Activities on campus

Throughout your stay at Université Laval, the Bureau de la vie étudiante will act as an information hub and reference point to facilitate your arrival, your settling into Québec city and your integration into the university community. Here are the main welcoming services offered at the beginning of fall and winter semesters:

Registration instructions

You will find below, all the offered activities.

Click on the week for which you want to get the schedule.
Click on the activity you want to register for and get all the information about it.
Add a ticket to the virtual shopping cart and click on “Proceed to Checkout.”
Fill in the information you are asked for and give your Université Laval (@ulaval.ca) email address. A confirmation email with instructions on how to attend will be sent to this address.
Repeat the process for each of the desired activities.

To join a virtual activity, you have to activate your ULaval Zoom account (French only). For any technical assistance, please contact your faculty service center (French only).

Reading week activities

Friendly soccer (football) games
Discussion group for people having or planning to have children
Discussion group: My life in Quebec
Quebec movie night
Bingo Day!
Conference: International students: working while studying, you have rights and obligations
Conference: Approaching the Other: Relationships in Quebec
Conference: Plagiarism (Université Laval standards)
Conference: Driving in Quebec (Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec conference)
Conference: Insurance and health services in Quebec
Conference: After you graduate: knowing your right to work and applying for a post-graduation work permit
Conference: Study Permit Hodlers: Legal obligations and right to work

Consult the calendar

Schedule of Fall 2025 to come…

Registration instructions

You will find below, all the offered activities.

Click on the week for which you want to get the schedule.
Click on the activity you want to register for and get all the information about it.
Add a ticket to the virtual shopping cart and click on “Proceed to Checkout.”
Fill in the information you are asked for and give your Université Laval (@ulaval.ca) email address. A confirmation email with instructions on how to attend will be sent to this address.
Repeat the process for each of the desired activities.

To join a virtual activity, you have to activate your ULaval Zoom account (French only). For any technical assistance, please contact your faculty service center (French only).

Activities for the winter 2025 semester

Week of November 18 to 24

Before your arrival: What you need to know

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Week of November 25 to December 1^st

Before your arrival: What you need to know
Cost of studies in Canada: Get prepared!

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Week of December 2 to 8

Before your arrival: What you need to know

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Week of December 9 to 15

Before your arrival: What you need to know
Cost of studies in Canada: Get prepared!
Prearrival Questions-Answers session

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Week of December 16 to 22

Before your arrival: What you need to know
Cost of studies in Canada: Get prepared!
Prearrival Questions-Answers session
Mandatory orientation session
Presentation: Insurance and health services in Québec
Presentation: Obtaining a social insurance number
Presentation: Winter clothes and tips
Presentation: Tings to do in Québec city and an introduction to Québec culture

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Week of December 30 to January 5

Mandatory orientation session
Welcoming team

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Week of January 6 to 12

Prearrival Questions-Answers session
Before your arrival: What you need to know
Mandatory orientation session
Welcoming team
Guided campus tour
Presentation: Insurance and health services in Québec
Presentation: Successful studies in a digital environment
Presentation: Working with a study permit
Presentation: Discounts and bargains
Presentation: Insurance and health services in Québec
Pizza and board games
Friendly soccer (football) game
Snowshoeing/guided walk
Québec movie night
Candlelight evening (Québec’s tales)
Winter rally on campus
Archery championship
Issuing social insurance numbers on campus

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Week of January 13 to 19

Mandatory orientation session
Welcoming team
Guided campus tour
Presentation: Tings to do in Québec city and an introduction to Québec culture
Presentation: Successful studies in a digital environment
Presentation: Getting involve in student associations
Presentation: Discounts and bargains
Presentation: Insurance and health services in Québec
Presentation: Working with a study permit
Snowshoeing/guided walk
Friendly soccer (football) game
Happy Hour at the Pub Universitaire
Issuing social insurance numbers on campus

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Week of January 20 to 26

Mandatory orientation session
Guided campus tour
Presentation: Working or doing an internship in Canada after your student exchange program
Presentation: Plagiarism (Université Laval standards)
Friendly soccer (football) game

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Week of January 27 to February 2^nd

Discussion group: My first weeks in Québec

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Winter activity schedule

Week of March 2 to 10

Sled dog stroll
Lantern-lit stroll
Friendly soccer (football) games
Presentation: Approaching the Other-Relationships in Québec
Visit of Québec City’s magical Hôtel de Glace
Presentation: Voice of English-speaking Québec services
Discussion group: Life in Québec
Québec movie night for winter
Conference: Renewing your CAQ and student permit
Webinar: After you graduate: knowing your right to work and applying for a post-graduation work permit

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Week of December 11 to 17

Pre-departure information sessions

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Week of December 18 to 24

Pre-departure information sessions
Orientation and information sessions
Guided tours of the campus
Workshop: Winter clothing and tips
Workshop: Things to do in Québec City and an introduction to Québec culture
Christmas dinner

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Week of January 1 to 7

Pre-departure information sessions
Orientation and information sessions
Guided tours of the campus
Welcoming team
Workshop: Winter clothing and tips
Workshop: Discounts and bargains
Friendly soccer (football) games
Ultimate Frisbee
Presentation: Obtaining a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Snowshoe on campus

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Week of January 8 to 14

Pre-departure information sessions
Orientation and information sessions
Guided tours of the campus
Welcoming team
Friendly soccer (football) games
Ultimate Frisbee
Presentation: Obtaining a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Workshop: Parent-Student presentation: Health Care, Perinatal and ULaval Parent Services
Workshop: Things to do in Québec City and an introduction to Québec culture
Workshop: Successful studies in a digital environment
Presentation: Working with a study permit
Pizza and board games
Workshop: Insurance and health services in Québec
Québec movie night
Snowshoe on campus
Candlelight evening: First Nations tales and legends
Cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Duchesnay
Guided bus tour of Québec City

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Week of January 15 to 21

Orientation and information sessions
Guided tours of the campus
Welcoming team
Friendly soccer (football) games
Ultimate Frisbee
Presentation: Working or doing an internship in Canada after your student exchange program
Workshop: Successful studies in a digital environmnent
Workshop: Discounts and bargains
Winter rally on campus
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic
Snowshoe on campus
Workshop: Approaching the Other- Relationships in Québec
Happy Hour at the Pub Universitaire
Presentation: Plagiarism (Université Laval standards)
Workshop: Getting involved in student associations
Ice fishing

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Week of January 22 to 28

Orientation and information sessions
Guided tours of the campus
Workshop: Insurance and health services in Québec
Presentation: Obtaining a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Snow sliding at Glissades Tewkesbury

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Registration instructions

You will find below, all the activities offered each week.

Click on the Consult the schedule button to go to the page listing all activities.
Click on the activity you want to register for and get all the information about it.
Add a ticket to the virtual shopping cart and click on “Proceed to Checkout.”
Fill in the information you are asked for and give your Université Laval (@ulaval.ca) email address. A confirmation email with instructions on how to attend will be sent to this address.
Repeat the process for each of the desired activities.

To join a virtual activity, you have to activate your ULaval Zoom account (French only). For any technical assistance, please contact your faculty service center (French only).

Summer campus

Summer Campus (in French only) offers a wide range of free activities and a line-up of events for making the most of the summer with family, friends, and fellow students.

Borrow sports equipment and games for free from the kiosk (in French only), relax in some areas set aside for you to unwind, or see what cultural activities are on! You can also use the BBQs, have a picnic, or pick up a snack on campus.

Our activities

Click on the link of the activity you are interested in to register. Select a ticket and click on Proceed to Checkout. You will then be asked to fill out a form with your contact information. It is important to use your Université Laval email address (@ulaval.ca) to complete the registration. A confirmation email will be sent to your ULaval email address with instructions on how to attend.

FRIENDLY SOCCER (FOOTBALL) GAME

Come play a friendly game of soccer (football) with us! This is a great opportunity to check out our sports facilities and enjoy playing your favourite sport! No experience necessary.

Duration: 120 minutes

Wednesday, March 8 at 10 a.m.
Thursday, March 10 at 2 p.m.

Meet us with your ticket at the main entrance of Stade Telus (the Telus Stadium) (2380 rue du Peps).

PIZZA LUNCH AND BOARD GAMES

Come spend your lunch hour with us! We’ve got good pizza and plenty of drinks, and, of course, board games are on the menu too! Please note that the registration fee includes 2 slices of pizza and one drink per person. More pizza slices or drinks can be purchased on site with cash only.

Saturday, January 7 at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 14 at 12:30 p.m.

Join us with your ticket at the Cercle (room 4512 in the Alphonse-Desjardins building, on the 4^th floor).

VOLLEYBALL

Come play a short game of beach volleyball with us! Touch, set, fun! No experience necessary.

Duration: 105 minutes

Wednesday, January 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Meet us with your ticket at the main entrance of the PEPS sports complex (2300 rue de la Terrasse).

Québec cinema night

See Ricardo Trogi’s “1991” film, a classic of Québec cinema! In his early 20s, the main character takes off to Italy to study as an exchange student (well, to join the love of his life actually!). A mix of Québec and Italian culture, this movie does a great job showing some of the adventures an exchange student can have! The film will be presented in French.

Duration: 190 minutes

Friday, January 6 at 7 p.m.

Meet us with your ticket at the mini movie theatre Théâtre de poche (room 2113 in the Maurice‑Pollack building).

HAPPY HOUR AT THE PUB UNIVERSITAIRE

A friendly evening with friends to have a drink and a bite to eat, the Québec happy hour is a must during your stay in Québec! Don’t miss the chance to attend our international student’s happy hour! Small bites, free drinks and most of all, a lot of fun!

Duration: 120 minutes

Thursday, Januray 12 at 5 p.m.

Meet us with your ticket at the Pub Universitaire in the Alphonse-Desjardins building, room 1312.

Yoga and meditation

Whether you’re beginner or advanced, this combined yoga and meditation session will help you take a moment for yourself before you jump into a busy semester. This workshop will be good for you both physically and mentally. It’ll also show you new ways to find calmness while moving! No experience necessary.

Duration: 60 minutes

Tuesday, January 10 at 4 p.m.

Join us with your ticket at room 0957 in the PEPS sports complex.

Zumba class

Combining dance and fitness, our Zumba class is the best way to burn off your energy at the beginning of this hectic session!

No experience required.

Duration: 60 minutes

Thursday, January 12 at 10 a.m.

Join us with your ticket at room 0349 in the PEPS sports complex.

Collective cooking

Eating a healthy and balanced diet is a key ingredient to academic success. Did you know that cooking not only helps you save money but also helps you establish good eating habits? Join us for some fun and enjoyable community cooking where we’ll learn to cook healthy Québec food together. We’ll provide spices and seasoning you might be more familiar with from your home country to help you make these recipes your own. Put your books aside and come prepare your best meal of the week while meeting other students and having a lot of fun!

Duration: 180 minutes

Friday, January 20 at 9 a.m.

Join us with your ticket at the Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels – INAF (Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods), 2440 boul. Hochelaga, room 1802.

DéambUL

Would you like to take a walk around the Université Laval campus and discover what it has to offer? Want to move more efficiently from one building to another (by foot, via the tunnels)? Would you like to know the different services offered on campus and where the RTC stops are located?

This is what DéambUL offers you, a free Geoapplication that can be downloaded on AppStore or Google play and consulted on a smart phone, which locates you, offers a map of the Université Laval campus and proposes different thematic paths. Come and discover itineraries that highlight certain components of the campus that support sustainable development, discover the public arts on campus, come and examine some of the University’s major research infrastructures, etc.

Credits

DéambUL was designed and developed by UL staff and undergraduate students as part of training courses through a partnership between the Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics and the GeoStat Center of the Université Laval Library.

Created by: Stéfano Biondo, Marie-Claude Bouchard, Claire Horsin, Suzie Larrivée, Marius Le Marechal, Martin Ouellet, Alexandre Paradis and Jacynthe Pouliot with the collaboration of Marie Dufour, Helin-Subhi Dura, Julie Ferland, Daniel Forget, Martine Lapointe, Alexandre Robert-Tessier, Sonia Rivest, Alain Chouinard (Deux & Quatre) as well as many collaborators for the content of the courses.

Financial support

Université Laval via the Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics, the Library, the Student Life Office, Mon équilibre ULaval and ESRI Canada.

DéambUL is in development. We are in its 2^nd deployment and in order to improve it continuously, we ask you to complete this short survey (French only).

Activities on campus

Registration instructions

Reading week activities

Schedule of Fall 2025 to come…

Registration instructions

Activities for the winter 2025 semester

Week of November 18 to 24

Week of November 25 to December 1st

Week of December 2 to 8

Week of December 9 to 15

Week of December 16 to 22

Week of December 30 to January 5

Week of January 6 to 12

Week of January 13 to 19

Week of January 20 to 26

Week of January 27 to February 2nd

Winter activity schedule

Week of March 2 to 10

Week of December 11 to 17

Week of December 18 to 24

Week of January 1 to 7

Week of January 8 to 14

Week of January 15 to 21

Week of January 22 to 28

Registration instructions

Fall activity schedule

July 22 to 28

July 29 to August 4

August 5 to 11

August 12 to 18

August 19 to 25

August 26 to September 1

September 2 to 8

September 9 to 15

September 16 to 22

Summer campus

Our activities

FRIENDLY SOCCER (FOOTBALL) GAME

PIZZA LUNCH AND BOARD GAMES

VOLLEYBALL

Québec cinema night

HAPPY HOUR AT THE PUB UNIVERSITAIRE

Yoga and meditation

Zumba class

Collective cooking

DéambUL

Credits

Financial support

August 15 to 21

Monday – August 15

Tuesday -August 16

Wednesday – August 17

Thursday – August 18

Friday – August 19

August 22 to 28

Monday – August 22

Tuesday – August 23

Wednesday – August 24

Thursday – August 25

Friday – August 26

August 29 to September 4

Monday – August 29

Tuesday – August 30

Wednesday – August 31

Thursday – September 1

Friday – September 2

Saturday – September 3

September 5 to 11

Tuesday – September 6

Wednesday – September 7

Thursday – September 8

Friday – September 9

September 12 to 18

Monday – September 12

Tuesday – September 13

Wednesday – September 14

Thursday – September 15

Friday – September 16

September 19 to 25

Monday – September 19

Week of November 25 to December 1^st

Week of January 27 to February 2^nd