101 Week

101 Week…what’s that?

101 Week is the University of Ottawa’s official welcome week, designed for first-year students. Organized by the UOSU in collaboration with your Recognized Student Governments (RSGs), the week offers a wide range of activities, from a charity fun-run (Shinerama) to cultural events on campus, and for those aged 18 and over, a lively bar night in Gatineau!

Throughout the week, you’ll explore the campus and the city with your peers, form lasting friendships, and take part in friendly inter-faculty competitions. To join in on the experience, just grab your 101 Week kit from your RSG which includes an official T-shirt, access bracelet, and plenty of surprises and swag!

For more information on your specific 101 Week, contact your Recognized Student Government today!

📄 101 Week Code (POL-GEN-05)

Kits are now going on sale. Make sure to follow @uottawa.2030 and your respective RSG on Instagram so you don’t miss your RSG's drop!

Indigenous Students

Indigenous Students' Association

For Indigenous students enrolled in any undergraduate program at uOttawa. Visit their Instagram page to join the Association!

Are you First Nations, Metis, or Inuit? All Indigenous students at uOttawa are represented by the Indigenous Students’ Association (ISA)! They have offered to cover the cost of your kit to alleviate any financial burden that buying the kit could cause (please note this is only available to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students). Just reach out to them via email at isa.uofo@gmail.com with the subject line “101 Week kit reimbursement” or send them a message on Instagram @isa.uottawa and they will reach out with more details!

Faculty of Arts

Communication Students' Association

For students enrolled in a Major in Communication, Joint Honours BA in Communication and another discipline, Honours BA with specialization in Communication, Digital Journalism, Public relations, World Cinemas and Digital Humanities

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @aeec_csa
Website: aeec-csa.ca

Students' Association of the Faculty of Arts

For students enrolled in a specialization, joint specialization, major, dual degree, bachelor's degree or certificate program with the Faculty of Arts, with the exception of programs offered by the Department of Communication

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @artsuottawa
Website: artsuottawa.ca

Faculty of Engineering

Computer Science Student Association

For students enrolled in a specialization or major program (BSc) with the Department of Computer Science

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @cssa.aei
Website: cssa-aei.ca

Engineering Students' Society

For students enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering, with the exception of students enrolled in the Department of Computer Science

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @uottawa_essaeg
Website: essaeg.ca

Faculty of Health Sciences

Nutritional Sciences Student Association

For students enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Food Sciences

Kit: Students in Nutrition may purchase kits from the Health Sciences Student Association.

Instagram: @instadenut
Website: adenutuottawa.com

Health Sciences Student Association

For students enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @aess_hssa
Website: aess-hssa.ca

Undergraduate Nursing Student Association

For students enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) at uOttawa and all other affiliated colleges

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @unsaaepsi

Human Kinetics Students' Association

For students enrolled in the School of Human Kinetics programs

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @uofohhksa
Website: uottawa-hksa.com

Faculty of Science

Science Students' Association

For students enrolled in a Faculty of Science program in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @ssaaes
Website: ssa-aes.com

Faculty of Social Sciences

Conflict Studies and Human Rights Association

For students enrolled in the Conflict Studies and Human Rights program

Kit: Coming Soon

Instagram: @aechchra
Website: aech-chra.com

Criminology Students' Association

For students enrolled in a program with the Department of Criminology, including honours, joint, major and minor programs

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @uottawacrim
Website: csa-aec.com

Economics Student Association

For students enrolled in Economics, Economics and Public Policy, Environmental Economics and Public Policy, International Economics and Development

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @ecouo
Website: ecouo.ca

Feminist and Gender Studies Students' Association

For students enrolled in Feminist and Gender Studies, Criminology and Feminist and Gender Studies, Political Science and Feminist and Gender Studies, Sociology and Feminist and Gender Studies

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @aeefg.fgssa

Development Students' Association

For students enrolled in International Development and Globalization, International Economics and Globalization, Licence en droit (LL.L) and Honours BSocSc in International Development and Globalization

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @aedsa_uottawa
Website: aedsa-uo.com

International, Political and Policy Studies Student Association

For students enrolled in Political Science, Public Administration, International Studies and Modern Languages, History and Political Science, Public Administration and Political Science, Communications and Political Science, Philosophy and Political Science, Political Science and Gender and Feminist Studies, Political Science and Economics, Political Science and Juris Doctor

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @aeeippssa.uo
Website: aeeippssa.ca

Psychology Students' Association

For students enrolled in an undergraduate honours or major psychology program

Kit: Coming Soon

Instagram: @uottawapsaep
Website: psaep.ca

Sociology and Anthropology Students' Association

For students enrolled in a program with the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @sasa_aesa

Telfer School of Management

Telfer Students' Association

For students enrolled in a program with the Telfer School of Management

Kit: HERE

Instagram: @aetsa_telfer
Website: aetsa.info/

What are the dates of 101 Week?

101 Week takes place during your first week at uOttawa, from September 5th to September 12th.

Are classes running during 101 Week?

Yes! Classes will start on Wednesday, September 9th. Check your class schedule in uoZone under Applications > My Class Schedule > 2026 Fall Term. Make sure to select “Weekly Calendar View” to see your exact schedule for the first week of classes. Some faculties will also have mandatory information sessions on Tuesday, September 8th.

What is a “101 Week Kit” and why do I need to buy one?

A 101 Week Kit is the equivalent of your ticket for all events of the week. Included will be your 101er T-Shirt, some merch from your Students’ Union (that’s us J) and your Recognized Student Government. You will also receive a bracelet at your first event. The bracelet and T-Shirt are your tickets for entry at all 101 Week events; you’ll need to wear them at all times (except for classes!)

How do I know what kit to purchase?

You will purchase the kit of your Recognized Student Government (RSG)! These associations are your faculty or program specific associations that are organizing all the 101 Week events for you and your peers. It can be a bit confusing to know what RSG represents you, so take a look at this page, where all RSGs are listed with the program they represent! And if you’re an Indigenous Student, make sure to reach out to them to see what they offer to you!

I’m a double major; how do I know which kit to purchase?

Double major students can pick to purchase either (or both!) 101 Week kits from either of their RSGs. For example, a student enrolled in a Political Science and History double major program can purchase the kit from the International, Political and Policy Studies Students Association for the Political Science major, or the Students’ Association of the Faculty of Arts for the History major. You may opt to wait until each RSG posts their schedules of events on their Instagram to make your decision, but these will come later in the summer. Whichever one you pick, you will still experience the best 101 Week!

Should I buy my Kit now or wait?

We strongly encourage you to purchase your kit in advance, as quantities are limited. However, on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th, all the RSGs will have a booth on campus where they will sell their remaining kits.

Where and when will I pick up my kit?

Kits will be picked up on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th, on campus. All the RSGs will have a booth on campus where you can go pick up your kit! A map with all the locations will be posted on @uottawa.2030 later this summer, so make sure to follow us.

Are there drinking events? And what if I’m not of legal age?

Yes, there are drinking events during 101 Week! We use the term “Wet” event, for an event where drinking will be involved, and “Dry” event for an event where there will be no alcohol. All “Wet” event are held across the river, in Gatineau, where the drinking age is 18! So if you’re 18, you are welcome to attend the “Wet” events. For those that are under 18, or that don’t wish to drink, every “Wet” event has a “Dry” event taking place at the same time.

When will the events schedule be posted?

Organizing 101 Week is a big project, and all the organizers from your RSGs are volunteers. Schedules will be posted in the following weeks on each RSG’s Instagram. Make sure you follow your RSG! You can find the list of RSGs and their Instagram here.

Why are some kits more expensive than others?

Every RSG is responsible to sell their own kits. They all have their own events and items included in their kits, which is why the price varies from one organization to the other.

Are there events for first years who don’t purchase a kit?

Yes! The University of Ottawa organizes a Welcome Week for all students, free of cost! Take a look here at the events. (Please note that these events are not organized by the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU).)

Feel free to send any questions to @uottawa.2030 on Instagram!

101 Week…what’s that?

📄 101 Week Code (POL-GEN-05)

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