Support to help you succeed

A caring culture built around your success.

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University life is a steep learning curve that pushes you to grow in surprising directions. The University of Ottawa’s caring, personal approach empowers you to reach your full potential with generous financial aid, mental and physical health clinics on campus, counselling teams, academic advice and many other resources.

Our mission: To help you succeed in every way possible

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Game-changing financial aid

Thanks to one of the most generous scholarship and bursary programs in the country, your postsecondary education could be more affordable than you think! Every year, uOttawa provides more than $100 million in scholarships and bursaries to Canadian and international students. We help you reach your dreams with the lightest financial burden possible.
Regional mentors.

Regional mentors who've been there

Connect with uOttawa’s team of 19 regional mentors to ask about anything related to first year — study tips and advice, making friends, insider knowledge about campus life and Ottawa, places to get the best bubble tea... As experienced upper-year students, regional mentors are ready to guide you with the lessons they’ve learned.
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Support from your faculty

We’ve got your back throughout your time at uOttawa. We offer free services and programs to support your academic success. Dedicated professionals and peers who care about your well-being are always ready to provide advice and guide you.

Taking care of yourself

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No matter what challenges you’re facing, our Student Wellness team combines staff and health professionals to help you stay healthy. Here’s what’s available to you:

  • Medical and mental health-care services at the Student Health and Wellness Centre and Pharmacy Care Clinic
  • Learning specialists who can assist you with academic accommodations
  • A personalized health education program
  • Peer support sessions and therapeutic student support groups
Find health and wellness support
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Therapy dogs: Your new friends

The Student Wellness team runs a therapy dog program. Spending quality time with animals helps lower blood pressure and reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and depression. Lift your spirits in the warm and loving presence of these specially trained dogs.

Inclusive support for all

Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre.

Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre, a place of strength

Our main campus stands on the ancestral lands of the Algonquin Nation. The Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre works with University faculties and departments to develop initiatives that support First Nations, Inuit and Métis students, to build a new relationship that recognizes and celebrates Indigenous culture and values. The centre invites all students to get to know the Indigenous community and learn more at Soup and Bannock and other events.

Learn more about the Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre.
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Take pride in diversity and support the 2SLGBTQ+ community

The University of Ottawa is a safe, welcoming space where diversity and inclusion are highly valued. The uOttawa Students’ Union runs the Pride Centre, offering resources, advocacy, programming and events, including a drop-in lounge, a quiet room, gender-affirming products, a queer library, therapy at no charge and safer sex and sanitary supplies. The centre represents gender-positive, gender-diverse, anti-sexist, anti-colonial, anti-racist and anti-ableist students, as well as allies interested in 2SLGBTQ+ issues.

Learn more about the Pride Centre.
Professor Awad Ibrahim.

Resources for and by the Black community

The University of Ottawa community unequivocally opposes and denounces racism, harassment, racial slurs and discrimination. The University’s vice-provost, equity, diversity and inclusive excellence, Professor Awad Ibrahim, takes a proactive, strategic approach to entrench a culture of inclusive excellence. Additionally, the uOttawa Students’ Union, through its Racialized and Indigenous Students Experience Centre, provides peer-to-peer dialogue and support, safe spaces, awareness events and campaigns.

Learn more about the Racialized and Indigenous Students Experience Centre.

Contact us

Liaison Office

Tabaret Hall
550 Cumberland Street, Room 088
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Canada

Tel.: 613-562-5800 ext. 1000
Toll free: 1-877-868-8292

Canadian applicants: [email protected]
International applicants: [email protected]

Stay connected

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