Visit the SLC

Visiting the Student Life Centre (SLC)

When visiting the Student Life Centre (SLC) at the University of Waterloo, here are your parking and public transit options, as well as directions to the our most popular rooms:

Parking

Visitor Parking: Available in various campus lots, including Lot M and Lot N. Rates range from $3.00 per hour to $8.00 per day. For a full list of rates, visit the Sustainable Transportation website.

Walking to SLC: From visitor lots like Lot M or Lot N, it’s just a short walk to the Student Life Centre. For more detailed walking paths, refer to the Campus Map.

Accessible Parking

  • Accessible parking spaces are available near the SLC. Be sure to have the appropriate permit if using these spots.

For more information about parking or transit, visit Sustainable Transportation or contact their office at 519-888-4567 ext. 33100.

Public Transit

Grand River Transit (GRT): Several routes, including 201, 9, 13, 19, 30 and 31 serve University of Waterloo Station. The new Route 30 Ring Road will serve all existing Ring Road stops, connecting campus buildings to the new station. Students with a WatCard can use the U-Pass for unlimited rides. For detailed schedules, visit Schedules – Grand River Transit .

Popular Event Rooms

SLC Black & Gold Room 2144

Once you’ve arrived at the Student Life Centre (SLC), follow these steps to reach the Black & Gold Room 2144:
  1. Enter through the PAC (Physical Activities Complex) entrance, which is located near Lot M. This entrance is a convenient option for those coming from the parking lots.
  2. Once inside, head straight into the atrium of the PAC area.
  3. From the atrium, walk towards the elevator and stairs.
  4. Take the elevator or stairs to the second floor.
  5. Once you exit the elevator or stairs, the Black & Gold Room will be on your right-hand side.

Accessible directions to the lower flex level

Once you’ve arrived at the Student Life Centre (SLC), follow these steps to reach the lower flex space.
  1. From the Marketplace elevators, head toward the Turnkey Desk.

Elevator doors in a brick wall next to a payphone and accessibility buttons, capturing an urban SLC vibe.

Wide hallway in SLC with double glass doors, a white parcel locker, and bulletin boards on brick walls.

2. Continue straight through the Great Hall.

A spacious SLC lobby with sofas, people sitting, and modern ceiling lights, under high windows and brick walls.

3. Use the ramp located near the Flock Stop to exit the building. (The ramp has handrails and an automatic door.)

Ramp with black railing leads to glass doors at the SLC; TVs and posters are visible on brick walls in the background.

Ice cream freezer near the stairs and glass doors in the SLC lobby, with sunlight streaming through the entrance.

4. Once outside, turn right and follow the sidewalk toward the Bike Center area near the parking lot.

Overcast sky above a sidewalk in SLC with people walking, autumn trees, and recycling bins in the foreground.

A curving brick walkway in SLC, shaded by trees with autumn leaves, welcomes people strolling near a street lined with a parked car.

Three people walk on a path near autumn trees and a building on a partly cloudy day, enjoying their visit to SLC.

5. Enter through the doors beside the Bike Center (these doors are equipped with automatic openers).

Two gray double doors with signs on a brick building beside a concrete wall and bike racks welcome you as you visit SLC.

A brick building entrance with double glass doors, one open, leads into a dimly lit hallway at the SLC.

6. After entering, turn left and continue straight past CIBC Bank and WUSA Thrift.

A hallway with gray walls and tile floors leads to a glass door and another hallway beyond, inviting you to discover more as you visit SLC.

Orange and gray lockers stand against a wall in the SLC, with a pair of black shoes on the floor in front of them.

A hallway with gray floors, a yellow door at the end, and a red ATM on the right wall leads to the Student Learning Center (SLC).

A hallway with a yellow bulletin board on the left wall leads to the glass doors of the Student Life Centre (SLC).

7. You’ll arrive at the Lower Flex Space.

Wide shot of a multi-level, open atrium in a modern SLC building with stairs and people walking or sitting.

Mappedin Kiosks

Our Mappedin Kiosks are also on hand to help you navigate the SLC.

Published: Thursday, November 6, 2025