Welcome to Grebel
Residence
Grebel is home to an enthusiastic residence community on the campus of the University of Waterloo. Join this friendly community of people who are dedicated to making Grebel an amazing place to live and grow. Meet some of Grebels current students. Take an in-person or virtual tour. Discover leadership opportunities. Apply now to live in the residence.
Academics
Study with and get to know 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 departments at Waterloo, and offering additional undergraduate courses in Arts, History, Mennonite Studies, Religious Studies, and Sociology. Grebel also offers two masters level graduate programs in Theological Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies.
News
Seeking Campus Hosts to Live in Community
Beginning in summer 2025, Grebel is looking for one or two people who are energized by living in a community! People who enjoy being surrounded by lots of students and who are content to stay home and play board games, binge on movies, attend coffee houses, or visit over tea will thrive in this role. The Campus Host(s) represents the College during non-business hours and functions as a building superintendent. In return for these services, the College provides rent-free accommodation in a one-bedroom apartment and covers utilities. The Campus Host role is contracted for a term of two years.
Right Place, Right Time, and Excellent Opportunities
Maya’s three years at Grebel have been everything she wished for in an exciting university experience because of the benefits of living among an active and supportive network of individuals. “I always have good things to share about Grebel: meaningful interactions, talented people, and memorable moments with not just my friends, but anyone in this residence,” she said, reflecting on her sense of belonging within the community.
Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Bears Witness to the Stories of Others
Larry Cornies is a master of his craft. Over the span of 45 years, he has sustained a distinguished career in journalism, teaching, and community service. His vocational path wasn’t direct, but his choices contributed to the depth and perspective that he brings to his work. Cornies is the recipient of Conrad Grebel University College's 2024 Distinguished Alumni Service Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the field.
Events
Friends of Grebel Community Supper
During this hour-long event, we will enjoy a hot, homemade Community Supper-style meal prepared by Grebel kitchen staff (including the famous bread!). A few students will share about how Grebel has shaped their university experience, and Marcus Shantz will give an update about the College. You are welcome to visit with other friends and alumni before and after the meal.
Youth Night @ Grebel
Grebel invites Youth Groups with students in grades 9-12 to join us for a youth night.
Living on Borrowed Time? The Settlement of Mennonites in Imperial Russia after 1789
A public lecture with Leonard G. Friesen, celebrating the publication of Leonard Friesen’s book, Mennonites in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union: Through Much Tribulation (University of Toronto Press, 2022).