Alumni

Whether you’re a new grad or a long-time alumnus or alumna, we’re here to help you make the most of life after your degree.

Homecoming: Gee-Gee pride lives here

Every October the uOttawa community comes together to celebrate its grads, relive memories and make new ones. Homecoming events are open to all uOttawa students, alumni and staff, as well as friends, family members and the general public.

Explore our programming for Homecoming 2022

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You’re in good company

University of Ottawa students do great work every day, so it’s no surprise that our alumni have gone on to make a tremendous difference in Canada and around the world.

Eric A — uOttawa alumni

ERIC AGYEMANG | 2022 Awards of Excellence

Inspiring alumni

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uOttawa alumni

uOttawa alumni

Alumni Awards of Excellence 2022

A proud Alumni Association tradition, the Awards of Excellence honour those who’ve distinguished themselves!

uOttawa alumni

uOttawa alumni

Francophone community: A lifetime commitment

Ama Ouattara (BA ’18) is a Bernard Grandmaître award recipient and was named young leader of the year.

uOttawa alumni

Trailblazers x uOttawa: Hoda Ahmed

As a teacher to first-grade students, Hoda Ahmed, BEd '20, fields a lot of curious questions prompted by her being both visibly Black and Muslim.

uOttawa alumni

uOttawa alumni

Joining forces for the best education

An enduring partnership between uOttawa and a First Nations community is delivering first-class education.

uOttawa alumni

Eric Agyemang (BCom '15), Award for Community Service

Focused on social impact, alumnus gives best of himself

uOttawa alumni

Trailblazers x uOttawa: Ruth Maniriho Bansoba

At first, I said to myself this won’t work. Who establishes a scholarship while they’re a student?” But people believed in the idea and, in no time, t…

Alumni voice

“Sitting on the Alumni Association board allows me stay connected in a meaningful way with the institution that helped to propel my career and shape the person that I am today.”

Sarah Dion-Marquis

— MA ’16 and MBA ’21

An international affair

250K

uOttawa alumni worldwide—and counting!

150+

countries where uOttawa grads are working

global alumni councils

The perks of being a uOttawa graduate

uOttawa alumni laughing looking at phone.

Get special discounts

We’ve partnered with companies to offer graduates exclusive group discount deals. From insurance packages to health and wellness, sports and entertainment to travel, your uOttawa alumni membership goes a long way.

Grow your career

Finding a job can be tough. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the Career Development Centre to offer grads a range of career counselling and coaching services. Build your professional skills, network with employers and meet your next mentor.

Students sitting on Tabaret lawn in the fall.

Health and wellness

Investing in your mental health has never been more important.

Get involved

Whether in Canada or abroad, there are many opportunities for uOttawa alumni to stay connected to their alma mater, build their professional and personal networks, and volunteer in meaningful ways that strengthen the reputation of the University.

Our affinity partners

Home, auto and travel

Johnson

Johnson Insurance helps uOttawa alumni get more from their home, car, and travel insurance coverage.

Life and health

Manulife

uOttawa alumni get a special group rate on life and health insurance.

mortgage

Desjardins

Attention property buyers! uOttawa alumni are eligible to receive $1,400 upon signing up for a new mortgage or transfer with Desjardins.

Your degree, your alumni association

Once a Gee-Gee, always a Gee-Gee. You become a lifetime member of the uOttawa Alumni Association as soon as you walk across the stage on convocation day (even virtually!). The association is your ongoing link to uOttawa, and oversees everything from securing alumni perks to enhancing the student experience.

Get your membership card