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...

UW Operation Smile is a club affiliated with Operation Smile Canada, an organization that aims to raise awareness and provide medical assistance and surgeries to countries around the world for cleft lip and cleft palate. UW Operation Smile works to raise awareness of these conditions in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, and hosts a variety of fundraising events to help raise donations toward this cause.

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...

UW Supporting SickKids is dedicated to creating a practical impact within the Waterloo community and beyond all in hopes to aid the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) through a variety of different means. These means will go beyond financial support as the club will also contribute by sending gifts and letters to bring smiles on children's faces and supporting staff, parents, and patients along their journeys. The club will aim to work with members of all faculties to seek support and...

UWaterloo Meditates is a meditation and breathwork club that brings stress management tools and techniques for personal and professional success through the scientific use of evidence-based breathing and meditation techniques, personal awareness seminars and community service projects. It's one of the coolest places to connect with yourself, make awesome friends, and, most importantly, have fun and be a part of an inclusive community!

The Airsoft and Precision Sports Club (UWAPC) is formed by a group of airsoft enthusiasts. We love discussing all things related to the hobby and the club will frequently organize get-together airsoft events at external locations.
We welcome hobbyists from all levels and would love to include beginners who are interested in learning more about the sport. If you are still not sure about joining the hobby, feel free to join our Discord server to ask any questions! Our official club discord is...

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.

In a highly academic setting, we aim to create a community and exciting events that promote self-care, self-expression and creativity through makeup, skincare, and hair! Everyone is welcome no matter their gender, race, sexuality, skill level or skin concerns.