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Information Tent

Information Tent

Your go-to spot for information about everything on campus
Your go-to spot for information about everything on campus

Aug 19, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026   —  11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

English, French

In person, In front of Café Nostalgica, between Perez and Morisset, between Marion and Vanier
Lamoureux Building

Faculty of Education - Welcome Week 2026

Discover what's ahead during our Faculty's Welcome Week! Get the chance to explore our amazing campus while participating in several activities, including socializing and information sessions.
Discover what's ahead during our Faculty's Welcome Week! Get the chance to explore our amazing campus while participating in several activities, including socializing and information sessions.

Sep 1, 2026 to Sep 8, 2026   —  All day

English, French

In person, Lamoureux Hall (LMX)
Three female students all smile outsite the STEM complex.

2026 Science Preparatory Workshop

Your first year at the University of Ottawa will be an exciting time marked by big changes and great adaptation. We want to help you get a head start on a smooth transition to university life in the Faculty of Science!
Your first year at the University of Ottawa will be an exciting time marked by big changes and great adaptation. We want to help you get a head start on a smooth transition to university life in the Faculty of Science!

Sep 2, 2026 to Sep 4, 2026   —  8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

English, French

In person, On campus
Student with family on campus

Engineering Preparatory Workshop

Join us for a day of workshops and activities to help with your transition to university. You’ll get to meet other engineering students and tour our buildings. This event is optional but open to all new students at the Faculty of Engineering. 
Join us for a day of workshops and activities to help with your transition to university. You’ll get to meet other engineering students and tour our buildings. This event is optional but open to all new students at the Faculty of Engineering.  ...

Sep 3, 2026   —  8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

English, French

In person, Learning Crossroads (CRX), Room 140
fans with Gee-Gees mascot

Gee-Gees Tent

Tickets, merch, and season schedules. Get everything you need for Gee-Gees game day!
Tickets, merch, and season schedules. Get everything you need for Gee-Gees game day!

Sep 3, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026   —  11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

English, French

In person, University Square, Montpetit Terrace, and Grande Allée
Free store

Free Store Pop-Up   

Sustainable finds, free of charge! Get what you need to set up for the school year!
Sustainable finds, free of charge! Get what you need to set up for the school year!

Sep 4, 2026   —  10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

English, French

In person, University Square, In the event of rain: UCU Promenade and Agora
Shopping bags

Shopping Trip: Ottawa Train Yards District

Get everything you need to start this new chapter in your life!  
Get everything you need to start this new chapter in your life!  

Sep 5, 2026   —  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

English, French

In person, Shuttle departs in front of Starbucks at Desmarais Hall
football team exiting tunnel

Gee-Gees football home opener

Men’s football team hosts Toronto at Gee-Gees Field.
Men’s football team hosts Toronto at Gee-Gees Field.

Sep 5, 2026   —  1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

English, French

In person, 200 Lees (LEE)
gee-gees soccer player

Gee-Gees soccer home opener

Women’s soccer team hosts Laurentian at Matt Anthony Field.
Women’s soccer team hosts Laurentian at Matt Anthony Field.

Sep 6, 2026   —  1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

English, French

In person, Matt Anthony Field
rugby

Gee-Gees rugby home opener

Women’s rugby team hosts Sherbrooke at Matt Anthony Field.
Women’s rugby team hosts Sherbrooke at Matt Anthony Field.

Sep 6, 2026   —  4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

English, French

In person, Matt Anthony Field