Grebel housing information
Grebel is an enthusiastic residence that houses University of Waterloo students on the UWaterloo campus. Students in any year of study are welcome. Learn about rooms, spaces, food, fees, and important dates:
What do the rooms look like?
Enjoy the huge, bright windows in all our residence rooms! You’ll share this space with a roommate and each side of the room comes with a modular desk, dresser, bookshelf, single bed, and wardrobe that can be configured however you like! Bring whatever makes you feel at home, such as extra furniture, plants, and games.
Grebel rooms have giant windows and versatile modular furniture which means you can arrange your room however you want. Imagine how you would make this space your own! At Grebel, you'll share your residence room with another person. You'll be carefully matched with a roommate using a survey that takes into account your preferences, habits, and interests.
What do the bathrooms look like?
Washrooms at Grebel are traditional dorm-style and regularly cleaned by our custodians. There is one fully accessible, single-user washroom on each floor (pictured on the right), and gender-neutral washrooms available. Residents find that everyone's schedules are different enough that the washrooms are never too busy.
Before you come to Grebel, you will have the opportunity to let us know if you prefer to use a gendered bathroom or a gender-neutral bathroom. You can also tell us if you require or prefer having a room close to the accessible, single-user bathroom.
What are other Grebel spaces like?
Grebel spaces include a lounge on each floor, shared and universal washroom options, a games room, fitness centre, silent and group study spaces, a fireside lounge, new dining room and kitchen, practice rooms, and a library. Pull photo left (or right) to quickly scroll through.
Enjoy the huge, bright windows in all our residence rooms! You’ll share this space with a roommate and each side of the room comes with a modular desk, dresser, bookshelf, single bed, and wardrobe that can be configured however you like! Bring whatever makes you feel at home, such as extra furniture, plants, and games.
Enjoy the huge, bright windows in all our residence rooms! You’ll share this space with a roommate and each side of the room comes with a modular desk, dresser, bookshelf, single bed, and wardrobe that can be configured however you like! Bring whatever makes you feel at home, such as extra furniture, plants, and games.
Enjoy the huge, bright windows in all our residence rooms! You’ll share this space with a roommate and each side of the room comes with a modular desk, dresser, bookshelf, single bed, and wardrobe that can be configured however you like! Bring whatever makes you feel at home, such as extra furniture, plants, and games.
The Milton Good Library is just steps away from the residence hallways. The bright windows, calm atmosphere, and varied study spaces make this an ideal place to get your homework done.
The Milton Good Library is just steps away from the residence hallways. The bright windows, calm atmosphere, and varied study spaces make this an ideal place to get your homework done.
The bright and spacious dining room is open all the time. It’s a great place to study or grab a snack between classes.
Every Wednesday night is Community Supper, when students, faculty, and staff sit down together to enjoy an hour of visiting, eating homemade bread and delicious food, and listening to a guest speaker.
At Grebel, you get 21 homestyle all-you-can-eat meals a week. This includes a hot main course, a fully stocked salad bar, options for dietary restrictions, a variety of drinks, and delicious desserts. All the baked goods are homemade, including our famous cookies!
The kitchenette is open to residents 24/7. It has microwaves, panini presses, a blender, a toaster oven, and an induction cooktop so students can prepare snacks for themselves any time of the day!
Play foosball, ping pong, board games, and pool in the games lounge. Study or hang out on the comfortable couches!
The lounges on each residence floor are great spaces for watching movies, crafting, studying, and hanging out!
The lounges on each residence floor are great spaces for watching movies, crafting, studying, and hanging out!
Welcome to one of the best spots at Grebel. You will love the view from the Atrium, a large common area furnished with comfortable leather couches, containing a self-serve coffee bar and snack area. This place is great to visit, play games, or study.
Need some exercise? Grebel’s got you covered with a half basketball court, volleyball court, skating rink (weather permitting in the winter), and a workout gym.
Need some exercise? Grebel’s got you covered with a half basketball court, volleyball court, skating rink (whether permitting in the winter), and a workout gym.
Need some exercise? Grebel's got you covered with a half basketball court, volleyball court, skating rink (in the winter), and a workout gym.
Need some exercise? Grebel's got you covered with a half basketball court, volleyball court, skating rink (in the winter), and a workout gym.
Grebel's big patio is great for building snowmen, square dances, studying, and eating outside all summer long.
Grebel’s patio is great for building snowmen, square dances, studying, and eating outside all summer long.
Chapel services are held regularly throughout the year on Wednesday afternoons in Grebel's beautiful Chapel. Much of the planning and organizing of the services is done by students on the Chapel committee, guided by our chaplain.
If you just can't study in your room, Grebel offers a quiet study room (known as "The Morgue") and a group study room. You can also use a drafting table or practice rooms with pianos.
How's the food?
Grebel's caring food services staff delight in feeding your soul through your stomach with delicious, fresh meals and snacks. You'll quickly find your favourites and you'll keep coming back for more! With Grebel's all-you-can-eat meal plan, you'll get to choose your own options daily from hot/cold breakfast, salads, main course options, special diet accommodations, fruit, desserts, and beverages.
Learn more about Grebel meal plan details.
We also have a brand new kitchen and dining area!
What does it cost to live at Grebel?
What is the due date to apply?
There is much more to learn about Grebel. How can you find out more?
You can...
- visit us! We offer personalized tours from student ambassadors, shadowing, and meetings with our Student Services team - both virtually and in person.
- look at the FAQ page
- follow our Instagram
- contact us directly! Gemma Ricker-Rampersad (Student Life and Recruitment Coordinator) is happy to answer questions or provide an online link for a face-to-face chat.
Ready to submit an application? Our application is as personable as our residence. After submitting your application (to Grebel directly and not through UWaterloo residences), we'll be in contact to follow-up with a face-to-face interview. We do this so that both you and Student Services know that Grebel will be a good fit for you!