CHOOSE YOUR RESIDENCE ADVENTURE

The 100% guarantee gives you access to a unique residence experience at Waterloo. Meet students from a range of faculties, programs, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. Get access to programming, resources and leadership opportunities. And boost your chances of academic success by learning from peers and mentors.

WHICH COMMUNITY IS FOR ME?

You’re unique and so are the residences at Waterloo. Explore what each one has to offer and find the home that’s best for you.

Campus Housing

Be part of a smaller, intimate community on your floor without missing out on all the action and variety of a larger residence. Get ready to make friendships that can last a lifetime. Campus Housing residences offer unique features, including:

traditional and suite-style living for first year students
a large variety of Living Learning Communities across multiple faculties
three delicious eateries with flexible meal plans that can be used across campus
spacious, updated lounges, multi-faith rooms, fitness centres and music rooms

University College Residences

With the lowest Don-to-student ratios on campus, living in a University College means you’re part of a small, tight-knit community of peers and mentors, all rooting for you. University College residences offer unique features, including:

all-you-can-eat meal plans with a commitment to locally-sourced, sustainable food and fun, themed dinners
unique opportunities for learning, including language and cultural programs, and academic and interest-based Living Learning Communities
fitness facilities, art room, music studio, lounges and dedicated study spaces to help you thrive

WHEN IT COMES TO CHOOSING A COMMUNITY, YOU CAN’T GO WRONG.

So, how do you decide?

Columbia Lake Village – South

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Mackenzie King Village

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Ron Eydt Village

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UW Place

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Renison

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Village 1

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St. Jerome's

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United College

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Explore Campus Housing and University College residence options in-depth and a see side by side comparison.

COMMUNITY KEEPS YOU COMING BACK

Did you know that residence life isn’t just for first years? Many Waterloo students love it so much they keep coming back. Campus Housing and the University College residences have spaces available for upper-year and graduate students, as well as students with families.

Find your best fit — and your fave food.

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