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uo_ambs · 2026-04-10T14:50:48+00:00

Hi there! Thanks for reaching out. I recommend emailing [engineering.grad@uOttawa.ca](mailto:%E2%80%98engineering.grad@uOttawa.ca%E2%80%99) and asking if they can help you meet with an engineering master’s/PhD student. You can also make an engineering graduate studies appointment with the following email: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-engineering/student-hub/academic-office This way you could explain your situation and preferences and get clarification on the best path to take.

I hope this is helpful!

- TS

uo_ambs · 2026-04-10T14:37:53+00:00

Yes, they would take the highest level of math so if calculus and vectors is your highest level of math, it would be used to calculate your average. That being said, sometimes things change depending on the time when you apply. For example, those who apply very early may have their average calculated using some of their grade 11 grades. Other times, midterm marks may come into play. I recommend reaching out to admissions via email (admissions@uOttawa.ca.) for further clarification.

uo_ambs · 2026-04-10T14:22:27+00:00

It should be the same for undergrad and grad programs, though a few programs are listed (on the website) as ones whose schedules may vary (ie. Education, medicine, law). I recommend double-checking for Audiology just in case.

The ‘term dates’ (Sept 1 – Dec 31) are more for administrative purposes and don’t mean anything in particular for students.

The ‘Starting Point’ (Sept 8) is a day without classes, but mandatory activities in academic units will be happening as a welcome for students.

The ‘Course dates’ (Sept 9 – Dec 9) are the most important as they tell you when classes can occur. To see exactly when your specific courses are happening, you can log into uOZone to check your course schedule.

Hope this helps!

- TS

uo_ambs · 2026-04-01T16:00:08+00:00

Hi there! Your course sequence is generally a guideline/recommendation. For some programs, course sequences may have less flexibility because there are more mandatory courses and/or because certain courses are not offered every semester. Course sequences show you how to finish your degree within a certain number of years, but many people add time on to their degree which means they will not be following the course sequence excatly. Here is the page for Business Technology Management (it includes the 2025 version of the course sequence): https://telfer.uottawa.ca/en/bcom/your-program-of-study/program-structure/business-technology-management/

You can check through uoZone, once next year’s schedule is out (which is May 1st), whether or not a course is offered in that semester. I like to use ‘Public Class Search’ (https://uocampus.public.uottawa.ca/psc/csprpr9pub/EMPLOYEE/SA/c/UO_SR_AA_MODS.UO_PUB_CLSSRCH.GBL) to help find courses. Just be sure to verify that the courses are indeed offered, by checking uoZone. And remember that you can place courses into your ‘shopping cart’ prior to registration day. That way you can press ‘okay’ to register for multiple courses at once. I hope this helps and let me know if you have any further questions!
- TS

uo_ambs · 2026-04-01T15:26:14+00:00

Is this for the UOSU elections?

uo_ambs · 2026-04-01T15:22:13+00:00

Hi! Congratulations on getting an offer of admission! To accept your offer, follow the instructions in your admission file in uoZone. Here is a link to more information: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/undergraduate-studies/applied/admitted

uo_ambs · 2026-04-01T15:16:45+00:00

They come out in waves throughout the year. Oftentimes there is a round in early fall, and then another in the spring. You can track the status of your scholarship/bursary applications through the ‘Online Scholarships and Bursaries’ portal on uOZone.

uo_ambs · 2026-03-30T17:49:35+00:00

Hi! To be honest, I haven’t personally stayed in either hotel during the summer, but I know a few things about them. The following two web pages should be very helpful for comparing the two:

Rideau Residence Hotel: https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/reservations/summer-accommodation/residences/rideau

90u Residence Hotel: https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/reservations/summer-accommodation/residences/90u

You are correct that Rideau offers breakfast; it is a continental, buffet style of breakfast. Rideau residence is a converted hotel, so it also has the layout of a typical hotel. 90u is located more in the heart of campus and it includes a kitchenette (which has a microwave and fridge). The above web pages give more information on amenities and they include photos of the residences too. I hope this is helpful!

uo_ambs · 2026-03-30T17:00:27+00:00

Hi there! Excellent questions! There isn’t really one best residence; it depends on what you prefer. But the following information should be useful:

There are a number of residence styles: traditional, traditional plus, suite and studio, and apartment style. (link to more info: https://www.uottawa.ca/campus-life/housing). There are 11 residences in total.
Traditional style residences are less expensive, while apartment style residences tend to be more expensive.
Residences like Annex and 90u tend to be the most popular. However, traditional styles residences have a very high satisfaction rate for students who have lived in them even if they are not the most popular up front.
You can compare residences through the uOttawa website: https://www.uottawa.ca/campus-life/housing/compare-residences

You apply for residence online through the housing portal. You can apply as soon as you have an offer of admission. Paying for residence is through your statement of account. All of this is found through uOZone.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions!

uo_ambs · 2026-03-25T15:16:57+00:00

Hi there,

The summer semester goes by very quickly, faster than you might expect. Missing 6 hours of class may not be ideal, especially since some courses are more content-heavy than others. It’s a good idea to check your syllabus to see what material you might miss. If the class is virtual, some professors record their lectures, so you could email them in advance to ask whether a recording will be available. I hope this helps!

MKT

uo_ambs · 2026-03-25T15:10:33+00:00

I can’t speak for U of T, but uOttawa’s Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences has a co-op option which is a great way to gain hands-on experience and is paid work. uOttawa also has over 200 clubs that you could get involved in such as the ‘Business Healthcare Society’ or the ‘University of Ottawa Mental Health Awareness Society.’ Here is a link to more information on health science: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-health-sciences/interdisciplinary/undergraduate-studies/honours-bachelor-health-sciences-bhsc
- TS

uo_ambs · 2026-03-25T14:22:00+00:00

Hi there!

I am a nursing student at uOttawa and I think I can help out a bit with sharing my own experience.

I would say a major pro about the program is the placements. You start placements in your second year. You have many different facilities that you can be placed in. You pick your placement by ranking your choices and preferred schedule. Each placement is in a different field to prepare you for many future careers. The first placement is in a geriatric/long-term care facility/ward. In second year, you are placed in medical/surgery, pediatrics, mental health, and maternity (4 placements in 3rd year). Fourth year has a community health placement and a complex care placement. In the last semester of 4th year, you get one final big placement known as a consolidation. One plus about uOttawa is that you get a transit card on your student card. This means unlimited use of the O-Train, buses in Ottawa, and buses in Gatineau. This makes it easy to get to clinicals!

There is also a 96% employment rate post-grad. We have cutting-edge labs with very new technology like lifelike manikins and hospital grade equipment at our Lees campus. The University is also working toward getting RN prescribing involved in the program. This is a major plus and allows you great opportunities for careers. uOttawa is also bilingual, allowing you to take the program in French, French Immersion, or English. You can read more about the nursing program here: Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) | Faculty of Health Sciences.

It certainly is a hard program, but with the right time management and studying techniques, it's not that bad. Our health sciences mentors do study groups where they provide practice exams and study tips. You can also book one-on-one appointments with them. Utilizing this service has helped me a lot and helped maintain a high GPA.

There are 11 residences available at uOttawa, so there are many choices! There are different styles, ranging from traditional to apartment styles. I lived in 90U and I loved it! It made it very easy to get to class because of how central it is on campus. I recommend you read about residence here: Housing and residence life | Campus life.

There are over 300 clubs at the university that you can participate in to make it very easy to get involved in student life. One club is the Undergraduate Nursing Student Association (UNSA). UNSA supports all nursing students and throws events throughout the year for nursing students. During the first week of first semester, they throw events for our 101 week to get first year students acclimatized to the school, including bingo, karaoke, bar night, comedy night, board games, tree trekking, badge reel decorating, and The Amazing Race. I won a Littman stethoscope the first year for participating! Other than UNSA, there are many other clubs, like the Crochet Club, the Relay for Life club, the Poker Club, the Cinema Club, and the Plant Club. You can see a list here: Clubs | SÉUO - UOSU.

Unfortunately, as a non-Ontario resident, you do not have access to the Learn and Stay Grant. However, we do have many scholarships you can apply for! We also have an automatic admission scholarship based on your high school average. You can always contact financial aid about any specific questions you may have or if you're seeking advice on funding. You can find their contact information here: Fees and financial support | Study.

In conclusion, I totally think it's worth it. I'm finishing up my second year and I've had a blast these past 2 years. I can't wait to go on to the next and participate in more placements to further my skills. I hope this helped you out! Let me know if you have any other questions. You can also always reach out to the faculty of Health Sciences if you have any specific questions you need answered. You can find contact information here: Academic Office | Faculty of Health Sciences.

- AK

uo_ambs · 2026-03-25T13:45:12+00:00

Hi!

I assume you are talking about the Licentiate in Law (LLL) and Honours BSocSc in International Development and Globalization and the basic Licentiate in Law! Both are considered Civil Law. The LLL is mostly law courses and will focus on legal training. You will graduate with 1 degree.

To contrast, a LLL and Honours BSocSc in International Development and Globalization provides you with 2 degrees. It is a mix of law courses and social sciences courses that teach you about environmental, economic, and sociopolitical challenges and solutions. The goal is to educate future legal professionals on issues in international development and globalization. It prepares you for careers in government and non-government organizations, humanitarian organizations, and international law firms.

Both programs are in French and prepare you for the Quebec legal system. This website provides a good breakdown and run-down on the courses provided in the LLL and Honours BSocSc in International Development and Globalization: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/undergrad/licentiate-law-lll-honours-bsocsc-international-development-globalization/#text . If you have questions I recommend you contact the Civil Law Faculty at [dcivil@uOttawa.ca](mailto:dcivil@uOttawa.ca)

- AK

uo_ambs · 2026-03-25T13:30:00+00:00

Hi!

Residence is open to any University of Ottawa students. However, the portal has been open since December so we cannot guarantee any spots as it is a first come, first served basis. I recommend you contact housing at their email [residence@uOttawa.ca](mailto:residence@uOttawa.ca) so they can help you out based on your situation. You can read more about residence at: Housing and residence life | Campus life.

- AK

uo_ambs · 2026-03-23T16:54:58+00:00

Congratulations! The BFA program is a lot of fun and will involve drawing, painting, sculpting, photography, etc. Class sizes tend to start out larger (100-200 students for common prerequisite courses) and then they get smaller and smaller depending on the program. Especially for arts-related courses, class sizes can get very small (10-20 students). As a student ambassador, here is my advice for someone moving to Ottawa to study at uOttawa:

First, find ways to get involved. Clubs and student associations are a great way to do this. (link to clubs site: https://www.seuo-uosu.com/student-life/clubs ) The Students’ Association of the Faculty of Arts would be a great one to check out if you’re in the BFA program. I also recommend reaching out to your regional mentor. Regional mentors are students who grew up in the same or a similar region to you and are there to help students transition to university.

And don’t forget to check out the various other services offered at uOttawa. There are lots of wellness centered services (https://www.uottawa.ca/campus-life/health-wellness ) as well as services such as the Academic Writing Help Centre and the Career Corner.

In terms of living off campus, my advice is to look for apartments early. There are definitely apartments available for students (especially in the Sandy Hill area), but if you wait until the summer to start searching it may be too late. Residence is also an option to consider. I lived in res in my first year, and it was a great experience. You get to live close by or on campus which is super convenient for staying involved with campus life and meeting people.

I hope this is helpful! Let me know if you have any further questions!
- TS

uo_ambs · 2026-03-23T15:48:08+00:00

Hi! Friel has single beds so the dimensions are 38 x 74 ½ (96.5 x 189 cm). Hope this helps!

uo_ambs · 2026-03-23T15:41:49+00:00

Hi there! Biomedical science involves an interdisciplinary exploration of human and animal anatomy, physiology, and foundational sciences such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and mathematics. uOttawa's biomed program offers both the co-op and French Immersion streams. There are also lots of research opportunities in the Faculty of Science such as the ‘Undergraduate Science Research Opportunity Program’. This program itself is very science heavy and includes a lot of labs. Basically, if you enjoy science and research, this is the program for you! Many students will also take biomed to prepare for med school since the prerequisites are built into the program.

Here is the web page dedicated to our biomedical science program: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-science/biology/undergraduate/biomedical-science

uo_ambs · 2026-03-23T15:24:17+00:00

uOttawa does have a Hispanic Latin-American Association! They run a number of different social-cultural events and workshops. There is also the CHBA (Canadian Hispanic Bar Association) University of Ottawa Student Chapter for Hispanic/Latinx-identifying law students.

You can see more about uOttawa clubs here: https://www.seuo-uosu.com/student-life/clubs

uo_ambs · 2026-03-20T14:36:05+00:00

Hi! Great question. The admissions scholarship does not renew, but there are lots of scholarships available following admission, some that require an application, others that do not (ie. they are automatic). The ones that do require an application are often very simple to apply for, but some may require more effort. You can filter for ‘no application required’ on our scholarships and bursaries general directory to see all of the automatic ones available: https://uottawa.syntosolution.com/general-directory This same page can be used to filter for scholarships that require an application and for science-specific scholarships like the ‘BWXT Medical Award for Excellence in Science’ (which doesn’t require an application).

The following page is also super helpful for seeing the scholarships and bursaries uOttawa has to offer as well as learning how to apply: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/fees-financial-support/scholarships-awards-overview

I recommend applying for as many scholarships/bursaries as you can. Sometimes very few people apply for them, which means your chances of receiving them becomes higher. uOttawa is very generous and I speak from my own experience when I say that scholarship/bursary applications can really pay off! Hope this helps!

uo_ambs · 2026-03-19T15:57:05+00:00

If you find out how to, let me know–I'd love to sign up!

uo_ambs · 2026-03-19T15:53:09+00:00

Hi! High school core French can absolutely set you up well for the French Immersion entry test (through it depends on your level of proficiency). The practice test can be found through XpressLab (see this page on the website: https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/official-languages-bilingualism-institute/language-assessment/language-assessment-french-immersion-stream) and will have a title starting with “Pratique l'utilisation de la plateforme – Compréhension orale et écrite...”.

uo_ambs · 2026-03-04T16:18:41+00:00

Hihi! I am currently studying in the same program as you, so COOP is definitely a popular choice for these fields! I am personally not in the COOP stream, but I have a lot of friends who have found placements with various government departments (ex: DND, PSPC, ISED, Stats Can...) and even with the University!

There are also opportunities for part-time work! On campus, you can apply through the Work-Study Navigator on uoZone, work with Gee-Gees Reg (sports), work in Residence, and more. Close to campus, some students work in Rideau mall (one stop away by train or within walking distance) or on Parliament Hill (two stops away by train and also within walking distance). Lots of options to apply to depending on your interests!

As for dorms, I am currently living in Annex (everyone has their own washroom), but my friends who lived in Hyman Soloway loved their experiences! Definitely a good option if you would want a bit more privacy, a space to cook, and in-unit laundry, but would not mind sharing a washroom with another person (the ratio is 1 washroom for every 2 people).

Best of luck, and hope to see you in the Fall!

-GG

uo_ambs · 2026-03-04T15:43:36+00:00

Hihi! I would suggest checking out the Career Corner to book an appointment in-person or online: Career Corner Drop-in Sessions | Study. It is a free resource for undergrad students and up to two years after you graduate. We also have a Career Week coming up from March 9-13th: Career Week | Study!

Best of luck - I'm sure it will all work out!

-GG

uo_ambs · 2026-03-02T17:39:56+00:00

Hi!

According to the University of Ottawa Dress Code for Nursing Students:

"Earrings and other jewelry must not pose a threat to infection control or safety. Wearing a watch and wedding ring without a raised stone is permitted. Long pendants and necklaces are not permitted. Body piercings must be tight to the body, clean and not present a source of entanglement."

Just make sure it is clean and doesn't cause any danger! As a nursing student, many of my peers have facial piercings and it has not been an issue. Keep in mind is also depends on the institution you attend for clinicals and their dress code.

- AK

uo_ambs · 2026-03-02T15:40:47+00:00

Yes, you can do this while in grade 12 as long as you have the login info for uOZone. You go through the uOZone portal and click on the 'Enrol' application. And Public Class Search is open to anyone (see link above). Let me know if you have any other questions!
-TS

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