These optional preparatory workshops are for students who’ll be taking the following courses during first year.
Orientation
Starting university is an exciting time, and we want to make sure your experience is as enriching and memorable as possible.
Essential tasks for new students
Current students
Discover tools and resources to help you in your studies at uOttawa.
Campus tours
Explore our campus through in-person or virtual campus tours.
Campus Life
Enjoy being part of the Gee-Gees family through activities and events on campus.
Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering
Undergraduate Engineering Welcome Day
In September, we host our annual Welcome Day for first-year students to get to know our faculty and each other. Come meet our student clubs and associations and receive more information about your program before courses begin! This event is mandatory for new students.
Engineering Graduate Welcome Information Session
Receive important information about enrolment, regulations, important dates, your course schedule, and your program. We highly recommend that you attend this session.
Optional events and activities
Preparatory event
Join us for a day of workshops and activities to help you transition to university. Meet other engineering students and tour our buildings. This event is optional but open to all new Faculty of Engineering students.
101 week
Your student associations, the Engineering Student Society and the Computer Science Student Association, are planning a series of fun social activities during 101 Week to welcome you to the Faculty.
Welcome Week
Find out what else is happening on campus during the first week of school.
Engineering Peer Connection Program
The Engineering Peer Connection Program is a volunteer-based program that matches students based on their interests. It’s a great opportunity to meet students and make new friends at the Faculty.
Course preparatory workshops
Enter our social media contest
The Faculty of Engineering is hosting a contest to help two people get ready for the upcoming academic year.
Each winner will receive:
- One uOttawa Engineering hoodie
How to enter:
- Like this post. (Post will be published on January 13, 2025)
- Follow @genie_engineering_uottawa
- Tag 1 friend in this post and have them follow @genie_engineering_uottawa.
This giveaway starts on January 13 and ends on January 19. Winners will be chosen randomly and notified through their Instagram DMs on Monday, January 21. Winners will have two weeks to reply and claim their prize. You must be a Faculty of Engineering student to enter. Good luck!
Tips and frequently asked questions
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