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.
Belong with us
Our Link Inclusion Lounge offers meaningful ways for students from equity-deserving communities to come together and access support.
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
WUSA Mates is offering peer support at Renison!
WUSA Mates is coming to Renison! This Winter term, Renison will be a pop-up location for one-to-one peer support with a trained WUSA Mates volunteer.
Leap into 2025 by coming to our events!
Usher in the new year by making the most of your student experience! Join us at our events this January.
Build your skills and win: Renison Stamp Rally Challenge
We want to see you at our Renison workshops this Winter term! Attend workshops at Renison this term for your chance to score a $100 gift card.
Student Events
Events
Drop-in Meditation with Chaplain Scott
Take some time to relax and re-center with a guided meditation by Chaplain Rev. Scott McLeod.
What can you expect?
- A simple breathing meditation (non-religious).
- A practice and tool to help calm the mind, sharpen focus, de-stress, and relax.
- An opportunity to learn and practice pausing and centering yourself when you need to.
When and where?
Tuesday, January 7, 14, 21, & 28 in the Chapel of St Bede
Thursday, January 9, 16, 23, & 30 in the Multi-Faith Prayer Space
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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
- A sense of community and gratitude at the end of each session
When and where?
Thursday, January 9, 16, 23, & 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Link Inclusion Lounge
Neuro Night
Do you identify as a neuro-diverse student? Come join us for Neuro Night, where you will be able to connect with other neurodiverse students in a relaxed and safe environment and learn about resources around campus!
What can you expect?
- Great conversation in good company
- A chance to share your experiences as a neurodiverse student at UWaterloo
- A supportive network with individuals like you!
When and where?
Thursday, January 23
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Link Inclusion Lounge
