OttawaThe University of Ottawa says it has resumed accepting applications to its honours program in Greek and Roman studies, reversing an earlier decision.School paused admissions during review, but is now reversing courseCBC News · Posted: Nov 25, 2025 1:16 PM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.The University of Ottawa is again accepting applications for its honours program in Greek and Roman studies after briefly pausing admissions for a review. (Ivanoh Demers/Radio-Canada)The University of Ottawa says it has resumed accepting applications to its honours program in Greek and Roman studies, reversing an earlier decision.Earlier this month, the university said it was pausing admissions to the program amid a “context of low enrolment.” Administrators said they planned to overhaul the program to attract more students.On Tuesday, a spokesperson said the Faculty of Arts has decided to continue accepting applications while that process is underway. The spokesperson did not explain why.WATCH | Reaction to the pause earlier this autumn:Students, faculty fear for classical studies as U of O pauses programThe University of Ottawa says it wants to revamp its Roman & Greek Studies Honours program due to low enrollment. Some fear the Classics may be phased out altogether.The university has offered Latin classes since its founding as the College of Bytown in 1848.Approximately 55 students are currently enrolled in the program. They have not been affected by the pause in admissions.With files from Jayden Dill and Radio-Canada’s Benjamin Vachet
University of Ottawa reopens admissions to Greek and Roman program
