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
Renison partners with the Moose Hide Campaign to combat gender-based violence
The University of Waterloo is celebrating Consent Week this week from September 16 to 20 and we are delighted to announce Renison’s involvement with the Moose Hide Campaign!
Now Recruiting: Student Representatives on College Committees for Fall 2024
Student engagement is vital to Renison. We are seeking student representatives interested in joining a number of college committees this Fall.
Welcome to all new Reni-friends! Our September Events Calendar is here to get you involved!
Welcome to our new and returning Reni-friends to our Renison community! We are excited to welcome you with an amazing, jam-packed events calendar with so many ways for you to connect, belong, explore, and learn!
Student Events
Events
RASC Meeting
Are you a Renison Registered student? Do you want to create and host your own events for the Renison community? Join us for the first Renison Academic Student Committee (RASC) Meeting!
What can you expect?
- Get to know other representatives on RASC
- Learn about upcoming events and how you can help
- Work as a team to plan future events and gain some valuable leadership experience
When and where?
Thursday, September 19
11:30am - 12:30pm
Dunker Family Lounge
REGISTER HERE: https://uwaterloo.ca/renison-student-experience/leadership/renison-academic-student-committee
Drop-in Meditation
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-religous).
- A practice and tool to help calm the mind, sharpen focus, de-stress, and relax.
- An opportunity to learn and practice pausing and centring yourself when you need to.
When and where?
Every Tuesday and Thursday in September
12:00pm - 12:15pm
Tuesdays: Chapel of St. Bede
Thursdays: Multi-faith Prayer Space
ELI Student Leadership Team Meeting
Want to gain some Canadian volunteer experience to enhance your resume? Join the ELI Student Leadership Team and work with your classmates to plan and facilitate a fun event for the Renison community!
What can you expect?
- Attend bi-weekly meetings to plan your event
- Learn about different leadership skills each week, like teamwork, communication, and organization
- Host an event 100% planned and created by the students, for the students!
When and where?
Thursday, September 19
4:00pm – 5:00pm
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