Building: UWP consists of 4 courts and 2 halls. All floors are co-ed, with 20 - 50 residents and 1 don living on each floor. Each suite is single gender. Upper-years can request a mixed-gender suite.
Features and amenities
Eatery and dining
The Market provides a multitude of options from prepared foods, made to order options, the campus’ biggest salad bar to produce and take away meals to enjoy later.
The Market includes:
Booster Juice: Order up your favourite smoothie for when you’re on the go.
Chef & the Farmer:100% all-beef fresh, never frozen burgers, french fries made in house, and a huge selection of grilled items including chicken and veggie options!
FreshXPRESS Entrees: Grab and go cold meals to heat up when you’re ready to eat them. Some require assembly such as our stir-fry kits. Don’t worry – they come with instructions!
Creation Station: A rotation of customizable meals including omelets, pastas, curries, stir fries and more!
Hot Dish: The go-to spot for international meals! Wide selection of hot entrée options, all weighted; so take a lot of one, or a little of everything!
Barra de Burrito: Customizable burritos or burrito bowls.
The Deli: Local meats from Stemmler’s Deli on artisan bread or wraps with all the fillings you desire.
Upper Crust: Customize your own wood-stone pizza, quesadilla or nachos.
The Carvery: Flat bread pizzas during lunch and carved meats and specialty items during dinner.
Micro-Grocery Store: We also offer a few grocery items for convenience – such as milk, eggs, dried pasta and sauces, and a ton of fresh produce including lettuce, carrots and other vegetables and fruits such as bananas, apples and much more!
Front Desk (at CMH)
Available to all residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Front Desk offers: photocopying, stamp purchases, parcel pick-up and mail distribution. You can also visit the front desk to sign out: equipment, facilities, movies and games.
Wireless Internet
All rooms and common areas include an unlimited high-speed Internet (ResNet) connection.
Don support
Dons are upper-year students living on each floor in residence to provide students with mentorship and support.
Utilities included
Heat, electricity, water and internet are all included with your residence fee.
Laundry facilities
WatCard operated laundry facilities are located in the main laundry facility. Irons and ironing boards are also available from the Front Desk for you to use.
Grocery Shuttle
At this time, shuttles are not operational due to COVID-19.
Shared amenities
As a UWaterloo resident, you have access to amenities located in other residences including: gaming tables, movies, multi-faith room, music rooms, fitness rooms, tutoring centres, cafeterias and study rooms.
Please note due to the guest policy during COVID-19, residents are not able to visit other residences until further notice.
Community centre
UWP residents have access to: ping pong, foosball, board games movies, and a TV lounge outfitted with a 65" 4K TV.
Study and meeting rooms
Residents are able to book shared rooms and spaces for group meetings or study sessions.
IT Service Desk
Located in the V1 community centre, the Residence IT Service Desk offers free technical support and services to all residents.
Please note due to COVID-19, the IT Service Desk is closed until further noticed but can be reached by phone at 519-888-4567, ext. 33538.
Centrally Located
UWP is centrally located to both campus and several off-campus hot spots including Waterloo Park and University Plaza. UWP also has access to two LRT stations nearby.
Room details and floor plans
All bedrooms in UWP include:
Twin-sized bed and mattress (36”x76”x6”)
Exception: Double beds on Upper-Year floors 2 and 3 in Beck Hall (54” x 75” x 7”)
Desk, lamp, chair and waste basket
Dresser, closet and vanity
Unlimited high speed Internet (ResNet)
Rooms are cable-ready. Students must make their own arrangement with a local cable company once they arrive.
All suites in UWP include:
2 - 4 bedrooms
1 - 2 full bathrooms
Storage closet(s)
Living room with chairs and end tables.
Kitchen with a table, chairs, full-sized fridge and stove
Curious about what to pack? We've listed what to bring (and what not to bring) for your move into residence!
Wellesley, Wilmot, Waterloo and Woolwich Courts
Approximate room measurements: 3.0 x 2.9 metres
This layout type only found in Wellesley Court.
Eby Hall
Approximate room measurements: 3.6 x 4.6 metres
Another possible Eby Hall Suite layout
Beck Hall
Approximate bedroom measurements: 3.0 x 2.9 metres. 3 person suites include 2 loft beds in one room.
Cleaning and housekeeping
All residents are responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of their room. A member of our cleaning services staff will clean the washrooms and common areas daily.
All maintenance and repair requests should be reported to the UWP Maintenance team right away.
Mail is delivered Monday to Friday by Canada Post. Each suite has a mailbox located on the main floor of their residence building. Canada Post and other courier companies will attempt to deliver packages at least once before rerouting them to the nearest postal outlet.
*Note: Do not include University of Waterloo or the name of your residence (i.e. Beck Hall) in the address. If you include these pieces of information your mail will be sent on campus and eventually be returned to sender. It must come directly to the address below in order for you to receive it.
Beck Hall
Your Name Your Suite Number
108 Seagram Dr
Waterloo Ontario Canada
N2L 3B9
Eby Hall
Your Name Your Suite Number
159 University Ave. West
Waterloo Ontario Canada
N2L 3E8
Wellesley Court North
Your Name Your Suite Number
155 University Ave. West
Waterloo Ontario Canada
N2L 3E5
Wellesley Court South
Your Name Your Suite Number
157 University Ave. West
Waterloo Ontario Canada
N2L 3E5
Wilmot Court North
Your Name Your Suite Number
163 University Ave. West
Waterloo Ontario Canada
N2L 3E5
Wilmot Court South
Your Name Your Suite Number
161 University Ave. West
Waterloo Ontario Canada
N2L 3E5
Waterloo Court North
Your Name Your Suite Number
106 Seagram Dr.
Waterloo Ontario Canada
N2L 3B8
Waterloo Court South
Your Name Your Suite Number
104 Seagram Dr.
Waterloo Ontario Canada
N2L 3B8
Woolwich Court North
Your Name
Your Suite Number
100 Seagram Dr
Waterloo Ontario Canada
N2L 3B8
Woolwich Court South
Your Name
Your Suite Number
102 Seagram Dr.
Waterloo Ontario Canada
N2L 3B8
Residence location
Frequently asked questions
Can you share my information with friends or family?
No. If someone other than you, the applicant, is trying to obtain information on your behalf, we are not able to release your information to them.
We will only release your information to you, the applicant, as per Policy 46.
We care about your privacy.
What should I do if I notice unsafe conditions in my residence building?
If you notice unsafe conditions in or around our residence buildings, report them to a nearby Housing staff member right away. As per Policy 34, we all have a responsibility to keep our campus safe.
Is tap water safe to drink?
Yes. The Region of Waterloo maintain a high standard of quality assurance to ensure our tap water is safe to drink. For more information about the Region’s water treatment practices, please visit The Region of Waterloo website.
What happens if I lose my key(s)?
Lost keys should be reported to your residence Front Desk immediately.
If you lose your key(s), a spare one will be issued to you for up to 7 business days. If after 7 business days your key(s) has not been returned, you will be assessed a $100 fee to cover the cost of a lock change, and you (and your roommates, if applicable) will be given a brand new set of keys.
Who should I contact if I have a maintenance request?
If an item in your room needs repairs, please contact the maintenance team in your residence building at the following email address: