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Mentors are here to help
Did you know that there are over 200 mentors on campus?
Mentors are students who are trained to help other students. They understand the challenges of university life as an undergraduate or graduate student and can answer your questions about uOttawa services, study methods, writing techniques, and more!
Chat with a mentor (blue tab at bottom right of the page) to help you navigate this webpage, to discuss anything related to your studies, or to schedule a one-on-one appointment.
You can meet a mentor to:
- Develop effective learning strategies and study methods;
- Set your academic goals and strengthen your motivation;
- Use your time productively and find ways to manage your stress.
Click on your faculty to book an appointment!
Click on your service to book an appointment!
Do you need a guide for your first year at the University? If you are a Canadian student, contact your regional mentor!
Do you have any questions about Canadian culture, student life, or possible challenges you may face as an international student? Connect with an international mentor!
Are you facing challenges as a graduate student? Connect with a grad mentor to discuss anything related to grad life!
Are you in the French Immersion Stream? Book an appointment with an Immersion mentor to discuss your successes and challenges in studying en français!
Book an appointment with a writing mentor from the Academic Writing Help Centre (AWHC) to:
- Get help understanding assignment instructions;
- Learn how to make an outline and organize your ideas into paragraphs;
- Get feedback on your writing and discover tools that will help you edit your own work;
- Learn how to cite your sources properly.
You can book up to four 30-minute appointments per week. Appointments are offered to all undergrad and grad students.
Need some writing resources? Check out learn at your own pace section of this webpage.
The above services are offered through Microsoft Teams.
If you have not installed this free software yet, you can do it now!
learn at your own pace
Learn at your own pace
Sometimes you want to connect, and other times, you just want to do things on your own.
Use this section to view past webinars, to learn how to navigate your new uOttawa technological environment, and find other resources at the University!
Are you a new student? (Awesome, and Welcome!)
Join us at uOrientation 2022!
Running from July 9 to August 21, there is something for everyone to help you get started here at the University of Ottawa. Take these opportunities to meet new people, discover your faculty, and explore resources to bolster your student success!
We hear you: starting school in a new place can feel simultaneously daunting and exciting. Starting June 20th, you can check out the programming here or sign up for uOrientation activities on our calendar of events.
Looking for information on how to use technologies? You're in the right place
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Looking for a university service?
There are so many different services for students at uOttawa that we thought we’d help you find the most relevant ones by listing them right here! Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask a mentor in the chat!
Mentoring Centres
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Law (Civil Law Section)
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- French Immersion Stream
- Graduate Students
- International Mentoring Centre
- Language Mentors
- Learning & Technology
- Regional Mentors
- Residence Students
- Sports Services
- Telfer School of Management
- UROP
Help Centres
- Academic Writing Help Centre
- Arts Writing Centre
- Biochemistry Help Centre
- Chemistry Help Centre
- Mathematics and Statistics Help Centre
- Physics Help Centre
- Student IT Care
Other Resources
- Campus activities
- Career Development Centre
- CO-OP Programs
- Enrolment support
- Faculties - Contact information
- Get started - Essential tasks
- Health Services
- Important academic dates and deadlines
- Julien Couture Resource Centre
- Library
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Michaëlle Jean Centre
- uOGlobal
- Virtual Line
Looking for ways to improve your writing?
In addition to booking an appointment with a writing mentor at the Academic Writing Help Centre (AWHC), check out the following resources!
AWHC Handouts
Academic Integrity
Grammar
- Articles
- Modifiers
- Possessives
- Prepositions: At, In, and On
- Pronouns: Who, Which, and That
- Punctuation
- Sentence Structure
- Transition Words
- Verb Tenses
Structure of a Paper
Types of Papers
- Annotated Bibliography
- Critical Review
- Essay
- Lab Report
- Literature Review
- Oral Presentation
- Research Proposal
- Summary
- Thesis or Memoir
Writing Process
Grad Resources
- Research help - uOttawa Library
- Theses - uO Research
- Theses - uOttawa Library
- Thesis Handbook - uOttawa
- Thesis Toolbox - uOttawa
- Writing Your Thesis - uOttawa
Other Writing Resources
- AlloProf
- APA Style (Style and Grammar Guidelines)
- Banque de dépannage linguistique
- Chicago Manual of Style Online
- Clés de la rédaction
- ConjugArt
- Dictionnaire des cooccurrences
- Exercices du CCDMD
- Grammar Girl
- Grammar Monster
- Grand dictionnaire terminologique
- HyperGrammar 2
- LearnEnglish
- Le Rouleau des prépositions
- MLA Style Center
- Outils de rédaction du CARTU
- Ozdic
- Peck’s English Pointers
- Purdue OWL
- Termium
- Visez juste
- Writing Tips Plus
Can't find what you're looking for? Ask a mentor by clicking on the blue tab at bottom right of the page.
collaborate with other students
Looking for ways to connect?
Are you looking for ways to connect virtually with students from your faculty or program outside the classroom? We’ve got you covered!
If you are looking for opportunities to connect with other students, there are many ways to do so on campus, both virtually and in person.
| Faculty or Group | Program or initiative | Column1 |
| Faculty of Engineering | Sandbox | compétition competition design electrical électrique |
| International Office | uOGlobal | |
| Centre for Research Opportunities | Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) | |
| Mental health and wellness | Pet Therapy | pet animaux chiens dogs dog chien zoo pets |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | Venture Initiative | |
| International Office | uOttawa International 2021-2022 (MS Teams) for undergraduate students | undergrad |
| International Office | uOttawa International 2021-2022 (MS Teams) for graduate students | grad |
| Faculty of Science | Science Student Hub (MS Teams) | |
| Telfer School of Management | Competitions | |
| Telfer School of Management | Financial Research and Learning Lab | |
| Mental health and wellness | Wellness Lounge | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Simon Nehme Summer Entrepreneurship School | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Simon Nehme Design Commons | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | John McEntyre Team Space | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Aerospace regular (SAE Aero) | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | uO Rocketry | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Formula SAE | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Supermileage Urban | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Supermileage Electric | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Supermileage Combustion | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Mars Rover | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Bionics | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Roboboat | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Concrete Canoe | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Aerospace micro (SAE Aero) | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | BAJA | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | uOttawa Richard L’Abbé Makerspace | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Brunsfield Centre | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Manufacturing Training Centre | |
| Faculty of Engineering - Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) | Women Startup Network | |
| Michaëlle Jean Centre for Global and Community Engagement | Community Service Learning (CSL) | |
| Michaëlle Jean Centre for Global and Community Engagement | Extracurricular Volunteering (EV) | |
| Michaëlle Jean Centre for Global and Community Engagement | Alternative Student Break (ASB) | |
| Michaëlle Jean Centre for Global and Community Engagement | Days of Service | |
| Michaëlle Jean Centre for Global and Community Engagement | TD Environmental Leaders Program | |
| Michaëlle Jean Centre for Global and Community Engagement | International Volunteering | |
| The Entrepreneurship Hub | Scaleup Garage | |
| The Entrepreneurship Hub | Startup Garage | |
| The Entrepreneurship Hub | Build Your Own Business Bootcamp | |
| The Entrepreneurship Hub | Hot Desk Program |
Clubs
There are dozens of clubs on campus. Consult the Campus Vibez uOttawa (CVUO) clubs list to find one that works for you, and get involved!
Associations
Are you looking for your Student Association? Use the search box to find it!
grad students
Whether you are currently writing or in the process of completing your academic requirements, there are several resources and tools to support you in your Masters and PhD studies.
Have questions? Chat directly with a mentor using (the blue tab at the bottom right of your screen.)
Mentors at the Graduate Student Mentoring Centre are specifically prepared to answer your questions about graduate studies and to help you in your search for solutions. They will assist you in navigating through your graduate student experience in a collaborative, peer-based, and confidential relationship.
You can meet a Grad Mentor to:
- Obtain information on university regulations;
- Find resources and tools to make your academic life easier;
- Reflect on your time management and work-life balance;
- Discuss any questions you may have about your path through graduate studies.
calendar of events
What can you find in here?
In this calendar, you can find upcoming events for students aimed at helping you succeed or connect with your peers. Sign-up for workshops, study groups, webinars, social activities… right from the calendar!
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