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Gary Slater Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs
Anke Rosenfeld-Moncion International Student Advisor
International Office
Gabrielle Falardeau International Mobility Coordinator
International Office
Other uOttawa Services Academic Writing Help Centre
(AWHC)
Community Life Service
Health Services
Sport Services
Today’s Speakers
It starts here.
The nation’s
capital
Main Campus
uOttawa Campus Map
It starts here.
Tasks to complete
upon arrival
First Things First
uoZone.uOttawa.ca
Academic uses of uoZone:
• Personalized course timetable
• Personalized exam schedule (available in October)
• Statement of account
• Work-Study navigator
• Change of address
• Transcript request
Many services
are available
online through
uoZone
Access your
account
anytime,
anywhere
Your password was sent to you
by email this summer
Don’t have a password? Email
Your student portal
Link to uoZone from any uOttawa page
(bottom of the page)
uoZone
Other services
Detailed information can be
found in the Student Guide
for Incoming Exchange
Students
The uOttawa
email is the
official means
of
communication
We will e-mail
you important
information and
dates related to
your stay at
uOttawa
Join us on
“uOttawa Bureau International Office”
Our group provides information
regarding:
• activities and outings
• housing
• used textbooks
• FAQ
uOttawa Card
Available in
room 112 in
Tabaret (at
InfoService
after Sept.
12th )
Cost: Free
Lost Cards:
$25
The card gives you access to
all University services. (eg:
Sports Complex, Library)
The card is linked to a
declining balance account, so
add funds whenever you like
The card allows you the
convenience of just one card
to make purchases on campus
You must be registered to at
least one course in order to
obtain it
OC Transpo
Public transportation
Purchase a Presto card
with monthly pass or e-
Purse (for occasional
trips), or buy bus tickets
Obtain Presto cards and
bus tickets at the Sales and
Information Centre at the
Rideau Centre (located on
the third floor)
Access to both Ottawa and
Gatineau (STO) transit
systems
Course Registration
Registration only in
person at the academic
secretariat of your host
Faculty/School or
academic unit (graduate
students)
You must be registered as
a FULL TIME STUDENT
Undergraduate:
4 to 5 courses
Graduate: 2 to 3 courses
What does the
four digit code
represent?
Course Registration
Registration to
language courses
For French as a Second
Language (FLS) or English
as a Second Language
(ESL) courses Complete the online placement
test with the Official Languages
and Bilingualism Institute
(OLBI) at
http://www.olbi.uottawa.ca/uotta
wa-test.php
Register in person for the
appropriate course at the OLBI
Arts Building (70 Laurier
Avenue East, Room 130)
For language courses other than French as a Second Language (FLS)
courses, complete the online placement test at
www.modernlanguages.uottawa.ca
Register in person at the Faculty of Arts
Simard Hall (SMD) Room 128
Final course
registration deadlines
Last day to
register:
September 18
Last day to
drop a course:
November 14
Important dates:
Beginning of courses:
Wednesday, September 3rd
Study Week:
October 12th to the 18th
End of courses:
Tuesday, December 2nd
Examinations:
December 4th to the 17th
For other important dates, be sure to look at
the uOttawa web site (important academic
dates and deadlines)
Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus
Course Material
Evaluation Methods
Assignment Details
Due Dates
Attendance and
examinations
Attendance in
courses and
examinations
is mandatory
You must
attend every
class (DGD,
LAB and LEC)
Student card is required for
every exam (mid-terms and
final exams)
Absence from examinations:
Prior to the Exam
• Discuss with your professor
• Obtain a medical certificate
If a deferral is approved,
deferral form is available
from your faculty
Grading Scale Letter Grade (GPA) Grade (%) Description
A+ 10 90-100 Exceptional
A-/A 8-9 80-89 Excellent
B/B+ 6-7 70-79 Very Good
C/C+ 4-5 60-69 Good
D/D+ 3-2 50-59 Passable
E 1 40-49 Failure (possibility of
supplemental final exam, only in
specific courses)
F 0 39 Failure
ABS Absent
EIN Incomplete
P* Pass
S* Satisfactory
NS* Not Satisfactory
* Not Included in Grade Avg.
Official Transcript
(Grade Report)
If you need marks in
percentages, contact your
professors before leaving; they
can each write a letter indicating
your grade in %
Your official transcript will be
sent to your home institution in
February
Additional transcripts may be
ordered for 12$ each via:
uoZone
or
InfoService
• 75, Laurier avenue East,
Ottawa (Ontario), K1N 6N5
• By fax at (613) 562-5323
IMPORTANT: a student who
has a debt towards the
University cannot obtain a
transcript
Letter grades appear on your
transcript (e.g. A+, B)
Housing
www.residence.uOttawa.ca
On-Campus
Housing
issues
Off-Campus
Housing Off-Campus Housing Office
100 Thomas-More
Room 102
Residence
Fees
residence.uOttawa.ca
Off-Campus Housing
Search the Student Housing Billboard
Legal Matters
Working while
you’re here
You might be able to work
on campus during your stay
Consult Citizenship and
Immigration Canada’s
(CIC) web site for details
www.cic.gc.ca
Some jobs are offered
through the Work-Study
Program
Apply through uoZone
(Work-Study Navigator)
When travelling
outside of Canada
Bring your passport!
If required:
• Obtain a travel visa
• Obtain a re-entry visa
(www.cic.gc.ca)
If traveling to the United States
please consult the US Embassy
website before you travel, even if you
are exempted from needing a US
visitor’s visa
Finances
Financial matters and
statement of account
Check uoZone to ensure
you do not have outstanding
fees
Only the UHIP fees should
appear on an exchange
student’s invoice
(plus residence fees, if
applicable)
If you have financial
questions please contact
Financial Services at
[email protected] or visit
InfoService
Banking
You may want
to open a
Canadian Bank
account
You can find
bank
information in
your kits
Your kit includes addresses
of financial institutions and
locations on campus where
you can find their
automated teller machines:
very practical in winter!
Health
University Health
Insurance Plan
(UHIP)
Mandatory
If you have not
already paid it,
pay at room 112
in Tabaret (at
InfoService after
September 12)
2 to 3 weeks
after paying the
UHIP fee, you
must register
online
Following this
registration, you
will be able to
print your UHIP
card from the
Sun Life web site
UHIP = health coverage in
Ontario only
-Other Canadian provinces
-USA
-Other countries
* In case of emergency in another
Canadian province you can be
treated at a hospital but you WILL
have to pay a fee
UHIP (cont’d)
4 months
coverage:
$216
8 months
coverage:
$432
For more information please
visit www.uhip.ca
or contact the reception of the
International Office
Please note that it is a
health insurance
covering doctor’s
appointments, hospital
fees and treatments. It
does not cover the
following:
Dental / Vision
Prescriptions
Adjusting to a
new country
Adjustment W curve
Arrive
Unsettled
Homesick
Adapt
Embrace
Excited
Frustrated
Adjust
Incorporate
Adjusting to a new
environment
Stay active –
Exercise!
Get involved in
the activities of
the university
community
Be open-
minded and
accept
differences
Share your
experience
with others
Help and resources
available from the
International Office
Have fun while
on exchange!
Community Life
Service
The International
House
The SFUO
Activities with
the IO
• Meet and Greet
(September 12th, 1848 –
9 pm)
• Upper Canada Village
(Septembre 20th)
• International Fair
(October 1st)
• Soccer tournament
(November 29th)
Practical Matters
Campus services for
exchange students
In general,
services for
exchange
students are
the same as
those available
to full-time
Canadian
students
www.uottawa.ca/en/students
A complete list
of services for
students is
available online
International Student
Success Centre (ISSC)
A mentoring centre designed
for International students
Academic as well as personal
support and guidance
Strategies designed to ensure
your academic success and
your adaptation to university life
in Ottawa
The hours of operation for
the International Student
Success Centre (ISSC)
are available on the
International Office web site
(on the ISSC page)
Weather conditions
Weather
conditions
change rapidly
in Canada
+30°C
-30°C
Temperatures can drop
dozens of degrees within a
few hours in Ottawa
Get into the habit of checking
the weather conditions daily
and dress accordingly
Weather conditions are
available everywhere: radio,
television, internet…
Canadians always want to
know about the weather!
Taxes and Tipping
Taxes are not
included in the
price of items
sold in stores
13% tax will be
added to the
total of your
purchase at the
check-out
In Canada, tips
are given for
service in bars,
restaurants
and taxis
The tip is not
included in the
price
There is a standard tip that Canadians
leave if they are satisfied with the
service given:
In a bar: $0.75 - $1.00 for each drink
In a restaurant (for a meal): a regular
tip can range between 15% and 20%
Shopping
Sales are on
all the time in
Canada
Most stores are
open on
Sundays
Interesting objects can be found at a
small cost:
• Giant Tiger store (George Street)
• Dollar Stores
• Garage sales
The Free Store
All items are free
(clothing, books, furniture,
small appliances, etc...)
The Free Store is located at
647 King Edward Ave.
Search “Free Store” on
uOttawa.ca for more info
Respecting Rules
Smoking is strictly
forbidden in
closed public
spaces in Ontario
You must be 19
years of age to
buy cigarettes and
to drink alcohol in
Ontario
We ask that you
please respect the
law and follow the
rules
(e.g. Avoid crossing
the street on a red
light, drinking alcohol
in public, doing illegal
drugs, etc...)
Harassment and
respect of others Equality of rights for men and
women is paramount
Sexual (and other forms) of
harassment is not tolerated.
If you feel that you are being
harassed, please contact:
uOttawa Protection Services
at 613-562-5499
The International
Office
550 Cumberland
Tabaret Hall
Room M386
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
If you have a form that needs
to be signed, please leave it
at the reception desk of the
International Office.
To book an appointment:
613-562-5847
Our Facebook group: uOttawa Bureau International Office
www.international.uottawa.ca
Questions and
Answers
Thank You
