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
Residence End-of-year Survey Feedback & Prize Winners!
In late March and early April, your Student Experience and Housing team held an end-of-year feedback survey to all Renison residents to understand your experience residing in our residence community this past year. Thank you to the 98 students who completed the survey, reflecting a 53% response rate from residents who lived in Renison for the Winter term.
Renison is hiring for Spring 2024!
Renison is hiring this Spring for part-time student staff job opportunities!
World Happiness Day
On March 20, the ELI Student Leadership Team hosted Renison's first-ever World Happiness Day event! The team developed fun programming to spread happiness and kindness to the Renison community.
Student Events
Events
Music Jam
Bring your love of music to the DFL to jam with other Renison residents!
What can you expect?
- Singing, guitars, drums, pianos – any instrument you have available!
- Casual drop-in to play some songs and make new friends
- All levels are welcome!
When and where?
Every Wednesday in April
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Dunker Family Lounge
Power Hour: Hide N' Seek
Renison is a big place with lots of great hiding spots! But who will be the ultimate hide n’ seek player?
What can you expect?
- You hide, the dons seek! (or vice versa!)
- Find the best place to hide around Renison, but don’t give yourself away!
- Take time to be a kid again during this power hour! It’s okay to relax a little when you’re studying!
When and where?
Wednesday, April 17
10:00pm – 11:00pm
Around Renison
Power hour events are Renison Residence Exclusive events.
Power Hour: Debate Night
Everyone has something silly that they love to argue about. What’s yours? Bring your favourite topics to this sure-to-be interesting instalment of power hour!
What can you expect?
- Go against another resident in a pointless debate
- Really, none of it means anything, but this is a GREAT way to relieve some frustration
- Have fun with this event. Remember it is 23-hours of silence outside this power hour!
When and where?
Friday, April 19
10:00pm – 11:00pm
Dunker Family Lounge
Power hour events are Renison Residence Exclusive events.
