On Campus Supports

AccessAbility Services is designed to support undergraduate or graduate students who need supports or accommodations relating to their disabilit(ies), conditions or illnesses. They also have web-resources for staff and faculty seeking to support students.

Email: access@uwaterloo.ca  

Campus Wellness provides healthcare services to students, including access to physicians, mental health supports and a health promotion team.

The UWaterloo chaplains are members of the clergy, leaders in a religious group, or spiritual mentors. They can help campus community members engage with spirituality, assist with community development and promote the integration of academic knowledge and meaningful personal faith. 

Email: ejjanzen@uwaterloo.ca

The Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) works to ensure academic freedom, equity, and collegial governance for faculty members at Waterloo. They help members with concerns involving University policy, the Memorandum of Agreement, or with other issues related to employment conditions. 

Email: fauw@uwaterloo.ca

Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs

GSPA seeks to support excellence in graduate education through leadership, collaboration and shared expertise. The GSPA can help graduate students navigate supports related to accommodations and have resources related to graduate student wellness.

Email: askthecentre@uwaterloo.ca

Human Resources offers support to employees, managers and supervisors at the University of Waterloo. Visit their contact us page for information related to different HR inquires.

Occupational Health supports employees, managers and supervisors with workplace accommodations and with any health-related needs that may be affecting an employee’s ability to safely and successfully perform their jobs. 

Email: lbrogden@uwaterloo.ca or kparkinson@uwaterloo.ca 

The University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) is an independent, non-profit, democratic organization providing staff with a voice on university committees to influence key university decisions. The staff association offers members confidential work-related advice, advice on UWaterloo policies, referrals and advocacy services. 

Email: gspencer@uwaterloo.ca 

WUSA

Waterloo Undergraduate Students Association (WUSA) provides support and resources to undergraduate students. They have an Equity Commissioner who is responsible for advocating for equity. WUSA also has three equity services, that are run by and for students, and each have peer support as an element of their mandate.

Equity Commissioner Email: equity@wusa.ca

Glow Centre for Sexual & Gender Diversity

Glow is the oldest continually running university based LGBTQ2+ group in Canada. It offers a wide variety of discussion groups, social events, advocacy opportunities, awareness campaigns, resources, and information, as well as peer support.

Email: glow@wusa.ca

Racial Advocacy for Inclusion, Solidarity and Equity (RAISE) 

RAISE serves to address racism and xenophobia on the University of Waterloo campus with initiatives reflective of RAISE's three pillars of Education and Advocacy, Peer-to-Peer Support, and Community Building. The initiatives include but are not limited to: formal means to report and confront racism, accessible and considerate peer-support, and organization of social events to cultivate both an uplifting and united community.

Email: raise@wusa.ca 

Women’s Centre 

The Women's Centre aims to provide a female-positive and supportive environment on campus for all women and trans folks. They offer peer support, resources and educational materials.

Email: womenscentre@wusa.ca

African Students Association (UWASA)

UWASA is a group of students primarily of African origin who hope to promote African culture and interaction. Membership is open to all students who wish to interact with African students and learn and experience African culture. From the WUSA club listing: “We also provide an environment for students to socialize and air their views on Africa. Africa is a very diverse continent with some countries consisting of more than 50 tribes! We have representatives from all regions of Africa giving us a wide background within the club. We organize a number of events where people can experience the warmth of the African sun, and learn more about our continent.”

Email: uow.asa@gmail.com

Association of Caribbean Students (UWACS)

The Association of Caribbean Students (ACS) at the University of Waterloo is a social club that is dedicated to the promotion of Caribbean culture and cultural unity in general within the University Community. Within ACS, students born in the Caribbean will be able to experience and enjoy an atmosphere in which they can relax and feel at home. Students not born in the Caribbean, but with Caribbean background will find a place where they can find out more about their ancestry, homeland and culture. Students with no Caribbean background will have the opportunity to discover more about a unique culture and participate in activities and events that they might not have otherwise been able to experience. The ACS provides entertainment and educational value to students of all backgrounds.

Email: uwaterlooacs@gmail.com

Black Association for Student Expression (UW BASE)

UW BASE seeks to provide students with an establishment that offers peer mentorship and community outreach initiatives; promote diversity, cultural enlightenment and a heightened understanding of black people and black culture; act as a medium for students to express themselves and to foster a stronger identity within the university demographic; welcome, respect, love and appreciate people of all colours, backgrounds and mixes thereof.

Email: uwbase.club@gmail.com

Indigenous Students Association (ISA)

From the ISA’s welcome page:

“Welcome!

Aanii, Shé:kon, Boozhoo, Kwe, Hello, Bonjour, Kwey Kwey, Tân'si!

The Indigenous Student Association (ISA) is a student run collective that supports the needs and interests of Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students on campus. We plan social outings and cultural workshops. We celebrate our heritage and promote awareness of Indigenous issues on campus.

Many of us meet up on Thursdays for Soup and Bannock every week, or use the Student Lounge at the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre for quiet student study.We are also starting a new student led “Tuesday Teach-ins” lecture series, every other Tuesday in the Fall and Winter semesters. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email ISA.”

Email: indig.uw@gmail.com

Queer Trans People of Colour (QTPOC KW)

QTPOC KW is a safe space for LGBTQ2+ People of Colour to socialize and foster community

Email: qtpoc.kw@gmail.com

The Student Success Office (SSO) offers a range of supports to students during their time at Waterloo. These include leadership development programs, peer mentorship, and resources for international students including immigration consulting.

Email: success@uwaterloo.ca