Ottawa University has experienced record growth the past year. Entering its 154th year in Ottawa, 780 students are enrolled for the fall semester. Over 250 are freshman, the highest number in over 40 years. This marks the 5th consecutive year of growth at the Ottawa campus, while other universities are experiencing falling enrollment. Classes for all students began on Monday and all students, staff, and faculty will officially celebrate the new school year at Fall Convocation to be held at Fredrickson Chapel on Thursday September 6th.