Application form for Renison residence

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Residence

Renison Residence is currently welcoming student applications for the following academic terms:

  • Fall 2025/Winter 2026
  • Fall 2025/Spring 2026
  • Winter 2026 Only

At Renison, eight-month contracts are available for the Fall/Winter or Fall/Spring terms. Four-month contracts are possible for the Winter and Spring terms only.

Joining our close-knit community means benefiting from outstanding opportunities for learning and scholarship through an interactive and inclusive environment. Students in residence truly live in a multicultural environment, where they will develop awareness, knowledge and skills for a globalized world. 

Visit our Renison Residence Fees page to learn more about the cost of residence fees. 

RENISON RESIDENCE VACANCY APPLICATION

If you are applying for Fall 2025:

Renison Residence currently has a very small wait-list. Please submit your information on your application form below. When a space becomes available, a Student Experience and Housing professional will be in contact with you with next steps to submit a non-refundable residence deposit of $500. 

If you have any questions about your application or space on the waitlist, please email ren-res@uwaterloo.ca .

If you are applying for Winter 2026 or Spring 2026 only: 

Please complete the application below. A Student Experience and Housing professional will be in contact with you with next steps to submit a non-refundable residence deposit of $500. 

If you do not already have a University of ݮƵ or Renison University College student number, leave this space blank.
Please indicate your level or type of study (select all that apply):
Term you wish to live at Renison:

*Due to a high occupancy rate for the Fall term, we do not offer residence contract for only the Fall term.
What will be the year/term of your program when you reside in Renison?

(if you are in BASE or EFAS, please choose “Other”)
Have you lived in Renison Residence previously?