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Grad students
Jun 13

Grad Career Fair

An exclusive event for recently graduated students and alumni 

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May 30

Writing Retreat for Graduate students

Looking for quiet time, support, and motivation to work on your writing project? Join our Writing Retreat and connect with fellow grad students.…

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May 8 to Aug 28

SOS Immigration

Weekly virtual Q&A sessions to answer your immigration-related questions regarding your temporary residence on Wednesday or Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1…

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Now until August: Change your program

If you’re an undergraduate student and you want to change your program of study, begin the process now for the Spring-Summer or Fall 2025 term.

May 19, July 1 and August 4: Course schedule changes

Courses on holiday Mondays during the Spring-Summer term will be rescheduled to the following Saturdays:

Victoria Day May 19 = Saturday, May 24

Canada Day July 1 = Saturday, July 5

Civic Day August 4 = Saturday, August 9

May to August: Keep track of important dates

Last day to withdraw from a course or activity and receive a financial credit:

Session A = May 23

Session B = May 14

Session C = July 3

Session D = July 23

See more important dates.

Now: International students: Check your documents

Before you travel abroad this summer, ensure your passport, study permit, and visa or eTA are valid. You must have a valid visa or eTA to re-enter Canada. Questions? Attend a virtual SOS Immigration session or email us at [email protected].

June 25 and June 26: Test our new AI chatbot

Help test a trailblazing new AI-driven chatbot designed to simplify student access to wellness services on campus. Sign up now for a chance to win prizes.

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What’s open? What’s closed?

Looking for a quick reference guide to life on campus during the final exam period and over the Spring–Summer term? Look no further!
Here are the opening hours for the places on campus to eat, work out, de-stress and plan your future career.
What’s open? What’s closed?

Student voices

Read about all the amazing things that students like you are achieving, experiencing and enjoying as they study at the University of Ottawa. Discover why this is truly the place for open minds and brighter futures.

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Students with extraordinary summer plans

Summer isn’t just about rest and relaxation. Many students will be working hard, and some have some truly extraordinary plans. Here are just a few stu…
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3 quick tips for finding work on campus

If you’re looking for a way to earn as you learn, there are more than 1,700 job opportunities on campus in our student services and faculties. Here ar…
Seven winners of the 2023 CO-OP Student of the Year Awards

2024 Co-op Student of the Year Awards

And the winners are…

Each year, the faculties, the Office of Graduate Studies, and the Co-op Office select outstanding co-op students to receive a …

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