If you're looking for a small, close-knit residence or academic home base that is a five-minute walk to most buildings at the University of Waterloo, then Renison may be for you!
Renison is a smaller community with its own character and distinctive programs where you can get involved. For students pursuing a University of Waterloo degree, you can live and study at Renison while having access to all of the services and facilities on the main Waterloo campus. Think of it like a small, friendly neighbourhood, within a larger city - it's the best of both worlds!
Territorial Acknowledgement
With gratitude, we acknowledge that Renison University College is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Hodinohsyó:ni, and Attawandaran (Neutral) Peoples, which is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on each side of the Grand River from mouth to source. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place in all corners of our campus through research, learning, teaching, community building and outreach. We are guided by the work of our Reconciliation and Re-storying Steering Committee and Anti-Racism and Decolonization Spokescouncil, as well as the University of Waterloo’s Office of Indigenous Relations.
Questions?
Contact us: renison@uwaterloo.ca
News
Congratulations, class of 2025!
This week, we celebrate with Renison grads who will walk across the stage and receive their degree during Spring Convocation. Congratulations to each of you on your incredible achievement!
We are so grateful and proud to have you as part of the Renison community of alumni – and we can’t wait to see what you do next!
During Convocation, we also announce the Spring 2025 Student and Faculty Award Winners. Each award winner embodies the values of Renison in a special way, and these awards recognize their contributions to our community.
Unveiling Renison's official Pride Logo
It’s official – Renison has a Pride logo! We worked with students through our Queer and Cozy group to come up with something that resonated with our 2SLGBTQ+ community – and here it is!
Here’s what our President, The Rev. Dr. Marc Jerry, had to say about the new logo:
“Renison is a safe and inclusive space, and I’m deeply proud to be a part of it. This new logo is a visual representation of our values and an extension of our work to ensure that everyone feels welcome at Renison – not just during pride month but every day of the year.”
The logo is now also available in our merch shop, visit renison.ca/merch and select the new logo when choosing your item(s).
We hope you like it!
2025 Renison Reports is now available
The 2025 edition of Renison Reports is now available!
This year, the theme is 'Together in Hope and Possibility' and features stories from our Renison community that show some of the ways we're moving forward together.
Highlights:
- Alumni who make an impact
- International programming that responds to the ever-changing needs of students
- Student leaders who are making the most of their Renison experience
- Faculty research and projects
- Strategic Planning next steps
And more!
Events
Celebration of Life for Darrol Bryant
Our friend and colleague, Dr. Darrol Bryant, passed away on March 1, 2025. His full obituary can be found on the Erb & Good Funeral home website, and an article about his life has been published in The Record (read with a subscription).
Service and Celebration of Life: Monday, June 16, 2025
Service:
Parkminster United Church at 11:00 am
There will be a commemoration to gather and celebrate the many seeds that Darrol has planted in our hearts at Parkminster United Church, 275 Erb St. E, Waterloo, on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The service will be livestreamed, with a link provided on the funeral home's website soon.
Celebration of Life:
Renison’s Great Hall at 12:30 pm
A Reception will follow the service (at Parkminster) at Renison University College, 240 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo.