We are excited to share the WUSA Annual Plan for the 2021/2022 Session. This document has been prepared by your WUSA Executive Team and approved by the Governance Committee to outline our goals for the year. The plan is organized into six...
Hey Warriors, We’ve got an update for you on fees for the Fall 2021 term. To make fees easier to understand, introduce a more transparent fee structure, and reduce total cost to you, WUSA fees will move to a compulsory model. After changing to...
What is happening? There will be Power Shutdown occurring affecting the Student Life Centre. As a result, WUSA IT infrastructure will also be shutdown. When is this happening? July 16th 7:00pm – July 17th 9:00pm What will be...
The University of Waterloo’s Accessibility Services strives to provide accommodations and help students with their accessibility requirements. To confirm students are happy with the services provided by the accessibility department, WUSA conducted...
Here at WUSA, we’re always aiming to improve your student experience while keeping the costs low. Our partners at Studentcare agree that international students who were not in Canada at any point since 1 September 2020 and have not been able to...
We are saddened by the recent discovery of 751 unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan. Our hearts are with the Cowessess First Nation people and everyone affected by this devastating news. The effects of...
Today, we stand with the Muslim community in London, at Waterloo, and across Canada in expressing our grief and horror at the Islamophobia and hate crime resulting in the death of four members of a family and a nine-year-old son in the hospital. ...
On May 19, the University released its Climate Emergency Declaration, joining the ranks of the Region of Waterloo and many other postsecondary institutions that have publicly committed to taking action on climate change. In their statement, UW...
Many University of Waterloo students have and/or continue to experience housing issues. WUSA conducted a Housing Survey to better understand the types of issues students are experiencing, their knowledge of housing bylaws, tenant rights, and how ...
Originally published in “OUSA Habitats: Students in their Municipalities 2020” Updated April 30, 2021 For most students in Waterloo that don’t drive, getting to Toronto can often be a chaotic experience. While the GO Bus offers frequent...
In 2020, the federal government decided to help students during the pandemic and through the next two years by doubling its contributions to OSAP through the Canada Student Grant (CSG). However, despite this increased funding for student financial...
A review of The University of Waterloo’s May 2021 Declaration of Climate Emergency This disclaimer informs readers that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the following text belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the...