Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 28, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- AGECO
- Association générale des étudiantes et étudiants du Cégep de l'Outaouais, the primary student union.
- AGEECLAR
- Association générale des étudiantes et étudiants du Cégep de Lanaudière à Repentigny (The Student Union).
- AGÉÉCO
- Association générale des étudiantes et étudiants du Cégep de l'Outaouais, the primary student union.
- API
- Aide pédagogique individuel; the academic advisors who help with course selection and schedules.
C
- CAR
- Centre d'aide à la réussite; the general academic support center for tutoring and study skills.
- CASH
- Centre d'aide en sciences humaines; the specialized tutoring center for social science students.
- Cégep-Spectacles
- The student-led cultural and performing arts organization.
- Cégepien
- A student currently attending the Cégep, used as a term of identity within the Quebec education system.
- COOPSCO
- The student cooperative that manages the bookstore and various campus services.
- Cote R
- The R-Score, the standardized statistical ranking used by Quebec universities to evaluate Cégep students for admission.
F
- Fin de session
- The high-stress final weeks of the semester involving exams and final projects.
- Finissant
- A student in their final year of their DEC (Diplôme d'études collégiales) program.
G
- Gab
- The Gabrielle-Roy campus, the other main site of the Cégep de l'Outaouais.
- Griffons
- The name of the campus athletic teams, often used to refer to school spirit or student-athletes.
L
- La caf
- The main cafeteria located on the ground floor of the campus.
- La Coop
- The student cooperative bookstore and cafe where students buy supplies and snacks.
- La rés
- Short for the student residences located near the campus, managed by Les Résidences de l'Outaouais.
- Le Bistro
- The smaller food service counter often used for quick coffee and sandwiches.
- Le Café
- The smaller student-run or secondary coffee and snack kiosk.
- Léa
- The specific Omnivox module where students access course notes, assignments, and grades.
- Les Griffons
- The collective name for the Cégep's varsity sports teams.
- Les résidences
- The student housing complex located adjacent to the Félix-Leclerc campus on Boulevard de la Gappe.
- Levée de cours
- A student-voted suspension of classes, typically for a general assembly or strike action.
M
- MIO
- Messagerie Interne Omnivox; the official internal email system used by students and teachers.
- MIO
- Messagerie Interne Omnivox, the official internal messaging system used for all student-faculty communication.
- Mio-moi
- A common verb phrase meaning 'Send me a message via MIO' (the internal messaging system).
O
- Omnivox
- The digital portal used for schedules, grades, and administrative tasks.
R
- RIASQ
- Réseau intercollégial des activités socioculturelles du Québec, the network for inter-campus competitions and arts.
- RSEQ
- Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec, the governing body for the Griffons sports teams.
S
- SAE
- Services aux étudiants; the department handling financial aid, sports, and student life.
- Session
- The standard term for a semester (e.g., 'Session d'automne').
- Socio
- The sociocultural department (Service de l'animation socioculturelle) which organizes campus events and clubs.
- SRAM
- Service régional d'admission du Montréal métropolitain, the centralized system used for admissions to the college.
U
- Une levée
- A student-voted strike or class cancellation, typically organized by the student union.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bloc A
- The wing of the building typically housing administrative offices and general classrooms.
- Bloc B
- The wing containing specialized labs and the library.
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- Cafétéria École secondaire Félix-Leclerc
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- Cafétéria de l'école secondaire Félix-Leclerc
- Carte Multi
- The smart card used for both student identification and as a transit pass for the STO bus system.
- Carte OPUS
- The smart card used for transit fares on the STO and Rapibus.
- Coop
- The student cooperative bookstore where textbooks and course packs are purchased.
- Cote R
- The R-Score; the statistical ranking system used by Quebec universities for admissions.
- Exo
- The regional public transit system (formerly RTCR) that provides bus service to the Repentigny campus.
- Félix
- Shorthand for the Félix-Leclerc campus itself, used to distinguish it from the Gabrielle-Roy campus.
- Gabrielle
- Refers to the Campus Gabrielle-Roy, the other main site of the Cégep de l'Outaouais.
- L'agenda
- The physical student planner distributed by AGEECLAR at the start of the year containing campus rules and dates.
- L'agora
- The central open hall and meeting space used for events and socializing.
- La biblio
- The campus library, a primary study spot located in Bloc B.
- La Cité
- Refers to the campus location on Boulevard de la Cité, often used to distinguish it from the Gabrielle-Roy campus.
- La Coop
- The student-run bookstore where textbooks, stationery, and campus merchandise are sold.
- La Gappe
- A common nickname for the Félix-Leclerc campus based on its street location.
- La navette
- The shuttle bus service that transports students between the Félix-Leclerc and Gabrielle-Roy campuses.
- Le bloc
- Refers to the specific wings of the campus (e.g., Bloc A, Bloc B) used to navigate the large interconnected building.
- Le bloc sportif
- The wing of the campus dedicated to the gymnasium and physical education facilities.
- Le centre sportif
- The athletic complex housing the gym and sports facilities.
- Le Félix
- Shorthand for the Félix-Leclerc campus building itself.
- Le gymnase
- The sports and physical education complex on campus.
- Le Plateau
- The central open-concept common area and stage used for student gatherings and performances.
- Le registrariat
- The Registrar's Office, the go-to location for official transcripts and registration issues.
- Léa
- The specific module within Omnivox where teachers post course materials and grades.
- Louis-Reboul
- The third, smaller campus of the Cégep located in the Hull sector.
- Multi
- The rechargeable smart card used for STO bus fares.
- Omnivox
- The essential digital portal used for course registration, schedules, and official communications.
- Passe-atout
- The discounted student transit pass integrated with the STO system.
- Rapibus
- The high-frequency bus transit system with a major station (De la Gappe) serving the campus.
- Récup
- Short for 'récupération,' referring to scheduled office hours or periods where teachers are available for extra academic help.
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- Service de garde (Food Services) École primaire Félix-Leclerc
- Station de la Cité
- The major Rapibus station located directly adjacent to the Félix-Leclerc campus.
- STO
- Société de transport de l'Outaouais; the public transit provider for the Gatineau region.
- ZAP
- The public Wi-Fi network (Zone d'accès public) available throughout the campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 28, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 34 approved campus terms and 36 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.