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
Stone Garden brings Renison Community together for Memorial Celebration
This week, Renison University College had its first annual Stone Garden Memorial Celebration, where we remember community members who have passed away. It will be held on the Monday following All Souls Day each year.
Congratulations, to the class of 2025!
This weekend, 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 Fall 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.
NEW - Free Digital Resource: Skills for Success: Building transferable skills for the workplace
Renison’s School of Global Engagement and Education is excited to announce the launch of a new free online training resource: Skills for Success: Building transferable skills for the workplace.
This self-guided, asynchronous resource is designed to support newcomers to Canada who are developing foundational and transferable skills for the workplace. It integrates essential workplace skills with English language support, making it especially valuable for those entering or re-entering the workforce.
Events
2025 President's Christmas Reception
Join us for the President's Christmas Reception!
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Place: Great Hall Extension
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm