Welcome to Grebel
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
Students Honoured for Academic Excellence
At each spring Convocation, the University of Waterloo honours the top graduating scholar with the highest cumulative average in each honours program of study. Representing Peace and Conflict Studies and Music respectively, Chiara McLean and Tiffany Chan have combined strong scholarship and dedication to their disciplines throughout their degrees.
Each year in May, the University of Waterloo comes together for a campus-wide fundraising initiative called Giving Day. While still a new tradition, the excitement this year spread across campus, into Grebel alumni networks, and caught the attention of Grebel students too, thanks to the introduction of the "Goose Game".
Grebel Names Jeremy Bergen as Next Dean
Dr. Jeremy Bergen, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Theological Studies at Conrad Grebel University College and the University of Waterloo, has been selected to serve as Grebel’s next Dean, starting July 1, 2026.
Events
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.