- Make sure that you’re feeling well on move-in day. You can always arrange an alternate arrival time slot if you need to reschedule due to illness. (If so, email [email protected] to plan the next steps.)
- Bring government-issued photo ID.
- Bring a digital or printed copy of your arrival pass (available through uoZone, in the Housing Portal, once you’ve completed the pre-arrival process).
- Get connected: Follow the @uOttawaCampus Instagram account and check out our upcoming activities.
Moving in
We are so excited to welcome you to residence! To help you plan your arrival, read the following information carefully.
Preparing for move-in day
Plan your arrival
IMPORTANT – This fall, for the first time, uOttawa Housing will allow students with an 8-month agreement to move in as early as Wednesday, August 19. This early move-in option does not apply to Annex, Hyman-Soloway, or Mann residences.
As this is the first year offering an earlier move-in date, some operational adjustments may occur over the summer. This webpage will be updated as needed.
There are many things you can do to make sure your arrival on campus goes well. Here's a list.
- Sign into the Housing Portal and select your arrival time slot. You can select your time slot from May 13 to August 31. You must select a time slot that is available, choose quickly as it’s first come, first served.
- Save a digital or printed copy of your arrival pass (available in the Housing Portal) once you’ve completed the pre-arrival process.
- Verify when you can move-in: Consult the list of residence halls below to see how early you can move into your residence.
- Pack so that you can move in making as few trips as possible. When you can, pack in stackable boxes or containers that can be loaded easily on a cart.
- Rent a fridge from Coldex (if required).
- Order your uOttawa Card (your student card). To avoid delays when moving in, order your uOttawa card by August 9. You’ll need it to access your building and/or room and the Dining Hall (if you have a meal plan).
- Download the uOttawa safety app - SecurUO.
- Stay connected: Follow the @uOttawaCampus Instagram account and check out our upcoming activities.
- Know how to get to campus and find your residence (see instructions below).
Detail information for each residence coming Soon
We are currently in the process of updating details for the 2026 Fall term move-in period, including building-specific instructions such as dates, addresses, drop-off zones, key pick-up locations, and parking information.
We encourage you to check back in early August, when all move-in details will be finalized and updated to reflect the most accurate and up-to-date information for your residence.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming you to campus this Fall!
Moving in
- Pick up your uOttawa card, keys and/or access cards.
- Find the key table at your drop-off location using the residence access map (PDF, 811 KB) or the instructions above.
- Show your government-issued photo ID. Only the ID of the student moving into residence is accepted. Only the students themselves can pick up their uOttawa card, keys and/or access card.
- Show a copy of your arrival pass (digital or printed).
- Note: If you miss the August 4 deadline to order your uOttawa student card, you must pick it up at the UCU couch lounge and will experience delays.
- Move in your belongings in as few trips as possible.
- If you have your own cart, bring it! We have a very limited number, so you’ll be able to move in faster with your own cart.
- This is a very busy time with thousands of students moving in, so please limit the number of people who come with you, especially at one time in the elevators.
- You will be directed to an elevator. You may need to wait in line until it's available.
- Head directly to your room.
- If you must make more than one trip, immediately drop off your load and head back to the drop-off zone for your next one. You have 20 minutes in the drop-off zone. Then, you can park in the nearby designated parking area.
- If you can, please take the stairs down from your floor. This will free up the elevator for another resident moving in.
- Settle in
- Meet your Residence Life team.
- Learn the rules before setting up your room (see the “Personalize your room” section below)!
- Make sure you know the housing policies and documents such as your Residence Agreement and the Shared Living Guide.
- Inspect your room
- Test appliances, electrical outlets and switches, lamps, furniture, and water taps and drains, where applicable.
- Request any necessary repairs by emailing [email protected], calling 613-562-5885 or going to the 90U reception for assistance.
Where you can, please reduce your comings and goings in residence from noon to 7 p.m. to allow new arrivals to move in quickly and safely.
Note that regular parking fees apply starting Saturday, August 30, at 6 p.m. Don’t forget to pay for parking if you return to campus after your scheduled move-in.
Note: When moving in, be aware that some rooms or units are already occupied by residents who have renewed their stay or arrived before you. Items found in the shared common areas probably belong to your roommate(s). Please respect the personal belongings and privacy of other students.
Personalize your room
Express your personality and feel at home. If you share a room or a common area, first talk with your roommates about decoration ideas. Since the space is shared, all roommates have to agree on decorations.
Posters and decorations
- Feel free to bring any non-offensive posters, pictures or decorations that you’d like.
- Use sticky tack, not thumb tacks or nails.
- Check with your community adviser before putting up anything for special events or celebrations.
- Don't put anything on your door apart from your door tag.
- Don't cover fire detectors - You could get fined.
Re-arranging the furniture
Feel free to re-arrange the furniture if you have a private space. For shared spaces, discuss this with your roommate(s). You can’t take items out of your room or unit, and you must return furniture to its original location when you move out.
Animals and plants
Pets are not allowed in residence for health and cleanliness reasons. This includes fish. Service and emotional support animals must be approved by Housing Service before move-in. Plants (even carnivorous ones!) are allowed.
Students with an existing disability or medical condition must request support or adaptive measures before or during the residence application process.
Contact Housing Services
Residence client services
90 University Private, Room 143
Ottawa ON, K1N 1H3
613-562-5885
1-888-564-4545 (Canada/United States)
[email protected]
August 11, 2025 to May 7, 2026
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 8, 2026 to August 7, 2026
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed on weekends and holidays
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90 University Private, Room 145
613-562-5885
[email protected]
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Summer accommodations
Group reservations:
613-562-5800 ext. 4424
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Individual reservations:
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