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
Renison formally installs 12th President and Vice Chancellor, The Rev'd Dr. Marc Jerry
Renison's 12th President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Marc Jerry, was officially installed in his position this week at a celebration with over 120 people in attendance.
Included during the event was a Thanksgiving Address from Kelly Fran Davis, greetings from University of Waterloo President Vivek Goel, and the presentation of wisdom texts to represent all facets of Renison and the role of its President and Vice-Chancellor.
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Renison Welcomes new President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Marc Jerry
Renison University College welcomes the Rev. Dr. Marc Jerry into his new role as Renison’s 12th president and vice-chancellor.
Dr. Jerry began his duties on Tuesday, July 2, after a 2700 km drive from Saskatchewan with his wife, Marnie, and daughter Carmen. Dr. Jerry arrived at Renison following a successful full term as president of Luther College, a federated college of the University of Regina. Dr. Jerry holds degrees in economics with specializations in econometrics and quantitative methods, and graduate degrees in theology, and has over 25 years of experience in post-secondary teaching, research, and administrative experience.
Events
MSW Information Session
Join us for an online information session for our Master of Social Work (MSW) program!
Tuesday, October 29, 12-1pm ET
Fall Open House
Join us on Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, to learn more about Renison.
Highlights
- Learn about programs, co-op, admissions, student life, and more.
- Chat with professors and students.
- Take a campus tour and visit our residences.
- Explore Renison and Waterloo to see if they are your future.