Housing and residence life

Live on campus: your growth, development, and wellbeing are central to our activities.

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Studies have shown that living in residence during your first year of undergrad can improve your GPA and your chances of graduating.
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COVID-19 housing Information

We understand that the current situation brings a lot of question, whether you are currently living in residence, a future student or living abroad. Our team is working hard to ensure that all of the benefits of living in residence in person or virtually.
Check the COVID-19 updates for housing

Compare residences and fees

Form lifelong friendships and make the most of the first-year experience in a uOttawa residence! We have lots of different residences and options for new students. With so many choices, you’re sure to find the perfect home for you!
Compare residences
Fees and payment information
Download the residence brochure
Annex
Hyman-Soloway
45 Mann
90U
Friel
Stanton
LeBlanc
Marchand
Thompson
Henderson
Rideau
Camelle Currie
Henderson Residence

“Deciding to live in residence for my first year was a no-brainer! Living here fosters an environment in which you grow personally, academically and socially.”

Camelle Currie

— First year, Communication and Political Science

Apply for residence

Let's get started! Whether you are coming to uOttawa for your first year or coming back in residence, here are the steps to follow to submit your application.
Apply for residence
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Try out life in residence this summer with Compass 2022!

From July 14 to 16, live in our university residences and get a glimpse of campus life while learning about making a successful transition to university.
Find out more and register

More information

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Living in residence

What to bring
Room assignment
Learning in residence
Support in residence
Residence life team
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Amenities

Kitchen
Laundry
Internet, heat and air conditioning
Housekeeping and damages
Access card and keys
Storage and parking

Dates and deadlines

The following dates and deadlines apply to students currently living in residence as well as those looking to apply for next academic year.
See residence dates and deadlines
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Parents and guardians

Having your student move in residence is an exciting and sometimes intimidating experience for both the student and those who support them as a parent/guardian.
See how you can help

Summer accommodations

Discover our residences

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Group reservations

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Eating on campus

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Conferences services

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Housing service

Residence client services

90 University Private, room 143
Ottawa, ON  K1N 1H3

613-562-5885
1-888-564-4545 (Canada/United States)
[email protected]

Off-campus housing  

90 University Private, room 145
613-562-5621
[email protected]
[email protected]

May 16, 2022 to August 14, 2022
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

August 15, 2022 to May 15, 2023
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Summer accommodations

Group reservations:
613-562-5800 ext. 4424
[email protected]

Individual reservations:
1-888-564-4545 (Canada/United States)
[email protected]

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