Open House
Register online for this event for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship! See contest rules below.
Activities
To make the most of your day, plan to be on campus for three to six hours and take part in these activities:
Information fair
The entrance to the fair is on University Private, between Montpetit Hall and Lamoureux Hall.
| Title | Language | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get answers to your questions about our programs and student services. All our faculties and services will be there! | Bilingual | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | MNT 024 |
Tour the campus
| Title | Language | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ongoing |
Bilingual | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours last 45 minutes. |
90U, Main Entrance |
| On-campus residences Brooks, 90U, Stanton, Marchand Ongoing |
Bilingual | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours last 30 minutes. |
90U 140 |
| Off-campus residences Visit by bus from 90U. Henderson, Rideau, Friel Ongoing |
Bilingual | 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Tours last 75 minutes. |
90U 140 |
| Sports facilities Every hour, on the hour |
Bilingual | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours last 45 minutes. |
90U, Main Entrance |
| 24/7 Dining Hall Ongoing |
Bilingual | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours last 10 minutes. |
UCU, Level 1 |
General presentations
| Title | Language | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faire une demande à l’Université d’Ottawa : tout ce que tu dois savoir (étudiants de l’Ontario) | French | 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
MRT 252 |
| Applying to uOttawa: Everything You Need to Know (Ontario students) | English | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
MRT 218 |
| Faire une demande à l’Université d’Ottawa: tout ce que tu dois savoir (étudiants du Québec) | French | 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
MRT 218 |
| Faire une demande à l’Université d’Ottawa : étudiants des collèges de l’Ontario | French | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | MRT 252 |
| Applying to uOttawa: Ontario College Students | English | 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | MRT 252 |
| Comment financer tes études | French | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
MRT 221 |
| Paying for Your Studies | English | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
MRT 250 |
| Tire le maximum de tes études : aide à la rédaction, mentorat, coaching, counselling, adaptation scolaire et ressources autochtones | French | 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m. 3 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
MRT 256 |
| Get the Most Out Of Your Studies: Help with Academic Writing, Mentoring, Coaching, Counselling, Academic Accommodation and Aboriginal Resources | English | 12 p.m-12:30 p.m. 3 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
MRT 015 |
| Régime d'immersion en français | French immersion at University | Bilingual | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
MRT 205 |
| Programme d’échange national et international : un monde à découvrir | French | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | MRT 256 |
| National and International Exchange Program: A World to Discover | English | 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. | MRT 256 |
| La vie sur le campus, les sports, les activités, l'alimentation et plus encore | French | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | MRT 205 |
| Life on Campus, Sports, Events, Housing, Food and More | English | 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. | MRT 205 |
| Introduction à l’Université Saint-Paul et son nouveau programme en innovation sociale | French | 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. | MRT 015 |
| Introduction to Saint Paul University and the new program : Social innovation | English | 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. | MRT 015 |
Faculty presentations
Faculty of Arts
| Title | Language | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Come Meet Our Dean, Vice-Deans, Professors and Students | Bilingual | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Second floor passageway between SMD and MHN |
| Communications, Digital Journalism, Public Relations and World Cinemas | Bilingual | 10 a.m.-11 a.m. 2 p.m.-3 p.m. |
MHN 257 MHN 033 |
| Geography, Environmental Studies and Geomatics: A World of Possibilities | Bilingual | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
SMD 041 |
| Visual Arts: Presentation followed by a tour |
Bilingual | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | LRR, main entrance |
| Visual Arts - Open House: Discover the department and talk to students | Bilingual | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | LRR |
| Didactique des langues secondes | French | 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m. 1:30 a.m.-2 p.m. |
MHN 02 Julien Couture Resource Centre |
| Second Language Teaching | English | 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m. |
MHN 02 Julien Couture Resource Centre |
| ESL / FLS - Améliore tes compétences en anglais langue seconde / Improve your skills in French as a second language | Bilingual | 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 2 p.m.-2:30 p.m. |
MHN 02 Julien Couture Resource Centre |
| English | English | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | MHN 509 |
| Linguistique | French | 1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m. | MHN 420 |
| Linguistics | English | 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. | SMD 430 |
| Translation: Presentation on the program and career options | Bilingual | 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. | DMS 2175 |
| Theatre: Backstage tour | Bilingual | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | SMN Academic Hall Lobby |
| École de musique : Comment préparer ton audition | French | 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | PRZ 113 |
| School of Music: How to Prepare for Your Audition | English | 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. | PRZ 113 |
| Philosophy: Why Asking Questions Matters and How to Get Paid for It | Bilingual | 1 p.m.-2 p.m. | MHN 318 |
| Histoire : programmes, formation et possibilités de carrière | French | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | MHN 215 |
| History: Programs, Training and Career Opportunities | English | 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. | MHN 215 |
| What Can You Do with a BA? | Bilingual | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | MHN 420 |
Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section
| Title | Language | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Droit civil | French | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. 2 p.m. -2:45 p.m. |
FTX 351 |
Faculty of Law, Common Law Section
| Title | Language | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choisir l’Université d’Ottawa pour tes études en common law | French | 12 p.m. -12:45 p.m. 2 p.m. -2:45 p.m. |
FTX 133 FTX 302 |
| Choose uOttawa to Study Common Law | English | 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
FTX 133 FTX 302 |
Faculty of Education
| Title | Language | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation à l'enseignement | French | 11 a.m. -11:45 a.m. | LMX 221 |
| Teacher Education | English | 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | LMX 221 |
Faculty of Engineering
| Title | Language | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Clubs Fair | Bilingual | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | STE Rotunda |
| Open House - Richard L'Abbé Makerspace | Bilingual | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | CBY B109A |
| Génie (présentation des programmes et conditions d’admission) | French | 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. | STE A0150 |
| Engineering (presentation on programs and admission requirements) | English | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. |
STE A0150 |
| Science informatique, génie informatique, génie logiciel et génie électrique |
French | 10 a.m.-11 a.m. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. |
STE 2060 |
| Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering and Computer Science |
English | 9 a.m.-10 a.m. 2 p.m.-3 p.m. |
STE H0104 |
| Génie chimique |
French | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | STE C0136 |
| Chemical Engineering | English | 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
STE C0136 |
| Génie civil | French | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | STE F0126 |
| Civil Engineering | English | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
STE G0103 |
| Génie mécanique | French | 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. | STE B0138 |
| Mechanical Engineering | English | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
STE B0138 |
| Biomedical Mechanical Engineering | Bilingual | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
STE H0104 STE B0138 |
Faculty of Health Sciences
| Title | Language | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Sciences (Graduate Studies) Program offered in French only, for bilingual students |
Bilingual | 1 p.m.- 1:45 p.m. | MNT 201 |
| Sciences infirmières | French | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | MNT 203 |
| Nursing |
English | 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. | MNT 203 |
| Nutrition Sciences Program offered in French only, for bilingual students |
Bilingual | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | MNT 201 |
| Sciences de l'activité physique | French | 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. | MNT 202 |
| Human kinetics | English | 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. | MNT 202 |
| Sciences de la santé | French | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | MNT 202 |
| Health Sciences | English | 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. | MNT 202 |
Faculty of Science
| Title | Language | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Science: Information Table | Bilingual | 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. | BSC, main entrance |
| Programmes de la Faculté des sciences | French | 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. |
LPR 155 |
| Faculty of Science programs | English | 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. |
MRN 150 |
| Meet and greet with professors and students | Bilingual | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | BSC, 2nd floor |
| Science guided lab tour and demonstrations Maximum of 25 persons per tour Every 15 minutes |
Bilingual | 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | BSC, main entrance |
| Physics: Guided lab tour and demonstrations Maximum of 20 persons per tour Every 30 minutes |
Bilingual | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | STE 3010 |
| Physics: Presentation followed by a lab tour |
Bilingual | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m. |
ARC 233 |
| Biology | Bilingual | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
LPR 155 |
| Biomedical Science | Bilingual | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
MRN 150 |
| Biopharmaceutical Science | Bilingual | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
DRO 214 MRN 130 |
| Biochimie et biotechnologie : présentation suivie d'une démonstration |
French | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
VNR 2075 |
| Biochemistry and biotechnology : Presentation followed by a demonstration |
English | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
MRN 150 |
| Mathématiques et statistique | French | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | BSC 140 |
| Mathematics and statistics | English | 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. | BSC 140 |
| Cryptography: From Pure Mathematics to Quantum Computing | English | 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | MRN 130 |
| Chemistry Presentation | Bilingual | 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. 2 p.m.-2:30 p.m. |
DRO 214 |
| Chemistry Demonstration | Bilingual | 11:30 p.m.-12 p.m. 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. |
MRN 301 |
| Geology | Bilingual | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | MRN 118 |
| Environmental Science | Bilingual | 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | BSC 140 |
Faculty of Social Sciences
| Title | Language | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Développement international et mondialisation | French | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | FSS 1006 |
| International Development and Globalization | English | 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
FSS 1006 |
| Psychologie | French | 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. | FSS 2005 |
| Psychology | English | 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. |
FSS 4007 FSS 2005 |
| Études des femmes | French | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | FSS 4006 |
| Women’s Studies | English | 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | FSS 4006 |
| Criminologie | French | 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | FSS 1006 |
| Criminology | English | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
FSS 2005 FSS 1006 |
| Sociologie et anthropologie | French | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | FSS 1006 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | English | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
FSS 4007 FSS 1030 |
| Science politique, administration publique et études internationales et langues modernes | French | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | FSS 4007 |
| Political Science, International Studies and Modern Languages, Public Administration | English | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
FSS 1030 |
| Service social | French | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | FSS 4004 |
| Étude des conflits et droits humains | French | 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | FSS 1030 |
| Conflict Studies and Human Rights | English | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
FSS 2005 FSS 4004 |
| Science économique, économie et politiques publiques, économie et politiques publiques de l’environnement, économie internationale et développement | French | 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. | FSS 4006 |
| Economics, Economics and Public Policy, Environmental Economics and Public Policy, International Economics and Development | English | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | FSS 1030 |
Telfer School of Management
| Title | Language | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta voie de succès: le baccalauréat en sciences commericales de Telfer | French | 10 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. |
DMS 1160 |
| Your Road to Success: Telfer's Bachelor of Commerce | English | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. 3 p.m.-15:45 |
DMS 4101 |
| Prévision et analyse: différencier les finances et la comptabilité (Workshop) | French | 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. | DMS 1160 |
| Forecasting vs. Analysis: Differentiating Finance and Accounting (Workshop) | English | 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. | DMS 4101 |
| Perfecting the Pitch: Marketing your Innovation (Workshop) | English | 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | DMS 4101 |
| The Future is Here: Big Data in the Information Age (Workshop) | English | 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. | DMS 4101 |
Make your personalized schedule!
You can make your own personalized schedule and use the integrated campus map on the uOttawaOH app, available on:
Plan your visit!
Accessibility
If you have any accessibility-related requirements in order to be able to attend this event, please call or email us no later than October 23. We’ll be happy to make any necessary arrangements so you can fully participate in our Open House.
Tel.: 613-562-5800 ext. 1000
Toll-free: 1-877-uOTTAWA (868-8292) ext. 1000
Email: liaison@uOttawa.ca
Nearby accommodations
If you’re planning to stay overnight in Ottawa, here are some local accommodations just a short distance from campus. This list is provided for your convenience only and does not constitute or imply an endorsement or recommendation.
- Les Suites Hotel Ottawa (130 Besserer)
- Novotel (33 Nicholas)
- Courtyard Marriott (350 Dalhousie, Byward Market)
- The Westin Ottawa (11 Colonel By, connected to Rideau Centre)
- Fairmont Château Laurier (1 Rideau)
- HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel (75 Nicholas)
What to know for the day of the Open House
Public transit
Parking on campus is limited, so we suggest you take public transit if possible.
If you’re coming from Ottawa, OC Transpo buses stop at Laurier Station, at Laurier and Cumberland and at King Edward and Templeton, all located near welcome tents. Plan your trip with the OC Transpo Travel Planner.
If you’re coming from Gatineau, STO buses stop at the Rideau Centre, a couple of minutes from campus. Plan your trip with the STO Plani-Bus travel planner.
Parking and shuttle
You can park for free at the Mann parking garage or at the Lees Campus on the day of the Open House. A free shuttle runs from the two locations to Lamoureux Hall (LMX).
Parking is free at all outdoor lots on campus.
If you plan to take your car, we suggest you arrive early to allow at least 30 minutes to find parking and get to your first presentation.
Welcome tents
Start your day at one of our four welcome tents:
- Social Sciences Building (FSS), 120 University
- Tabaret Hall (TBT), 550 Cumberland
- Mann parking garage, 801 King Edward
- Lees Campus, 200 Lees
Employees with yellow armbands will be on hand to give you a printed schedule if you need one, answer any questions you may have and point you in the direction of the activities you’d like to attend.
Campus map and where to eat
On the day of the event, you can find your way around campus with either the uOttawaOH mobile app or the printed campus map, available at the welcome tents.
You can also use our online campus map or download and print a PDF version of the campus map ahead of time.
| Food outlet | Address | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Dining Hall | UCU – 85 University (Level 1) | 24 / 7 |
| Bento Sushi | UCU – 85 University (Level 0) | 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Première Moisson | FSS – 120 University | 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Second Cup | MRT – 65 University | 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Starbucks | DMS – 55 Laurier E. | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Tim Hortons | STE – 800 King Edward | 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Tim Hortons Express | UCU – 85 University (Level 0) | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Registration
Registration for students in Canadian schools
If you have questions about registration or the accessibility, call us at 613-562-5800 ext.1000 or toll-free at 1-877-UOTTAWA (868-8292) ext. 1000, or email us at liaison@uOttawa.ca.
Registration for students in schools outside of Canada
If you have questions about registration or the accessibility, call us at 613-562-5800 ext.1000 or toll-free at 1-877-UOTTAWA (868-8292) ext. 1000, or email us at liaison@uOttawa.ca.
$1,000 scholarship contest rules
Number of awards
One scholarship is awarded.
Eligibility
The winner must meet all of the following conditions:
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person with the protected/refugee status or an international student
- Be admitted as a full-time undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa for the Fall or Winter term
- Have participated in one of the two University of Ottawa Open Houses in the 12 months prior to starting studies at the University of Ottawa
- Have registered for the Open House event on the website
No purchase is necessary. The winner will be chosen by a draw from among all registered and eligible Open House participants.
Receiving the scholarship is conditional upon enrolling full time at the University of Ottawa.
Next open house
Our next Open House will be in the spring of 2018. Check back here in February for more information.
Can’t make it on October 28? Then come for one of our campus tours.
The University of Ottawa and the Liaison Office would like to acknowledge that this event is taking place on ancestral and unceded Algonquin territory.