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.

Get ready before the start of the term

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

Accessing 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.

Paying 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.