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Welcome to WUSA!

We are your official voice and advocate as an undergraduate at Waterloo.
Our mission? Making student life exceptional!

Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association

WUSA represents undergrads at the University of Waterloo.

Our student-led organization provides the services and support you need to reach your academic goals and make the most of your university experience.

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We got you covered. Whether by bike or bus, learn about your options for getting around town.

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Details about your StudentCare extended Health and Dental plan.

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Join a club, attend events, access peer support, or volunteer with one of our 11 student-run services!

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Work with WUSA! Discover available part-time, full-time, external and volunteer opportunities.

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Learn more about housing and tenancy through the Housing Playbook.

In first year? Here’s your intro to WUSA…

Discover Events

Whether you are a new or returning student we have plenty of events planned for you. Engage with your Waterloo student community, learn about our exciting offerings and win prizes along the way!

Update your calendar with the events you want to attend.

A diverse group of people are seated in an audience. Some attendees are in colorful traditional attire, while others wear more contemporary clothing. They appear to be focused on a presentation or speech. The setting suggests a formal event or conference.
A group of diverse young adults is gathered around a table, attentively viewing various items displayed on it. The table is adorned with photographs and small lights. The setting appears to be an indoor event or exhibition with other people and displays in the background.
A group of five smiling individuals taking a selfie outside on a paved area with historic, gothic-style buildings in the background. Some of the buildings have tall, pointed towers. The sky is cloudy, and the people appear happy and relaxed—a perfect snapshot from Lobby Week 2024 by UCRU, advocating for change.
Students browsing Clubs and Societies Day, Student Life Centre, Waterloo
A group of smiling individuals pose for a photo at an outdoor event with trees and a game stall featuring stuffed animals in the background. Some are standing while others crouch in front, creating a lively and friendly atmosphere.
A group of six people are gathered together in a lively indoor setting in Uptown Waterloo, where one person holds a microphone and the rest are laughing and cheering. The scene is vibrantly lit with colorful lights, creating an energetic and fun atmosphere perfect to explore Waterloo's nightlife.
A group of people gathers outdoors in a park. In the foreground, three individuals sit on a red blanket with a multicolored pattern. In the background, people socialize near a picnic table and a musician with a guitar performs. Hosted by Catherine's Events, trees and greenery surround the area.
Three people wearing face masks are gathered around a golden retriever with a bandana and a name tag that reads "Sadie" at one of Catherine's top WUSA events. The dog sits calmly on the carpeted floor as the individuals pet and admire her, while one person holds a drink.
Four people in winter clothing stand together on a snowy slope with blue snow tubes. One person gives a thumbs-up, and another kneels in the center. Trees are visible in the background, and a person in an orange vest can be seen on the left side of the image.
A woman wearing a purple hijab speaks into a microphone while holding a pink notebook. She stands in front of a purple banner with a yellow flower symbol and the text "The Women's Center," embodying the spirit of the feminist support community gathered there.
A group of six diverse women standing and posing for a photo at what appears to be an outdoor carnival or fair. They are smiling and dressed casually, with stuffed animals and colorful hats displayed in the background. Trees and other people are visible in the distance.

News & Updates

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Stay up-to-date on the latest in advocacy, governance, and upcoming events and initiatives campus wide.

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We’re on socials!

@yourwusa

Keep up with WUSA updates, events, giveaways and more!

Subtle foreshadowing...(not so subtle) 🤭   #yourWUSA #subtle #slayallday
New Zeus memes dropped! 🗣️🙈 #yourWUSA #memecompilation #zeusisourmuse
WUSA Co-ops or Full-time Yappers? ✨BOTH✨!    #yourWUSA #slay #yappers
CONCERT DUMPPPPPP 🕺🕺🕺 Check the link in our bio to view the best photos and videos of you and your friends 🔗 🎶🎸🎤🎟️ #WUSA #yourWUSA #UWaterloo
Are you as excited for reading week as we are? 🥳 We hope this week is filled with relaxation, and that you get a chance to recharge and study (a little bit) 🏝️🕶️☀️ #yourWUSA #WUSA #ReadingWeek #UWaterloo #uofwaterloo
Prost to Oktoberfest! 🎉🍻 Get ready for the biggest German celebration of the year! Join us on Wednesday, October 16th at the legendary @concordiaclubkw for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and Oktoberfest vibes. 🌭🥨 🎶 Immerse yourself in German culture, dancing, and bratwust, while celebrating Oktoberfest with great company and a fun filled night ahead. Event Details 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 16th 🕰️ Time: 6 PM - 1 AM 📍 Venue: Concordia Club, Kitchener Whether you’re there for the food, drinks, or to dance the night away in true Oktoberfest style – this is the place to be! 🕺💃 Tickets are going fast, so grab yours before they’re gone! Link in bio. 🎟️ #uwaterloo #uwaterloolife #letsgo #Oktoberfest2024 #@concordiaclubkw
The Representative Survey Platform (RSP) is a program where selected undergraduate students can complete 2 surveys per term and receive gift cards in exchange for their time and feedback ✏️ These surveys help WUSA better understand student needs and improve the student experience here at Waterloo 🤓 To sign up for the waitlist to be a part of this program, check out the link in our bio ‼️📚🗓️  #WUSA #yourWUSA #RSP #UWaterloo #SurveySlay
Halloween is right around the corner... 😱 Grab your friends and get ready for a frightful night at @canadaswonderland ‘s Halloween Haunt 🧟 😨 Full of scare zones 💀, mazes, and thrilling rides 🎢, this is a night you won’t want to miss. Are you ready to face terror?   Join us for a gruesome night of chills and thrills... if you dare 👻 Halloween Haunt 🎃 🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 26th 🕰️ Time: 4:30 pm – 1:45 am 📍 Venue: Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan 🚌 Transportation:   - Depart UWaterloo at 5:00 pm → Arrive at Canada’s Wonderland at 6:45 pm  - Depart Canada’s Wonderland at 12:30 am → Arrive at UWaterloo at 1:45 am  🎟️ Tickets: ️$60 includes round-trip transportation, admission to Canada’s Wonderland for Halloween Haunt and access to the rides. Tickets do not include access to the park during the day. Limited number of grad student tickets are available! ➡️ Creep the 🔗 in our bio for all the chilling details. #uofwaterloo #uwaterloolife #letsgo #halloweenhaunt #Halloween #WUSAHalloweenHaunt
Results for our Responsible Partnerships and Investments Referendum 2024 is now available at the link in our bio. We will keep you updated as the Board reviews these outcomes and determines how best to proceed. Updates will be communicated in the coming weeks and months. Thank you to every student who participated and voted - you have played an important part in the process.