Welcome to Grebel

Residence

Grebel has an enthusiastic residence community on the campus of the University of Waterloo! Join this enthusiastic community of people who are dedicated to making Grebel an amazing place to live and grow. Meet some of Grebel's current students. Take a virtual tour. Discover leadership opportunities at Grebel. Apply now to live in the residence.

Academics

Study with and get to know professors in a community-oriented learning environment. Grebel administers the Music and Peace and Conflict Studies departments at University of Waterloo, and offers additional undergraduate courses in Arts, History, Mennonite Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Sociology. Grebel also offers two Master's level graduate programs in Theological Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies.

Making Space for Community

Grebel’s expansion and renovation of the kitchen and dining room is well underway. Learn more about the construction progress and the fundraising campaign.

News

Apr. 16, 2021Creating Connections through Community during Covid
With the move to online learning last year, many university students decided to learn from home instead of remaining in on-campus residences. Conrad Grebel University College supported students regardless of their decision. This year, students studied from home as a virtual associate, or lived at the College as an in-person resident.
Apr. 14, 2021Love, Peace, Non-violence, and Justice: Nurturing Faith
“University is a place where new struggles and challenges arise, and it is easy to get lost and distracted,” Merveille Mwankin reflected at the end of her first year attending the University of Waterloo.
Apr. 13, 2021Nurturing Faith through Community
Faith plays a central role in Sarah Driediger’s life. It has helped her meet new people, grow as a person, and reflect on experiences. Sarah is a first-year virtual resident at Conrad Grebel University College studying Biomedical Sciences. Several members of her family attended Grebel before her, and while growing up, they told her many exciting stories about the College.

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Events

May 13, 2021Indigenous-Mennonite Encounters: A Conference Preview

A special video presentation (premiering on the Grebel YouTube channel) to preview the future Indigenous-Mennonite Encounters Conference.

This conference sampler includes messages of welcome, and presentations from Indigenous and Mennonite scholars, collaborators, community members and musicians.

No registration required. Link will be available here closer to the event.
May 16, 2021Convocation 2021

Our Convocation Celebration will take place on YouTube premiering at 2 pm (eastern standard time) on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
June 4, 2021Across the Creek Alumni Beer Tasting
The four University Colleges at the University of Waterloo are getting together to host an epic alumni craft beer and bites virtual event - and you are invited! This special event will pair craft beer selections with carefully chosen treats; a great way to connect with old (and new) friends!