Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)Student Guide

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Institution in Gatineau, Quebec. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Trimestre d'automne 2026

The semester, explained for Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Trimestre d'automne 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Trimestre d'automne 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

7 entries
  1. Trimestre d'été 2026 - Cours à horaire régulier
  2. Trimestre d'automne 2026Relevant now
  3. Trimestre d'hiver 2027
  4. Trimestre d'été 2027 - Cours à horaire condensé
  5. Trimestre d'été 2027 - Cours à horaire régulier
  6. Trimestre d'automne 2027
  7. Trimestre d'hiver 2028

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Campus language

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8 terms

A

AGE-UQO
Association générale des étudiants de l'UQO, the primary student union for the Gatineau campus.

L

La Coop
The Coop UQO bookstore and cafe where students purchase supplies and snacks.
Le Tonik
The student-run campus bar and social hub located in the Alexandre-Taché building.
Le tunnel
The underground passage connecting different wings and levels within the Alexandre-Taché pavilion.
Les résidences
The on-campus student housing located adjacent to the Alexandre-Taché pavilion.

R

RE-UQO
Regroupement étudiant de l'UQO, the student association specifically representing the Saint-Jérôme campus.

S

SAE
Services aux étudiants, the university department handling student affairs and support services.

U

UQOien
The demonym used to refer to a student, alumnus, or member of the UQO community.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
Brault
The Lucien-Brault pavilion, the secondary campus building located in Gatineau.
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CAF'etcetera (Campus nourricier)
Carte Multi
The smart card used for STO transit passes and student identification for bus services.
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Frigos-partage
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Moca Loca
Moodle
The learning management system where professors host course documents and assignments.
Portail
The Symbiose student portal used for checking grades, schedules, and administrative tasks.
Saint-Jérôme
The university's regional campus building located in the Laurentians.
STO
Société de transport de l'Outaouais, the public transit system used by students to commute to the Gatineau campus.
Taché
The Alexandre-Taché pavilion, the main and largest building of the Gatineau campus.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Trimestre d'automne 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 10 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.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
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Life in Gatineau for Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Gatineau.

Timezone

America/Toronto

City Transportation

Public Transit

Société de transport de l'Outaouais

Nearest Airports

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Zone 1 (Gatineau)

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Annual permit cost: $857.

Zone 2 (Gatineau)

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Annual permit cost: $429.

Place de la Gare - P9 (Saint-Jérôme)

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Public municipal lot near the Saint-Jérôme campus.

Campus News

Latest updates from Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)

Quebec Votes 2026: Platform Tracker with UQO Data

CBC News utilizes data from UQO's Observatoire du développement de l'Outaouais to track provincial election promises, highlighting regional investment gaps in health and education.

Sep 6, 2026

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Quebec establishes health-care cluster in Outaouais at UQO

The Quebec government announced a $70 million investment to create a health-care hub at UQO, aimed at training general practitioners and health professionals to serve the region.

Jul 13, 2026

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Desjardins remet 1 million en don à l'UQO

Desjardins Group donated $1 million to the Université du Québec en Outaouais to support various academic and community initiatives.

Jun 22, 2026

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Mesures temporaires - maladie Ébola (2026-06-05)

Mesures temporaires - maladie Ébola (2026-06-05)

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Retrait des boissons énergisantes (2026-06-26)

Retrait des boissons énergisantes (2026-06-26)

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)

International Conference on Business Law and Economics (ICBLE)

September 10, 2026

Gatineau, Canada

A global platform for researchers and practitioners to discuss emerging trends in business law and economics.

International Conference on Plant Physiology & Pathology (ICPPP)

September 10, 2026

Gatineau, Canada

An international conference focusing on the latest research and developments in plant physiology and pathology.

Billets de saison 2026-2027 - Les Torrents de l'UQO

September 18, 2026

Centre Slush Puppie, Gatineau

Season ticket event for Les Torrents de l'UQO, the university's athletic teams.

Soirée Toastmasters à Gatineau

September 22, 2026

Gatineau (Online/In-person options)

Weekly Tuesday night meeting for the Toastmasters club to practice public speaking and leadership skills.

Finance : réussir en entrepreneuriat

September 25, 2026

Gatineau, Canada

An event focused on financial success and strategies for entrepreneurs.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

3 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Maisons de ville de l'UQO

Room types: shared housing, studio

Nouvelles résidences étudiantes UQO (projet 2026)

Capacity: 131

Room types: studio, 2-bedroom apartment

Résidences Taché

Capacity: 92

Room types: 3-bedroom apartment, 4-bedroom apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

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