At Conrad Grebel University College, vibrant residence life and distinctive academics come together in a close-knit learning community. Grebel’s spirit sparks creativity, kindles generosity, and embodies hospitality, bringing together people of many backgrounds and worldviews in a culture of belonging.
Grebel is home to an enthusiastic residence community on the campus of the University of Waterloo, offering student housing in a welcoming environment. Join this friendly community of people who are dedicated to making Grebel an inspiring place to live and grow. Meet some of Grebel's current students. Take an in-person or virtual tour. Discover leadership opportunities. Apply now to live in the residence.
Study with professors in a community-oriented learning environment. Grebel teaches within the Arts faculty at the University of Waterloo, administering the Music and Peace and Conflict Studies programs at Waterloo, and offering additional undergraduate courses in Arts, History, Mennonite Studies, Sociology, and Religion, Culture, and Spirituality. Grebel offers master's degrees in Theological Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies.
News
Christianity and Queerness
How do you create a safe, welcoming space that includes unsafe opinions? How can I have productive conversations on this issue? What does the original Hebrew in Genesis say about gender? These questions, and so many more, prompted thoughtful discussion at Conrad Grebel University College in mid-March.
Culture Fest Celebrates Student Research
Undergraduate students from a range of culture-related programs in the Faculty of Arts gathered on March 5 for Culture Fest, to share research that they had completed for one of their classes. There were 10 presentations, spanning a great variety of topics. Each student had three minutes, supported by two slides, to explain their research, followed by time for questions from a receptive audience. The presentations were rich and diverse, prompting lively discussions during the informal social time that concluded the event.
Dreaming a Bigger World Experience
Imagine the dreams that become possible when financial barriers are removed for students. Senator V. Peter Harder (BA 1975, Hon. LLD 2005) has committed $50,000 annually to support University of Waterloo undergraduate and graduate students connected to Conrad Grebel University College who are pursuing international learning opportunities. His advice is simple: “Think global. Global literacy is something you need to experience, not just study.”
Events
Convocation Celebration 2026
Celebrate the convocation of Grebel's class of 2026.
Annual Spirituality and Aging Seminar
Early Exits: Exploring the Deeper Dimensions of MAiD, Mortality, and Meaning, with Rev. David Maginley.
Ontario Mennonite Music Camp
Ontario Mennonite Music Camp (OMMC) is a place where youth (finished grades 6-11 for camp, and finished grades 11 & 12 for LIT program) develop and enrich relationships, faith, musicality, and leadership in a fun and supportive summer camp environment.