Active Clubs

Menstruation is often stigmatized across diverse cultures and communities and is associated with negative connotations. UW Empower Cycle is an organization that is committed to uplifting and empowering marginalized women in period poverty, which is a crucial public health concern. Period poverty refers to the inability of women to access menstrual products due to financial constraints. It is estimated that Canadian women spend up to $6,000 in their lifetime on menstrual hygiene products. At...

University of Waterloo GlamourGals is a student-run club that brings together University of Waterloo students who are passionate about community, connection, and making a meaningful difference. Our mission is to bridge the intergenerational gap by building genuine relationships between students and older adults in the Kitchener-Waterloo community. We partner directly with local long-term care homes to combat social isolation by creating welcoming spaces where residents and volunteers can...

UW Pre-Med Club is an event-based club under the Federation of Students. We are a student-run organization that provides assistance and networking opportunities for those interested in medicine and medicine-related careers. The club holds various events that provide information on topics such as the medical school application process, the MCAT and its associated preparatory courses as well as ways to get involved around your school and community. The club is open to students of all faculties...

Are you interested in become a Physician Assistant (PA)? You're not alone!-- and we are here to support you on that journey!

The Pre-PA Club at UW is dedicated to students pursuing the Physician Assistant path. Our mission is to create a supportive, informative, and inclusive space for future PAs. We offer resources tailored to PA school requirements, including help with applications, patient care experience, and shadowing opportunities. Through guest speakers, workshops, and community...

We are a student-led club dedicated to promoting awareness of communication, speech, language, and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. The UW Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Club supports students interested in speech-language pathology and related healthcare fields by providing opportunities to learn about the science and practice of communication. Membership is open to all students interested in communication sciences and exploring the clinical, research, and community-based roles of...

UW Stem Cell Club is a club focused on raising awareness about bone marrow stem cells, while working on increasing the number of registered stem cell donors in our nation, starting with the University of Waterloo.

At UW Healthcare Symposium (UWHS) we hope to foster a community of healthcare professionals, students, and industry experts to share knowledge, ideas, and best practices related to current healthcare trends and developments. UW Healthcare Symposium provides a platform for attendees to network, engage in discussions, and learn from each other through presentations, workshops, pitch competitions and panel discussions. We aim is to promote continuous learning and professional development, while...

Formed by a group of airsoft enthusiasts, the Airsoft and Precision Sports Club aims to bring together people in the hobby - and to play airsoft! Whether you're just curious about the sport, or you want to find some people to play with, we welcome all members of any skill level to our club. We organize game days every month to play airsoft together at various fields, as well as FAQ sessions on campus to answer any questions you might have.

Questions? Find us at our discord server, or...

UWaterloo Bhangra is a club that aims to spread the love of the Bhangra dance form throughout the university in various different ways such as flash-mobs, regular recreational dance sessions, workshops and etc.
UWaterloo Bhangra shall also aim to give students at Waterloo a chance to dance Bhangra at a competitive level, while representing the university amongst various other varsity-level Bhangra teams.

The University of Waterloo Canadian Association on Gerontology Student Connection (UW CAG) is a club whose purpose is to promote interest in aging research. Our goal is to provide opportunities for undergraduate students to explore current aging research, learn more about careers in the field of gerontology, and engage in professional development.