Non-degree

If you are looking to take courses for personal interest and do not seek a degree. 

Carleton Exchange

If you are a student from the Carleton University and would like to take courses at the University of Ottawa, please consult the University of Ottawa Exchange website.

Ontario Visiting Graduate Students (OVGS) 

The Ontario Visiting Graduate Student Agreement (OVGS) allows a registered student in good academic standing to take a course at an Ontario University Institution without completing further admission formalities.

• OVGS Form

Letter of Permission

If the University Institution is not part of the OVGS program or is outside Ontario, you must submit a letter of permission form (administrative fees apply) and receive approval before enrolling in the course. Tuition fees are paid directly to the institution in question.

Visiting Research Students

Visiting research students are enrolled in a degree program at a university in Canada or abroad and are coming to the University of Ottawa to conduct research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. All prospective visiting research students must send an email to [email protected] indicating their intention to register and receive guidance on their eligibility.

Eligibility

Non-degree students may enroll for a maximum of two three-credit courses or the equivalent per term and will be enrolled on a part-time basis.

• Must have a minimum calculated average of 7.0 (B+ or 75%).
• Must have completed the prerequisites for the selected graduate course.
• Must have written approval from the course instructor to enroll in the course.
• Meet the enrollment deadlines posted on the Important Dates and Deadlines webpage. 

Non-degree students enrolment 

Fill out the student enrolment request form. You will need to submit the following documents with your request:

• Transcripts of all postsecondary courses taken
• Resume
• Written permission of the professor who teaches the course

Important Notes

In the event that Non-degree students later apply for admission to a graduate degree program, they may request and, if the request is approved, receive credits for a maximum of two graduate three-credit courses, taken at the University of Ottawa or elsewhere, provided they meet the admission requirements.

Activate your uOttawa.ca email account and log into uoZone

If this is your first time enrolling in courses at the University of Ottawa, you will receive an email addressed to your personal email account with your uOttawa email address and student number. This email will explain how to access uoZone and activate your @uOttawa email account. You are responsible for checking your university email account regularly. The University of Ottawa sends its correspondence to your uOttawa.ca email account.

If you were previously enrolled at the University of Ottawa, your @uOttawa.ca email account is still valid.

If you have technical problems with uoZone, your @uOttawa.ca email or any other accounts, contact the information technology support team. You will need your student number.

Confirm your legal status in Canada

You will need to submit proof of your legal status by email to [email protected] by the required deadlines: 

• October 31 for the fall term
• January 31 for the winter term
• June 30 for the summer term

Access Brightspace

Brightspace is the online learning platform used at the University of Ottawa. You will use Brightspace access your course materials such as assignments, quizzes, grades and discussion forums.

• If you encounter difficulties using Brightspace you can contact their Virtual support line or contact them at 866-811-3201.

Get your uOttawa student card

The University issues a student card to non-degree students just as for regular students. This card is required to access certain University services and for writing exams.

Pay your tuition fees

Check the Payment of Fees webpage for more information about paying university fees, reimbursements and methods of payment.

Learn about the academic regulations.

Non-degree students are subject to the same general and faculty-specific regulations as regular students concerning attendance, assignments, examinations, deferred examinations, grading, academic fraud, appeals, payment of fees, library privileges, etc.