Renison University College

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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

Mar. 22, 2019International funding opportunity

2019 Visiting Program for Young Sinologists - Deadline March 31, 2019

Sponsor	Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China
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Mar. 20, 2019Making a difference with the Jacob Hillerby Memorial Bursary

Photo: Jacqui and Richard Hillerby with Jacob and his sister, Robin.

Originally published in The Kincardine Record. Read the original HERE.

To the Editor:
Mar. 19, 2019Reconciliation instructor featured on CBC KW

Kelly Laurila, instructor of Reconciliation: Discussions and Implications of Settler Peoples in Canada, was featured on CBC KW's Morning Edition last Wednesday, March 13. In addition to her insights about what reconciliation means, she offers a glimpse into what the course will be like for students.

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Events

Mar. 27, 2019Japan as a "Normal Country"? Japan's Relations with it's Neighbours - Speaker Series

Dr. Seung Hyok Lee will be delivering a lecture, titled "Japan as a "Normal Country"? Japan's Relations with its Neighbours." Dr. Lee is a Lecturer in the department of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Professor David Welch from the University of Waterloo, Basillie School of International Affairs is the lecture's commentator.
Apr. 4, 2019You're invited to a Book Launch!

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