Getting started for Winter

Grebel patio furniture burried in snow

Student Council President welcome

Hey everyone!

My name is Kayla Burmaster and I'm your Grebel Student Council President for the F23 and W24 terms! I'm pleased to welcome you to Grebel if you're living here for the first time, or to welcome you to your home away from home if you're returning!

The Grebel Orientation Committee and Leaders (GOC & OWLs), Student Council, Larger Leadership Team (LLT), Dons and Student Services are working hard to make life at Grebel as lively as possible for the coming Winter term! From trivia nights to fort-nights, Grebel leaders are always cooking up something fun for people to do when they need a study break! This coming Winter, there'll be new ways to have fun, like skating on the Grebel ice rink, sledding down the hill behind the apartments and cozy movie nights in the residence lounges.

If you're interested in helping out the Grebel community this winter, be sure to run for Student Council or apply for LLT. There are tons of positions available and we could really use someone like you on the team!

Can't wait to see you in this new year!

Kayla Burmaster (she/her)

Student Council President

Move-in details - updated November 16, 2023

GREBEL DONS:  Saturday, January 6, 2024 between 1:00pm and 3:00pm

GREBEL STUCO & LLT: TBD

ALL REMAINING RESIDENTS AND APARTMENT DWELLERS: Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

If you plan to arrive later than your scheduled move-in day/time, it is important that you let us know no later than Friday morning before move in. Email: grebelstudentservices@uwaterloo.ca . If you will be arriving late unexpectedly on the day of, please notify the don phone.

Tips for living in residence at Grebel - updated November 16, 2023

Here are a few tips as you begin thinking about what to pack for the fall! 

Each shared room contains 2 desks, 2 desk chairs, 2 single beds (in some rooms, permanent bunks) and two wardrobes. Drapes are provided for each room.​

  • Two students occupy a double room.
  • There may be a few clothes hangers in your closet.​
    • TIP: Bring more clothes hangers
  • Bring at least 2 hand towels for use in the bathroom.
  • Bring your own bedding.
    • TIP: There is a slight variance in Grebel bed lengths. Thus, we recommend TWIN XL (extra-long) sheets which will fit any of our beds.
  • Bikes may be stored in our indoor bike storage room. Fill in the optional services form to access this service. Bikes are not permitted in the residence building. Space limitations require no more than one bike per person.
    •  TIP: You are advised not to bring an extremely expensive bike
  • Hockey equipment may be stored in a hockey storage room located in the apartment building.​ Fill in the optional services form to access this service.
  • Food preparation and cooking appliances are not permitted with the exception of hot air popcorn poppers, small coffee makers (no more than 1000 watts) and kettles. Microwaves and toasters are not allowed.​ There is a new kitchenette available 24/7 to residents.
  • There is a student lounge on the 3rd and 4th floor, each with a TV, DVD player and refrigerator.
  • Small refrigerators (no larger than 1000 watts or 5 cubic feet) are permitted in residence rooms.​
  • There is a games room and lounge with a workout area, foosball, pool table and ping pong table on the 2nd floor. Mailboxes are located in the lounge area.​
  • There are private practice rooms across the hall from the games room where you may play your musical instruments. While you are encouraged to bring your musical instruments to residence, loud musical instruments such as trumpets, drums or electric guitars should be practiced in areas designed for this purpose (music practice rooms). You may play your electric instruments in your residence room if you use headphones.
  • There is a laundry room located beside the games room with washers and dryers. This room is also equipped with a wash tub and ironing board and irons. It is available 24 hours a day.
    • TIP: High efficiency detergent is required for these machines. They are accessed with a laundry card (first card provided by Grebel) which may be loaded using a debit or credit card at any time, including move-in day.
  • Each room has been wired for high speed access to the UW Computer Network and the wireless network is available throughout the residence building.
    • TIP: The new resnet does not accommodate wireless routers for things like printers, etc. Wireless routers will interfere with the new system so please bring the hardware you need for your electronic equipment.

Frost Week Schedule

TBD

Job opportunities for Winter 2024

Parking Monitor

Four times/day, Monday‐Friday, the parking lots are checked to ensure all cars parked on College property are displaying permits or purchased tickets. Remuneration is $85/week or $42.50/week if shared between two persons. When applying, include your class schedule, as timing is important for this job. The start date for this position is January 8, 2024.

APPLY BY emailing Mimi (mimi.browne@uwaterloo.ca) to express interest in this position. Include your class schedule in the email.

Great Hall Table Crew

Sometimes help is needed setting up or taking down chairs and tables. Typically this job is done by a team of two people. Schedules will vary but will include some weekends.

APPLY BY emailing Mimi (mimi.browne@uwaterloo.ca) to express interest in this position.

Email: grebelstudentservices@uwaterloo.ca

This email will be checked over the holidays but not as frequently as usual.