model, which demonstrates how academic learning connects directly with professional experience.
Students gain insight into Waterloo’s world-leading co-op model, which demonstrates how academic learning connects directly with professional experience.
The experience emphasizes professional skill development, from teamwork and communication to critical thinking, which are essential for success in any career.
The experience emphasizes professional skill development, from teamwork and communication to critical thinking, which are essential for success in any career.
Students are introduced to Waterloo’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, seeing how ideas are transformed into real solutions through research, industry collaboration, and start-up support.
Students are introduced to Waterloo’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, seeing how ideas are transformed into real solutions through research, industry collaboration, and start-up support.
By engaging with faculty, staff, and student ambassadors, participants experience the professionalism and high standards that define the Waterloo community.
By engaging with faculty, staff, and student ambassadors, participants experience the professionalism and high standards that define the Waterloo community.
By the end of the visit, students walk away inspired by Waterloo’s professional culture and with a clearer picture of the pathways available to them in higher education and beyond.
By the end of the visit, students walk away inspired by Waterloo’s professional culture and with a clearer picture of the pathways available to them in higher education and beyond.
Trailer:
Trailer:
Agenda:
Agenda:
😀 9:00am - 9:30am: Students arrive (we will be there to greet you, don’t worry)
🌞 9:30am - 10:00am: Warm-up activity (after all, we need to get warmed up)
🎉 10:00am - 12:00am: Hands-on workshop on industry-recognized certification
🍱 12:00am - 12:45pm: Lunch break (we do better than pizzas, don’t worry)
💬 1:00pm - 1:30pm: Panel discussion from current students & alumni (UWaterloo programs & life on campus)
🏫 1:30pm - 2:15pm: Campus tour (discover the magic behind UWaterloo)
🍬 2:15pm - 2:30pm: Wrap up (yes, there will be candy)
😀 9:00am - 9:30am: Students arrive (we will be there to greet you, don’t worry)
🌞 9:30am - 10:00am: Warm-up activity (after all, we need to get warmed up)
🎉 10:00am - 12:00am: Hands-on workshop on industry-recognized certification
🍱 12:00am - 12:45pm: Lunch break (we do better than pizzas, don’t worry)
💬 1:00pm - 1:30pm: Panel discussion from current students & alumni (UWaterloo programs & life on campus)
🏫 1:30pm - 2:15pm: Campus tour (discover the magic behind UWaterloo)
🍬 2:15pm - 2:30pm: Wrap up (yes, there will be candy)
Helpful Info:
Helpful Info:
Schedule Flexibility
Schedule Flexibility
We understand that bus schedules often shape your day more than you do. We're happy to adjust the agenda to fit your timing needs. Just let us know as early as possible if your school has any specific constraints.
We understand that bus schedules often shape your day more than you do. We're happy to adjust the agenda to fit your timing needs. Just let us know as early as possible if your school has any specific constraints.
Tentative Scheduling
Tentative Scheduling
Event dates may be subject to change based on sector partner availability. Final details and confirmations will be shared at least one month prior to your scheduled field trip.
Event dates may be subject to change based on sector partner availability. Final details and confirmations will be shared at least one month prior to your scheduled field trip.
Backup Plan
Backup Plan
In the event of school closures due to weather or other unforeseeable circumstances, events will be rescheduled.
In the event of school closures due to weather or other unforeseeable circumstances, events will be rescheduled.
Group Size Update
Group Size Update
Please register the number of students you plan to bring. You’re welcome to swap students, but adding more requires prior approval. Just send us an email and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Please register the number of students you plan to bring. You’re welcome to swap students, but adding more requires prior approval. Just send us an email and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Update Timeline
Update Timeline
Please let us know of any changes to your group size at least two weeks before the event.
Please let us know of any changes to your group size at least two weeks before the event.
Absence Policy
Absence Policy
No-shows will be charged the full event fee. However, we are happy to offer a free online training session for any students who are absent.
No-shows will be charged the full event fee. However, we are happy to offer a free online training session for any students who are absent.
Group Supervision
Group Supervision
Please bring the right number of staff or chaperones based on your school board’s guidelines.
Please bring the right number of staff or chaperones based on your school board’s guidelines.
Drop-off Location:
Drop-off Location:
The bus drop-off point is the loading zone in front of South Campus Hall. Our staff will be waiting there to guide you to the event space.
The bus drop-off point is the loading zone in front of South Campus Hall. Our staff will be waiting there to guide you to the event space.