Renison University College

Come experience the University of Waterloo with Renison University College in a supportive academic community where everyone can follow their passion. You will also have the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of each individual that walks through our halls as being part of a close-knit residence community consisting of 207 people.

Discover why studying at Renison is such a rewarding experience. You can check out the credit programs on offer for undergraduate, postgraduate, and graduate programs. You can also look into our Community and Professional Education programming.

This site contains information on course prerequisites, residence, and a variety of supports Renison offers to students such as course selection and accommodation. We aim to make studying at Renison a great learning experience as well as one in which you’ll make new friends and enjoy a great lifestyle in a great city, Waterloo.

If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

What is a University College?

The University Colleges are located on Waterloo's main campus and offer courses as well as residences. All 4 are much smaller than Waterloo Residences, which means you'll get to know almost everyone!

You'll study or live in a smaller community, have access to all services and facilities on the main campus, and earn a valuable University of Waterloo degree.

What makes Renison unique?

If you're looking for a smaller, close-knit residence or academic home base that is a five-minute walk to most buildings at Waterloo, then Renison University College (Renison) may be for you!

Renison is a smaller community with its own character and distinctive programs where you can get involved and contribute.

Students in any program can take classes or live at a University College – or both!
Smaller community with residence rooms for 220 students with the lowest Don to student ratio on campus (1:20).
Most spaces for first-year students are in traditional-style rooms.
A five swipe per day meal plan (largest meal plan at Waterloo) rather than the declining-debit WatCard dollars used by Waterloo Residences.

Territorial acknowledgement

Renison University College acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of ‎the Attawandaron (Neutral), Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometers on each side of the Grand River.

News

Apr. 3, 2020COVID-19 information - updated Friday, April 3 at 4:00 pm
In observance of public health recommendations and in keeping with announcements from the University of Waterloo, the following initiatives are now in place at Renison University College:

Work from Home

Employees will continue to work from home until further notice to help support the ongoing functions of the University and academic success for students. 

Degree Program Spring Term will start on May 11, 2020
Mar. 5, 2020Three students from Renison participate annual Ontario Japanese Speech Contest

On Saturday, February 29, 2020, three University of Waterloo students who are studying Japanese at Renison participated in the 38^th annual Ontario Japanese Speech Contest. All three worked hard on their speeches with their teachers Fumie-sensei, Eri-sensei and Mizusa-sensei.
Feb. 28, 2020Renison Alumna Marjorie-Ann Knight uses Rhythm and Blues to celebrate Black History Month in Cambridge
Marjorie-Ann Knight, a Renison BSW alumna, will be helping to lead an event to recognize Black History Month in Cambridge this weekend, Saturday February 29 at the Idea Exchange in Queen’s Square.

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