Living in Waterloo

The best way to practise your English and make new friends is to join the Renison community and live in residence with 220 other students who call Renison home! Our residence includes:

• Single and double room accommodation
• Wireless Internet
• Full-service cafeteria, including vegetarian options
• Weekly cleaning service
• Student lounge space with high-definition TVs and game tables
• Access to Renison facilities including our library and group study space

By living in residence at Renison, you can literally wake up in the morning and walk downstairs to your first class! For more information, visit the Renison University College residence website.

Space in Renison's residence fills-up fast, so apply early! If you are unable to secure a space at Renison, you may be interested in this other residence option:

• St. Paul's University College

For more information about residence options on the University of Waterloo campus, email jennifer.burton@uwaterloo.ca .

Rent a room, apartment or home in Waterloo Region! With more than 600 rental options each year, Waterloo’s Off-Campus Housing office supports new students in finding accommodation near campus. For more information visit the Off-Campus Housing website or contact jennifer.burton@uwaterloo.ca . 

Live with a Canadian family and practise your English every day! A homestay family is a great way to learn about Canadian culture and become involved in daily activities and family events. Your homestay family will provide you with meals, a furnished room, and help you adjust to life in Canada. For more information on homestay providers in Waterloo Region, email jennifer.burton@uwaterloo.ca .

If you are a student in the General English at Renison (GEAR) or English for Academic Success (EFAS) program and are looking at accommodation costs, here is a pricing guide for the current year. Note that both homestay and university residence are subject to availability.

_{All fees are accurate as of August 2018. Fees subject to change at any time.}  

GEAR

EFAS