ADMISSIONS
IT’S WORTH THE WAIT!
We take the time to learn more about you. SAF programs may use the AIF as part of our decision-making process. See the Admission Requirements section for more details. For AFM and SFM applicants, your AFMAA online interview and trait assessment are also factored into your admission decision. That’s why SAF applicants often have to wait a little longer for their Offer of Admission. The majority of admission offers are made in May.
HOW TO APPLY
- Apply online by February through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
- Watch for an acknowledgment email with your Waterloo ID number.
- AFM and SFM applicants will receive additional emails providing details and links for the AFMAA.
- Follow the instructions in your AFM or SFM emails and submit the AIF and AFMAA by February.
- Submit required documents by February.
- Accept your Offer of Admission through OUAC and submit your Residence Community Ranking Form with a deposit by June.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Required courses
Minimum 6 Grade 12 U or M courses, including:
- Any Grade 12 U English (min 75%)
- 12 U Advanced Functions (min 75%)
- 12 U Calculus and Vectors (min 75%)
- Completion of the AFM Admissions Assessment (AFMAA)
Recommended courses
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Mathematics of Data Management
Admission average
TELL US MORE
Are you an athlete or a musician? Do you have a passion for business or student council? Are you a tireless volunteer, or have previous work experience? Tell us what makes you unique on the Admission Information Form (AIF). We review the AIFs to help us make admission and/or scholarship decisions.
MAXIMIZE YOUR APPLICATION
BY COMPLETING YOUR ADMISSION INFORMATION FORM (AIF)
THE AFMAA
The AFM Admissions Assessment (AFMAA) is a required online assessment (additional fee required) that AFM and SFM applicants complete after submission of their application. The AFMAA consists of an online interview and an online trait assessment. It’s simple and should take you 20 to 50 minutes to complete both components. How you respond will give us a better sense of who you are.
The AFMAA interview questions, setup instructions, and tips can be found online.
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
Your university education is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make. As with other professional programs, tuition fees for SAF programs increase after the first year. Take the time to prepare a realistic budget to understand all the resources available to you.
THE CO-OP ADVANTAGE
In addition to the valuable experience and networks you’ll develop throughout your academic career, co-op earnings can go a long way to help finance your education.
Estimate your first-year costs (including residence, meal plans, or living off campus) and resources using the student budget calculator.
* International Experience and Research Awards are available in upper years, should you choose to claim them. Students must complete their first-year courses with an 80% average.