Active Clubs

Global Business Brigades UW, part of the Global Brigades family, is an international movement of university students and professionals building economic opportunities in the developing world.
We work alongside promising entrepreneurs and experienced year-round staff to create financial opportunities in remote, rural, and under resourced areas of Panama, Honduras and Ghana.
GBBUW is the first organization at the University of Waterloo to offer students the opportunity to volunteer abroad to...

The University of Waterloo’s Gujarati Student Association (GSA) is a club that aims to foster a community to curate cultural expression for the Waterloo body. This club intends to make Waterloo faculty members and students feel connected with each other through their ethnic groups. We want to promote Gujarati culture by organizing a variety of cultural events, workshops, and activities. This club aims to create a safe environment where everyone can feel comfortable and respected through...

Hillel Waterloo strives to inspire every Jewish student in Waterloo to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel. Through promoting Jewish identity, cultivating student leadership and embracing religious and political diversity in an inclusive environment, Hillel Waterloo will enrich the lives of students on campus.

We embody this mission and vision through our on-campus activities which range in content from Israel engagement, education, and advocacy opportunities,...

The Hindu Students' Council (HSC) is an international forum that provides opportunities to learn about Hindu heritage through various activities, events and projects. HSC presents ample opportunities for self-development at the spiritual and professional level.

Our main goal is to provide a forum with which Hindus, on and off campus, can celebrate being Hindu and Hinduism through a variety of religious and cultural events. We work to provide these basic services to the University of...

The purpose of The University of Waterloo Hip Hop Club is to provide a fun, social environment where students can learn hip hop dance. Members of the club have the opportunity to grow as dancers by being exposed to different styles of hip hop dance, while meeting others who are passionate about dance. Practices help members to develop balance, coordination, strength and confidence.

UWHH is open to anyone and everyone willing to learn. Students of any experience level are welcome! Members...

UWHKSA is a club for those who are interested in Hong Kong culture. Our goal is to strengthen the Hong Kong community within the University of Waterloo and to promote Hong Kong culture and Cantonese.

The hydroponics club aims to further educate students and faculty about sustainable food systems through the participation of growing herbs and leafy greens in a vertical hydroponics rack on campus.

UW Improv meets every week for games, exercises, sports and warfare from the world of *improvisational drama*, made famous by Whose Line is it Anyway. Our objectives are fun, enjoyment and belly laughs-- no experience necessary, drop-ins welcome!

Also available is a Performance Team, which is compiled at the beginning of every semester-- auditions take place during the first few weeks of a new semester.

UW Indian Cultural Association is a club that aims to promote Indian culture to the staff and students at the University of Waterloo by organizing various cultural events and dance performances. This club aims to provide a comfortable space where students and staff of Indian origin and/or students interested in Indian culture can come together and enjoy each others company.

Iranian Students’ Association of Waterloo’s mission is to unite the Iranian students at the University of Waterloo and other universities through cultural events and gatherings. ISAW provides a non-political environment where all members support one another and share ideas to improve society to its full potential. ISAW respects and supports people from all nationalities, backgrounds, identities, and origins; as well as welcoming everyone to visit any of the year-long events to become familiar...