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
A United College Love Story: 57 Years Later
In 1968, two first-year students arrived at St. Paul’s College, now United College, without knowing they were about to meet the person who would shape the rest of their lives.
Catherine Carmichael Eagles (BMath ’72) and Paul Eagles (BSc’72, PhD ‘79) were just 18 years old when they first crossed paths in residence.
“We met at St. Paul’s because we were both in first year. Pual was in Science and I was in Math” Catherine recalled.
What followed was a story that has now spanned more than five decades.
United College Appoints Dr. Tracy Penny Light As New President effective July 1, 2026
United College at the University of Waterloo is pleased to announce the appointment of
Dr. Tracy Penny Light as its next President, following the conclusion of a national search launched in mid-2025. Dr. Penny Light will serve a five-year term, commencing
July 1, 2026.
GreenHouse’s 35th Social Impact Showcase Celebrates Student Social Innovation and Impact
Greenhouse’s 35th Social Impact Showcase came off last week at United College, bringing together community members, family and friends, celebrating a new cohort of social innovators from the University of Waterloo community, who are dedicated to creating meaningful change.
Events
36th Social Impact Showcase
Each term, GreenHouse hosts the Social Impact Showcase to celebrate the achievements of our students and award grants from the Social Impact Fund. Students, faculty and staff, and community members are all welcome to attend. The students will be competing for two $3,000 and two $1,500 grants to grow their social and/or environmental impact initiatives.
We are excited and proud to be hosting the 36th Social Impact Showcase. Join us in celebrating youth-led social innovation, entrepreneurship and impact on Wednesday, March 25th | 4:00-5:30 p.m. at United College (Alumni Hall). The Showcase creates a unique and valuable opportunity for our students to connect with community members who may support them on their journey in refining their ideas.