Undergraduate Studies Office
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our on-campus services (SITE1020) are currently suspended and will gradually resume on June 24, 2021. Our virtual service platforms (QLess, chat, email and Microsoft Teams) remain available during our regular office hours. Thank you for your understanding.
NEW: Virtual Waiting Line & Online Appointment Booking
While our in-person services at the Undergraduate Studies Office of the Faculty of Engineering are gradually resuming, students still have the opportunity to ask their questions and receive academic counselling virtually, in the comfort of their home, by using QLess. Simply choose our kiosk from the list of available locations and you will be redirected to our two services:
- Immediate Assistance (Virtual)
- Appointment (Virtual)
Academic information for students
Newly admitted students
Exams
- Exam schedule: in uoZone (under Applications, select My Exam Schedule)
- Deferring a final exam
Special Students
- Due to the specialized nature of its programs, the Faculty only allows engineering students, or previously admitted students upgrading their academic standing, to enrol for engineering and computer science courses, unless given a special permission.
Retaking mandatory courses
- If you have failed a mandatory course for a second time, you must ask for permission to retake the course a third time in order to be able to continue your program of studies. Please send your request to bacinfo@engineering.uOttawa.ca.
Upgrading academic standing
- Students can upgrade their academic standing by taking approved courses at the Faculty.
Document submission
- All document submission should be sent to us by email at bacinfo@engineering.uOttawa.ca. Here is the procedure to follow for official transcripts:
- Order an official transcript from the educational institution;
- When you receive your transcript at home, please take a photo of the sealed envelope;
- Open the envelope and scan the transcript that you will send to the above email address including the envelope photos.
Forms and requests**
| Form and requests | Deadline | Note | Where to send your form/request? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced standing request | Fall - August 15th Winter - December 15th |
Allow 15 to 20 business days. Please note that the process can take longer during the summer. |
Submit completed form to genequiv@uOttawa.ca |
| Attestation of studies request - Study Permit Extension |
Allow 10 to 15 business days. Please indicate in your request that the attestation letter is required to a study permit extension. |
InfoService - Submit your request online from your uoZone account. | |
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Attestation of studies - Degree Requirements Completed (PDF) Important: can only be produced once the final grades of the term are official. |
For degree requirements completed in December, please submit your request between January 19th - 25th For degree requirements completed in April, please submit your request between May 31st - June 9th For degree requirements completed during the Spring/Summer term, please submit your request between September 14th - September 20th |
For future work employment or work permit (after studies) only. Please note that the Attestation of studies from the Faculty is not an official document. Allow 10 to 15 business days. Once the academic standing is official, we will no longer produce these letters as they can be ordered directly from your uoZone account. |
Submit completed form to bacinfo@engineering.uOttawa.ca |
| Exchange Program (uOttawa/Carleton University) | Fall - August15 Winter - December 15 Summer - April 15 |
Allow 20 business days. Please note that the process can take longer during the summer. |
Complete the electronic form (and attach supporting documents) on the uOttawa-Carleton exchange program Web page. |
| Letter of permission request |
Fall - August15 |
Allow 20 business days. Please note that the process can take longer during the summer. |
Complete the electronic form (and attach supporting documents) on the Letter of Permission Web page. |
| Scheduling conflict enrolment request |
Fall - August 15 |
Allow 5 to 10 business days. Please note that the process can take longer during the summer. |
Submit completed form and other relevant documents to bacinfo@engineering.uOttawa.ca |
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Prerequisite waiver request for Engineering course
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Fall - August 15 |
For Faculty of Engineering courses only. If you're requesting a prerequisite waiver for a science course, please obtain approval from the course professor and the Chair of the Department of the requested course. Allow 10 to 15 business days. Please note that the process can take longer during the summer. |
Submit completed form and other relevant documents to bacinfo@engineering.uOttawa.ca |
| Projects and theses - enrolment forms | Same as course enrolment | Submit completed form and other relevant documents to bacinfo@engineering.uOttawa.ca |
**Deadlines are firm, therefore requests submitted after these dates will be refused.
Governance
Contact us
Digital appointments
For the time being, our services will only be available by email and Microsoft Teams.
Meet virtually in Teams with an Officer or make an appointment with a specialist:
Access to Microsoft Teams as an application:
- On your phone (download Microsoft Teams in the App Store or Google Play)
- On your computer (Sign In)
STE 1020 (map)
800 King Edward Ave.
Ottawa ON Canada
K1N 6N5
Online Office Hours
September 1 to May 31:
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m.
June 1 to August 31:
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tel.: 613-562-5918
bacinfo@engineering.uOttawa.ca
Michel Labrosse
Vice-Dean (Undergraduate Studies)
Chantale Morasse
Academic Administrator
Mélissa Mayer
Supervisor of Academic Services
Josée Graveline
Student Experience Officer
Office directory
Enrolment videos
Check out our animated introductory video and our tutorials on specific enrolment functions.
