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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.

Mappedin Kiosks

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

Published: Thursday, November 6, 2025