CONGRATS, PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS!
Your student is about to set off on an incredible new adventure at Waterloo. If you’re feeling mixed emotions, don’t worry – it’s common. The transition to university is a big step for everyone. You can feel confident knowing that residence life will ease the transition, provide needed support and help your student build a close community of lifelong friends.
Safety for every student
At Waterloo, your student’s safety is a priority. Well-lit walking paths, 24/7 on-call residence and maintenance staff, a dedicated campus police service and safety resources through the WatSAFE app are just some of the precautions we take to ensure a secure environment.
Support to ease the transition
Our goal is to make the transition to university life as easy as possible for everyone. With the help of our Residence Life staff, your student will quickly settle into a safe, healthy and enriching new environment.
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