United College is a secular, non-profit institution affiliated with the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario.
United College is a non-profit educational institution affiliated with the University of Waterloo. It is located at 190 Westmount Road N. in Waterloo, Ontario, in the heart of the University of Waterloo campus. The college provides an enriched living environment for both graduate and undergraduate students.
United College was founded in 1962 and is one of four academic institutions affiliated or federated with the University of Waterloo. It was created under the sponsorship of the United Church of Canada. In 2005, the Church and the College agreed to a friendly separation, and the college is no longer legally connected to the United Church. It is now a secular institution affiliated with the University of Waterloo.
The college's mission is to inspire a life-long love of learning and a profound commitment to social responsibility. Its mission and values reflect an emphasis on social responsibility, social justice and good citizenship. One of its shared values is Justice for Indigenous Peoples. A 2030 vision includes a national reputation for excellence in select academic areas.
United College contributes to the University of Waterloo by offering academic programming reflective of its mission and values. Its academic programs include Indigenous Studies, Religion, Culture, and Spirituality, Canadian Studies, and Human Rights. The college also offers a Double Degree in Human Rights and Law.
The college hosts co-curricular programming for University of Waterloo students, including GreenHouse, FlintHub and the Student Refugee Program. Listed campus facilities include Watson's Eatery, the Jackman Reading Room, and residence rooms with individual air-temperature control.