Enrolment support
In order to help you better understand how enrolment works at uOttawa, we have a number of resources available for you. Please don’t hesitate to use them if you need any assistance.

Pre-enrolment
Want to get the basics on course enrolment? Want to get to know the process before you start? This video outlines the steps you need to follow to make sure you understand enrolment terminology, along with tips and tricks to prevent timetable conflicts. Have your uoAccess ID and password and your student number ready. With the help of your course sequence, video instructions and a step-by-step guide, you’ll be a course enrolment expert in no time!

Course enrolment – Where to start
Are you ready to enrol in your courses, but not sure where to begin? This video will show you a few easy steps to you get started. We also suggest that you consult the following resources: - Your course sequence - Our list of elective courses without prerequisites - A sample timetable to help you check different options

Advanced standing units and exemptions
Have advanced standing units because of your studies at another school? Have exemptions for specific courses? Want to know how this affects your course sequence and how to adjust it? This video explains eligibility for advanced standing, the different types of advanced standing and some tips and tricks to make this process as easy as possible.

My Academic Requirements
Ever wonder what courses you need to complete in order to graduate? Your “My Academic Requirements” contains this information. This video shows you how to read this information in your Student Center.

The Waitlist and Swap Function
Did you know we have a wait list when classes are full? This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to use this tool. Be sure to use the “swap” function. You can automatically swap one course for another if a spot opens up for you!

Reserved Capacity
Ever wonder why a course is open but you can’t enrol in it? This quick video explains how seats are reserved in a course, and why a course might be open for some students and not for others!