Wellness Programs and Student Groups

A virtual, graduate student drop-in group led by a 2SLGBTQIA+ counsellor to connect, share, and talk about student life, identity, and more. Connect with a counsellor with lived experience and a community where you feel safe and celebrated. 

Join us for a mindful run with a focus on being present in the moment without judgment. Runners of all levels are welcome. Dress according to the weather, wear running shoes and a bring water bottle.  

Pride Picnic: Community, Connection & Wellness

Looking to meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ students and folks across campus and celebrate Pride together?

Join us for our Pride Picnic, a relaxed and welcoming space to connect, build community, and enjoy being yourself. Come as you are—no expectations, no pressure.

Meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ Grad Students over free lunch, games and conversations. Come as you are, embrace your authentic self and celebrate Pride in a way that feels right for you.

The ART of Regulation is a 90-minute guided workshop that invites you to slow down and reconnect with your body through two of the most ancient healing tools we have – music and poetry.. Grounded in nervous system and science and Black creative tradition, this space will help you understand why your body responds the way it doesn’t, and offer tangible, creative ways to come back to yourself.

No writing experience needed. No musical background required. Just you, showing up. Whether you’re running on empty, carrying more than you should, or simply curious, this workshop is made with you in mind.

Emancipation Kick Up is a vibrant gathering rooted in reflection, community, and forward movement. As Black students at the University of Waterloo, we come together to honor the legacy of those who came before us—individuals whose vision of emancipation extended beyond freedom toward a future shaped by access, opportunity, and self-determination. Their dream lives on in the spaces we now occupy, and our presence in higher education is a continuation of that vision. This event recognizes the significance of simply being here—learning, growing, and building pathways that were once out of reach—while creating a space for reflection, connection, food, and games as we come together in community.