New Students

Welcome to the University of Ottawa! We are delighted that you’re joining us this year. We know that there's a lot to learn to make your way through your first year at university, so we’ve put together some information to help you get off on the right track.

Let us guide you through registration!

For everything from accepting your offer of admission to registering for your courses online, the resources below will guide you every step of the way!

Course Registration Preparation

Before you register for your courses, it’s important to be well prepared. See the following to make sure you have everything covered before registration begins.

Step By Step Registration Prep (for students admitted in first year)	Step-by-Step Registration Prep (for students admitted with advanced standing)

Course Registration

Course registration is not always easy. But thanks to the guides we’ve created, you’ll have everything you need to complete this important step in beginning your studies at uOttawa.

Read the Rabaska tutorial or watch the video tutorial on course registration. You can read or watch the whole thing or simply the parts that are relevant to you thanks to the timeline in YouTube and the easy navigation online.

Check out the Course Registration Tool Box - you will find various tools that will help you throughout the registration process and throughout your studies at uOttawa.

After you’ve finished registering for your courses, have a look at these checklists to know what other steps to take. You will find a ton of information on paying your tuition fees, buying your textbooks, important deadlines and upcoming events, and much more.