If you lived at Renison, you would be home by now.Ìý
Renison University College is one of the closest residences to your classes at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ and has one of the largest meal plans.
Supporting an intimate community more than 200Ìýresidents every year, along with the lowest don-to-student ratio of 1:22, Renison has a unique environment that current residents describe as "close-knitÌýcommunity, friendly and fun".
If you are looking for a place to find life-long friendships you will find it at Renison.
WHAT'S GREAT ABOUT RENISON RESIDENCE?

Lots! Here's some quick facts...
- We have the lowest Student-to-Don ratio at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ (1:22 students), meaning you have lots of support available to adjust to university life
- Access to our Student Experience & Housing team for support in navigating residence and university life, including seniorÌýResidence Dons, upper-year Peer Leaders, Chaplain, Housing Manager, Student Experience Coordinators, Assistant Director, and Student Advisor!
- Access to exclusive financial awards and bursaries available only for Renison residents
- Fully renovated rooms with extra storage, new furnishings,Ìýand lighting
- Our very own Lusi Wong Library with bookable group study rooms, cozy study spaces, and access to theÌýTri-UniversityÌýdrop-off and distribution centre to help you with your study needs
- Conveniently located on the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ campus and only a short 5-minute walk from most classroom buildings
- 25% of beds are interconnecting suites with semi-private baths and central air
We also have...

Laundry Facilities on site
that are conveniently connected to your WatCard student card (no need to save quarters!)

Wireless Internet Access
through the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ's Eduroam Wi-Fi service

Games Room
with foosball, ping pong, billiards table, and access to tons of board games (we call it our Moose Room!)

Social Lounges with Large-Screen TVs
that are popular for movie nights, Smash Bros tournaments, and sports games!

Quiet Study Areas
including our very own Lusi Wong Library!

Mail & Package Service
provided by our Moose Tracks Connection Desk!Ìý

Multi-Faith Prayer Space
to allow you to practice your faith, in addition to our St. Bede's Chapel open to all students

Jam-packed Events Calendar
so you will always have something to do when you have free time, and an easy way to make new friends (just check out our Events and Workshops page!)

Access to Pianos & Music Jams
including regular coffee house music nights, music jam sessions, and places where you can practice your own musical instrumentsÌý
...and much more to be proud to call Renison your home away from home!
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR RESIDENCE EXPERIENCE
Learn more about your Residence Experience...

Here's more reasons why...
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Incoming First-year Students
If you are a first-year undergraduate student at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, you qualify for the First-year Housing Guarantee Residence Application. Here's what you need to know...Ìý
When?
- From February 1, 2025Ìý- June 10, 2025
How?
- Accept your offer of admission from the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ
- Ìýby 11:59 p.m. ET onÌýJune 10,Ìý2025
- Having trouble applying? Make sure toÌýclaim yourÌýWatIAmÌýIDÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýset up Two Factor authentication!Ìý
- It can take 48-72 hours for your WatIAM to update and give you access to the application.
- When prompted to log in with your organizational email, use your WatIAM followed by @uwaterloo.caÌýas your email address and enter your WatIAM password.Ìý
- Pay your non-refundable housing deposit via Visa, Master Card or American Express
Accessible Housing Needs?
- Do you require special consideration for your residence room assignment, such as accessibility, dietary accommodations, or cultural or creed-based needs? Please see ourÌýAccessible Housing SupportsÌýwebpage for more information!Ìý
- Complete an Accessible Housing application and submit supporting documentation by June 10, 2025!Ìý
What is the First Year Guarantee Residence Application?Ìý
- A chance to rank your preferred residence community betweenÌýCampus Housing,ÌýSt. Jerome's,ÌýUnited CollegeÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýRenisonÌý
- Conrad GrebelÌýis not part of the 100% residence guarantee
- This is NOT where you rank residences, room types or request roommates, etc. -Ìýthat comes in Step 2!
- You can also let us know if you are interested in aÌýLiving Learning CommunityÌýwhen you rank your residence communities
ApplyingÌýafter June 10?
Senior Students, Returning Residents, English Language Institute Students, and Exchange Students
Applications open now!
We welcome you to apply directly to Renison Residence through our online application form.Ìý It's very easy!
Do you still have questions?
We welcome you to visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage. You can also send us an email at ren-res@uwaterloo.ca and our Student Experience & Housing team will get back to you right away.Ìý