Campus life

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Your UWaterloo Life takes shape in between classes, early in the morning and into the evening. It’s where you explore your interests or try something new and make lifelong friends in the process.

From athletics and recreation to arts and culture, life on campus invigorates mind, body and spirit. Here’s where you can join in the fun and find a community that shapes your UWaterloo experience.

Get Involved

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Build friendships with similar passions and join or create a student club. You'll find your niche with over 200 different clubs.

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Move your body and hone your skills through rec programs such as intramural sports, rock climbing, and open fitness and more.

  • Esports and online programming
  • Climbing wall, group fitness classes and intramurals
  • Facilities schedules
  • + more
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Build your support network and learn about Canada

Join the International Peer Community (IPC)! A peer-support program aimed at helping international students settle in and feel at home at UWaterloo.

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Find your community with Connection Collective

Connection Collective is an opportunity for equity-deserving students to connect through in-person events and virtual Teams chats.

Indigenous students participating in a sweat ceremony

Gather with your Indigenous student community

Indigenous students can access culturally relevant programming, support services, traditional medicines, events and more!

Portal events

Find and register for events and workshops through Portal, available on both mobile and web.

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students walking through campus

Student Advocacy

We’re all part of building a safer and more equitable campus for everyone. We're committed to supporting you in finding a community where you can belong, thrive and grow.

Your voice matters! Learn more about our student associations advocating for your experience as UWaterloo students:

Go Black, Go Gold

Women's Warrior basketball team cheering from the sidelines of the basketball court

Water, Water, Water! Loo, Loo, Loo!

Unleash your school spirit and cheer on your feel Warriors as they battle it out against other top schools.

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Wear your Warrior pride on your sleeve

Pick up the latest W Store has to offer:

Living and eating on campus

Students gathered in residence dining hall

Find a place to rest your head and connect with your peers.

Check out the housing options:

Students grabbing a bite to eat together at DC Bytes.

Nourish your body – grab a quick bite or sit down with friends.

A screenshot of the Campus Map and Open Classrooms in Portal web

Check out Open Classrooms

Go to Portal Campus Map to find available classrooms for studying and groupwork, available on both on mobile and web.

Adulting 101

Approach your to-do-list with confidence! Check out the three adulting skills that will help you make the most of your time at UWaterloo and beyond.

Turns out adulting isn’t as hard as they say it is!

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Get social with us! Follow @uwaterloolife Instagram and join in on the fun.

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Share your UWaterloo life with us and the rest of campus.

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