Admissions Update for the Faculty of Mathematics

1. Admissions Update for the Faculty of Mathematics TheFaculty that counts!!! March Break Open House March 19, 2016 Professor Serge D’Alessio Associate Dean – Admissions

2. FACULTY of MATHEMATICSUniversity of Waterloo • Some Facts: • World’s largest centre for education in the mathematical and computer sciences • Only Faculty of Mathematics in North America • More than 7,000 undergraduates • Over 1,500 first-year students • Offer BMath and BCS degrees (+ joint degrees) • More than 31,000 alumni world-wide • Large international student population

3. FACULTY of MATHEMATICSUniversity of Waterloo • We are proud of our: • Great courses – hundreds of courses in math and computer science to choose from!! • Great environment – excellent computing facilities open 24 hours a day; Tutorial Centres for help in MC and in residence during the day, evenings and weekends; beautiful campus; lots of activities; … • Great profs – over 200 full-time professors!! • Great job experience through Co-op!! • Great students

4. FACULTY of MATHEMATICSUniversity of Waterloo • Programs in the David R. Cheriton • School of Computer Science: • Computer Science • Computing and Financial Management (joint with the School of Accounting and Finance) • Software Engineering (joint with Faculty of Engineering) • Business Administration and Computer Science Double Degree (joint with School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University)

5. FACULTY of MATHEMATICSUniversity of Waterloo • Business and Accounting Related Programs: • Mathematics / Chartered Professional Accountancy • Financial Analysis and Risk Management • Mathematics / Business Administration • Single Degree • Business Administration and Mathematics • Double Degree (joint with School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University)

6. FACULTY of MATHEMATICSUniversity of Waterloo Programs in Mathematics: + Combinations!!

7. Math Faculty Admission Requirements You need  6 Grade 12 courses: •  4 U courses that must include any 4U English, AdvancedFunctions, Calculus and Vectors •  2 others (U or M – may be specified or recommended for some programs such as Software Engineering) • Grade 12 Introduction to Computer Studies is encouraged for students interested in Computer Science • Euclid Contest is highly recommended

8. Math Faculty Program Targets The number admitted varies by program: Computer Science - 345 Computer Science / Business (Double Degree) - 50 Computing and Financial Management - 40 Software Engineering - 125 Math / Business (Single Degree) - 60 Math / Business (Double Degree) - 65 Math / CPA - 65 Financial Analysis and Risk Management - 125 Honours Mathematics - 470 + Math ELAS (English Language) - 220 ___________________________________________ Total = 1565 (from ~ 15,000 applications)

9. What marks are required? Depends on program and number of applications Based on 2015: • Double Degree, Accounting & CS – low 90’s • Other programs – high 80’s • Co-op generally higher than Regular BUT…

10. Admission Depends on More Than Marks!!! Admission Information Form (AIF) • Academic History • Extra-curricular Activities (school and community activities, athletics, drama, music, math and computer science activities, etc.) • Part-time job • Teacher Reference • Fill in on-line forms at: http://www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/thenextstep/applicants/ • Posted deadline was March 18, however, you still have another week to submit your AIF! • The AIF is required for ALL programs

11. Admission Decisions • Based on the Admission Average and the AIF Score • Admission Average - add marks for the required courses (2 Math, Eng) plus highest U course plus highest two other U/M courses and divide by 6 • Although the AIF is important, grades form the most important part of any admission decision • For more information on admissions visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/math/future-undergraduates/admissions • Euclid Contest score may make a difference for certain high demand programs

12. What if I don’t get admitted to my first choice program? In the past we have made alternate offers: CS/Business Double Degree  CS FARM  Math/Business Math/Business  Honours Math Co-op  Regular

13. When will I find out? Some early offers have already gone out (<20%) The majority will go out in mid May based on second semester mid-term grades Remember – you do not have to commit (confirm) until June 1st!!!

14. FACULTY of MATHEMATICSUniversity of Waterloo • In the first term (1A) all students take: • Calculus • Classical Algebra • Computer Science • + Two non-Math electives (free choice for many students; prescribed courses for some programs such as Business, Accounting, Computing and Financial Management, Mathematical Physics, Software Engineering) • Students must satisfy a communications requirement by completing 2 communications courses (Writing, Speaking and/or Professional)

15. Co-op or Regular?

16. What Will It Cost? Based on Fall 2015 with a full course load: Domestic Tuition Fees - 2 terms or 8 months Math, Business, Accounting & FARM programs • Mathematics & Math / Business (Single Degree) $6,234 (Regular) $7,550 (Co-op) • Math / Business (Double Degree) (Co-op only) $9,518 • Math / CPA (Co-op only after 1st year) $7,550 (significant increase after first year) • Financial Analysis and Risk Management $9,184 (Regular) $10,500 (Co-op) • Math / ELAS (English Language for Academic Studies) $5,410 (Regular only)

17. What Will It Cost? Based on Fall 2015 with a full course load: Domestic Tuition Fees - 2 terms or 8 months CS, CFM & SE programs • Computing and Financial Management (Co-op only) $7,550 (significant increase after first year) • Computer Science $12,354 (Regular) $13,670 (Co-op) • CS / Business (Double Degree) (Co-op only) $13,670 • Software Engineering (Co-op only) $14,726

18. What Will It Cost? Based on Fall 2015 with a full course load: International Tuition Fees - 2 terms or 8 months • All programs – except CFM, SE and Math / ELAS $24,662 (Regular) $25,978 (Co-op) • Computing and Financial Management $24,096 (Co-op only) • Software Engineering $35,086 (Co-op only) • Math / ELAS (English Language for Academic Studies) $16,840 (Regular only)

19. What Will It Cost? Based on Fall 2015 values: Residence Fees - 2 terms or 8 months • Depends on residence and meal plan • Residence costs range from $5,350 - $7,115 • Some residences have a required meal plan Costs for 8 months range from: $4,250 - $5,050 • Other residences have cooking facilities Books • About $2,000 for 2 terms

20. University Wide Admission Scholarships

21. U of W Bursaries and Loans Entrance Bursaries – Students with Financial Need • About 1,000 available to students entering first year • Range from $500 to $4,000 • Need to apply by mid April, 2016 • For information and application form visit: http://www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/financing/bursary.htm Ontario Student Assistance Program • Various types of assistance to eligible students based on need - http://www.osap.gov.on.ca/

22. Admission ScholarshipsFaculty of Mathematics Faculty of Mathematics Scholarship application deadline was February 8, 2016 Recipients will be notified by early April Math Entrance Scholarships Based on admission average, AIF and Euclid Score • No application necessary for these scholarships • Values range from $5,000 - $10,000 over 4 years • Others range from $1,000 - $3,000 for one year

23. Euclid Contest • Written on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 • Not required for admission BUT a strong performance could help you earn a place in the Faculty of Mathematics • Used in making Math Entrance Scholarships decisions • Visit: cemc.uwaterloo.ca and courseware.cemc.uwaterloo.ca for past contests and solutions as well as additional online problems • Attend the Euclid Workshop at 3 pm in M3 1006

24. Next Steps • Complete your AIF http://www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/thenextstep • Prepare for the Euclid Contest • Write the Euclid Contest (April 12) • Continue to work hard • Join the Faculty of Mathematics in September!

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