
You may be feeling a little overwhelmed by everything right now, but fear not - Campus Housing is here to support you in your University Experience in Residence! From helping you transition to university life, learning more about your identity, staying on top of your wellness, and exploring growth for life beyond your residence experience, we’re here to assist you.
Educational Priority
Our Residence Experience is designed to focus on you and your learning at the University of Waterloo.
By living in Campus Housing, students will be able to meaningfully contribute to their own personal and professional growth while thriving in a diverse and inclusive community.
Residence Experience Components
Whether you are transitioning into first-year, or continuing to develop your academic, personal, or professional skills. The Residence Experience Model is designed to guide community building and learning from a series of Educational Strategies.
Over four Phases, residents are presented with six Educational Strategies to learn about various topics influenced by the Learning Goals.

One-on-ones with your Don
Dons are upper-year student leaders who live in residence and bring their enthusiasm for university life and the student experience to our residence communities. During the year, your Don will reach out to have intentional conversations with you to set goals, offer resources, and support you in navigating your residence experience.

Community Meetings
Your Don will host informational and interactive community meetings to share information with you and give you an opportunity to get to know your community. During this time, your Don may provide updates to ensure your safety in the community, share valuable resources and services on campus, or facilitate an open discussion about current events.

Community Programs
Your Don will host social events for you and other students to get to know each other better! These activities are organized to build a stronger community and your Don would love to hear your ideas.

Bulletin Boards
During each of the four Phases, Bulletin Board displays will be posted in each Central Complex in residence. You will have the opportunity to interact with resources related to the topics of Consent, EDI-AR, Mental Health, and Academic Skills Building.

Booths
Throughout the term, you will find your Dons and Campus Housing Staff at booths located in various Central Complexes. Here, you will have the opportunity to discuss topics including Consent and Mental Health while engaging in fun activities.

Roommate Agreements
Your Don will introduce Roommate Agreements at your second Community Meeting. Roommate Agreements present the opportunity for roommates and suitemates to discuss expectations, boundaries, distribution of tasks, and communication styles. For more information about Roommate Agreements, visit the Roommates page on this site.