If you're looking for a smaller, close-knit residence or academic home, then one of Waterloo's University Colleges may be for you!
Each of Waterloo's 4 University Colleges is a smaller community with its own character and distinctive programs where you can get involved and contribute.
- Students in any program can take classes, live at a University College, or both!
- Smaller communities with residence rooms for approximately 200-300 students
- Mix of single and double rooms
- All-inclusive meal plans
What are the advantages of living or studying at a University College?
The University Colleges are located on Waterloo's main campus and offer courses as well as residence. All 4 are much smaller than Waterloo Residences, which means you'll get to know almost everyone!
You'll study or live in a smaller community, have access to all services and facilities on the main campus, and earn a valuable University of Waterloo degree.
What does each University College offer?
Conrad Grebel University College
- Music
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Visit the Grebel website
Renison University College
- Social Development Studies, Social Work, Honours Arts, Honours Arts and Business, East Asian Studies, Studies in Islam, and Applied Language Studies
- Visit the Renison website
St. Jerome's University
- Honours Arts
- Honours Arts and Business
- Visit the St. Jerome's website
St. Paul's University College
- GreenHouse (a social innovation community)
- Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre
- International Development, in partnership with the Faculty of Environment
- Visit the St. Paul's website
Want to learn more?
- Use our panoramic photospheres to see inside residence rooms.
- Arrange a campus visit to tour the University Colleges.
- Call or email the University Colleges if you have questions.
