At Conrad Grebel University College, vibrant residence life and distinctive academics come together in a close-knit learning community. Grebel’s spirit sparks creativity, kindles generosity, and embodies hospitality, bringing together people of many backgrounds and worldviews in a culture of belonging.
Grebel is home to an enthusiastic residence community on the campus of the University of Waterloo, offering student housing in a welcoming environment. Join this friendly community of people who are dedicated to making Grebel an inspiring place to live and grow. Meet some of Grebel's current students. Take an in-person or virtual tour. Discover leadership opportunities. Apply now to live in the residence.
Study with 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 programs at Waterloo, and offering additional undergraduate courses in Arts, History, Mennonite Studies, Sociology, and Religion, Culture, and Spirituality. Grebel offers master's degrees in Theological Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies.
News
When Theatre Meets Polarization
What happens when a university course invites students to produce creative works that engage difference constructively? On the University of Waterloo campus, in fall 2025, fourteen undergraduate students chose to tackle division intentionally, through a new interdisciplinary course, PACS 302/THPERF 490: Relational Aesthetics Towards Dialogue.
Around the fire with North Wind Man
In late March, a group of Conrad Grebel University College students and staff sat around a roaring fire in a tent near Victoria Park in Kitchener. This visit was the culmination of a winter term Grebel book club focused on the life story of Clarence Cachagee, founder of Crow Shield Lodge.
2026 Grad Reflections
Each year, as a much-anticipated tradition, several graduating students are invited to offer reflections on their time at Conrad Grebel University College. This year, four students spoke at Community Supper, sharing their memories, stories, and life lessons with 200 classmates, roommates, staff, and faculty. Four others spoke at the End-of-Term Chapel, tracing their faith journeys and the ways Grebel changed them.
Events
Transforming Long-term Care for Well-being
Rudy P. Friesen is a retired architect who works with communities and organizations to transform long-term care for the well-being of all care partners through ethical design that supports normal living, humane care, and community connection.
Giving Day
On May 21, Grebel is teaming up with UWaterloo to launch Giving Day, a 24-hour campaign in support of students across the UWaterloo campus.
Bevs and Bites Alumni Evening
Join other Grebelites for our annual Alumni Bevs & Bites event (formerly Beer & Bites), hosted by the four University Colleges across the creek.