The Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) is re-launching the WalkSafe pilot program in September 2026 to test feasibility, demand, and effectiveness, and will thus be intentionally limited in scope. During this period, students will have the opportunity to test out the service and share their insights. Feedback received during this trial run will help inform what WalkSafe could look like in the future.

WalkSafe is run entirely for students, by students and will not be possible without a dedicated team of student staff and volunteers.

WalkSafe is a peer-led service that supports undergraduate students walking on main campus during evening hours. During hours of operation, WalkSafe volunteers will be available to walk with you from point A to point B, anywhere on main campus. Whether you live on campus, are heading home after an event, just wrapped up a late-night study session, going to the bus stop, or anything in between, you don’t have to walk alone – WalkSafe’s got your back.

Step 1 – Request a Walk using the intake form

Step 2 – Meet the WalkSafe Volunteers

Step 3 – Arrive at Your Location on Campus

During the pilot period, participants will receive a feedback form which will help shape the future of the WalkSafe Program.

WalkSafe would not be possible without its dedicated team of student staff and volunteers.

WUSA is committed to promoting the mental health, wellness, and safety of students on campus; these are among the most essential conditions for student success. It affects how students learn, connect, and engage with campus life. WalkSafe aims to contribute to this by creating opportunities for peers to walk together, boosting feelings of community and psychological safety.

For more information on how WalkSafe contributes to campus wellness on a larger scale, please visit WUSA’s Annual Plan.