What academic term is relevant at Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)?

Trimestre d'automne 2026 runs from September 8, 2026 through December 21, 2026.

How much campus context is included in the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) student guide?

The guide includes 8 approved campus terms and 10 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 8 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come with links to campus sources.

Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)Student Guide

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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.

6 entries

Sep 8Dec 21, 2026
Trimestre d'automne 2026Relevant now
Jan 11Apr 23, 2027
Trimestre d'hiver 2027
May 3Jun 22, 2027
Trimestre d'été 2027 - Cours à horaire condensé
May 3Aug 13, 2027
Trimestre d'été 2027 - Cours à horaire régulier
Sep 7Dec 20, 2027
Trimestre d'automne 2027
Jan 10Apr 21, 2028
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.
caf_etcetera_campus_nourricier: CAF'etcetera (Campus nourricier)
Carte Multi: The smart card used for STO transit passes and student identification for bus services.
frigos_partage: Frigos-partage
moca_loca: 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.
Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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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

Pavillon Alexandre-Taché (Zone 1 & 2)

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Zone 2 permit holders can use Zone 1 after 5:30 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends.

Pavillon Lucien-Brault (Zone 1 & 2)

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Official UQO parking managed by the university.

Campus News

Latest updates from Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)

UQO and Ville de Gatineau present first scientific colloquium

The university and the city held their first joint scientific colloquium focusing on regional research and innovation.

Oct 14, 2026

Oiseaux migrateurs : UQO initiatives to protect biodiversity

UQO announced new sustainable development projects aimed at protecting migratory birds and regional biodiversity.

Oct 14, 2026

UQO expert commentary on cybersecurity and digital transformation

UQO researchers highlighted their recent contributions to international media regarding cybersecurity challenges.

Oct 15, 2026

UQO uses the 'Alertable' application for emergency notifications and safety instructions.

Upcoming Events

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

Sommet Climat Outaouais

October 21, 2026

Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), Gatineau

A gathering of over 250 stakeholders to discuss collective solutions for climate change, including workshops and conferences on energy transition and sustainable mobility.

TAILGATE AGE-UQO

October 23, 2026

Café-Bar Le Tonik, Gatineau

A student social event organized by AGE-UQO.

Rendez-vous des carrières juridiques 2026

October 27, 2026

Gatineau Campus

A career fair specifically for legal students and professionals.

Halloween at UQO

October 30, 2026

Cafeterias at Lucien-Brault and Alexandre-Taché Pavilions

Thematic Halloween activities where students arriving in costume between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM can receive gift cards.

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

Capacity: 126

Room types: studio, two-bedroom apartment

Nouvelles résidences étudiantes UQO (projet 2026)

Capacity: 131

Room types: studio, 2-bedroom apartment

Résidences Taché

Capacity: 92

Room types: three-bedroom apartment, four-bedroom apartment

Campus Details

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