At the University of Ottawa, your success and well-being are key priorities for us. Whether you wish to improve your study strategies, ask questions about a course, be better organized, adjust to university life or get answers regarding your academic progress, know that there鈥檚 a whole range of resources to assist you every step of the way, based on your needs and goals.
Available resources table
This tool will help you quickly understand which service or person to contact based on your needs: mentoring services, your faculty鈥檚 Undergraduate Studies Office, professors or the Academic Accommodations Service.
Use it as a starting point to get the help you need in a timely fashion.
Why meet with a mentor?
Doing well on your assignments鈥
Problems with subject matter鈥
Time management鈥
Note-taking and writing鈥
Adapting to and being part of university life鈥
Using technologies to make the most of your study strategies鈥
Why consult your Faculty's Undergraduate Studies Office?
If your problem has not been resolved by consulting the options offered on this website (e.g. talking to your professor, consulting an academic resource, or your Office of Undergraduate Studies, etc.), you can follow the steps below:
N.B. This process may differ from one faculty to another. For more details, please refer to your academic unit or faculty.
Step 1:
Contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies (or the equivalent position, such as Assistant Chair, Undergraduate Programs, etc.) of your academic unit.
Step 2:
Contact the Director (or Chair) of your academic unit.
Step 3:
If you have gone through the above steps and still cannot find a satisfactory solution to your problem, you may contact the Vice-Dean, Undergraduate Studies (or the equivalent position) of your faculty for assistance with your academic complaint.
Still not sure where to go?
At any time, you have access to these different resources that can help you if you have a complaint or a problem:
The Human Rights Office can help you if you are experiencing issues of inclusion, employment equity, accessibility, harassment, discrimination, or sexual violence.
is run by students who can help you assert your rights and support you in the resolution process.
The Office of the Ombudsperson can provide you with information or advice regarding existing recourses and help you resolve conflicts and problems with impartiality and independence, in complete confidentiality.
Find the right mentoring service for you
Mentors are students who share their experience, insights and best strategies for healthy living and success on your academic path.
Whatever your goals or background, mentoring is a simple, rewarding way to build confidence, explore new approaches and develop your skills. With trained mentors there for you, you鈥檒l advance at your own pace to achieve your goals.
Over 200 mentors are ready to support you on campus. Discover all your options!
Student from your faculty who鈥檝e taken the same courses as you. Fellow students who can help you overcome study problems through their practical experience and advice adjusted to your program.
Students trained to help you improve your assignments. These fellow students help you properly understand expectations, structure your work, clearly convey information and sharpen your writing skills 鈥 without making the corrections for you.
Students who offer personalized support to help you develop effective learning strategies and be able to use assistive technologies designed for your needs.
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