Student Experience

Our Faculty of Science students thrive through engagement, innovation and community. Whether you're beginning your undergraduate studies or advancing as a graduate student, the student experiences we offer will enrich your academic and personal growth. 

By joining clubs and associations, you'll be able to connect with like-minded students, and develop your leadership skills. Through programs and resources, you'll be able to embrace your creativity and pursue curiosity. 

Your student journey is more than just an education – it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact and shape your future. 

Engaging Students in Research

Your academic experience with the Faculty of Science can be hands-on as you collaborate with faculty members with research. 

We are committed to involving undergraduate students in research and also have extensive graduate student involvement in research through our research-based graduate programs.

Explore student opportunities for research by visiting faculty member profile pages. We have any available opportunties under “Student Opportunities/Supervising.”

Lab coordinator working with student

Bringing Your Ideas to Life in the Science Maker Lab

Have an idea or project that you want to bring to fruition? You can take that idea and work towards making it a reality in the Science Maker Lab.

The lab is located on the Waterloo campus and is a space where students can make or test prototypes, learn how to design new ideas for research purposes, and expand their skills and imagination. 

Learn more about the lab and see some of the projects that were created in the lab. 

Student working at 3D printer

Student Associations

Getting involved within the Faculty of Science elevates your undergraduate and graduate student experience as you build closer connections with faculty members and students who are in the same program with you.

Faculty of Science Students' Association (FOSSA)

FOSSA is the umbrella of all the clubs within the faculty and the department-level associations provide you with an opportunity to get to know your home department. Run by fellow Faculty of Science students, FOSSA provides opportunities, resources and events to enhance the undergraduate students experience and is one of the main ways for you to get involved within the Faculty of Science. 

Explore the clubs that FOSSA oversees like Laurier Women in Computer Science, WLU Kin Council, Laurier Computing Society, and more. (Select "FOSSA" as the category for the full clubs list).

Graduate Student Associations

Your graduate student journey extends beyond the classroom. Councils and committees offered through the Faculty of Science or even your department to enrich your student experience. Getting involved connects you with like-minded peers, build your leadership skills and contribute to your personal growth. 

Department-Level Committees

Department-level committees will give you an opportunity to work closely with our graduate officers and faculty members. Through the committeess, you can contribute to the overall graduate studies experience by participating in department meetings. 

Graduate Faculty Council

Represent the graduate student body's voice by putting your name forward for a seat on the Graduate Faculty Council for your department. This body, chaired by the Dean of Graduate Studies, reviews changes in courses and curriculum for all graduate programs. Shape your academic experience and build your leadership skills by engaging in discussions and decision-making processes.