Active Clubs

Amnesty International is a non-profit organization that operates worldwide with over 8 million members around the world. This club will advocate for the protection of individuals and is focused on the promotion of human rights. UW’s amnesty international chapter strives to provide awareness to students, faculty, and alumni about the human rights violations that occur globally. By being a member, you would actively be working to take a stand against the abuse to one's freedom.

Animusic Ensembles is a group of musicians dedicated to playing music originating from primarily anime and video game soundtracks. Our ensemble accepts all instrumentalists. Arrangements are created by members and performed by groups of varying size and instrumentation.

For additional information, feel free to email uw.animusic@gmail.com

The Armenian Students’ Association at the University of Waterloo wishes to bring together Armenian students, as well as students interested in Armenia/Armenian culture, and create a sense of community. Our goal is to platform and showcase Armenian history, current events, culture, art, and language, through fun and educational events.

The Association of Caribbean Students (ACS) at the University of Waterloo is a social club that is dedicated to the promotion of Caribbean culture and cultural unity in general within the University Community. Within ACS, students born in the Caribbean will be able to experience and enjoy an atmosphere in which they can relax and feel at home. Students not born in the Caribbean, but with Caribbean background will find a place where they can find out more about their ancestry, homeland and...

The University of Waterloo Aviation Society aims to represent and provide opportunities for University of Waterloo Aviation Students, as well as foster a community for those interested in Aviation.

UW BASE stands for the University of Waterloo Black Association for Student Expression. We seek to provide students with an establishment that offers peer mentorship and community outreach initiatives; promote diversity, cultural enlightenment and a heightened understanding of black people and black culture; act as a medium for students to express themselves and to foster a stronger identity within the university demographic; welcome, respect, love and appreciate people of all colours,...

Spring 2026 weekly meetings: Tuesdays at 5:00 PM starting May 19th!

The purpose of Cheese Club is to offer an outlet for students, faculty, staff, and Alumni who enjoy cheese or wish to enjoy cheese. We have activities such as eating cheese, talking about cheese, rating cheese, cheese related news, current cheese events, and more. Cheese plates may include other accompaniments, such as crackers and meats.

Follow us on Instagram @uwcheeseclub and/or email us at ccch.uw@gmail.com.

The Cantonese Culture Club is an inclusive community for University of Waterloo students, staff, faculty, and members of the UW community at large to explore and celebrate Cantonese culture in its many forms. Through interactive activities, cultural exchange, and educational workshops, the club provides a welcoming space for individuals with a Cantonese background, as well as anyone interested in learning about the Cantonese language, traditions, and social customs.

Welcome to another great term at UW Chess Club. We wish to provide an environment where people throughout the Kitchener-Waterloo Region can enjoy the game and share their love for chess through discussions and strong tournaments for all levels. We provide a mentorship program for beginners who are intent on getting better as well as casual play with your friends and teachers.

We are pleased to inform that we have established Kitchener-Waterloo Chess Club as our co-sponsor.

The Chinese Christian Fellowship (CCF) is a campus group of culturally diverse Christians who meet together regularly to: be a visible and effective witness for Jesus Christ on this campus, provide an environment of mutual support that will enable students to discover their potential and the true meaning of life within the context of university as well as after graduation, encourage its members to practice genuine Christian love, and help students integrate into local churches.