If you're looking for a small, close-knit residence or academic home base that is a five-minute walk to most buildings at the University of Waterloo, then Renison may be for you!
Renison is a smaller community with its own character and distinctive programs where you can get involved. For students pursuing a University of Waterloo degree, you can live and study at Renison while having access to all of the services and facilities on the main Waterloo campus. Think of it like a small, friendly neighbourhood, within a larger city - it's the best of both worlds!
Territorial Acknowledgement
With gratitude, we acknowledge that Renison University College is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Hodinohsyó:ni, and Attawandaran (Neutral) Peoples, which is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on each side of the Grand River from mouth to source. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place in all corners of our campus through research, learning, teaching, community building and outreach. We are guided by the work of our Reconciliation and Re-storying Steering Committee and Anti-Racism and Decolonization Spokescouncil, as well as the University of Waterloo’s Office of Indigenous Relations.
Questions?
Contact us: renison@uwaterloo.ca
News
President Marc Jerry part of panel discussion around Academic Leadership in a Crisis
This week, Renison President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Marc Jerry had the opportunity to speak to the University of Waterloo’s Academic Leadership Program for Chairs and Associate Deans.
The theme was “Academic Leadership in Crisis” and the session was facilitated by Dr. Marty Cooke, Assistant Vice-President, Academic – Leadership and Strategic Initiatives at Waterloo. On the panel, along with Dr. Jerry, was Dalhousie University President Emeritus Dr. Richard Florizone and Waterloo Dean of Health Dr. Lili Liu.
Practical Social Science: Renison Prof Denise Marigold takes SDS to high school students
This past fall, Dr. Denise Marigold took key concepts from the Positive Psychology course she teaches at Renison and turned it into a workshop for high school students called “The Power of Perspective.” Through hands-on activities, students were given opportunities to reflect on how shifting their perspective on negative experiences can foster more positive emotions, behaviours, and outcomes—while also developing a realistic understanding of the limits of positive thinking as a quick fix.
Stone Garden brings Renison Community together for Memorial Celebration
This week, Renison University College had its first annual Stone Garden Memorial Celebration, where we remember community members who have passed away. It will be held on the Monday following All Souls Day each year.
Events
All College Event: Hope Circuits
At a time when postsecondary education is under real and sustained pressure, gathering matters. This day is designed to help Renison build shared language, strengthen relational trust, and identify practical ways forward together.