UQO appeals to public to house hundreds of students

Taylor Clark

While the Université du Québec en Outaouais reached a milestone with the awarding of contracts for a new student residence, it has simultaneously launched a plea to the public to assist with off-campus accommodations.

“Until the student residence project comes to fruition, (Université du Québec en Outaouais) is aware that the housing shortage remains, and we must once again launch an appeal to the population to find housing for our future students,” the university rector Murielle Laberge noted in a release.

The project was estimated to cost $32 million with the Société d’habitation du Québec, the Ville de Gatineau, and the Ministry of Higher Education as the main funders. The building’s first residents were expected to move in the fall of 2026, leaving the university to strategize how to house students for the coming term.

Months away from the fall term, the university has already received 429 requests for accommodation while only 39 places were available. Those with accommodations were invited to contact the Université du Québec en Outaouais Student Services by email at logementhc@uqo.ca. 

Photo caption: With more than 400 requests for student housing, the Université du Québec en Outaouais turns to the population to assist in accommodating students for the coming term.

Photo credit: Université du Québec en Outaouais Facebook