Ultimate guide: Living at Waterloo

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Written by Anya, student

Starting university can be like venturing into unknown territory — new responsibilities, more independence and freedom, and in some cases, moving away from home.

Everything is new and maybe even a little scary. Living in residence can help ease the transition and ensure smooth sailing on your adventures!

Five students sitting on the University of Waterloo sign on Waterloo's campus

You’ll meet new friends and create memories to last a lifetime. For example, I met a lot of amazing people in residence in my first year. We still get together when we can and catch up. They’re like a family to me, and I’m glad to have met them!

Waterloo offers a bunch of residences to choose from, but what are they and how are they different? Or perhaps you’re not yet convinced that on-campus housing is right for you (in which case — keep reading).

Whether you’re looking for convenience of living on campus or for a community of people with similar interests to hang out with (hello, Living Learning Communities!), there’s many reasons to live on-campus.

So now that we’ve taken a look at Waterloo’s residences, which one is a good fit for you? There are a few things to consider when choosing a residence and filling out the residence ranking form. Take the time to think about what you’d like from your new home!
Fast forward to August, and you’ve been assigned to a residence — which means there’s a pretty good chance you’ve been matched with a roommate (or several) as well. Making sure you’ve set some ground rules is important for a successful roommate experience! And then there’s the fun bit — decorating your room and making it your own. Get creative!

And there you have it — everything you need to know about residence. With all the resources available at Waterloo, you’ll be able to flourish and create a new home for yourself!


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