How we make a difference

We harness the collective voice of students to champion systemic improvements.
Engaging in crucial dialogues with university administration and various levels of government, we elevate your student experience.

From community-building and peer-support to commercial services, we add value to your student life.
When certain services are beyond our scope, trusted partners step in—like the GRT Upass, Legal Services hotline, and Health and Dental plan.

Dive into events like Welcome Week, the Clubs and Societies Fair, and so much more!
We’re all about fostering memorable experiences.
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Starting Points with WUSA

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Campus Life

Connect with 200+ clubs, discover shared interests, and make friendships that last a lifetime.
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Volunteer & Job Opportunities

Collaborate with us to shape the student experience. Let’s grow together!

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Funding & Fees

Our strength lies in unity. With your engagement, we amplify the student voice, making it an undeniable force.
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Student Services

From 24/7 mental health support to legal advice, we’ve got you covered.

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Turnkey Desk

Stay informed round-the-clock and seek assistance whenever you need.

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WUSA Welcome Week

A week full of fun and free events for undergraduate students that happens every term (Fall, Winter, and Spring) with the intention of welcoming new and returning students back to the University of Waterloo.

A week full of fun

Held at the begining of every term, Welcome Week incorporates many diverse types of events to appeal to a variety of interests across the Waterloo student body. From Sex Toy Bingo to Retro Skate Night, there’s something for everyone.

Fall Welcome Week is the largest of the termly Welcome Weeks and comes right after Orientation Week. During the spring and winter terms, we mix it up with seasonal events like ice-skating, barbeques, and more!

Welcome Week is put on by WUSA, with the help of many enthusiastic student coordinators and volunteers. Here’s what’s coming up this Welcome Week:

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Fall BBQ Smash

September 8 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT

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Illusionist: Savio Joseph Live at Humanities Theatre

September 8 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM EDT

A Ferris wheel and Tilt-A-Whirl ride at the Welcome Week Carnival, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Carnival — Sept 9

September 9 @ 6:00 PM - September 10 @ 12:00 AM EDT

A Ferris wheel and Tilt-A-Whirl ride at the Welcome Week Carnival, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Carnival — Sept 10

September 10 @ 6:00 PM - September 11 @ 12:00 AM EDT

People roller skating under twinkling lights in a rink with colorful floor reflections, the "WUSA" logo gleaming in the corner. It's a Wheels Up night, where excitement rolls with every turn.

Wheels Up, Beats On: Roller Skate Into the New Term!

September 11 @ 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT

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Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles: Game Night

September 12 @ 3:30 PM - September 13 @ 12:00 AM EDT

Sex Toy Bingo – All Ages

September 16 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT

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Campus Life Fair

September 17 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT