Welcome to Grebel

Residence

Grebel is home to an enthusiastic residence community on the campus of the University of Waterloo. Join this friendly community of people who are dedicated to making Grebel an amazing place to live and grow. Meet some of Grebels current students. Take an in-person or virtual tour. Discover leadership opportunities. Apply now to live in the residence.

Academics

Study with and get to know professors in a community-oriented learning environment. Grebel teaches within the Arts faculty at the University of Waterloo, administering the Music and Peace and Conflict Studies departments at Waterloo, and offering additional undergraduate courses in Arts, History, Mennonite Studies, Religion, Culture, and Spirituality, and Sociology. Grebel also offers two masters level graduate programs in Theological Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies.

News

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Grebel is a Solid Foundation for Students

by Allie Boyd

Associates are an important part of Grebel student life, whether they live on campus in the Grebel apartments or off campus around Waterloo. Grebelites with different experiences contribute to a diverse community where unique perspectives are shared around snack tables and board games. Associate student Jobina Masyawong reflects on her experiences. "There are so many other buildings around campus, but none of them have the same energy as Grebel. I feel like I have a place here with many friends and good vibes."

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Student Service Experiences with MDS

by Allie Boyd

Grebel students have served with Mennonite Disaster Service on service trips since as early as the 1960s. Isabel Song and Mona Bailey, two winners of the MDS Scholarship Award this year, reflect on their experiences in service, and Sara Fretz-Goering shares some insight into one of the early MDS trips that have since become a tradition at Grebel. 

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Enriching Ministry Skills through MTS

by Allie Boyd

There are many paths that lead to the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program at Conrad Grebel University College. For MTS alum Peter Haresnape, it started with learning goals for pastoral work.

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