With sky-high CGPAs and experiences ranging from mathematical modelling for the Royal Canadian Air Force to stem cell research, our seven 2024 Co-op Student of the Year Award winners will inspire you.
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2024 Co-op Student of the Year Awards

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 students who are doing everything they can to fulfil their dreams.
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Events and activities

Self-directed courses virtual info session (EN)
Attend our information session and learn more about our new self-directed courses.…

Earth Day Digital Declutter
The uOttawa community is invited to participate in an Earth Day Digital Declutter. Let's get together and clean old personal or work files from cloud …

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.
April 6: Jobs on campus
The University of Ottawa’s client services team is hiring bilingual staff for the positions of reception attendant, night watch agent and night watch team lead. These employees will work in residences this summer. Consult the job postings and apply by April 6, 2025.
Until April 17: Do a self-directed course this summer
There’s still time to design your own course and earn course units for it this summer. Attend an information session to discover how.
Until April 30: Stay healthy as you study
You can continue to use all sports facilities until April 30 as part of your Winter term student fees. Maintain your gains over the summer by jumping on our discounted student sports facility membership of $175 for four months.
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].

What’s open? What’s closed?
Here are the opening hours for the places on campus to eat, work out, de-stress and plan your future career.
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.

Carrefour francophone: Fuelling curiosity, hearts...and bellies!
