Visitor cards: Discover the uOttawa card!
Visitors and University employees can have the same benefits students enjoy with their uOttawa cards. If you are visiting or you are an employee of the University, the Discover uOttawa card can be very handy for you.
Where can I get one?
There are two ways to get a Discover uOttawa card :
- In person, at uOttawa card office;
- At any cash to card dispensers on campus :
- Morisset library (1st floor)
- Fauteux hall (in the library on the 4th floor)
- Lamoureux hall (in the library on the 2nd floor)
- Colonel-by hall (basement)
- Roger Guindon hall (in the library)
Where can I use it?
The Discover uOttawa card can be used at a variety of locations on campus. For now, the Discover uOttawa card can be used at any Food Services outlet, print and copy areas and at the University Bookstore.
How do I register my card?
To register your card, go to the visitor login section at the top right corner of this page and enter your card number and the PIN of your Discover uOttawa card; you can reveal your PIN by scratching the PIN area at the back of the card. Once you've logged on, you can change your PIN, add funds and secure your card if lost or stolen. It's also recommended to provide an email address as we can inform you of new usages for your card and get in contact with you if it is ever lost. Keep your card number in a safe place, so you can cancel your card if lost.
How do I add funds to my card?
You can add funds online, at cash to card loaders or in person.
- Online
Funds can be added at any time, day or night, by logging on as a visitor at the top of this web page. With the secure website, you can add funds using Visa, MasterCard or Interac (BMO - Bank of Montréal, TD Canada Trust - Toronto Dominion, RBC - Royal Bank of Canada and ScotiaBank).
- Cash to card loaders
Funds can be added at any cash to card loader on campus. The cash to card loaders accept $5, $10 and $20 dollar bills.
- Morisset Hall (1st floor)
- Fauteux Hall (4th floor – in library)
- Lamoureux Hall (2nd floor – in library)
- Roger Guindon Hall (in library)
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In person
Bring your Discover uOttawa card to the uOttawa card office to deposit funds on it. You can use cash, Visa, MasterCard, certified cheques or a money order. Cheques should be made payable to the uOttawa Card Service.