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
Remembering Douglas Hall: Founding Principal of United College and Renowned Theologian Passes Away at 97
Douglas Hall, the founding Principal of United College, passed away on April 10th of this year. He was 97 years old.
Empowering Changemakers: Social Innovation & Impact Minor Celebrates a Transformative First Year
“I feel as if I've received a new pair of glasses to view the world around me.” That’s how one student described their experience in the Social Innovation and Impact Minor, United College’s newest minor program, now completing its first full year. Launched to support student changemakers eager to tackle pressing societal challenges, the minor has already seen students dive into projects focused on food security, circular systems for plastic production and consumption, and more.
Isabella 'Izzy' Mills: Finding Home and Community at United College
For Isabella Mills, the University of Waterloo wasn’t just a place to study, it became a second home through her five year stay at United College. As she prepares to graduate this spring with a degree in English, she reflects on the journey that brought her to the College and the experiences that have shaped her along the way.
Events
United College Golf Tournament
Tee Off for a Cause!
Join United College at the University of Waterloo for the Annual United College Golf Tournament, a day of fun, friendly competition supporting a great cause! This year, we’re excited to partner with the UW Women’s Basketball Team, with proceeds helping to support their program. As the proud home of their Booster Club, United College is thrilled to rally behind these incredible athletes.
Whether you're a seasoned golfer or picking up a club for the first time, everyone is welcome!