United College offers residence, academic courses, and learning opportunities to students at the University of Waterloo. We are affiliated with the University and are located on its main campus.
University of Waterloo courses are taught at United, including courses in International Development, the Master of Development Practice program, Indigenous studies, Indigenous Entrepreneurship, Human rights, Religious studies and Canadian studies.
At United you can also find the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre, and GreenHouse, a social impact incubator that offers programs, opportunities and a community for students to develop problem-solving skills, form innovative ideas and make new forms of sustainable impact around social or environmental change.
Many Waterloo students – both undergraduate and graduate – choose to live at United. Some come here for the community, some for the learning experience, and some to be part of special communities like the Environment Living Learning Community (LLC), the Women in Engineering LLC, and La Bastille the French-speaking residence community.
News
Beer & Bites Reunion Brings Alumni Back Together
The spirit of connection and community was alive and well last Friday night at United College during the annual Beer and Bites Reunion event. The evening brought together alumni from all generations—recent graduates, longtime supporters, board members and everyone in between—for a night of delicious food, local brews, and unforgettable memories.
United College Welcomes Future Warriors at You @ Waterloo Day
United College recently welcomed over 50 families for You @ Waterloo Day, offering prospective students a firsthand look at our suite-style residence, refreshed spaces, and vibrant campus community. With tours led by staff, students, and alumni, it was a meaningful day of connection, conversation, and a warm welcome to those considering United College as their home this fall.
A Space to Create: United College’s Music Room Gets a Fresh Look and New Tools
United College is pleased to announce the completion of recent upgrades to the Music Room, a creative space designed to support student expression, collaboration, and community.