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Three smiling students during Welcome Week

Welcome Week

Welcome to the University of Ottawa, a welcoming, open-minded community, where endless possibilities await and memories are made. Keep checking back; we’ll be adding new event details as Welcome Week approaches.

August 27 to September 6 , 2025
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Aug 27 to Sep 5

Information Tent  

We look forward to welcoming you and to helping you start your Ƶ experience off right. …

Free pop up store
Aug 29

Free Store Pop-Up   

Check out the free, environmentally responsible finds at the Ƶ Free Store!  

A peer helper
Sep 3

Student Services and Wellness Fair

Drop by this fair to learn about campus services that can help you along the way.  …

Your first steps on campus

The eight-tiered Rideau Canal Locks lead to the Ottawa River.

Best places near Ƶ’s campus

Studying at a university that’s right in the heart of downtown Ottawa means you’re so close to many amazing attractions. Here’s a quick run-down of ma…
An overhead view of laptops, phones and tablets on a table.

Prep your tech: 15 key steps

With summer in full swing, the fall term seems a long way off. But if you take a few IT-related steps today, you can get your devices ready and get ah…
 Three new student-friends enjoying some cotton candy on campus.

12 ways to make new friends

University is an opportunity to build lifelong friendships. Here are a few tips to help you make new friends.

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