Renison University College is a place to learn and a place to live. Affiliated with the University of Waterloo, Renison offers degree courses in Social Development Studies (Bachelor of Arts) and Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work). You'll have all the benefits of graduating with a University of Waterloo degree combined with the advantages of learning in a smaller, more intimate environment. At Renison, you'll take the same courses in a much smaller classroom - our largest room can physically hold 100 students, but we cap our class sizes at 50. A smaller class means more participation, interaction, and engagement.

A focus in social sciences and social work provide opportunities for Renison students to make an impact in their local communities, and our diverse selection of language, culture, and humanities classes help prepare them to become citizens of a global community.

Each college has a unique residence system and atmosphere. There are differences in room setup, student life activities, and even meal plans. Renison offers a small, intimate and diverse community. Students living at Renison are studying in programs from all across campus and since we have upper year residents they can be in any term of study. Supporting a close-knit community of 207 residents every year, along with the lowest don-to-student ratio of 1:25, Renison is the place to find life-long friendships.

Orientation is Saturday, August 31 to Saturday, September 7. Classes begin on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Orientation is an opportunity to learn more about the University of Waterloo and what to expect now that you’re here. We can help answer all of your questions and help you become more familiar and comfortable on campus before you start classes. Many of our campus resources and services will be on display throughout the week to let you know exactly who’s available on campus to help you succeed in your first year, and throughout your university career. Overall, Orientation is a great way to start your Waterloo experience and will help you get acquainted with your new surroundings before classes begin.

Career Advisors help all students, postdocs, alumni and employees learn about career management techniques, graduate/professional school preparation, work search methods and how to set meaningful and achievable goals, through one-on-one appointments, drop-ins and co-op consults, workshops and events. More information is available at https://uwaterloo.ca/career-action/.

The University has an athletic centre with a pool, courts, and fitness rooms. For a full list of Instructional Programs please visit https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/sports/2010/7/21/Instructional_Classes.aspx

Renison has a long tradition of activities like Orientation Week, “Wind In”, College Dinners, Sports Teams, Pizza Nights, Charity Events, and an International Week, all of which help you take a break from study and enjoy the family atmosphere for which Renison is known. Whether you are a singer or a musician, you might want to talk to the Chaplain about participating in the musical leadership of Chapel Services. Instrumentalists of all kinds are welcomed and the music varies from traditional to modern. To learn more about these awesome events and Renison's student council, visit our Renisix page at: https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/renisix

Students with special needs have access to a number of resources and services at UW and Renison - please visit the page for details. Also available to help students are chaplains, counselling services, health services, the international student office, the legal resource office, mature student services, Renison dons, the office for persons with disabilities, the Ombudsperson, the sexual harassment counsellor, the Walk Safe and Ride Safe program, and the women's centre.