University of Waterloo Grade 10 Family Night
Parents and their Grade 10 university-bound students were invited to an information evening hosted by the University of Waterloo.The evening included:
- planning for the university application process
- how to finance a post-secondary education
- tips from current Waterloo students
The event will take place again in January 2013. Videos from the 2012 event will be available by early-February.
Schedule
| Time | Details |
6:30 pm | Mingle with Waterloo representatives and visit booths to find out about enrichment opportunities for high school students. |
7:15 pm | Welcome and overview |
| 7:25 pm | Keynote by Dr. Toni Serafini, St. Jerome's University |
7:45 pm | Admission requirements and application information by Nancy Weiner, Associate Registrar (admissions) |
| 8:05 pm | Budgeting for a university education by Student Awards and Financial Aid staff |
| 8:15 pm | What I wish I knew about university while still in high school by current Waterloo students |
| 8:30 pm | Q & A |
Parents and students are welcome.
Enrichment opportunities
On Family Night, you can learn more about the enrichment opportunities at Waterloo by visiting booths for Waterloo Unlimited, Shad Valley, Athletics, and Student Success Office.
Videos from previous years
- Keynote address - Dr. Ian Goulden (2011)
- Study what you love – choosing the right program for future success - Dr. Ken Coates (2010)
- Admissions information - Nancy Weiner, associate registrar (admissions)
- Financing your university education - Maureen Jones, Student Awards and Financial Aid
- The student perspective - current Waterloo students
Questions
If you have questions about Family Night, please contact us at
- 519-888-4567, ext. 37145 or liaison@uwaterloo.ca
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