UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO | ADMISSIONS 2021

SCHOOL OF
ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCE
#BEYONDIDEAS
LEAD THE
CHANGE.
SHAPE THE TOMORROW’S

FUTURE.
LEADERS, TODAY MITCHELL
C-suite title isn’t the only
A C−suite ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
definition of a leader. Mitchell (AFM)
is using his academic career
to build his professional
career. Mitchell has worked
in both accounting and
financial services firms to
deepen his understanding
of financial markets. He’s a
Teaching Assistant for his
The lens of accounting and finance leads to a worldview
fourth-year international
fourth−year
that breaks boundaries and opens doors every day. finance course, a Senior
Portfolio Manager of the SAF
Student Investment Fund and
Investors and businesses are using financial information in different
has also taken on the helm
ways. Financial systems are being revolutionized by technology and
to lead his CFA Investment
artificial intelligence (AI). Graduates from the School of Accounting Research Challenge team
and Finance (SAF) approach business challenges and issues with to the Americas Finals.
insight that draws from a foundation at the intersection of accounting
AND finance in which technology and analytics contribute to driving #BOARDROOMBOUND
and leading decision-making. #UWATERLOOSAF

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE | 1

 THE FUTURE
OF WORK
KICKING THE
STATUS QUO ALBA
An active environment AFM
invigorates Alba mentally
and physically. Alba stays
active with the University of

Re-imagining business as
Waterloo’s Muay Thai club
and applies her accounting,
finance, and business

new technologies emerge

expertise as their Director of
Finance. “Thai kickboxing is a
killer workout but it keeps me

and our physical and social

fit, energized, and motivated.”

Recognized for her academic

success and leadership,
Alba was selected as one
of only 50 candidates
environments change.
around the world to
participate in the RAHM
At SAF, we’re inspiring the next generation of leaders who will help
Global LGBTQ+ Leadership
Conference in 2019. drive change in all areas of society by redefining what it means to be

#LEADBYEXAMPLE an accounting and finance professional.

A WORLD OF UNPRECEDENTED THE NEW SKILLS ECONOMY

CHANGE IS A WORLD OF Technical skills for any professional will
UNPARALLELED POTENTIAL become the basic foundation. Such skills as
SAF grads are at the epicentre in leading adaptability, communication, collaboration,
and transforming business. You’ll build and critical thinking are essential. Teams
skills and knowledge through team-based will be tasked to solve problems that will
and problem-based courses. You’ll apply and need to be refined, adjusted, and adapted
practise what you’ve learned through co-op as disruption continues. From day one,
work terms, and co- and extra-curricular SAF students engage in an experiential
experiences. You’ll graduate with a unique learning environment in and outside of the
mindset and financial expertise to provide classroom. You’ll accelerate your technical
new perspectives and unique solutions to and soft skills development to equip you to
positively impact global economies. lead and transform businesses for tomorrow.

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 99%
of SAF students
GLORIA
AFM
receive at least
Waterloo’s School of Accounting 1 entrance
and Finance holds the highest scholarship*
level of national accreditation
from CPA Canada

Accounting and finance

overlap each other a lot
in the real world. It is hard 6
CPA CFE National
to perform well in one field
Gold Medals in
without knowledge in the
the last 9 years
other. When applying to
universities, I knew I wanted Gain designation exemptions for a
Chartered Business Valuator designation

BEYOND READY TO
to pursue both fields.

99%
of AFM, CFM,
Biotech/CPA,

SHAPE THE FUTURE

Math/CPA, and
MAcc grads are
The AFM and CFM programs are recognized employed full time
under the CFA University Affiliation program
within 6 months
PRONOY
CFM

Challenge the status quo, collaborate, To receive the highest level of CPA
accreditation and CBV exemptions, continue 1st
innovate, and positively change the your studies with the eight-month Masters of
Accounting (MAcc) program.
Canadian team to
capture a Global

way business is done.

The CFM program has been
Championship at
fantastic in equipping me Learn more about the professional exemptions
the CFA Institute
with strong fundamentals in for the CPA, CFA, and CBV designations at
Research Challenge
computer science and finance
The pathway to your professional career isn’t just what happens in the classroom. that will support me in my
uwaterloo.ca/saf/afm-designations
uwaterloo.ca/saf/afm−designations

It will be defined by the networks you create, competitions you win, clubs you FinTech career path. It has led
co−op work terms
to amazing co-op
contribute to, and the value you give and gain through your co-op work terms.
and a lifelong community of
*Historical scholarship eligibility is not
uwaterloo.ca/saf/undergraduate supportive peers. indicative of future scholarship receipt.

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 CAREER POSSIBILITIES

ACCOUNTINGG
Audit and tax

Corporate accounting
and finance

AND FINANCIAL
Capital markets

SPECIALIZE AND STAND OUT

Your first and second years in AFM build a

MANAGEMENT
solid foundation in accounting, finance, and
business. In third and fourth year, select up
to two Career Specializations to customize
your degree. Along with your co-op work
DILLON terms, you’ll further advance and hone your
AFM professional competencies and open doors
to career pathways that follow your passion.

Tomorrow’s financial professionals play an important role in GREENING › The Professional Accountant

identifying opportunities to pivot existing business models. OUR EARTH specialization fulfils the requirements
to attain the CPA designation.
“I had always been fascinated
by entrepreneurship and › The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Dive into Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) business. This led me to pursue specialization will equip you to
and learn how to bring financial leadership to business issues accounting and finance and think and act on opportunities
launch a social enterprise
and position yourself as a valuable member of the team. from a new venture perspective.
called PickWaste. I have used
Develop your entrepreneurial mindset by learning about concepts learned in the AFM
›The Financial Leadership specialization
The
program to maximize the impact
all stages of a business. Take the driver’s seat in leading peers will get you savvy in the art of negotiation
that I have in my community.
and yourself to tackle problems and cases to maximize Through delivering educational and leadership from a C-suite perspective.
understanding of critical business startup and growth issues. workshops to students and
working with corporations › The Financial Markets specialization
Build your analytical prowess by building and applying to help them become more covers the CFA body of knowledge
your ability to select, analyze, and effectively interpret data. It will no longer be sufficient for sustainable, I have turned to enable your pathway to the
Gain the know-how to become business savvy, learn how our people to have only strong this community organization CFA designation.
technology impacts business, and successfully leverage it. into an actual business.
technical skills in our traditional
› The Business Analytics specialization will
competencies like tax and legal,
Polish your professional skills to enhance your analytical “PickWaste is an educational have you working with analytical tools
accounting, assurance and company that delivers
and people skills – teamwork, relationship-building, and to manage, forecast, test, and optimize
communication. Outside of the classroom, you’ll strengthen consulting. They’ll need much presentations to Grades 4 to
data in decision- and policy-making.
broader skill sets. 12 students. We teach kids to
your people skills by participating in workshops, tutorials,
respect, understand and care for › The Sustainability specialization builds
conferences, and competitions. BET TY ANN JARRET T our common home. Over the past
your knowledge in capital markets,
M ACC ’ 8 6 , C PA , C A year, we have delivered over 50
G LO B A L H U M A N C A P I TA L presentations to 8,000+ people.” government policy and corporate
L E A D E R AT P WC sustainability to better our world
#LEADBYEXAMPLE and businesses.
#SUSTAINABILITY

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 COMPUTING BIOTECHNOLOGY/CPA
AND FINANCIAL Grow your expertise within the intersection of biological processes and new
technologies. Gain knowledge and proficiency in financial management,
CAREER POSSIBILITIES

Audit and tax

MANAGEMENT
accounting, auditing, and taxation. Companies value the transferable skills
you’ll develop, especially in biotechnology – one of the most rapidly growing
Risk management
industries in North America.

uwaterloo.ca/science/biotech-cpa
uwaterloo.ca/science/biotech−cpa Pharma and medical
technology

In Computing and Financial Management (CFM), you’ll immerse

YINGYING
yourself in finance and computer science to become the kind of
CFM
multi-faceted professional that high-tech organizations and financial

MASTER OF
institutions depend on to run their businesses. In today’s big-data
and information-laden world, depth in finance and computer science
provides flexibility to define where you want to take your professional
People often ask, “Which
career. Study two majors and combine your academics with five to six

ACCOUNTING
way are you going to go?
co-op work terms and extracurricular opportunities.
Computing or finance?” Why
uwaterloo.ca/cfm
not both? In my experience,
the combination of
programming and financial
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
knowledge is more powerful
Software For over 30 years, SAF’s Master of Accounting (MAcc)
Investment Data and than one on its own.
engineering and program has maintained the highest level of national
management technical analyst
development accreditation offered by the accounting profession’s
governing bodies. The eight-month MAcc is your
launching pad, positioning you for further career success.

YOUR AFM, BIOTECH/CPA, OR MATH/CPA +

REENUJAA MACC DEGREE FULFILS:

MATHEMATICS/
AFM › The CPA Academic Preparatory Requirements (CPA PREP)

› Up to 16 months of the required 30 months of CPA

practical work experience

CPA
SAF is unique because every
› The two CPA core integration modules
co-op and it gives
student is in co−op
Become a highly technical and analytical CPA by CAREER POSSIBILITIES › Two professional areas of study with all four CPA elective
me the opportunity to work and
pursuing Canada’s only accounting program leading modules offered
Audit and tax study at such a young age.
to a Bachelor of Mathematics degree. Build a strong
I get the best of both worlds › The two CPA capstone modules
background in the mathematical field with courses in
Risk management with accounting and finance,
math, statistics, and computer science. Complement uwaterloo.ca/saf/macc
so I don’t just stand out to
your technical math knowledge with focused studies Data and research analysis
in accounting, economics, and business-related topics. potential employers but have
NOTE: MAcc entry requires a separate
a better understanding of our application and admissions process.
uwaterloo.ca/math/math-cpa
uwaterloo.ca/math/math−cpa
financial world.

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 RYAN
AFM

EXPERIENCE The AFM program allows me to

pursue both accounting and
co−op. I have
finance through co-op.

MATTERS
the opportunity to explore, gain
invaluable work experience, and
build my résumé to be competitive
when I graduate. And, the
possibility of graduating with
both my CPA and CFA near
completion is extremely exciting.

100% of SAF students 7,100+ CO−OP

EMPLOYERS
are in co-op. worldwide for
Waterloo programs
Coursework and case studies build your technical knowledge.
Work experience will accelerate your professional development. STUDY/WORK SEQUENCE
SAF was the first school to introduce co-op in
The entrepreneurial, communication, and real-world problem- accounting and finance programs to enhance
solving skills you gain mean you’ll be more employable. Use learning and professional development.

co-op to hone your skills, discover your interests and passions, YR. TERM AFM* MATH/ BIOTECH/ CFM
CPA* CPA

and build an amazing competitive advantage. 1 Fall Study Study Study Study

Winter Study Study Study Study

Spring Off Off Off Work

uwaterloo.ca/saf/coop−advantage
uwaterloo.ca/saf/coop-advantage 2 Fall Study Study Study Study

Winter Work Work Work Work

Spring Study Study Study Study

3 Fall Work Work Study Work

$14−$30
$14-$30
2019 average hourly earnings reported
Winter Study Study Work Study
for Canadian work terms for AFM,
Spring Study Study Study Work
Biotech/CPA, and Math/CPA students
4 Fall Work Work Work Study

Winter Study Study Study Work

$14−$37
$14-$37
Spring Work Work Work Study
2019 average hourly earnings reported for
5 Fall Study Study Study Work
Canadian work terms for CFM students
Winter MAcc MAcc MAcc Study

Spring MAcc MAcc MAcc

*AFM and Math/CPA provides co−op work sequence

flexibility to help you maximize employment opportunities.
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 BEYOND DR. STEVE FORTIN
99%
six-month post-graduation
employment rate.

CAREER
PHD ’99, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D Combined, all programs*
DIRECTOR, SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCE, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO u wa te r lo o.ca /s a f/a lu m n i− s to r i es

Steve is leading the transformation “Work hard, play hard, and get
of the accounting and finance
involved in your community. SAF
professions through experiential
has allowed me to combine my

SUCCESS
education and thought
leadership. MENG WANG passion for not−for−profit work
BAFM ’12
with a strong foundational skill
HEAD OF STRATEGY AND
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, UBEREATS set to do what I love.”
T R AC Y E LO P, M ACC ’ 8 9, C PA , C A ,
Meng was part of the team that
C EO, C A R I ZO N FA M I LY A N D CO M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S
launched the UberEats app globally
in 2015, used in more than 500
SAF grads think and see the world differently to help cities worldwide! UberEats recently
supported thousands of restaurants
“I wouldn’t have travelled the
shape organizations that will impact future global world had it not been for my
through the COVID-19 pandemic,
We don’t make compromises.
economies and capital markets. driving orders to help make education at the University of
In the last nine years of the CPA
up for the shutdown Waterloo. I attained my CPA, a
CFE, six of the gold medallists
A degree in accounting and finance will open doors into diverse of in-restaurant dining.
have been from our school. The world−recognized designation that
and exciting career paths and fields that influence and champion
decision-making to shape the future of business. school ranks 13th in the world for has allowed me to work in Australia,
accounting research. We can the U.K. and the United States.”
really claim to be one of the great
S H I K H A GA N D H I , M ACC ’ 0 4 , C PA , C A
research institutions of this country V I C E− P R E S I D E N T, F I N A N C E A N D CO R P O R AT E

for accounting and finance, and S E R V I C E S , P U R O L ATO R I N C .

one of the dominating schools

from a professional point of view.
“I highly recommend the AFM
program. Graduates are fully
The combination of technical and
business skills and leadership
prepared to become professional
My personal goal is to ADNAN KHAN
MACC ’17, CPA, CA qualities I picked up at SAF have CPAs, and are highly regarded
improve the quality and
accessibility of education
FOUNDER, EDUGATE CANADA, AND SENIOR CONSULTANT, DELOITTE CONSULTING
afforded me the flexibility to within the business community
across the world. I believe In 2016, Adnan founded EduGate Canada, an organization that has helped
explore and excel in a variety for being knowledgeable,
that everybody deserves various communities in Nicaragua and Colombia carry out a deployment of tablets of industries and career options. experienced, hardworking, and
pre-loaded with educational content. EduGate also developed a digital curriculum Don’t be afraid to jump off the
an education, and I am collaborative professionals.”
committed to making containing over 250 books, articles, apps, videos, and games in Spanish. bandwagon and carve your
PA U L L A N G I L L , M ACC ’ 9 1 , C PA , C A
that a reality. own path to success!
S P EC I A L A DV I S O R TO T H E C H A I R M A N A N D C EO,
T D S EC U R I T I E S

* Represents the proportion of respondents to a voluntarily online survey of Class of 2018 graduates,
fielded by The Survey Research Centre, University of Waterloo in 2019. Survey population included
12 | UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO graduates of AFM, Biotech/CPA, CFM, Math/CPA, and MAcc programs. Survey response rate = 30.5%. SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE | 13
 AF
#UWATER LOOSAF
Your SAF community is yours to leverage to optimize your learning and skills development.
What you do in and out of the classroom becomes exponential in defining your future successes.
200+
academic, charitable, social,
religious, political, sports,
and cultural clubs to join
The SAF community
provides an abundance
of opportunities to take part
in various leadership roles
uwaterloo.ca/aspiring-professionals
uwaterloo.ca/aspiring−professionals and clubs. The support within
the SAF community is what

STRENGTH IN YOUR CREW

2,500+ drop-in fitness classes like
power yoga, cycling, and Pilates
allowed me to reach my
academic and career goals.

SAF CREW 32 SHIRA Z, AFM

HE
HEADING
Perform better and get more from your experiences with

ADING T
the support of your peers. Your SAF CREW group (AFM,
Biotech/CPA, Math/CPA) or CFM upper-year mentor

TO
O THE AMERICAS FINAL
will kickstart your academic and professional success.
We quickly learned that every
LEVERAGE AND GIVE BACK single member in our CREW
TO YOUR COMMUNITY brought something unique to

Joyce’s co-op in corporate development and an AFM the table which has translated
workshop on socially responsible investing led to into almost everything we do
her getting involved with UWaterloo Blueprint and together; whether it be an end
St. Paul’s Greenhouse. Joyce gives back by doing things of term presentation or figuring
with purpose to contribute and build a better society.
out how to survive on the moon.

TAKE TIME TO PLAY

SAF CREW 32

WATERLOO IN THE OFFICE

REAL−WORLD
REAL-WORLD WORK

RENA
RENA’S
University studies can be rewarding and challenging.

’S BULLET JOURNAL
CAMPUS IN THE WINTER

A healthy body and mind can keep you on top of your

game. Rena balances school and play by making time

WORK EXPERIENCE
to bullet journal, take artistic photos and practise yoga.

CHALLENGE YOURSELF
Go beyond and get involved in competitions and clubs
to level up your business acumen. Mitchell, Logan, Isaac,
and Pamela broadened their experience by representing
the SAF and Waterloo at the CFA Investment Research
Challenge Americas Final.

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HOW TO APPLY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FINANCING
WHAT IF I REPEAT OR TAKE A COURSE OUTSIDE OF DAY SCHOOL?
Repeating a course may result in a penalty on your overall admission score. Seeing the
material a second time will likely improve your grade, but it doesn’t help you prepare

YOUR
1. Apply online by February 1, 2021 through
AFM CFM Math/CPA Biotechnology/CPA for university. Of course, life doesn’t always go as planned. If there are extenuating

SAF
the Ontario Universities’ Application
circumstances that impacted your studies, tell us on the AIF and the penalty may be
Centre (OUAC). 12 U English 12 U English 12 U English 12 U English

EDUCATION
(min 75%) (min 75%) (min 70%) (min 70%) reduced or waived. Results in courses taken outside of regular day school may also be
2. Watch for an acknowledgment email Required courses adjusted. This includes private school, summer school, night school, and online courses.
12 U Advanced 12 U Advanced 12 U Advanced 12 U Advanced
with your Waterloo ID number. Minimum 6 Grade 12 U Functions (min 75%) Functions Functions Functions (min 70%) Reasoning for taking courses in this manner must also be indicated on the AIF.

FELLOWSHIP
or M courses, including
3. AFM applicants will receive additional 12 U Calculus and 12 U Calculus 12 U Calculus 12 U Calculus and
For international Vectors (min 75%) and Vectors and Vectors Vectors (min 70%)
emails providing details, and links for or out−of−province
Your university education is one of
1 other 12 U 1 other 12 U 2 of: Biology, the most important investments you’ll
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
the AFMAA. students, visit
course course Chemistry, Physics,
uwaterloo.ca/future/
requirements Data Management, ever make. As with other professional
4. Follow the instructions in your AFM or Earth & Space
for course programs, tuition fees for SAF programs SUPPORTING AND ENRICHING
emails and submit the AIF and AFMAA equivalents Science
You must meet or exceed the minimum scores required for one of the options below if:
increase after the first year. Take the time EXCEPTIONAL AFM STUDENTS
by February 19. 1 other 12 U or
M course to prepare a realistic budget to understand › Your first language is not English and
The SAF Fellowship Program produces
5. Submit required documents by February 19. all the resources available to you. › You have not studied in an English-language school system for the most recent four
Admission Individual selection from the outstanding leaders and professionals by
6. Accept your Offer of Admission through average: minimum
years immediately before the beginning of your studies at Waterloo.
OUAC and submit your Residence Community for consideration mid−80s low to mid−90s high 80s low 90s THE CO−OP ADVANTAGE INTERNET−BASED TOEFL IELTS CAEL PTE (academic)
providing students with opportunities to
grow and develop. Selected from each incoming
Ranking Form with a deposit by June 1. In addition to the valuable experience
Admission Information
RECOMMENDED* REQUIRED REQUIRED RECOMMENDED*
90; writing: 25; speaking: 25 6.5 overall; 70 overall; 63 overall; AFM class, Fellows receive specialized training
uwaterloo.ca/future/apply Form (AIF) and networks you’ll develop throughout 6.5 writing; 60 per band; 65 writing;
6.5 speaking; 70 writing; 65 speaking and work experience with the added benefit
Cdn Computing Cdn Computing
your academic career, co-op earnings 6.0 reading; 70 speaking
AFMAA
Comp* Comp* can go a long way to help finance 6.0 listening
of financial compensation.
Other requirements
Euclid Math Euclid Math your education.
Contest* Contest*
uwaterloo.ca/future/elr Fellows are named after an Honouree – an
alumnus who exemplifies the spirit of the AFM
MAXIMIZE YOUR APPLICATION Cdn Senior Math Cdn Senior Math
Contest* Contest* program. Honourees are a living example of

BY COMPLETING YOUR * Strongly recommended. The AIF is required for many scholarships and the Fellowship program.
a successful career, and provide guidance,

FINANCING OPTIONS
conversation, and inspiration to their Fellow.

ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS VALUE SEPARATE APPLICATION?

$14−$30 average hourly earnings per term

No.
SAF Co−op All AFM, Biotech/CPA, Math/ over 4 work terms for AFM, Biotech/CPA,

INFORMATION
All students are SELECTION PROCESS
NOTE: Additional co−op fees are CPA, and CFM students and Math/CPA students.
automatically enrolled
applied per study term. participate in co−op $14−$37 average hourly earnings per term
in co−op. Students who receive an Offer of Admission
over 6 work terms for CFM students.

FORM (AIF)
TELL US
Are you an athlete or a musician? Do you to the AFM program will be considered and
85−89.9% $1,000 to $2,000
No.
have a passion for business or student Waterloo Entrance Scholarships 90−94.9% $2,000 + $1,500 International Experience
Considered automatically. selected for an interview based on:
95%+ Award and/or $1,500 Research Award*
NOTE: The AIF is an admission requirement
council? Are you a tireless volunteer, or 1. Academic record,
No.
for Math/CPA and CFM. have previous work experience? Tell us AFM Entrance Scholarships Based on marks, AIF, AFMAA. Ranging in value from $1,000 to $10,000.

MORE
Considered automatically. 2. AFMAA performance, and
what makes you unique on the AIF. We 3. Admission Information Form (AIF)
AFM applicants only. Base tuition valued at up to $55,000 No.
review the AIFs to help us make admission Lloyd−Carr Harris Scholarship
Based on marks, AIF, AFMAA. over 4 years. Considered automatically.
and/or scholarship decisions. No.
AFM applicants only. FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS

IT’S WORTH
SAF Fellowship Program Up to $9,000 over 4 years Considered automatically.
Based on marks, AIF, AFMAA.
Invitation to interview.
› Receive financial support in the form of
Biotech/CPA applicants only. Ranging in value from $500 for first year No.
Science Entrance Scholarships
Based on marks. to $10,000 over 4 years. Considered automatically. a scholarship of up to $9,000 over four years.

THE WAIT! Math/CPA applicants only. › Gain professional development through

THE AFMAA

The AFM Admissions Assessment (AFMAA) is a

Based on marks, AIF, 150 scholarships ranging in value from No.
Math Entrance Scholarships
required online assessment (additional fee required) and Euclid Competition and/or $2,000 to $10,000. Considered automatically. specialized workshops, conferences, seminars,
We take the time to learn all about you and that AFM applicants complete after submission of Canadian Senior Math Contest.
and leadership training.
factor this information into our admission your application. The AFMAA consists of an online Math/CPA applicants only. Yes.
Math Olympiad/National/Global Based on marks, AIF, Scholarships ranging in value from Deadline: Feb. 1, 2021 › Build your résumé with roles as a teaching
decisions. SAF programs use the AIF as part interview and trait assessment component. It’s simple Scholarships and Euclid Competition and/or $12,000 to $60,000 over 4 years. uwaterloo.ca/math/
of our decision-making process. For AFM and should take you 20 to 30 minutes to complete both Canadian Senior Math Contest. entrance−scholarships assistant, research assistant, and/or Peer
applicants, your AFMAA online interview and components. How you respond will give us a better CFM applicants only. Support Learning Champion.
Scholarships ranging in value from No.
trait assessment are also factored into your sense of who you are. CFM Entrance Scholarships Based on marks, AIF,
$3,000 to $4,000. Considered automatically.
and Euclid Competition. › Get involved in special projects and
admission decision. That’s why SAF applicants
The AFMAA interview questions, setup instructions,
often have to wait a little longer for their peer leadership.
and tips can be found online. *International Experience and Research Awards are available in upper years, should you
Offer of Admission. The majority of uwaterloo.ca/future/scholarships
choose to claim them. Students must complete their first−year courses with an 80% average. › Be recognized as an outstanding AFM
admission offers are made in May. uwaterloo.ca/saf/afmaa
student at the SAF Awards Celebration.

uwaterloo.ca/saf/fellowship
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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL TERRITORY

We acknowledge that the University of Waterloo is located

on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabeg, and
Haudenosaunee people. The University is situated on the
Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that
includes 10 kilometres on each side of the Grand River.

TO−DO LIST
KEEP TRACK OF WHAT YOU
NEED TO DO DURING THE
APPLICATION PROCESS

SAF PROGRAMS DEADLINE COMPLETED

Application February 1, 2021

Canadian Senior Math November 18, 2020

Competition – CFM and
Math/CPA*
SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Canadian Computing February 17, 2021
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Competition – CFM and 519−888−4567, EXT. 36536
Math/CPA*

Admissions Information Form February 19, 2021

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
English Language Requirement February 19, 2021
afm@uwaterloo.ca
Supporting documents February 19, 2021

Complete the AFMAA − AFM February 19, 2021

COMPUTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Euclid Competition − April 7, 2021
CFM and Math/CPA*
cfm@uwaterloo.ca

Waterloo Bursary Application April 15, 2021

MATHEMATICS/CPA
Admission decisions made by* May 21, 2021
mathinfo@uwaterloo.ca
Fellowship Interviews May 29, 2021

Confirm acceptance* June 1, 2021 BIOTECHNOLOGY/CPA

Apply for OSAP June 15, 2021
science@uwaterloo.ca
* Dates may vary for international or non−OSS students

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