The University of Ottawa provides space on campus for students and the broader university community to practice their faith.

Multifaith prayer and meditation rooms

These rooms frequently provide space for Muslim prayer but are open for all quiet forms of meditation and prayer for people of all spiritual backgrounds. Please note these rooms cannot be booked or reserved. Rooms may only be accessed during open building hours.

  • University Centre (UCU) 107 is located down the hallway next to the Cafeteria.
  • Colonel By Hall (CBY) B506 is a smaller room located on the fifth floor of Colonel By Hall.
  • Roger Guindon Hall (RGN) 2529 is located on the second floor within the Kidney Research Centre.
  • Sacré-Coeur (SCR) Prayer Chapel (591 Cumberland Street) – There is a small public prayer chapel inside Sacré-Coeur (SCR) that is open for students, faculty and staff usage. Contact the Sacré-Coeur parish if interested.
  • LEE 309 (200 Lees - Health Sciences Building): is a smaller room with windows overlooking the BMO Social Heart.

Taking care of your spiritual wellness

The Student Wellness team can help students connect with specific local communities of faith and practice, and with interfaith activity groups in the community who can provide spiritual support.

What are examples of spiritual support?

  • Pastoral care on personal and spiritual issues
  • Activities and programs focused on spiritual wellness and spiritual practice

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