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What I wish I’d known in first year
Current uOttawa students and alumni reflect on what they would tell their first-year selves if they could travel back in time. Check out their words of advice.
Top-tier to-dos for new students
You’ll soon be starting the adventure of a lifetime. Here are a few tips to help you get used to your new surroundings. You can also save this checklist and refer to it later!
“Going to an orientation and speaking to real people is very helpful. Mentors share their knowledge as well as their own experiences. We see the bigger picture, not just the immediate challenge you’re facing right now.”
Rose Wu
— Regional mentor
Campus tours for new students
Join a guided campus tour specially designed for new students starting in fall 2026.
2026 Orientation for New Faculty Members
Are you a new tenure-track professor who joined or will join the University of Ottawa in 2026? You're invited to this orientation and networking event…
2026 Pride Breakfast
On August 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the University of Ottawa is hosting its annual Pride Breakfast, a community gathering held the morning of …