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, Religion, Culture, and Spirituality, and Sociology. Grebel also offers two masters level graduate programs in Theological Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies.
News
Staff and Students Have My Back
Jay Knetsch is a 3rd-year Creative and Professional Writing student who lives at Grebel. For Pride month, they reflected on what it’s like living at Grebel as part of the Queer Community.
From Grebel to Greatness: Celebrating our 2025 Graduates
The Conrad Grebel University College community is pleased to highlight some notable students who are graduating this week. These students have demonstrated academic excellence throughout their degrees and are recognized for their hard work and achievement in their respective fields.
New Campus Hosts at Grebel
The Conrad Grebel University College community is delighted to introduce Madeleine Neufeld and Max Chute as new Campus Hosts, while bidding a heartfelt farewell to Charles Biswas and Clare Malakar, who have served in this position for the last two and a half years.
Events
Ottawa Alumni Gathering
Grebel alumni and friends in the Ottawa area are invited to this evening gathering, featuring a presentation by Mark Schaan (BA 2002 Political Science and PACS) on the government's role with Artificial Intelligence from his perspective as Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, AI.
Alumni and Friends Picnic
Family friendly outdoor event at the Brubacher House. Bouncy castle, firepit, outdoor activities.