Prerequisite courses
Before applying, make sure you meet the admission requirements. Check the minimum averages and prerequisite courses you need for your chosen program.
Ontario secondary schools
If you come from an Ontario high school like me, read on!
Find out how to apply to an undergraduate program at uOttawa as a high school student in Ontario. Follow our easy steps and find tips and information for Ontario secondary school students and start your journey today.
1. Make sure you're ready to apply
Ontario Grade 12 students can apply as early as mid-October for the following fall term. While most programs accept applications for admission until June 1, some programs have different deadlines.
You must have an Ontario high school diploma with at least six 4U-4M or DU-level courses to be eligible for admission to the first year of university. All the courses that are prerequisites for your chosen program must be 4U-level courses, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Apply online
Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). OUAC is not part of the University of Ottawa. It handles applications to Ontario universities and transfers your application to us.
Declare all current and previous postsecondary studies, completed or not, even if they are not related to your current application. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your application or the withdrawal of your offer of admission at any time.
You must pay application fees for all admission applications. Visit the OUAC website to find out which fees you need to pay.
Understanding rounds of offers
Mid November until end of January
How we calculate your average:
- We use the best five final marks (3U/3M and 4U/4M).
- For programs with math and science prerequisites, we include at least one math and two science courses in the calculation. We take the higher of 3U/M or 4U/M.
- For programs with math prerequisites, we include all the math marks.
- Depending on the type of semester your school offers, if final Grade 12 marks are available during this round of offers, we will use them if they are higher than the Grade 11 final marks.
We do not send out refusals during the first round.
3. Log into uoZone to track your status
You should receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application within one week of applying. Keep an eye on your junk mail inbox just in case. If you do not receive it within two weeks, email us.
Be sure to save the acknowledgement of receipt email. It tells you how to log into the uoZone student portal to track the progress of your application. It also includes your student number, user ID and password.
Once you have logged into uoZone, check your Admission file for the list of supporting documents you need to submit to complete your application.
For technical assistance, including with your uoAccess ID or uoZone password, please contact our IT Service Desk.
4. Submit necessary documents
We may request any other document necessary to evaluate your file. All documents become property of the University and will not be returned to applicants.
5. Know about transfer credits
Head Start program
If you have completed any university courses as part of the Head Start program offered by the University of Ottawa, they can count towards your degree.
Transfer credits
Find out if you are eligible for transfer credits based on the curriculum and level of education you’ve completed.
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