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Renison Community Overview: Academics and ResidenceÌýÌý
Renison University College is one of the four university colleges at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. We house À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ academic programming including Honours Arts and Honours Arts and Business and is home to the Social Development Studies program and theÌý School of Social Work.ÌýWe offer residence options to 214 students from all six faculties at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ who are keen to become a part of ourÌýunique and diverse community. Renison is something special.Ìý
Curious about our academic programs and residence options? Contact us viaÌýrenison@uwaterloo.caÌýwith your questionsÌýand with us to come see Renison for yourself!
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS at Renison
Learn about the academic programs housed atÌýRenison. Hear from faculty and staff in Social Development Studies and the School of Social Work.
RESIDENCE at Renison
Learn about our traditional and link style residence rooms, our all-you-can-eat meal plan, and our vibrant student life.ÌýÌý
Connect with usÌý
We areÌýeager to connect with you, answer your questions, and get to know you before you joinÌýour Renison community in the fall.Ìý
Book a virtual call with a member of our community today!Ìý
Connect with a member of our academic team, a current student, or a recruitment specialist by filling out this form.Ìý
Entrance Scholarships and Financial SupportsÌý
We understand that university is an investment, but it's an investment in you! That's why here at Renison, we have a variety of awards, scholarships, and busaries available to help you finance yourÌýeducation.Ìý
Entrance Scholarsh​ips
If you are applying to post-secondary education for the first time when you apply to Renison, you will be automatically considered for an entrance scholarship.ÌýSome conditions apply (see below).
We'll use yourÌýadmission averageÌýto determine which scholarship you receive.
| Your Admission Average | Scholarship Name | Amount | Ìý |
|
95% + |
Renison President’s Scholarship of Distinction |
$2000 |
Two highest achieving students receive an additional $2000 (President’s Scholarship for Excellence) |
|
90 – 94.9 % |
Renison President’s Scholarship |
$2000 |
|
|
80 – 89.9% |
Renison Merit Scholarship |
$1000 |
* Minimum average and course conditions apply
Conditions
- Students must be entering full-time studies at Renison University College.
- Students must accept their offer to a Renison program by the date on your offer.
- Students must take a minimum of 4 Renison courses per year.
Additional Entrance ScholarshipsÌý
SDS Diversity and Equity Entrance ScholarshipÌý
Two $3000 scholarships available for Fall 2024Ìý(*ÌýRenewable at $1000 for subsequent years)
Deadline:ÌýMay 3, 2024
Renison University College values diversity andÌýequityÌýin our student body, and has designed this scholarship to address historical and contemporary injustices that have created barriers to higher education for members of marginalized groupsÌý(with priority going to self-identified IndigenousÌýstudents;ÌýBlack students; studentsÌýof colour; LGBTQ+, queer, trans*, and/or Two-Spirit students; andÌýstudents with disabilities).Ìý
Town and Gown Society Entrance ScholarshipÌý
Two awards of $1000 available for Fall 2024
Deadline:ÌýMay 3, 2024
These awards are offered by the Renison Town and Gown Society, a network of active and involved women from the local community, to encourage transfer students embarking upon their degrees in Social Development Studies
Exploring your personality: What does science say?Ìý
JoinÌýDr. Christine LogelÌýfor theÌývirtual mock lecture series,Ìý'Exploring your personality: What does science say?'. In this series Dr. Logel describes the Big Five personality domains.
Dr. LogelÌýis anÌýAssociate ProfessorÌýin Social Development Studies and teachesÌýIntroductory Psychology, a required course for first-year SDS students.
Follow Along
Remember to download and complete theÌýPersonality Assessment for Part 2: Extraversion of the mock lecture series.
DID YOU KNOW?!ÌýOur faculty have been delivering programming in alternate formats since 1985 - before you were born! Whether you are online or on-campus you can expect a robust academic learning experience and all the support you need to succeed in your studiesÌý
Renison Residence: Why live at Renison?Ìý
Renison University College welcomes residents from all six faculties at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, housing over 200Ìýstudents. First-year and transfer students benefit from the 100% Guarantee at Renison, with over 80% of our rooms reserved for new students!ÌýOurÌýresidence community includes amazing support, leadership opportunities, and an all-you-can-eat style meal plan - what more can you ask for?
Tradition style residence room (Floor: Loft)
Our Renison Don team is ready to welcome you
Link style residence room (Floor: Oasis)
Link style rooms have an en suite sink and a semi-private washroom to share with the room next-door
Renison 2025 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ provides a variety of delicious meals for all tastes and dietary needs
You’ll enjoy countless meals with your floor mates in our Great Hall
Great Hall
Once a month you can take advantage of cooking lessons from Tim, our head chef
You’ll be invited to community events like Reni’s birthday party
… and our semi-formal event, Wind Out
Renison is located just steps away from the heart of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ campus
Traditional single-occupancy double room (Floor: Loft)
Since we aren't able to meet you atÌýRenisonÌýto check out our residence, we have brought our residence to you through ourÌývirtual tour!Ìý
PLUSÌýas a resident, you'll be invited to a number of events throughout the year hosted by your Student Life Team!Ìý
Take part in ourÌýCollege Dinners - where staff, faculty, and residents enjoyed a themed meal together.
Take part in floor challenges - like our building-wide scavenger hunt.Ìý
Stay social. Stay connected.
Be sure to follow Ìýto stay connected to our community and get a glimpse of life as a Renison student.
Want to learn more about Renison?Ìý
Get in touch!
If you have any questions, reach out to our Marketing and Recruitment Team! We'll answer all of your questions about Renison,Ìýand if we don't know the answer, we'll help to find it! Reach us by email at renison@uwaterloo.ca
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