United College is a vibrant community and welcoming home for students at the University of Waterloo. Located in the heart of campus, we offer more than just a place to live. Our residence community brings students together through connection, support, and shared experiences. Alongside vibrant residence life, United is also a place to learn and lead, with unique academic programs and hands-on opportunities to create social and environmental impact.
Whether you’re here to find lifelong friends, explore new ideas, or drive meaningful change, United is where you can live fully, learn deeply, and shape a better future
News
Finding Confidence Through Community: Alexandra Minard's United College Story
When Alexandra Minard first looked toward the University of Waterloo, the path ahead was wide open. Like many incoming students, she was drawn by the promise of the university’s renowned co-op program, a chance to gain a competitive edge and real-world experience. But the decision of where to live was guided by a more personal connection: her mother’s own history.
Building Community Through Innovation: Trishala Pillai Honoured with Emerging Alumni Award
At United College, student ideas don’t just stay in the classroom, they grow into movements, businesses, and community impact. That spirit was celebrated this past spring as alum Trishala Pillai (BA '16)returned to the college to officially receive the Emerging Alumni Award in recognition of her leadership, innovation, and commitment to creating meaningful change.
Jordyn Maywood’s Journey of Leadership, Community and Engineering Excellence
For Jordyn Maywood, the secret to navigating the intensity of a Biomedical Engineering degree at the University of Waterloo began with finding her circle.
By choosing to live at United College in the Women in Engineering Living-Learning Community (LLC) during her first year, she gained a vital support system that fostered both confidence and inclusion.
Events
Chats with Changemakers
Chats with Changemakers is a conversation series hosted by GreenHouse at United College, University of Waterloo. Swapping standard lectures for an open circle, these sessions offer an unscripted look at the realities of social impact careers, exploring rejected pitches, institutional roadblocks, sudden pivots, and unexpected detours.
When and Where
Sessions run on select Mondays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST. You can participate in person at GreenHouse (UTD 164) with dinner and networking, or join the conversation virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Fall 2026 Lineup
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September 21 | Maddi Leblanc (Structural Firefighter and Community Advocate): Letting go of rigid career blueprints and navigating transitions from environmental studies and journalism into emergency services.
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October 5 | Penn Bolourchi (Founder, goodDEED): Navigating early-stage social enterprise realities, securing seed funding, and reimagining equitable homeownership.
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October 19 | Ashoke Mohanraj (Maritime Lawyer, Author, and Producer): Balancing professional legal practice with creative work, using legal grounding to protect community-focused ventures.
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November 2 | Cherie Wai (Market-Creating Innovation Lead, World Vision): Insights from a decade of ethical supply chain policy advocacy and launching an outdoor backcountry initiative.
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November 16 | Elizabeth (Liz) Pfisterer (Director, The HUB Youth Services): Applying public health methodologies to interrupt cycles of violence and support community mental health.
RSVP
Save your spot for upcoming sessions through the Chats with Changemakers RSVP Form.
Chats with Changemakers
Chats with Changemakers is a conversation series hosted by GreenHouse at United College, University of Waterloo. Swapping standard lectures for an open circle, these sessions offer an unscripted look at the realities of social impact careers, exploring rejected pitches, institutional roadblocks, sudden pivots, and unexpected detours.
When and Where
Sessions run on select Mondays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST. You can participate in person at GreenHouse (UTD 164) with dinner and networking, or join the conversation virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Fall 2026 Lineup
-
September 21 | Maddi Leblanc (Structural Firefighter and Community Advocate): Letting go of rigid career blueprints and navigating transitions from environmental studies and journalism into emergency services.
-
October 5 | Penn Bolourchi (Founder, goodDEED): Navigating early-stage social enterprise realities, securing seed funding, and reimagining equitable homeownership.
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October 19 | Ashoke Mohanraj (Maritime Lawyer, Author, and Producer): Balancing professional legal practice with creative work, using legal grounding to protect community-focused ventures.
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November 2 | Cherie Wai (Market-Creating Innovation Lead, World Vision): Insights from a decade of ethical supply chain policy advocacy and launching an outdoor backcountry initiative.
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November 16 | Elizabeth (Liz) Pfisterer (Director, The HUB Youth Services): Applying public health methodologies to interrupt cycles of violence and support community mental health.
RSVP
Save your spot for upcoming sessions through the Chats with Changemakers RSVP Form.
Chats with Changemakers
Chats with Changemakers is a conversation series hosted by GreenHouse at United College, University of Waterloo. Swapping standard lectures for an open circle, these sessions offer an unscripted look at the realities of social impact careers, exploring rejected pitches, institutional roadblocks, sudden pivots, and unexpected detours.
When and Where
Sessions run on select Mondays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST. You can participate in person at GreenHouse (UTD 164) with dinner and networking, or join the conversation virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Fall 2026 Lineup
-
September 21 | Maddi Leblanc (Structural Firefighter and Community Advocate): Letting go of rigid career blueprints and navigating transitions from environmental studies and journalism into emergency services.
-
October 5 | Penn Bolourchi (Founder, goodDEED): Navigating early-stage social enterprise realities, securing seed funding, and reimagining equitable homeownership.
-
October 19 | Ashoke Mohanraj (Maritime Lawyer, Author, and Producer): Balancing professional legal practice with creative work, using legal grounding to protect community-focused ventures.
-
November 2 | Cherie Wai (Market-Creating Innovation Lead, World Vision): Insights from a decade of ethical supply chain policy advocacy and launching an outdoor backcountry initiative.
-
November 16 | Elizabeth (Liz) Pfisterer (Director, The HUB Youth Services): Applying public health methodologies to interrupt cycles of violence and support community mental health.
RSVP
Save your spot for upcoming sessions through the Chats with Changemakers RSVP Form.