Spend the day with us and discover your future campus. Fill out our registration form and attend the event to enter a draw for a OUAC voucher covering your uOttawa application fees.
Open House
October 26, 2024
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us on campus to discover our ultramodern labs, comfortable residences, renowned dining hall and much more! Talk to current students, meet professors, and get to know the next steps in the admissions process to build your future at the University of Ottawa.
Register for our Open House
Featured activities
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Attend an admission information session to get information specific to where you are from.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Find out how we can help you reach your dreams with the lightest financial burden possible.
French Immersion
French Immersion
French Immersion
Learn more about our French Immersion stream, available in 80+ programs.
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
CO-OP and Experiential Learning
Learn how we can help you get ready for your dream career through campus experiential learning opportunities.
Health and wellness
Health and wellness
Drop-in Visits: Wellness Lounge
Drop by the Wellness Lounge to see our wellness-themed study rooms, virtual reality headsets, board games, wellness resources and more!
Housing and residence life
Housing and residence life
Room Assignment Questions
Get answers to your questions about residence, the room assignment process, meal plans and or Living Learning Communities.
Faculty and Services Fair
Want to learn more about our faculties and services? Have you attended a presentation or activity but have more questions?
Come speak to our faculty and services representatives at the all-day fair!
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
Meet current Faculty of Arts students and ask them about their student experience.
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Learn more about programs and admissions at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Take tours, discover our programs and meet with current students and professors.
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Visit our labs, attend a presentation and network with current students at the Faculty.
Telfer school of management
Telfer school of management
Telfer School of Management
Attend a presentation or meet with current students and professors.
Faculty of law
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
Learn more about programs and admissions at the Faculty of Education.
Plan your day
To make the most of your day, start by finding the activities you want to attend that have a specific time. Then, fill the rest of your day by dropping by one of our ongoing activities, like the information fair and campus tours.
Public transit
OC Transpo buses stop near campus and the LRT, Ottawa’s light rail system, has a station located steps away from Vanier Hall. Use the OC Transpo Travel Planner to plan your itinerary. STO busesfrom Gatineau also stop near campus.
Parking
Free parking spots will be available at indoor and outdoor parking lots on campus, except for lots with parking meters and the parking around the Campus Pharmacy and Health Services (100 Marie Curie Street).
See the Open House Free Parking Map.
Shuttle bus service
Our free shuttle service will run regularly between the Mann parking lot (801 King Edward Ave), the Main campus and the Lees campus parking lot (200 Lees Ave), from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The last shuttle bus will leave Learning Crossroads shuttle stop at 4:15 p.m.
Getting to 200 Lees
Some Faculty of Health Sciences activities will take place at 200 Lees. To get there, you can take the free shuttle bus from Louis Pasteur and the University Avenue intersection, or go directly to the building. You can also park in parking lots G3 and G4.
Campus Maps
Parking and Transportation map
Want to purchase some uOttawa gear?
The Campus Boutique, located in the Jock-Turcot University Centre (UCU), will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by the welcome tent to receive your 20% off coupon.
Eat on campus
| Restaurant | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Hall | 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Jock Turcot University Centre 85 University (UCU) |
| Première Moisson | 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Social Sciences Building 120 University (FSS) |
| Tim Hortons | 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Learning Crossroads 100 Louis Pasteur (CRX) |
| Curry & More | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Corner of Marie-Curie and Jean-Jacques Lussier |
| Tim Hortons Express | 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | SITE 800 King Edward (STE) |
| Tim Hortons Express | 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Jock Turcot University Centre 85 University (UCU) 0 level |
| Chai Guys | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Jock Turcot University Centre 85 University (UCU) 2nd level |
| Bento Sushi | 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Jock Turcot University Centre 85 University (UCU) 0 level |
| Pivik | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Jock Turcot University Centre 85 University (UCU) 0 level |
Hotels near campus
If you are planning to stay overnight in Ottawa and making the most of your trip to visit the city, here are a few hotels located close to campus. This list is provided for your convenience only and is not an endorsement or recommendation of any particular hotel.
• Les Suites Hotel
• Novotel
• Courtyard Marriott (ByWard Market)
• Westin
• Fairmont Château Laurier
• Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market
Photo and video notice
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Questions?
Liaison Office
Contact us if you have any questions about Open House.
Tel.: 613-562-5800 ext. 1000
Toll free: 1-877-868-8292
Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can take steps to accommodate your needs.