United College offers residence, academic courses, and learning opportunities to students at the University of Waterloo. We are affiliated with the University and are located on its main campus.
University of Waterloo courses are taught at United, including courses in International Development, the Master of Development Practice program, Indigenous studies, Indigenous Entrepreneurship, Human rights, Religious studies and Canadian studies.
At United you can also find the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre, and GreenHouse, a social impact incubator that offers programs, opportunities and a community for students to develop problem-solving skills, form innovative ideas and make new forms of sustainable impact around social or environmental change.
Many Waterloo students – both undergraduate and graduate – choose to live at United. Some come here for the community, some for the learning experience, and some to be part of special communities like the Environment Living Learning Community (LLC), the Women in Engineering LLC, and La Bastille the French-speaking residence community.
News
United College Don Jonny Dodoo Launches “Shades of Black” After Life-Changing Summit
University of Waterloo student and United College Don Jonny Dodoo returned from the recently held National Black Canadian Summit in Montreal with more than just inspiration — he came back with a vision.
The summit held from January 31 to February 2 and hosted by the Michaëlle Jean Foundation, gathered changemakers from across the country to reflect, connect, and build a more inclusive future. For Jonny, it was a transformational experience that deepened his understanding of Black identity and sparked a new initiative he calls Shades of Black.
52nd Blackforest a Hit with United College Audience
Talent and tradition took center stage at United College as students wowed the crowd during the 52nd Blackforest event on Saturday, March 29.
GreenHouse’s 34th Social Impact Showcase Celebrates Student-Led Innovation
The 34th GreenHouse Social Impact Showcase, held last Wednesday at United College, brought together over 50 community members and social innovators from across the University of Waterloo and the broader community. The event highlighted student entrepreneurs committed to tackling pressing global and local challenges, with four standout ventures receiving funding to propel their initiatives forward.
Events
Beer and Bites
Join us for the annual alumni craft beer and bites event, hosted by the four University Colleges at the University of Waterloo.
We will meet at United College for a guided walking tour, where we will take you to each of the University Colleges to enjoy craft beer samples paired with delicious bites. Come hungry—the “bites” are generous.