A COMMUNITY LIKE NO OTHER

As an AFM student, you'll be connected to a vibrant network of peers, faculty, advisors, alumni, and employers. Through your SAF community, you'll have the tools and opportunities to set you up for academic and career success.

The SAF aims to inspire engaged learners by supporting your transition to the SAF community, fostering your academic success, enhancing your people skills, and preparing you for the academic and employment choices you'll make beyond your first year of the AFM program. Experiential learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom will help you build your peer networks while enhancing your academic and professional skills.

A vital feature of your AFM experience is the exceptional peer network you'll develop. The connections with your classmates, upper-year students, and alumni are mechanisms you'll leverage to support your learning and career exploration.

Krunali, AFM Student

“The School of Accounting and Finance does a great job at helping its students foster a connection, be it via the SAF community, our peer networks, or alumni and employer events.”

Year 1

Get acclimatized to university study and make a healthy transition to the SAF Community

Your roadmap to success

  • Meet your class colleagues, faculty, advisors, mentors, and upper year students
  • Develop effective team-based study skills
  • Polish your job-ready skills by attending Launch Your Career
  • Get involved in the University of Waterloo and SAF community
  • Work with your classmates on class projects and assignments
  • Start to develop your network, meet employers, and learn about professional accreditation and job opportunities at special events
  • Practice personal reflection and giving and receiving feedback to/from others

Year 2

Prepare for your first co-op work term and beyond by staying engaged and continuing the momentum you've created in Year 1.

Get co-op ready

  • Get the information and support you need to develop your strategy for your first co-op job search
  • Develop your résumé and practice interviewing by attending Co-op Ready
  • Prepare for success on the job