2026 Orientation Day: Graduate Studies, OMT & TMM Programs
Sep 8, 2026 — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Welcome to the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa! We are excited to welcome our new Graduate Studies, Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM), and Ophthalmic Medical Technology (OMT) students.
Orientation 2026
Join us for Orientation Day to meet your classmates, connect with faculty and staff, learn about the services and resources available to you, and prepare for a successful start to your studies. A complimentary BBQ lunch will also be served, providing a great opportunity to continue networking in a relaxed setting.
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Roger Guindon Hall (RGN), 451 Smyth Road
Please note that select activities for specific student groups will take place at the Peter Morand Building (PMD), 850 Peter Morand Crescent.
The Orientation Day schedule is now available below. Please note that room assignments for some activities are still being finalized and that the schedule is subject to change prior to Orientation Day. Please check this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Biochemistry (BCH), Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM), Clinical Science and Translational Medicine (CTM), Microbiology and Immunology (MIC), Neuroscience (NSC), Anatomical Science Education (ASE)
| Time | Room | Activity |
| 8:00 - 9:00 | RGN Atrium | Services Fair Coffee and snacks will be offered |
| 9:00 - 9:45 | RGN 2005 | Welcome Presentations Presentations from the Dean, Vice Dean and Associate Vice Dean |
| 9:45 - 10:45 | RGN 2005 | CUPE Presentation |
| 10:45 - 11:00 | Break | |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Program Presentations Rooms subject to change until day of | |
| RGN 2029 RGN 3011 RGN 2111 RGN 2241 RGN 2012 RGN 1007 | NSC MIC CTM ASE BCH CMM | |
| 12:00 - 1:30 | BBQ Sweater & Backpack pick up | |
| 1:30 - 4:30 | ASE only activities | |
Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology and Applied Health Research (EAHR)
| Time | Room | Activity |
| 8:00 - 9:00 | RGN Atrium | Services Fair Coffee and snacks will be offered |
| 9:00 - 9:45 | RGN 2005 | Welcome Presentations Presentations from the Dean, Vice Dean and Associate Vice Dean |
| 9:45 - 10:45 | RGN 2005 | CUPE Presentation |
| 10:45 - 11:00 | Walk to PMD | |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Program Presentations Rooms subject to change until day of | |
| PMD 223 PMD 202 | MPH EAHR | |
| 12:00 - 1:30 | BBQ Sweater & Backpack pick up | |
Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM) & Ophthalmic Medical Technology (OMT)
| Time | Room | Activity |
| 8:00 - 8:45 | Terrace / Atrium | Services Fair Coffee and snacks will be offered |
| 8:45 - 9:45 | RGN 2003 | CUPE Presentation |
| 9:45 - 10:30 | RGN 2003 | Welcome Presentations Presentations from the Dean, Vice Dean and Associate Vice Dean |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Break | |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Program Presentations | |
| RGN 2052 RGN 2003 | OMT TMM (year 3) | |
| 12:00 - 1:30 | RGN Cafeteria | BBQ Sweater + Backpack (TMM year 3 and OMT only) |
| 13:30 – 2:30 | PMD 123 | TMM y4 |