Online sessions for international students

We're hosting a variety of virtual information sessions for international students. Get to know your Regional Mentor, have all your questions about university answered, and meet new students from your region!

Information sessions

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Immigration 101

This session will cover essential topics such as your study permit conditions and the need to comply with them and maintaining your legal status in Canada.

English session: Thursday, July 25 at 9:30 a.m. (EST)

French session: Tuesday, July 23 at 1:30 p.m. (EST)

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How to prepare for university

Fall 2024 incoming students, their family members and legal guardians are invited to connect and seek advice from someone who has been through the experience before. This is a great way to meet students from your region who will also be incoming students at the University of Ottawa in the fall.

Virtual sessions are offered on July 29, 2024. See the full schedule below.

TimeRegionLanguage
2 p.m. (EST)AfricaFrench
1 p.m. (EST)AfricaEnglish
1 p.m. (EST)Europe and TurkeyFrench
1 p.m. (EST)Europe and TurkeyEnglish
7:30 a.m. (EST)Asia and Middle East (except China)English
7:30 a.m. (EST)ChinaMandarin
7 p.m. (EST)Latin America, Caribbean and South AmericaEnglish
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University Health Insurance (UHIP)

This session will explain University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) coverage, including doctor and hospital visits, as well as the additional health and dental insurance plans for undergraduate and graduate students.

English session: Thursday, August 22 at 9:30 a.m. (EST)

French session: Thursday, August 22 at 1:30 p.m. (EST)

Group of mentors

Who are the Regional Mentors?

Your Regional Mentor is an upper-year student at uOttawa from your region that will give you a student’s perspective on everything you need to know before, during and after you arrive on campus, and will be happy to answer any questions you might have before you start your first year at uOttawa.
Meet our team!

Questions?

Regional mentors

Contact us if you have any questions about your transition to university.
Email: [email protected]