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.

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Our strategic direction is rooted in vision and strategy, guiding our decisions, priorities, and progress. Read more about our strategic direction through our Long Range Plan.

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.

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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.
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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.
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Students browsing Clubs and Societies Day, Student Life Centre, Waterloo

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

Meet our forever first-year Bruiser 🐥 - Zeus’s new bestie! Come see this dynamic duo at all the upcoming Welcome Week events, snap some pics, and kick off the term with good vibes 😎💛 Link in our bio 🔗 for full details on all upcoming events!
Put your finger here 👉 if you’re down for a Blue Jays trip 🧢⚾️ Sept 12 — link in bio for tix 🎟️
Zeus & Anna had to lock in the fit before dropping $2K on y’all🤑 🎁 $2,000 cheque + gift cards + coffee for a year + more Link in bio 🔗 to snag your shot at the ultimate prize pack! 🎉 Just show up, vibe, and hit all the awesome WUSA events—you don’t wanna miss this!
Did you get the zoomies too? 🐾👀 Anna & Zeus sure did — over a $2,000 CAD cheque + the Ultimate WUSA Prize Pack! ✨ We’re talking meal vouchers ☕, event tickets 🎟️, Thrift finds 👗, Bomber combos 🍔, and more — PLUS one lucky Warrior will score a $2,000 CAD cheque on top! 🖤💛 Here’s how: check in at any WUSA event this term with your WatIAM to rack up entries. The more events you hit, the better your chances to WIN BIG 🎉 🔗 Link in bio for full WUSA Ultimate Prize Pack Contest Rules & Regs.
🔥 Sex Toy Bingo is here... and it’s about to get spicy! 🌶️ This event fills up QUICK - make sure you RSVP before spots are gone! Sept 16 | FED Hall | 8–10 PM (doors at 6:45) Hosted by @annetiquedoll & @itsultraviolett, it’s bingo with a wild twist — think spicy prizes and unforgettable vibes! 😏 ✨ BONUS: One lucky undergrad will have the chance to win the WUSA ultimate prize—just for showing up! 🎁 🤩 🔗 Link in bio to RSVP! Exclusively for Waterloo undergrads & their guest. WatCard + Gov ID required for entry. Don’t miss out on the fun — See you there! 👀
⚾️ Baaaaaaatter up!! ✨ Join WUSA for a Blue Jays Night Out this Welcome Week as the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Baltimore Orioles! ⚾️🔥 📅 Friday, Sept. 12 📍 Rogers Centre 🎟️ Tickets start at $30 + tax — Choose between admission only or grab the deal with round-trip transportation from campus! 🚍 💙 A perfect chance to chill with friends, catch some baseball, and grab some snacks! 🌭 ️⚠️ This event is exclusive to Waterloo undergrads. Don’t miss out — grab your tickets through the 🔗 in our bio to secure your seats! 🎟
🎶 Making my way downtown… on eight wheels 🛼✨ (with Zeus) Join us at the REV-Court on Thursday, September 11th from 6-10 pm for a whirlwind of spins, fun and smiles as we glide to epic beats with style. 🎶💿 Bring your own roller skates or borrow a pair – free rentals available while supplies last. Don’t miss this unique Welcome Week activity, sure to bring you wheel-ly awesome memories! 🤩🪩 This event is exclusive to Waterloo undergrads. WatCard required for entry. All attendees must sign the Retro Rollers waiver at check-in. BONUS: One lucky undergrad will have the chance to win the WUSA ultimate prize—just for showing up! 🎁✨ 🔗 Register now through the link in our bio. 🌀 Let’s roll into Welcome Week together!
🎡 FREE rides. Carnival games. Big vibes. 🎡 Presented by CIBC The WUSA Carnival is back — and it’s gonna be lit. 🔥You in? 📅 Sept 9 & 10 🕕 6 PM – Midnight 📍 SLC Greenspace 🌧️ Rain date: Sept 11 🍭 Rides, food, caricature drawings & funnel cake — right on campus! 👀 The ultimate Welcome Week experience awaits! ⚠️ WatCard required for check-in | 🎟️ Exclusive to Waterloo undergrads 🏆 One lucky student will have the opportunity to win the WUSA Ultimate Prize Pack. See link in bio for details. 📍Tag your crew. Set a reminder. See you there 👇
It’s-a me… your Smash Burger! 🎮🍔 Level up your first week at WUSA’s Fall BBQ Smash – grab a FREE Smash Burger from The Bomber, meet new friends, and kickstart the term with major campus vibes. 🏆🍄 📍 The Bomber (line up in SLC Great Hall) 🕚 11:00 AM | 📅 Mon, Sept 8 🎶 Free BBQ • Chill vibes • Attend for a chance to win the Ultimate Prize Pack giveaway ⚡ Pro tip: come early… food disappears faster than Mario on a speed run! 🏃‍♂️💨 Link 🔗 in our bio for full event info!