Bus Trips & Event Registrations

Bus trips

The Renison Student Experience and Housing team is pleased to offer a variety of fun and exciting bus trips to the Renison community. All current Renison and University of Waterloo students are welcome to attend. 

Space is available based on first-come first-serve. We have limited tickets available for each trip so register early!

Register and pay online for our events and trips that require payment by using Renison's Shopify Page.

Wind Out 2025

Purchase your Wind Out 2025 ticket!

Wind Out

Join us at Renison Residence's annual Wind Out celebration at Fed Hall on Saturday, March 29.

Date: Saturday, March 29, 6:00pm-11:00pm
Time: 6:00pm-11:00pm
Location: Fed Hall

Price:

  • $15+tax for Renison Resident (Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 student)
  • $60+tax for Guest

Deadline to Register: Saturday, March 8 at 11:59pm

Theme: Bridgerton!

Buffet Menu:

  • Chef's selection of rolls & breads with butter
  • Salads:  
    • Fresh mixed green salad with tomato, cucumber, peppers with Modena balsamic vinaigrette (vegan) and four peppercorn asiago ranch dressings (vegetarian) - gluten free
    • Spinach and quinoa salad with mango, pomegranate tossed in white balsamic dressing (vegan, gluten free)
    • Kale caesar salad with sourdough croutons, house double smoked bacon (served on the side), parmesan cheese and house made roasted garlic dressing (vegetarian)
  • Entrées:  
    • Grilled Greek marinated chicken breast with grilled peppers, eggplant, zucchini, roasted tomatoes, olives drizzled with tzatziki to finish (halal and gluten free)
    • Roasted Salmon with sauce Vierge - olive oil, cucumber, tomato, onion (gluten and dairy free)
    • Penne Marinara Sauce (vegetarian)
  • Oven-roasted mini potatoes
  • Desserts Station: Seasonal fresh fruit platter, assorted squares, red fruit Charlotte, Chef's choice of cakes, tortes and cheese cakes (gluten free options will be included) 

Event features:

  • DJ: Dancing will begin as soon as dinner is over.  The last dance will be at 11:00pm
  • Awards: Receive awards from the residence community!
  • Photobooth: A photobooth will be available complete with silly props and the opportunity to print actual photo strips as a keepsake.
  • Soft Drinks Bar: Unlimited soft drinks for the entire evening. 

Tickets are non-refundable. 

Bus Trip FAQs

How do I register for a bus trip?

Follow these steps to register for a Renison bus trip:

  1. Open Renison's Events Portal
  2. Select the event that you would like to register for by clicking on the event title
  3. Select the blue "Register for this event" button
  4. Fill out the registration form at the bottom of the screen including your:
    • First Name
    • Last Name
    • Email (@uwaterloo.ca email preferred)
    • Phone number (Canadian if possible)
    • Program
  5. Select "Submit event registration"
  6. Input your payment information into the secure checkout area
  7. You're done! Soon, you'll receive a confirmation email with your trip details 

To register for multiple events, just repeat these steps for each one! There is no limit to how many trips you can register for!

My partner/friend is not a UWaterloo or Renison student, but they would like to come on a bus trip with me. Can they also register?

Yes, they are welcome to register for bus trips. They will have to register on Renison's Events Portal with a separate form. When they answer "What program are you taking?" they can select "I am attending the event as an external guest."

Can I pay for bus trips with cash?

Online payments are preferred for bus trips. Please try to register using Renison's Events Portal. If you experience any technical difficulties or your payment does not work, you can connect with Thalia Criollo Guerrero in REN 0209 for an alternate solution. 

Do I need an account to register for a bus trip?

No, you do not need an account to register. If you end up on the portal home page, select "Events" from the drop-down menu at the top of your screen to be re-directed to our list of events.

If an event does require a login, you can easily sign-in using your WatIAM credentials, or your email on file with the English Language Institute.

What can I expect on a bus trip?

Renison bus trips make it easy for you to explore different Canadian cities and experience the city of Waterloo. 

On the day of your bus trip, you will meet the Renison Peer Leaders in the Renison Atrium to sign-in for the trip. You will then take a school bus from Renison to your destination. Once you arrive, you are free to explore the city however you like. Your Peer Leaders can recommend sites to see and places to visit in the city, or you can explore together! 

For Deluxe Bus Trips and local bus trips (like Bowling or SkyZone), your Peer Leaders will provide extra instructions regarding the locations and activities you'll participate in.

At the end of the bus trip, the group will check-in with the Peer Leaders once again before boarding the bus to return to Renison. 

What is included in the cost of the bus trips?

Bus-only trips includes your transportation from Renison to the trip destination and back. On average, this cost is $35 + tax.

Deluxe trips are $125 to $150 + tax and also include one excursion and one meal.

Trips that have an admission cost (ex. Canada's Wonderland, Kitchener Rangers Hockey Games) will also include your admission tickets. 

Renison bus trips are not subsidized. Renison does not profit from bus trips. The cost of the bus trips covers the cost of the bus rental and Peer Leader wages. Any excess funds are used for future events at Renison.

Questions about our bus trips?

Please contact: