ECE 202Information Session
- Faculty
- Engineering
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Scheduled, non-credit session to provide information to electrical and computer engineering students.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 2B or higher
- Enrolled in H-Computer Engineering, or H-Electrical Engineering
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM 001 | 5238 | 112 / 150 | Sep 15 17:30–18:20 Sep 29 17:30–18:20 Oct 20 17:30–18:20 Nov 3 17:30–18:20 Nov 17 17:30–18:20 Dec 1 17:30–18:20 |
| SEM 002 | 5263 | 134 / 148 | Sep 22 17:30–18:20 Oct 6 17:30–18:20 Oct 27 17:30–18:20 Nov 10 17:30–18:20 Nov 24 17:30–18:20 Dec 8 17:30–18:20 |
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Free food.
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free pizza!!!!! yay
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
10 posts and comments in 10 threads mention ECE 202, May 2019 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2019
Anyone from Computer Engineering class of 2023 here? 0 points, 20 comments
u/-MrGoose-: “Courses mentioned in this thread: ECE202”
Lets group together.All fall 2019 Compengg students- girls and boys. Let's start a fb chat? Note:Networking is important. 0 points, 19 comments
u/-MrGoose-: “Courses mentioned in this thread: ECE202”
the ece class of 2023 ladies and gentlemen. 30 points, 7 comments
u/-MrGoose-: “Courses mentioned in this thread: ECE202”
(Un)Official UW Reddit Mock Midterm (S19) 110 points, 14 comments
“Before beginning the test; This is a mock exam to prepare you for the midterm in 2 weeks. Please read the entire test before beginning. &x200B; Good day, Please remove your earbuds and headphones. …”
u/-MrGoose-: “Courses mentioned in this thread: ECE202 ECE222”
anyone else think the admissions thread is kinda cursed 182 points, 59 comments
“some of these applicants literally seem like if they don't get an acceptance soon they're gonna go to admissions and blow up the office right there”
u/-MrGoose-: “Courses mentioned in this thread: ECE202”
What is the answer to ENGL 109 Q 11 0 points, 6 comments
u/-MrGoose-: “Courses mentioned in this thread: ECE202”
Thread for all accepted waterloo engineering students. Talk about your programs and averages. 0 points, 47 comments
u/-MrGoose-: “Courses mentioned in this thread: ECE202”
New student seeking advice 3 points, 6 comments
“Just got accepted to CE undergrad, wondering if there's anything I can do to prepare for the first year. …”
u/-MrGoose-: “Courses mentioned in this thread: ECE202”
ECE programming courses vs CS courses 10 points, 19 comments
“I was wondering how courses like ECE 250 stack up against the CS equivilant. Or just in general is the difficulty similar/how much more content is taught in CS”
u/-MrGoose-: “Courses mentioned in this thread: ECE250 ECE202”
Admissions Megathread (Fall 2019 Incoming Students) (Part 2 Electric Boogaloo) 145 points, 7,874 comments
“Part 1 can be found [here.] Hello UW applicants, This thread is specifically for those who are applying/applied to UW to discuss different admission issues and ask current UW students for help and …”
u/-MrGoose-: “Courses mentioned in this thread: CS100 ECE202 CS115 CS116 MATH135 MATH136 MATH137 MATH138 STAT230 CS135 CS136 ME100 NE302 CS105 PD5 NE101 ENGL109 BIOL130 BIOL130L BIOL239 ECON101 PHYS111 PHYS121 SEQ1 AFM101 CLAS104 MATH147 CS145”
Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026
- Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
- Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
- UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
- WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them