Get involved in our vibrant student community!
At Renison University College, we strive to have a dynamic student experience where everyone belongs.
Our Renison community includes degree students studying in our Social Development Studies program, School of Social Work, Culture and Language Studies courses, as well as our credit-free courses and English Language Institute. We are also proud to have our own Renison Residence, which is centrally located on the University of Waterloo campus and is home each term to more than residents from all six of Waterloo's faculties.
Renison's residence has become known for its small, intimate, and family-like community of residents making it an ideal place for incoming students adjusting to university life. Come and be a part of the family!
Joining our close-knit community means benefiting from outstanding opportunities for learning and scholarship through an interactive and inclusive environment. Students in residence live in truly a multicultural environment, where they will develop awareness, knowledge and skills for a globalized world.
What does Renison Student Experience & Housing do?
Renison's Student Experience and Housing helps our students in many ways!
Access Support
Being part of a smaller community within a larger community is an awesome thing about being at Renison. One-on-one meet-ups and connecting with our team is one example! Your Renison student leaders are here to support you, too!
Get involved
With our events and workshops, student volunteer opportunities, student leadership committee opportunities, there's so many ways to be part of our community!
Feel at home
If you lived at Renison, you would be home by now. Our Renison Residence is home to 214 students at any given time, with wrap-around support to help you adjust to your new surroundings.
Build experience
Whether you're a Peer Leader, Residence Don, Connection Desk Assistant, or a Programs Assistant, there are many paid leadership opportunities at Renison to help you build your skills.
Find your way
The University of Waterloo can feel like a city within itself! Our Moose Tracks Connection Desk is here to help you with any questions you have about life at Renison and Waterloo -- as well as a place to find a tasty snack.
Student Experience & Housing News
News
Fall 2024 Residence Start-of-term Survey Winners!
Congratulations to Noah W. and Harper N. for being Amazon gift card winners from our Residence Start-of-term Feedback Survey draw!
Renison to host events for International Education Week 2024!
International Education Week is coming up quickly! Check out all the great events Renison will be hosting next week!
Renison is hiring for Winter 2025!
Renison is hiring this Winter for part-time student staff job opportunities!
Student Events
Events
Culture and Sustainability Fair Hosted by the ELI Student Leadership Team
The ELI Student Leadership Team has been hard at work planning a Culture and Sustainability Fair for International Education Week! Come out and show your support and learn all about sustainable initiatives from around the world!
What can you expect?
- Interactive booths hosted by students in BASE, GOALS, and EFAS
- A chance to learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and global initiatives
- Try some cultural snacks and enjoy a fun drop-in event
When and where?
Thursday, November 21
New time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Renison Atrium
All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!
Holiday College Dinner
College dinner is a tradition that Renison has held on to for years, and we cannot wait to share it with you! Residents are invited to join us for a special dinner created by Renison Food Services to celebrate the end of the term!
What can you expect?
- Dinner with all of Renison's residents and staff
- Holiday-themed activities for all to enjoy
- Dress in your favourite holiday attire and celebrate with all your Reni-Friends!
When and where?
Thursday, November 21
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Renison Cafeteria
Learn to Chill
Join Peer Leader Rubee and Chaplain Scott for an interactive workshop series to help you feel grounded each week. With a focus on gratitude, you will complete a series of workshops that introduce mindfulness practices and techniques.
What can you expect?
- Mini-lecture on each week's mindfulness practice content
- Interactive activities that allow you to practice gratitude and mindfulness in a comfortable and guided space
- A sense of community and gratitude at the end of each session
When and where?
Thursday, November 7, 14, 21, 28
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Link Inclusion Lounge
