Application form for Renison residence

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Residence

Renison Residence is currently welcoming student applications for the following academic terms:

  • Spring 2026 Only
  • Fall 2026/Winter 2027
  • Winter 2027 Only

At Renison, eight-month contracts are available for the Fall/Winter or Fall/Spring terms. Four-month contracts are possible for the Winter and Spring terms only.

Joining our close-knit community means benefiting from outstanding opportunities for learning and scholarship through an interactive and inclusive environment. Students in residence truly live in a multicultural environment, where they will develop awareness, knowledge and skills for a globalized world. 

Visit our Renison Residence Fees page to learn more about the cost of residence fees. 

RENISON RESIDENCE APPLICATION FORM

First-year or transfer students

1. Accept your Offer of Admission

  • Accept your Offer of Admission to Waterloo by the deadline (June 1, 2026 for most students).
  • When we receive your acceptance, we'll email your Waterloo ID number to you. You can then move to step 2. 

2. Create your Waterloo username

Once you receive your Waterloo ID number, you can create your WatIAm username (using the New User Registration link).

  • After you've created your WatIAM username, it can take up to 72 hours for it to be synced with the residence application system.
    • Tip: Since it can take up to 72 hours for your WatIAM username to be activated, you should claim your WatIAM username several days before the June 8 deadline.

3. Set up two-factor authentication

Once you have your WatIAM username, you'll need to set up two-factor authentication (2FA). This will protect your Waterloo account throughout your time as a student. 

4. Complete the residence application form by 11:59pm Eastern Time on June 8, 2026

Once your WatIAM username has been activated, you can fill out the New Student Residence Application.

  • To log in, use your WatIAM username followed by @uwaterloo.ca as your email address along with the WatIAM password (created in step 2).
  • You'll be able to rank your preference for Campus Housing residences, Renison University College, St. Jerome’s University, and United College.

5. Submit your $500 non-refundable housing deposit

  • Your residence guarantee application isn't complete until you pay your non-refundable deposit. 
  • As part of your residence application, you'll be prompted to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit by credit card. The application and deposit are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 8, 2026.

That's it!

We'll email you in mid-June to let you know where you'll be living in September. Your residence will email you with the next steps.

Returning resident or upper-year student?

Planning to live with us in the Spring 2026 or just the Winter 2027 term?

  1. Complete our vacancy application form below! It is very easy!
  2. Once you complete our vacancy application form, you will be contacted by our Housing team with next steps to submit a $500 CAD non-refundable deposit to Renison University College. 
  3. Once the $500 CAD non-refundable deposit has been received, your space in Renison Residence will be reserved. 

That's it!

Please keep checking your email inbox leading up to move-in day with next steps for joining our community!

RENISON RESIDENCE VACANCY APPLICATION

Please complete the application below. A Student Experience and Housing professional will be in contact with you with next steps to submit a non-refundable residence deposit of $500. 

If you do not already have a University of Waterloo or Renison University College student number, leave this space blank.
Please indicate your level or type of study (select all that apply):
Term you wish to live at Renison:

*Due to a high occupancy rate for the Fall term, we do not offer residence contract for only the Fall term.
What will be the year/term of your program when you reside in Renison?

(if you are in BASE or EFAS, please choose “Other”)
Have you lived in Renison Residence previously?