Homecoming 2026
Every fall, the uOttawa community comes together to celebrate its grads, relive memories and make new ones. Homecoming events are open to all uOttawa students, alumni and staff, as well as friends, family members and the general public.
This year's Homecoming is the weekend of October 1 to 4, 2026.
This year's Homecoming is the weekend of October 1 to 4, 2026.
All Events
Thursday, October 1
Oct 1
Festivities
Homecoming Kick-off Breakfast at Father & Sons
Join us at Father & Sons for the Homecoming Breakfast to reconnect with friends and colleagues and start your weekend on the right foot!
Oct 1
Indigenous Affairs
Campus Walk and Learn: Indigenous Perspectives
A campus tour that highlights Indigenous peoples and their contributions at the University of Ottawa.
Oct 1
Faculty of Education
Alumni Voices in Education: Homecoming Edition
As part of the Voices in Education series, the Faculty of Education invites you to a special evening to celebrate its graduates.
Oct 1
Faculty of Health Sciences
Celebrating 40 years of the Occupational Therapy program
Join students, alumni, faculty members, clinicians and community partners for an evening of celebration, reflection and connection in person.
Oct 1
University of Ottawa Press
The University of Ottawa Press celebrates 90 years of informing debate
Join us for a lively 5 à 7 as we celebrate the ideas, research and publications shaping conversations on today’s most important issues.
Friday, October 2
Oct 2
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Oct 4
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine Homecoming Events
Alumni of the Faculty of Medicine are invited back to campus to explore faculty-specific programming.
Oct 2
Alumni Association
University of Ottawa Alumni Association AGM
Open to all alumni! Review the year’s achievements & vote on motions at the Alumni Association's AGM. Join in person or online.
Oct 2
Faculty of Law
Dean's Common Law Reception
Mark your calendar! This will be a special opportunity to reconnect with your Common Law Alumni community.
Saturday, October 3
Oct 3
Family Fun
Homecoming STEAM Family Fair
Join us for a family (and friends!) fun day with STEAM activities and demo sessions at uOttawa’s STEM Complex! Prizes and more!
Oct 3
Festivities
Homecoming Afternoon Facul-tea
Afternoon Facul-tea returns Join us for an intimate celebration for those who have walked the halls of uOttawa and carried its spirit forward.
Oct 3
Faculty of Health Sciences
Health Sciences Breakfast: A Morning with Dean Thibault
Join the Faculty of Health Sciences for a special Homecoming 2026 breakfast with Dean Lucie Thibault.
Oct 3
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering Homecoming Happy Hour
Reconnect with classmates, meet fellow alumni, and rediscover the uOttawa Engineering community that has been part of your journey.
Gee-Gees
Touchdown Dinner & Hall of Fame
This year's Gee-Gees Football Hall of Fame induction features Grey Cup Champion, Andrew Grigg, All-Canadian cornerback, Mark Raphael, & National Coach…
Sunday, October 4
Oct 4
Gee-Gees
uOttawa Alumni and Friends Pre-Panda Party
Join uOttawa alumni and friends for good food, drinks and good times before we cheer on the Gee-Gees football team as they strive for a victory!
Oct 4
Gee-Gees vs. Ravens
Annual Panda Game
Our Gee-Gees are gearing up to get that panda back! Alumni tickets on sale August 31.
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