Invigorating student life
With so many sports and social activities at your fingertips, from student clubs to campus events, you’ll never have to worry about being bored! Cheer for our competitive or varsity teams, join an intramural sports league, or sign up for one of our many recreational activities.
The extra in extracurricular
Gee-Gees bring people together
The University of Ottawa’s sports teams are known as the Gee-Gees. The “GGs” nickname was taken from the initials of the University of Ottawa’s colours: the garnet and grey. It was then combined with “gee-gee,” a horse-racing term meaning the first horse out of the starting gate, and our horse mascot was born!
At uOttawa, you won’t want to sit still!
Exercise is one way to stay healthy, and being active has never been easier at uOttawa! Join one of our intramural sports leagues, choose from a range of fitness classes, or make the most of the various sports facilities right here on campus.
Inspiring events
Our team works hard to provide you with exciting, action-packed events that will make you feel right at home in your University community. Check out the calendar to find out more!
Festivals galore
The University of Ottawa hosts several festivals during the year, including Pride Week, Peace Week and Mois de la Francophonie. Are you a foodie? If so, don’t miss the Poutine Festival and the Comfort Food Festival!
Pursue your interests in our clubs and associations
Why not pursue your interests and share your passions by joining one of the many student clubs dedicated to cultural, religious, sports or other endeavours, sponsored by the University of Ottawa Students’ Union. You can also get to know your peers and learn about opportunities in your field of study by joining your student association.
Take it to the next level by joining a varsity or competitive sports team!
Are you competitive and like to be part of the action? Well so do our teams! Join one of our competitive varsity teams and show us your will to win! Surrounded by enthusiastic supporters, our teams are driven by tremendous energy—and it’s contagious!
Contact information
Liaison Office
Tabaret Hall (map)
550 Cumberland Street, Room 088
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Canada
Tel.: 613-562-5800 ext. 1000
Toll free: 1-877-868-8292
Canadian applicants: [email protected]
International applicants: [email protected]
Office hours
September 1 to May 31
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 1 to August 31
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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