Mission
"In the spirit of the Anglican tradition, Renison College, an affiliate of the University of Waterloo, is committed to providing a strong grounding in the Humanities and Social Sciences, thereby instilling a life-long love of learning, pursuit of truth, and dedication to community service."
History
Renison College is one of the founding members of the Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion. Renison was founded as a result of the efforts of Anglican laity in Kitchener-Waterloo and under the authority of the Synod of the Diocese of Huron. The College is named in memory of Robert John Renison (1875-1957), a former Metropolitan of Ontario and Archbishop of Moosonee. Since its incorporation on January 14, 1959, Renison’s emphasis on offering a first-class undergraduate education in a supportive Christian milieu has remained constant.
Degrees and Programs
Renison College offers programmes leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree of the University of Waterloo. Programs of study: Honours Arts, Honours Arts & Business (Regular and Co-op), Social Development Studies, East Asian Studies, and Social Work. The School of Social Work offers a post-graduate Bachelor of Social Work degree in both regular (full-time) and alternate (part-time) streams. The Bachelor of Social Work regular stream is an intensive one-year program that fast-tracks a student’s career in social work. The English Language Institute offers English as a Second Language programs and credit courses in English.
Campus, Housing and Student Services
Renison College owns six acres of land on the western side of the University of Waterloo. The campus is in the northwest section of the City of Waterloo and is located in mid-western Ontario, approximately 100 km west of the Toronto International Airport.
Renison College facilities include the Chapel of St. Bede, the Great Hall, six classrooms, a library, several lounges, and residences for men and women. Renison students have access to all of University of Waterloo’s facilities, courses and services, including a health clinic, Office for Persons with Disabilities, financial aid, computer resources, music and drama groups, and student campus centres.
Renison College offers double and single accommodations for 220 co-ed students at the University of Waterloo. The meal plan is included in residence fees and offers 19 meals per week. There is a supportive ratio of 1 don to 22 residents.
Spiritual Life
Renison College has a full-time Chaplain who is available to students, staff, and faculty for consultation on spiritual matters, is the Incumbent of St. Bede’s Chapel, and conducts regular Sunday services for the Anglican community. The Renison Institute of Ministry offers workshops, lectures, and programs on spiritual development and renewal, to develop skills for ministry in daily life, and for educational preparation for the vocational diaconate.
Library and Internet Facility
Renison College’s library houses approximately 7,000 volumes of books and periodicals. The College has wireless access to the Internet in the Chapel Lounge, Library, and Great Hall.
Tuition and Housing Costs
All costs in Canadian Dollars:
Tuition: $2,337.00 / term
2 term contract housing (includes full service meal plan)
Link single: $4,091.00 / term; Link double: $3,776.00 / term
Regular single: $3,725.00 / term; Regular double: $3,410.00 / term
Scholarships
27 entrance scholarships
18 regular scholarships (excluding entrance)
37 bursaries
15 awards
International Students & Exchange Opportunities
Renison College offers intensive programs in English as a Second Language. During the summer, the English Language Institute offers four week programs, which include residence and local tourist day trips. The Institute also provides communication skill classes and ESL and TESL programs.
