Winter Welcome
Welcome to uOttawa, a welcoming, open-minded community where endless possibilities await and memories are made. Whether you're new to campus or returning for the winter term, you can participate in Winter Welcome events to kick off the term on a positive note.
January 12 to 22, 2026
January 12 to 22, 2026
Your uOttawa journey starts here
Jan 20
Ottawa Art Gallery workshop (postponed)
Step into a creative, thought-provoking space: discover pre-colonial Anishinaabe map-making traditions.The event has been postponed. A new date will b…
Jan 22
Start strong: Build your weekly plan
Start the year off right! Get free, one-on-one help from a mentor to build a realistic weekly plan that includes your courses, extracurriculars, perso…
Jan 22
uoShow — in the snow!
Fall Welcome Week’s signature event is now part of Winter Welcome. It’s an experience not to be missed! …
Get ready
Student life
Prep your tech: 15 key steps
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Student life
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Student support
13 hidden-gem campus resources
Our campus has some little gems you might miss at first but are worth checking out. We’ve randomly selected 13 among many that you can discover in the…