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 Renison School of Social Sciences and Humanities, School of Social Work, and the School of Global Engagement and Education. 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 218 residents from all six of Waterloo's faculties every term. Our 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.
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 a truly 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 is here for all students who learn, live, and thrive at Renison!
Access support
Connect with our Student Experience and Housing team through one-on-one meet-ups. Your Renison student leaders are here to support you, too!
Get involved
With our events and workshops, student volunteer programs, and student leadership committee opportunities, there's so many ways you can be part of our community!
Feel at home
If you lived at Renison, you would be home by now. Renison Residence is home to 218 students and has the lowest don-to-student ratio (1:22) of any student residence on campus. There's lots of support available to help you feel at home in your new surroundings.
Belong with us
Our Link Inclusion Lounge offers meaningful ways for all students, including students from equity-deserving communities, to come together and access community and support.
Build experience
Whether you're a Peer Leader, Residence Don, Connection Desk Assistant, Student Ambassador, or a Programs Assistant, there are many paid leadership opportunities at Renison to help you build your skills.
Develop skills for success
Access learning skills support, educational workshops, study help sessions, and more with Renison's Learning Skills team.
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
Volunteer as a Fall 2026 Link Inclusion Lounge Student Facilitator!
Our Link Inclusion Lounge is recruiting for student facilitators interested in supporting our belonging and inclusion programming for equity-deserving student communities this Fall!
Renison brings the heat with our August events!
Renison brings the heat with our August events! Cool off and enjoy the rest of your summer by hanging out with your Reni-friends at our summer events. You've earned it!
Summer is here - and so is our July events calendar!
Let's jump into the beautiful summer sun with our jam-packed events calendar. It's time to have some fun in the sun!
Student Events
Events
Fun With Dons: Let's Make Slime
Join your dons to enjoy snacks and good company while having fun making and customizing your own slime to take home!
Karaoke
Bring your energy, singing voice, and a list of your favourite songs to enjoy a night of karaoke with your peer leaders! If you don't want to sing, that's okay too! All are welcome to come and enjoy the good vibes!
Canada's Wonderland Bus Trip
Attention thrill seekers and adrenaline fans! Renison is going to Canada’s Wonderland, and you’re invited!
