Save Big & Snack Smart! 

Being a student at Waterloo comes with more than just lectures and labs; it comes with WUSA-powered perks that make campus life tastier, thriftier, and easier on your wallet. From food spots to exclusive deals, here’s how WUSA helps you stretch your dollars and support student-run services. 

Want to stay up to date on all the latest deals? Follow @savewithWUSA on Instagram!  

Food & Shops That Actually Understand Students 

WUSA runs a suite of commercial services, built by students, for students, right on campus. They’re affordable, accessible, and (bonus!) help support your student association’s programs and advocacy efforts. 

• Flock Stop: Your one-stop convenience store in the SLC! Stocked with snacks, drinks, sushi, and other snacks, it’s quick, affordable, and right on campus. 
• Chaska: Located in the SLC, Chaska brings bold Indian street food to your lunch or dinner break. Grab a kathi roll or naan roll, samosas, or a rice bowl – all packed with flavour and priced for student budgets. 
• Smarty Pants: This is your dream of ice cream and non-dairy options. Serving soft-serve ice cream, milkshakes, brain freezes, and parfaits, Smarty Pants is the ultimate dessert stop right at SLC. Because honestly, you earned that treat after a three-hour lecture. 
• The Bomber: The Bomber delivers comfort food like smash burgers, waffle fries, and chicken sandwiches made fresh and made for student appetites. The new revived Bomber space is open by day and can be booked to host themed events, chill hangouts, and live entertainment at night. Come for the eats, stay for the vibes. 
• The Dispensary (Kitchener Campus): Located on the main level at University of Waterloo’s Pharmacy building, this student-run shop keeps downtown students stocked with essentials, snacks, and grab-and-go meals and is a convenient place to meet friends, grab a fresh cup of coffee or a bite to eat. Our self-serve kiosk offers fair-trade coffee, cappuccino or one of the many assorted fair-trade teas. 
• WUSA Thrift – Sidewalk Sales: Pop-up thrift events offering pre-loved clothes, accessories, and dorm décor. With everything under $10, it’s good for your wallet and the planet. Keep your eyes peeled around campus cause these sales go fast.

Exclusive Deals at member.wusa.ca 

Your WUSA membership unlocks discounts you won’t find anywhere else. Just log in with your WatIAM at member.wusa.ca to access: 

• ✈️ FlightHub Discounts
  Whether you’re flying home or planning a weekend getaway, FlightHub helps you save big on flights, car rentals, hotels, and more. 
• 🪪 SPC Card Access
  Save year-round at brands like H&M, Footlocker, Lazeez, Adidas, and more. It pays to be a student (literally). 
• 💰 Exclusive deals at WUSA businesses 

Keep an eye on it throughout the term for exclusive deals at WUSA’s businesses. 

Bonus Perks Worth Knowing

🍿 Princess Cinemas
Snag discounted movie tickets to Uptown Waterloo’s most iconic indie theatre, the Princess Cinemas. Available at the Turnkey Desk. 

🚆 GO Transit
Traveling on GO Transit? Get discounted GO fares through Turnkey and save on every trip. GO can take you to Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Burlington, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, and more!  

The Bottom Line?

You’re already paying student fees – so why not get your money’s worth? From ice cream breaks at Smarty Pants to deals on shopping and travel, WUSA is here to make student life better, cheaper, and a whole lot tastier.  

Find all the latest savings in one spot: wusa.ca/deals 

Pro tip: Stop by Flock Stop or Chaska between classes and check member.wusa.ca regularly — you never know what new deals are dropping. 

Maliha Karim  

Communications Coordinator Co-op