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UW Warriors continue to be top CIS academic student-athletes.
The University of Waterloo has announced their lists of Academic All-Canadians for the 2002-2003 school year. This achievement is accomplished by obtaining an overall school average of 80% or higher while competing on a varsity team. Waterloo has 135 Academic All-Canadians of approximately 550 total student-athletes.
"For the academic year 2002-2003, there were 135 student-athletes that achieved 80% or better in their competing terms. This is a great accomplishment and the honour of being named an Academic All Canadian in intercollegiate sport across Canada. 1 in 4 student-athletes achieve this honour. This is a remarkable feat. The University of Waterloo student-athletes rank in the top 5 in the country for their excellence in athletics and academics," commented Athletic Director, Judy McCrae.
Waterloo has about 550 athletes competing in 31 teams within the OUA and the CIS.
The faculty numbers break down as follows:
| Faculty | Number of Academic All-Canadians |
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| Applied Health Sciences | 37 |
| Arts | | 28 |
| Engineering | 30 |
| Science | 16 |
| Math | 20 |
| Environmental Studies | 4 |
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