Renison University College is a community. Not just a community of students or residents, but a community of people from all walks of life.
We thank you, the Friends of Renison, for your continued engagement, dedication, and involvement with the College. Your support of Renison's students, programs, and role in the community allows us to continue to offer the high quality education that has come to be expected from Renison.
We are very excited about many of the upcoming developments at Renison. Please use this website to stay apprised of events, activities, and news from Renison University College.
We look forward to seeing you around the College!
How to donate
Online - Credit Card
Supporting Renison by donating online using your credit card is by far the most convenient method of donation.
Mail - Cheque/Credit Card
To donate by mail, please fill in the donation form and include all pertinent information. Please make all cheques payable to Renison University College.
You can send your completed form by mail to:
Renison University College
External Relations and Communications
240 Westmount Rd. North
Waterloo, ON
N2L 3G4
or by fax to: 519-884-5135
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
If you have any questions about how to donate, specific Renison priorities or any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Cort Egan, Director of External Relations and Communications for Renison University College.
How your support makes a difference
Your kind donations make a difference in the lives of students at Renison University College.
Bursaries, awards and scholarships assist students financially to achieve their dream of a university education, ultimately leading to their career path.
Donating to sustain the Renison campus provides facilities that remain safe, barrier-free and environmentally friendly.
Offering English language bursaries assist new refugees to improve their academic English and providing residence opportunities for marginalized students opens a world of friendship, support and encouragement.
You Do make a difference and your difference makes an impact that could last a lifetime.
Types of donations
There are a variety of ways to support the work of Renison and its students. Select one of the various types of donations below to find out more.
Events
Visit Renison's events page to see all the upcoming events at the College.
Renison University College alumni
Renison University College's Alumni Office connects alumni of Renison with each other through events, fundraising, and communications.
The Alumni Office organizes events for Renison University College alumni, including reunions and Across the Creek all-college events.
These pages are dedicated to keeping our Renison alumni up-to-date on what's going on at Renison University College. Whether you want to reconnect with lost classmates, make an important life announcement, or just browse through the latest happenings at Renison, you'll find it all here.
The office produces publications designed specifically for Renison's alumni such as Renison Reports and other communications vehicles. The Alumni Office (part of the External Relations department) is located on the second floor of the Founders Building, across the hall from the President's Office.
Renison has more than 6000 alumni. This number grows by more than 200 each year.Our versatile graduates enter an impressive array of careers, many venturing into the helping professions including social work, education, law, ministry, counseling, police work, medicine, therapy, communications and international service work.
Alumni benefits
An alumnus of Renison University College is also alumnus of the University of Waterloo.
When you participate in the University of Waterloo's affinity partner programs, the university receives revenue which supports alumni programs, including publications such as the alumni magazine, the e-newsletter, the alumni career advisor, alumni events, and the Waterloo Alumni e-community.
Your affinity partners provide you with:
- beneficial services that you may not be able to access elsewhere
- quality services at competitive or discounted prices
Waterloo affinity program benefits:
Take advantage of your alumni status today and save money!
You can select what information you'd like to receive by calling 519-888-4567, ext. 32038 or on the University of Waterloo communication preferences page at any time.
How can you support Renison?
Make a donation to support students, scholarships, or the College
Online - Credit Card
Supporting Renison by donating online using your credit card is by far the most convenient method of donation.
Mail - Cheque/Credit Card
To donate by mail, please fill in the donation form and include all pertinent information. Please make all cheques payable to Renison University College.
You can send your completed form by mail to:
External Relations and Communications
Renison University College
240 Westmount Rd. North
Waterloo, ON
N2L 3G4
or by fax to: 519-884-5135
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
If you have any questions about how to donate, specific Renison priorities or any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Cort Egan, Director of External Relations and Communications for Renison University College.
How your support makes a difference
Your kind donations make a difference in the lives of students at Renison University College.
Bursaries, awards and scholarships assist students financially to achieve their dream of a university education, ultimately leading to their career path.
Donating to sustain the Renison campus provides facilities that remain safe, barrier-free and environmentally friendly.
Offering English language bursaries assist new refugees to improve their academic English and providing residence opportunities for marginalized students opens a world of friendship, support and encouragement.
You Do make a difference and your difference makes an impact that could last a lifetime.
Update your address/contact information
Visit the information update form to let Renison know your new address and/or contact information.
Alumnus? Alumna? Aluminum? What is the right word?
If you’re male, you’re an alumnus. If you’re female, you’re an alumna.
However, if a group is made of men and women, you’re alumni. That’s why we see “alumni” most often; it can be gender neutral.
