Renison University College is a college in Waterloo, Ontario, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, offering social development and social work programs.
Renison University College is located at 240 Westmount Road North, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The college was founded in 1959 as Renison College and was later renamed Renison University College. Its mission is to foster inclusive living, learning, and working communities empowered by excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Ten people are listed as Founders of Renison University College, including Walter A. Bean, Carl E. Dunker, and William H. Timmis. On January 25, 2017, the official title of Principal and Vice-Chancellor changed to President and Vice-Chancellor. The Rev. Dr. Marc Jerry has served as President and Vice-Chancellor since 2024.
Affiliated with the University of Waterloo, Renison offers degree courses in Social Development Studies (Bachelor of Arts) and Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work). The college also offers a wide variety of language, culture, and arts classes, both for University of Waterloo students and community members who are not enrolled. Renison's strategic plan includes a priority to continue being an inspirational place of teaching, research, and learning.
Renison is a five-minute walk to most buildings at the University of Waterloo. Students can live and study at the college while having access to all of the services and facilities on the main Waterloo campus. Facilities listed include a chapel, the Lusi Wong Library, Renison Residence, the Link Inclusion Lounge, and open study spaces.
The Visitor to Renison University College is the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Huron. The Chancellor is the titular head of the College and holds the power to confer honours and titles upon selected individuals. The President and Vice-Chancellor is the administrative head of the College, overseeing all aspects of the institution.