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Your gift to the University of Ottawa transcends ordinary philanthropy—it’s a powerful investment in our collective future. When you support uOttawa, you become part of a legacy of innovation, discovery, leadership and transformation that extends far beyond our campus.

Giving Day!

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Thank you. Together, we made a difference.

Thanks for being part of our 2026 Giving Day and for the incredible support you’ve shown our community. Your generosity is making a real and lasting impact—helping to open doors, create opportunities, and transform lives. 

There is still time to be part of something meaningful. Take a moment to explore the 2026 Giving Day initiatives and see how your support can make a difference. 

Together, we are building something truly powerful. Thank you for believing in this mission and for helping us go even further. 

Explore the 2026 Giving Day projects!

Why give?

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Now more than ever, we must invest in possibility.

When you give to uOttawa, you become an essential partner in transforming potential into impact. Together, we create opportunities that change lives, advance knowledge and build a better world. 

Discover the possibilities

Ways to give

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Planned giving

Leave a legacy

The legacy gift you leave will nurture and inspire tomorrow’s leaders, contribute to life-changing education and research, and have a lasting impact o…
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Endowed giving

Grow your impact

Invest in an endowment at the University of Ottawa and support the future of education and research. Your contribution today will help shape the leade…
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Corporate giving

Partner for social impact

Gain access to state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty and staff, and talented students. Align with your funding priorities and help your communit…

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Explore our shared impact
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Alumni

Sport as a gateway to finding your voice

When Jeannine Ritchot (BA History ’00, MA Conflict Studies ’11) arrived at the University of Ottawa at age 17 from a small town in Manitoba, she was t…
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Accessibility

Inclusive research takes root at the University of Ottawa

As a clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Ottawa, Virginie Cobigo has spent her career working alongside people with cognitive dis…
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Nutrition

The uOttawa Nutrition and Mental Health initiative is changing how we treat and prevent mental health conditions

Launched with the help of a visionary $5.8-million gift, the Nutrition and Mental Health initiative has become a world-class research program explorin…

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190 Laurier Ave East
Ottawa ON Canada
K1N 6N5

Toll-free: 888-352-7222
[email protected]

Our Canadian charitable registration number is 11927 8877 RR0001

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Prefer to give by phone? Contact the uOttawa Development team toll-free at 1-888-352-7222.

You can mail a cheque to 190 Laurier Ave East, Ottawa ON, Canada, K1N 6N5.