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Student Life 101

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First-year students who are attending the University of Waterloo in Fall 2011 along with their parents are invited to attend Student Life 101 in July and August. The 2 day, overnight student experience allows students to become comfortable on campus, make new friends, and learn strategies for success. The 1 day parent experience provides parents of new students with the opportunity to learn more about Waterloo's campus, what their student can expect in their first year and strategies to support their students success.




Student Life 101 - Students

Experience Waterloo at Student Life 101 this summer!

This 2 day program for new Waterloo students will let you experience what your life is going to be like as a first-year student. Learn the in's and the out's, how to prepare for success and build connections with faculty, staff and students. This two day experiential program will provide you with an opportunity to:

  • Stay over in a residence community with other first-year students
  • Learn your way around campus
  • Become familiar with your specific faculty buildings
  • Attend a lecture and tutorial
  • Write the English Language Proficiency Exam (ELPE)
  • Meet faculty, staff and upper year students in your faculty
  • Build friendships with other first-year students
  • Start a personalized success plan
  • Experience Waterloo!

This program will be offered 8 times over the course of the summer and all incoming students are strongly encouraged to attend. There will be a cost for attending Student Life 101. Your fee will include overnight accommodations and meals.

A note to our students: Although parents and family members may attend Student Life 101 on the same date, please remember that the family and student programs are entirely separate; with the exception of lunch and residence tour. You and your parents will separate at registration.



Student Life 101 - For Parents

As part of our Student Life 101 program we are offering a one day session for parents and supporting family members. The goal of this program is to help parents learn how to support their student in their first-year at Waterloo. Our program includes:

  • A campus tour
  • An opportunity for parents to 'ask an expert'
  • A workshop on what you, as a parent can expect in the first year of your student's experience and strategies/plans for how to support them

This program will be offered 8 times over the course of the summer and parents of all incoming students are strongly encouraged to attend. There will be a cost for attending the parent portion of Student Life 101.

A note to our parents: Although parents and family members may attend Student Life 101 on the same date, please remember that the family and student programs are entirely separate; with the exception of lunch and residence tour. You and your student will separate at registration.

The content and nature of the parent program is geared specifically to parents and supportive family members who will play a critical role in student success. Please take this into consideration when registering for the program.

Dates and Registration

Please check back in January 2012 for Student Life 101 session dates.

Registration for Student Life 101 2012 will open in May 2012.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Success Office or by phone at (519) 888-4567 ext 84410.

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