All events

Faculty / service
Group
Audience
Format
Language
Keyword
Copy to clipboard
Events calendar
Student handing their student card to uOttawa staff.

Understanding the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) (session in French)

Your health insurance coverage is an important part of your stay in Canada. But it’s not always clear how it works until you need it.Join our virtual UHIP information session with the uOttawa UHIP specialist, to learn the basics about your coverage and how to use it.
Your health insurance coverage is an important part of your stay in Canada. But it’s not always clear how it works until you need it.Join our virtual UHIP information session with the uOttawa UHIP specialist, to learn the basics about your coverage and h...

Aug 7, 2026   —  2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

French

Virtual
Group photo of the mentors

New student welcome chat: One-on-one with your regional mentor

Starting something new comes with lots of questions, and not all of them fit neatly into an email.
Starting something new comes with lots of questions, and not all of them fit neatly into an email.

Aug 10, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026   —  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

French, English

Virtual
Three uOttawa students chatting and laughing with their computers opened.

How to Prepare for University: International student welcome session (session in English)

Excited about university, but also nervous about starting a new chapter abroad? This session is your chance to connect with your international mentor and have a real, honest conversation in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Excited about university, but also nervous about starting a new chapter abroad? This session is your chance to connect with your international mentor and have a real, honest conversation in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Aug 11, 2026   —  11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

English, French

Virtual
Three students talking with their computers opened.

How to Prepare for University: International student welcome session (session in French)

Excited about university, but also nervous about starting a new chapter abroad? This session is your chance to connect with your international mentor and have a real, honest conversation in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Excited about university, but also nervous about starting a new chapter abroad? This session is your chance to connect with your international mentor and have a real, honest conversation in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Aug 11, 2026   —  1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

French

Virtual
A group of students working

Writing Retreat for Graduate Students

Need some dedicated time to make progress on your work? Our writing retreat offers a quiet and supportive environment where you can make effective progress, with guidance from writing mentors and librarians.
Need some dedicated time to make progress on your work? Our writing retreat offers a quiet and supportive environment where you can make effective progress, with guidance from writing mentors and librarians.

Aug 13, 2026   —  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

English, French

In person, Morisset Library, Room MRT 604
uOttawa staff welcoming new students at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Airport welcome for new students

Arriving in Ottawa by air? Feel at home from the moment you land with a warm welcome from uOttawa.
Arriving in Ottawa by air? Feel at home from the moment you land with a warm welcome from uOttawa.

Aug 17, 2026 to Aug 28, 2026   —  8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

English, French

In person
Smiling uOttawa student in front of map.

Getting Ready for Canada: Immigration Essentials (session in French)

Before you land in Canada, make sure you know exactly what to expect at the border and how to stay on track once you’re here.Join our interactive virtual immigration orientation session with the uOttawa Student Immigration Advising Team, designed for new international students. You’ll get clear, practical information to help you feel prepared, without ...
Before you land in Canada, make sure you know exactly what to expect at the border and how to stay on track once you’re here.Join our interactive virtual immigration orientation session with the uOttawa Student Immigration Advising Team, designed for new...

Aug 18, 2026   —  2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

French

Virtual
Information Tent

Information Tent

Your go-to spot for information about everything on campus
Your go-to spot for information about everything on campus

Aug 19, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026   —  11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

English, French

In person, In front of Café Nostalgica, between Perez and Morisset, between Marion and Vanier
Smiling uOttawa student in front of map.

Getting Ready for Canada: Immigration Essentials (session in English)

Before you land in Canada, make sure you know exactly what to expect at the border and how to stay on track once you’re here.Join our interactive virtual immigration orientation session with the uOttawa Student Immigration Advising Team, designed for new international students. You’ll get clear, practical information to help you feel prepared, without ...
Before you land in Canada, make sure you know exactly what to expect at the border and how to stay on track once you’re here.Join our interactive virtual immigration orientation session with the uOttawa Student Immigration Advising Team, designed for new...

Aug 20, 2026   —  9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

English

Virtual
Four people around a table

Self-directed courses info session 1 (FR)

Attend our information session and learn how to design your own course, as an individual or with a multidisciplinary team, and earn credits!
Attend our information session and learn how to design your own course, as an individual or with a multidisciplinary team, and earn credits!

Aug 25, 2026   —  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

French

Virtual