Planning to study Honours Arts, Honours Arts and Business, or one of the 28 majors in the Faculty of Arts? Looking for a smaller community for your studies?
You can choose to "co-register" and complete your Waterloo degree through Renison University College or St. Jerome's University (SJU), each located in the heart of Waterloo's main campus.
Renison and St. Jerome's are like universities within a university, but with a difference you can feel. You’ll have all of the benefits of being a Waterloo student, including earning a respected Waterloo Bachelor of Arts degree, but at the same time, enjoy the benefits of a smaller university community.
What is co-registration?
Co-registration means that you’ll be both a Waterloo student and a student at Renison or St. Jerome’s. Combining a Waterloo degree with a University College experience means you’ll have access to smaller class sizes, student leadership opportunities, academic advisors right down the hall, and more.
Whether you register through the main campus, Renison, or St. Jerome's, you'll
- graduate with a valuable Waterloo degree,
- have the same admission requirements,
- be able to take courses on the main campus and at any of our four University Colleges,
- pay the same tuition,
- be able to live in any Waterloo residence,
- have full access to our world-class co-op program, and
- be able to use all of Waterloo's athletic and recreation facilities and to join student clubs.
Benefits of co-registering
| Feature | Like any Waterloo student, you'll have access to | Plus | As a Renison or St. Jerome's student, you'll also have access to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus services | All of Waterloo’s facilities and services | PLUS | Renison and SJU campus services, including a lower student-to-advisor ratio than on Waterloo's main campus, wellness support, libraries, and more |
| Scholarships | Scholarships and bursaries offered through Waterloo's main campus | PLUS | Renison and SJU entrance and upper-year scholarships |
| Athletics | Waterloo fitness and recreation programs, varsity teams | PLUS | Intramural teams and wellness programming at Renison or SJU |
| Student life | All Waterloo student clubs and organizations | PLUS | Student life programming and leadership opportunities for students of all years at Renison and SJU |
| Residence | Any on-campus Waterloo residence or off-campus housing | PLUS | Priority for residence at Renison or SJU if you co-register and rank Renison or SJU first on your Residence Guarantee Application Form (deadline is June 10, 2025). |
| Classes | Take classes on the main Waterloo campus and/or at Renison and/or SJU. University Colleges offer smaller class sizes, a supportive learning environment, and additional academic supports, e.g. peer leaders, drop-in help, and workshops. | ||
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