student guide for

STUDENT GUIDE FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
TELFER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
International Exchange Programs
BCom / MBA
2013-2014
www.telfer.uottawa.ca
WELCOME TO
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA,
CANADA
Student Services Centre
Telfer School of Management
Desmarais Building, room 1100
55 Laurier Avenue East
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 6N5 B CANADA
tel. 613-562-5800 ext 4707
fax 613-562-5167
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.telfer.uottawa.ca
Staff
Sylvie Séguin-Jak
Director
Valérie Massé
Academic Advisor
Vacant position
Academic Assistant
International Exchange Programs
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8:45 am - 4:30 pm
TABLE OF CONTENTS - STUDENT GUIDE 2013 - 2014
1.
The Student Services Centre, STEPS TO FOLLOW .......................................................................... 1
Transcripts ....................................................................................................................................3
uoZone .......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.
ACADEMIC YEAR .......................................................................................................................................5
3.
HOUSING ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Residence ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Rates ...............................................................................................................................................8
Payment .........................................................................................................................................8
4.
HOW TO GET TO THE UNIVERSITY................................................................................................ 9
5.
COURSE SELECTION ............................................................................................................................. 10
Timetable ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Course Sections ..........................................................................................................................11
Course Selection ........................................................................................................................ 12
Withdrawal from a Course .................................................................................................... 13
Grading System..........................................................................................................................14
6.
MEDICAL INSURANCE PLAN (UHIP).............................................................................................14
7.
E-MAIL ADDRESS ..................................................................................................................................... 15
8.
FINANCIAL AID / STUDENT AUTHORIZATION ........................................................................ 15
9.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES ................................................ 16
10.
TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION .................................................................................................. 18
Residence Hotels ....................................................................................................................... 18
Hotels/Inns.................................................................................................................................. 18
Cost of the Canadian Dollar ................................................................................................... 19
11.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA ...................................................................................... 20
Sports Services and Fitness .................................................................................................... 21
Recreation .................................................................................................................................. 22
Health Services ......................................................................................................................... 22
Computer Facilities ................................................................................................................. 23
Logon Process and wireless access...................................................................................... 24
12.
MAY WE SUGGEST... ............................................................................................................................. 25
Banking ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Drugstore / Fax Services ......................................................................................................... 25
Stores ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Audio-Visual and Reprography ........................................................................................... 26
Computing and Communication Services ........................................................................ 26
Library ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Bookstores .................................................................................................................................. 27
Photocopying............................................................................................................................. 27
Food Services & Pubs ............................................................................................................. 28
Media ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................ 28
13.
ABOUT OTTAWA .................................................................................................................................... 30
Climate & Clothing ................................................................................................................. 30
Restaurants ................................................................................................................................. 31
Bars & Clubs ............................................................................................................................. 32
Museums and Galleries .......................................................................................................... 32
Movies ......................................................................................................................................... 34
Theatres ...................................................................................................................................... 34
Radio Stations ........................................................................................................................... 35
Transportation .......................................................................................................................... 35
Festivals ...................................................................................................................................... 36
14.
MISCELLANEOUS ON LIVING IN OTTAWA .............................................................................. 38
Budget .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Public Holidays ......................................................................................................................... 38
Fax Machine Service ............................................................................................................... 38
Must be seen .............................................................................................................................. 38
USEFUL LINKS.....................................................................................................................................................40
MAP OF CAMPUS................................................................................................................................................41
STUDENT GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
TELFER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
BCom and MBA Programs
1.
STEPS TO FOLLOW
Steps to Follow Before your Arrival
1.
Upon receipt of your letter of admission, apply for your student visa (if applicable) at the
nearest Canadian Embassy http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp.
2.
Send us your course selection by email at [email protected] or by fax at 613-562-5167 by
completing the course registration form. Pay the compulsory University health insurance by
bank transfer (or in person at Infoservice upon your arrival on campus).
3.
If you have been granted a room in Marchand residence, send your deposit to reserve it to the
Housing Services before the deadline mentioned on your acceptance letter.
4.
Your Contract for Residence will be sent to you in June/November. Please return this contract to
Housing Services as soon as possible and indicate the date that you have sent your deposit.
Your deposit will be deducted from your total amount of rent. If you wish to stay in Ottawa
before the available date of your room at the Residence in August or January, you can stay at
the International Youth Hostel. You can contact them at 613-235-2595 or through their
website at www.hihostels.ca.
For more information:
http://www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php/ChosenCity.Ottawa/ChosenCountry.Canada?
source=googleadwordsothernationalities&gclid=CLWInabSl6gCFUMUKgodeGJ8DQ
Please note that Housing Services could also request proof of immunization (vaccinations)
upon your arrival (if applicable to your Home country).
5.
International Exchange students must meet with Ms Valérie Massé upon arrival if their
course selection is incomplete.
Steps to Follow upon your Arrival
1.
Upon your arrival to the Ottawa International Airport, Train or Bus stations in the Fall, please
look for our University of Ottawa Welcome Booth. They will be pleased to give you useful
information about Ottawa and the University, and help you find your way to your
accommodation.
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2.
After you leave your baggage at your residence or apartment, it is important to come to
our Student Services Centre immediately to pick up your orientation schedule. If you
arrive in the evening, please come to our office (Desmarais Building, room 1100) the next
morning. We will book your appointment (if applicable) as close as possible to your arrival
time and confirm to you in person the time and date of your appointment for your course
selection. Bring your final marks with you.
For rooms in the halls of residence, please go to the Main Residence Complex (90 University
Street) if you arrive after office hours. This residence is open 24 hours, 7 days per week. Bring a
copy of your contract with you.
3.
Attend the compulsory information session and campus tour. Meet Ms Valérie Massé at the
Student Services Centre to complete your course selection and registration forms, if
modifications are required. Exchange students can only take business courses (ADM), and
cannot register to courses offered by the other Faculties of the University of Ottawa.
However, students may be permitted to take French (FLS) or English (ESL) as a Second
Language course if places are available.
4.
Obtain a student card at InfoService, 75 Laurier Avenue (Tabaret Hall) and a statement of
account for UHIP and Housing payment.
5.
Students must then return to the Student Services Centre, DMS 1100 with their proof of
purchase of UHIP.
6.
Purchase your textbooks at the University of Ottawa bookstore, in the University Centre.
Books are shelved by course codes and sections (ex. ADM 2300 section A). Keep your receipts
in case you wish to change courses. You may also purchase some used textbooks at Agora
bookstore; http://www.agorabookstore.ca/.
Steps to Follow after Registration
1.
Once your course selection is approved, you may modify your course selection according to the
dates of the academic calendar. Enrolment in another course will only be possible if places are
still available. We recommend that you attend the class before changing it.
B. COM Students (Undergraduate)
- Course changes can only be made during the second week of classes.
MBA Students full-time (Graduate)
- Course changes must be done during the first week of courses via Rabaska.
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All course modifications (add, delete, change of sections, withdrawal) must be done officially on the
Modification/Cancellation of Registration form and before the deadlines (check timetable at
www.timetable.uottawa.ca).
Modification/Cancellation form:
http://www.registrar.uottawa.ca/Portals/43/Registrar/REGI3146.pdf
For the duration of your studies at the University of Ottawa, it is important to keep the student
copy of all transactions made with the University.
2.
Free tours:
Morisset Library (Main University library): offered at the beginning of each term. Contact the
library for details (613-562-5213).
3.
The Student Services Centre will also organize a tour of the Gatineau Hills, a tour of the
Parliament Buildings and other activities for all international exchange students in the Fall.
For further social activities please contact:
MSCEG (undergraduate student association)
Desmarais Building, 613-562-5800 ext. 4660
www.msceg.ca
Managers Without Borders
Desmarais Building, 613-562-5800 ext4573
www.mwb-gsf.com
MBASA (graduate student association)
Desmarais Building, 613- 562-5800 ext. 4800
www.management.uottawa.ca/mbasa/
4.
If you will be living off campus, please submit your telephone number and your address to the
Student Services Centre.
5.
If you need to communicate with your home institution, feel free to leave your letter with Ms.
Valérie Massé and she will fax it or mail it from our office.
Transcripts
A copy of your transcript will be mailed directly to your university at the end of the semester.
Should you require an extra copy, please contact the Infoservice by phone at 613-562-5700 or by
e-mail at [email protected] .
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uoZone
You can verify your marks, current status, accounts and personal information on the web at
http://uozone.uottawa.ca/en/frontpage/. To access this information, students must obtain an
initial password from the InfoService Office with proper I.D. You may also get your initial password
from the Infoweb website, accessed via uoZone. On the on-line form you will be asked to enter your
Social Insurance Number, or S.I.N. Since you will not have a Canadian S.I.N., you can replace these
numbers by zeros on the request form.
For technical support regarding your uoZone or Infoweb password please contact Technical Support
at 613-562-5800 ext 6555. If you have any technical problems or cannot access your account, please
complete an online request to get a new password: http://www.ccs.uottawa.ca/cybersos/.
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2.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014
BCOM STUDENTS
MBA STUDENTS
ONE SEMESTER
(UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMS)
(GRADUATE
PROGRAMS)
STUDENTS FROM
REIMS, ROUEN AND
GRENOBLE ADMITTED
TO THE 12-MONTH
PROGRAM
(GRADUATE
PROGRAMS)
FALL
SEMESTER
Orientation:
August 29 and 30, 2013
Orientation:
August 29 and 30, 2013
Must arrive by:
August 15, 2013
Term: September 4 to
December 18, 2013
Term: September 3 to
December 15, 2013
Orientation Session
August 16, 2013
Students must arrive by
August 28, 2013
Students must arrive
by August 28, 2013
Registration:
On-line, June 2013
Term: August 19 to
December 15, 2013
WINTER
SEMESTER
SUMMER
SEMESTER
Orientation:
January 5 and 6, 2014
Orientation:
January 5 and 6, 2014
Term begins on
January 6, 2014
Term: January 6 to
April 24, 2014
Term: January 6 to
April 13, 2014
Students must arrive by
January 4, 2014
Students must arrive
by January 4, 2014
MBA Students: courses
will take place from May
to end of August
2014
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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When booking your returning flights, you must respect the dates indicated above. The exam
schedule will not be modified if you have an early departure flight. Therefore, you cannot
book a flight before the end of the semester.
For information about student visas, and the right to work on campus while your stay in Ottawa,
please visit the official website of the Canadian Department of Immigration at:
http://www.cic.gc.ca
3.
HOUSING
Due to limited availability, we are unable to guarantee that all students will receive a room in the
halls of residence. Therefore, it is advised that you schedule your arrival in Ottawa for mid-August
(mid- or end of December) to find off-campus housing. The average price for an unfurnished one
bedroom apartment in Ottawa ranges from CAN $550 (15-20 mins from campus) to $1,200 (5 mins
from campus), per month.
Off-Campus Housing costs
Approximate cost per month
Single furnished room
$550 - $850
Unfurnished Bachelor apartment
(Studio)
$550 and up
Unfurnished One-Bedroom apartment
$750 and up
Unfurnished Two-Bedroom
apartment
$900 and up
We advise you to check the list of off-campus housing on our Housing Services website at
www.uottawa.ca/students/housing and arrive early to find off-campus accommodation
(http://www.uottawa.ca/students/housing/OCH/ ). You can also contact the Off-Campus Housing
Office at [email protected]. Their office is located on the main floor of the 90 University
Residence Building, 90 University Private (room 145).
You can also find housing using Kijiji or Craigslist:
www.kijiji.ca
www.craigslist.ca
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Halls of Residence
Please note that the Main Residence Complex (90 University, Marchand and Stanton) is open
24 hours. Therefore, if you arrive in Ottawa after office hours, please go to 90 University for
your keys.
Each room in the halls of residence is provided with a bed, a closet, a desk and chair, a wastebasket,
a mirror, a medicine cabinet, a bookcase, a billboard and a study lamp. Housing Services supply
linen to international students (approximately 60 dollars for eight months). However, all students
must bring their own towels and blankets. Rooms are equipped with electrical outlets (120 volts)
for radios and televisions, and there is enough room for a small rental refrigerator. Ottawa companies
usually charge less than $100 (for 8 months) for the rental of a small fridge. The phone number for
renting a small fridge is 1-800-268-2652. Rooms are cleaned weekly and public areas daily. Private
telephone lines have been installed in each room and local calls are free. Community kitchens are
equipped with a refrigerator, a hot plate and a microwave oven. Please note that pots and dishes are
not provided and that no cooking whatsoever is permitted outside the kitchen. A color television
set is found in every community lounge. There are two non-co-ed washrooms per floor. Each
residence has laundry rooms with card-operated washers and dryers, a large basin and an ironing
board. Irons, vacuum cleaners and other large objects may be stored during the academic year.
The halls of residence offer excellent security procedures. Reception desks are open 24 hours a day
and only residents and their guests are allowed into the buildings. Reception personnel direct
telephone calls and distribute mail daily into individual mailboxes.
Housing Services
613-562-5885
Brooks Complex
100 Thomas More, suite 308
Email: [email protected]
Marchand Residence
110 University
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9A8
613-564-5400
LeBlanc Residence
45 Louis Pasteur
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9B2
613-564-5400
Stanton Residence
100 University
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9A7
613-564-5400
Thompson Residence
45 University
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9B1
613-564-5400
90 University
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 1H3
613-564-5400
Hyman Soloway
157 Laurier Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 1K5
613-64-5400
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Rates
In the fall and winter, four-month rental rates are only available to exchange students.
The rates for the rooms in residence for the 2013-2014 academic year are as follows (Cdn$):
Single room in conventional residence
FALL
Per semester (4 months)
$ 3,200
Double room in conventional residence
FALL
Per semester (4 months)
$ 2,506
WINTER
$ 3,200
WINTER
$ 2,506
Please note that the last day to pay for Residence Fees without incurring late payment fees is August
29, 2013 for the Fall Semester, and January 4 2014 for the Winter Semester.
http://www.residence.uottawa.ca/en/fees11.html
Payment
Direct payment is convenient and often the easiest method to pay your reservation deposit or your
residence fees. If you have an account in a Canadian financial institution, it can all be done by the
Internet.
Please refer to: www.uottawa.ca/academic/info/regist/fees/pay_e.html
You can also convey the following information to your financial institution to have your payment
transferred to our account. Make sure to provide your student ID, last and first name. Also, specify
‘Residence’ when paying. Please send us a copy of your transfer order. By fax at: 613- 562-5167 or by
e-mail at: [email protected]
To guarantee your reservation, you must send a non-refundable $700 (CDN) international money
transfer via Travelex payable to the University of Ottawa before May 17, 2013 for the Fall semester
and November 8 2013 for the Winter. To make a payment to the University of Ottawa by selecting
the Travelex bank-to-bank transfer for international students option, you can either do it
through uoZone (http://uozone.uottawa.ca) under My finances or through the link on this page:
http://www.financialresources.uottawa.ca/student/payment-method-en This brings you to a secure
website where you receive instructions on how to complete the payment to a local bank in your
preferred currency.
More information about the Travelex transfer is available at:
http://www.international.uottawa.ca/docs/TravelexBrochureENG.pdf
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Simply follow the procedure and go to your financial institution to have your payment transferred to
the University of Ottawa’s account. You must provide your student number and specify “residence”.
Please be advised that the bank will charge fees for every transfer (approx $15 to $25), per
transaction. Furthermore, please note that your reservation will be cancelled if the Housing
Services do not receive your $700 deposit by May 20 for the Fall session or by November 10 for
the Winter session.
Since we receive a large number of requests for rooms, your residence will be assigned to you by the
Housing Services. We are therefore unable to guarantee you that they can assign you the room of
your choice. The residences are strictly for non-smokers. Thompson is alcohol-free. In general,
international students are placed primarily in a single room in Marchand, some may be placed in
Stanton or Thompson Residences. The Housing Services will mail you your contract in June that
will specify the type of room assigned to you, the residence address and rate per semester.
Residences are closed during Christmas holidays (December 20 to January 5 inclusively) and will be
available for re-occupancy only as of noon, January 6, 2014 at the latest.
Each of our residence halls accommodates a large population of diverse young individuals, averaging
17 to 21 years old. Some students find that the elements of cooperation, consideration, compromise
and respect for authority demanded by this lifestyle are overly burdensome. If this sounds like you,
we strongly encourage you to consider alternative accommodation.
Meal plans are optional. You may check these upon arrival at University Centre, room 110. The
phone number is 613-562-5893. (http://www.uottawa.ca/students/housing/MealPlan.htm )
4.
HOW TO GET TO THE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA WELCOME BOOTHS
Upon your arrival in the Ottawa International Airport, Train or Bus stations, you will find the
University of Ottawa Welcome Booths already set up for your service. They will provide you with
useful information about the city of Ottawa and the University, and help you find your way to your
accommodation in town. Please note that this service will only be offered during the Fall semester.
FROM THE OTTAWA INTL. AIRPORT
Info Desk: 613-248-2125
http://www.ottawa-airport.ca/index-e.php
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You can take a taxi (about $40.00 CAN) or the OC-Transpo bus, # 97, ($3.25 CAN, exact change is
required) and get off at the University campus (Campus Station). The bus, # 97, leaves the airport
every 15 minutes until 7:50 p.m.; every 30 minutes afterwards.
FROM THE PIERRE-ELLIOTT TRUDEAU INTL. AIRPORT (MONTREAL)
Phone: 514-394-7377 or 1-800-465-1213
http://www.admtl.com/
You can take an interprovincial bus (a two-hour ride) to Ottawa. Upon your arrival at the airport, go
to the information booth called Greyhound to purchase your ticket. Buses leave every two hours
and can drop you off on campus (Laurier station) otherwise you will be dropped off on Catherine
street at the bus terminal. Afterwards you can either take the OC-Transpo bus to campus or take a
taxi.
5.
COURSE SELECTION
Timetable
The academic year is divided in two: Fall Semester (September to December) and Winter Semester
(January to April). Courses last one semester (no courses run for a whole academic year). In order to
find out if a course is offered during your semester at the Telfer School of Management, please visit:
www.timetable.uottawa.ca. (Click on the left of the screen, Courses offered on Campus, then enter Fall
2013 or Winter 2014 and select Telfer School of Management as Faculty). When you click on a
course, you will find the course description including its prerequisite and the course schedule.
The classroom location, the names of the professors and any modifications will be available in midAugust. It is essential that you verify this timetable before the start of classes.
After carefully selecting your courses, send us your Registration form and your timetable by fax at 613562-5167 or by email at [email protected] as soon as possible in order that we may reserve
places for you. All our courses have limited enrolment. We will contact you by email if the courses
that you have selected are full or if you do not have the prerequisite for the courses that you have
chosen. Please, clearly sign the form. Upon your arrival in Ottawa, please contact our office and we
will finalize your course selection if need be.
Classes always end 10 minutes earlier than the published time. This allows you to arrive on time for
your next class. 3 hour exam. Each 3 credit course has 3 contact hours per week (for 13 weeks) and a
final 3 hour exam. Each 1.5 credit or MBA course has 3 contact hours per week (for 6 weeks) and a
final
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All Business courses are offered three hours per week in one of the following formats:
Two one hour and a half periods per week; or one three-hour period per week.
Many undergraduate courses such as ADM 1300 or ADM 1301 have discussion groups (DGD) or labs
which you must choose according to your schedule. The lab or discussion groups are compulsory in
your program.
*Please note that business attire is mandatory when professors request students to make formal
business presentations as part of their lectures. Therefore, don’t forget to pack at least one business
suit.
Course Sections
Most courses at the Telfer School of Management are offered in multiple sections. Each section has
its own time slot and professor. On your timetable, the section is represented by the letter next to
the course code, such as A, B, C, etc.
For example:
ADM 2343 A is offered Monday from 11:30 to 13:00 and Thursday from 13:00 to 14:30.
ADM 2343 E is offered Wednesday from 19:00 to 22:00.
If you select a course with a section, you must clearly indicate it on your registration form in the
appropriate space and attend that specific section throughout the semester.
Definition of the Course Codes and Symbols
Each course is composed of alphabetical and numerical codes.
1.
The alphabetical codes indicate the topic of the course.
(ADM 1300 = Administration or Business).
2.
The first digit of the numerical codes indicates the level of the course.
(ADM 1300 = level 1000 = 1st year) (Undergraduate)
(ADM 2341 = level 2000 = 2nd year)
(ADM 3350 = level 3000 = 3rd year)
(ADM 4312 = level 4000 = 4th year)
(ADM 5320 = level 5000 = 1st year) (Graduate)
(ADM 6320 = level 6000 = 2nd year)
3.
The second digit indicates the language in which the course is given.
1, 2, 3, 4
courses given in English
5, 6, 7, 8
courses given in French
0, 9
courses given in either French or English.
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MBA course descriptions can be found at:
http://www.telfer.uottawa.ca/mba/en/program-overview
BCOM course descriptions can be found at:
www.timetable.uottawa.ca
Note: Course outlines can be found at the Telfer School of Management’s on-line document
deposit or simply Doc Depot at: http://docdepot.telfer.uottawa.ca/
Once in this page you will need to type the respective username and password as follows:
Username: First letter of last name + student number (John Kelly, #1234567; ex:
k1234567)
Password: Date of birth in 'yymmdd' format (December 31, 1989; ex: 891231)
Scroll down to Syllabus. Click on course levels under >bachelor=, select courses under the bachelor or
masters category.
*Please note that your account will only be activated once the semester has officially started.
Course Selection
BCom Courses (Undergraduate level)
In general, exchange students take four or 5 courses per semester.
They usually register to level 3000/4000 courses since level 1000/2000 are introductory courses.
Therefore, you should take level 1000/2000 courses only if you have not taken this subject at the
undergraduate level. For example, a student who has never taken a Marketing course during his
undergraduate business degree will register to ADM 2320 Marketing. However, a student who has
taken marketing at the undergraduate level will register to ADM 3321 Consumer Behaviour or
ADM 3322 Services Marketing.
When selecting courses please verify the prerequisite indicated at the end of each description. For
example, if you wish to take ADM 3333 Staffing Organizations (prerequisite ADM 2337 Human
Resource Management) you can register to this course as long as you have completed an Human
Resource Management course in your business degree.
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MBA Courses (Graduate)
In general, exchange students take four courses per Block.
Exchange students at the graduate level usually register to level 6000 courses since level 5000 are
introductory courses. Therefore, you should take level 5000 courses only if you have not taken this
subject at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Students from the Graduate Management Schools in France who are completing the MBA diploma
program must take 5 to 6 courses per block from August to August. They must also register to the
Management Skills courses in August.
The Management Skills courses are not open to Special MBA students (one semester students).
After carefully selecting your courses, complete the registration form and your timetable. Please send
these documents to The Student Services Centre, Telfer School of Management, Desmarais
Building, room 1100, 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada, as soon as
possible in order that we may reserve places for you. All our courses have limited enrolment. You
can send your copy by fax at 613-562-5167, please, clearly sign the form. We cannot accept course
selections by email. Upon your arrival in Ottawa, please contact our office and we will finalize your
course selection.
Withdrawal from a Course
You cannot withdraw from a course simply by no longer attending the class. You must complete the
appropriate form (Modification/Cancellation form) before the drop deadline at the undergraduate or
graduate office (see sessional dates http://www.registrar.uottawa.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=3568).
Failure to do so will result in an automatic ABS on your transcript (value equivalent to a failing
grade).
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Grading System
Description of the Grading System:
GRADE SCALE
Letter Grade
Percentage Interval
Point Value
Definition
A+
90 - 100 %
10
Exceptional
A
85 - 89 %
9
Excellent
A-
80 - 84 %
8
B+
75 - 79 %
7
B
70 - 74 %
6
C+
65 - 69 %
5
C
60 - 64 %
4
D+
55 - 59 %
3
D
50 - 54 %
2
Passing Mark for Undergraduate
students
E
40-49 %
1
Failure
F
Below 39 %
0
Failure
6.
Very good
Passing Mark for Graduate students
MEDICAL INSURANCE PLAN B (UHIP)
On June 30th, 1994, the Ontario Provincial Government eliminated Health Care
protection for non-Ontario Residents. Therefore, all International Students
must purchase the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), to provide
protection compared to that available from the Ontario Government
(OHIP).
If you travel outside Ontario while you are a member of UHIP, you will have to pay for any medical
services you receive and send original receipts with a claim form to the UHIP insurer for payment. If
you travel outside Canada, UHIP will pay only for medically necessary emergency expenses. UHIP
benefits will change anytime OHIP benefits change. Coverage is very limited and the purchase of
additional health insurance when you leave Canada is strongly recommended.
Subscription to the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is compulsory for all exchange students
(even if you already have another health insurance). Premiums for the year 2012-2013 (September
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2012 to August 2013) were CAN $228 per semester and CAN $684 for one full academic year.
Payment for UHIP must be received upon arrival and can also be made by Travelex. Subscription to
UHIP is automatically completed by Valérie Massé on your behalf.
Outside the periods of UHIP insurance coverage, you are ENTIRELY RESPONSIBLE for obtaining
insurance for your own protection and that of your dependents. We very strongly advise obtaining a
secondary insurance policy to cover the gaps in UHIP coverage (before the 11th day of the month
preceding your studies).
Example:
Arrival in Canada of a newly registered student August 1st, 2013
Start of the University session
September 7th, 2013
Start of UHIP coverage
August 11th, 2013
For more information on companies that offer temporary insurance please refer to the following
website:
http://www.uottawa.ca/international/students/uhip.html
7.
E-MAIL ADDRESS
For new students, e-mail accounts are created in advance. To find out what accounts have been
created for you:
8.
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go to InfoWeb via uoZone
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choose Services, Computer and E-mail accounts
FINANCIAL AID & STUDENT AUTHORIZATION
International Exchange students are not eligible for University of Ottawa, Federal or Provincial
grants, bursaries or scholarships. If your funds are inadequate, the University of Ottawa will not
assume financial responsibility. Students holding a student authorization are obligated by law to
have sufficient resources to cover all living and academic expenses while in Canada.
As an international student, you are allowed to work on-campus and off-campus. For more
information on conditions and application procedures, please see the International Office website at
http://www.uottawa.ca/international/students/work.html .
Should you have further questions, contact the Citizenship and Immigration Canada at 1-888-242-2100,
or visit their website at: www.cic.gc.ca.
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9.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES
Student Services Centre
Telfer School of Management
Desmarais Bldg. Room 1100
55 Laurier Ave. E.
613-562-5800 ext 4707
613-562-5167 (fax)
E-mail : [email protected]
Housing Services
Brooks Complex,
100 Thomas More (308)
613-562-5885
613-562-5109 (fax)
E-mail : [email protected]
Health Insurance Office (UHIP)
International Office
75 Laurier Avenue
613-562-5847
613-562-5100 (fax)
E-mail : [email protected]
School of Graduate Studies
Hagen Hall
115 Séraphin Marion
613-562-5742
613-562-5992 (fax)
E-mail : [email protected]
Office of the Registrar
1st Floor, Tabaret Hall
75 Laurier Avenue E.
613-562-5700
613-562-5323 (fax)
Transcripts E-mail : [email protected]
Sports Services
Montpetit Hall
125 University (361)
613-562-5800 ext. 4327
613-562-5151 (fax)
E-mail : [email protected]
Students' Federation (SFUO)
University Centre,
85 University Private, room 07
613-562-5966
613-562-5969 (fax)
E-mail : [email protected]
Graduate Students' Association
601 Cumberland
613-562-5935
613-562-5142
E-mail : [email protected]
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613- 562-5700
613- 562-5323 (fax)
Email: [email protected]
InfoService
Tabaret Hall
75 Laurier Avenue East
Contact the InfoService for:
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official transcript requests,
payment receipts,
statement of studies,
student identity cards,
general information concerning The University of Ottawa,
and more.
Telfer School of Management:
Information Desk
Desmarais Building
613-562-5731
E-mail : [email protected]
Students' Association (MSCEG)
Desmarais Building
613-562-5800 ext.4660
MBA Students' Association (MBASA)
Desmarais Building
613-562-5800 ext.4800
Off-Campus Important Phone Numbers
OC Transpo
Ottawa Police
Emergency
Bell Directory Assistance
Voyageur Colonial Ltd.
(Inter Canada bus services)
Via Rail Canada Inc.
(Train Services)
Air Canada Inc.
West Jet Inc.
Air Transat
613-741-4390
E-mail : [email protected]
613-230-6211
E-mail : [email protected]
911
1-(area code) 555-1212
Ottawa Terminal: (265 Catherine St.): 613-234-5115 &
613-238-5900
Gatineau Terminal: 819 771-2442
1-888-842-7245
1-888-247-2262
1-800-538-5696
1-877-872-6728
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10.
TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
If you arrive early, and have not reserved a temporary room at the University of Ottawa or you do not
have a room in residence, you can find low cost accommodation at the hotels listed below for
temporary accommodation. It is recommended to book your room before arrival by contacting the
following numbers:
Residence Hotels
Approximate Cost (taxes not included)
YW-YMCA
180 Argyle Avenue
(613-237-1320)
$58
Ottawa Backpackers Inn
203 York Street
(613-241-3402)
http://ottawahostel.com/
$35
International Youth Hostel
75 Nicholas St.
(613-235-2595)
http://hihostels.ca/en/home.aspx
(Very close to campus)
$38 for non-members
Hotels/Inns
Albert House Inn
478 Albert Street (613-236-4479)
http://albertinn.com/
$114.00 / night
Extended Stay Deluxe – Ottawa
141 Cooper Street, (613-236-7500)
http://www.extendedstaydeluxe.com/
$115.00 / night
Capital Hill Hotel and Suites
88 Albert Street (613-235-1413)
http://www.capitalhill.com/
$119.00 / night
Doral Inn
486 Albert Street
$120.00 / night
(613-230-8055)
http://www.travelodge.com/Travelodge/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=14048
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Gasthaus Switzerland Inn
89 Daly Avenue (613-237-0335)
http://gasthausswitzerlandinn.com/
$118.00 / night
The Days Inn Downtown Ottawa
319 Rideau Street (613-789-5555)
http://www.daysinn.com
$119.00 / night
Auberge McGee’s Inn
185 Daly Ave. (1-800-262-4337)
http://www.mcgeesinn.com/
$118.00 / night
Benner’s Bed & Breakfast
541 Besserer St. (613-789-8320)
http://www.bennersbnb.com/
$115.00 / night
Rates in effect as of January, 2013. Add tax of 15%. For more information regarding temporary
accommodation in Ottawa, please check the following website at:
www.cheapaccommodation.com/ottawa/
Cost of the Canadian Dollar (rates in effect as of April 2013)
COUNTRY
CANADIAN $
FOREIGN $
Australia (Dollars)
1
0.95
China (Hong Kong Dollars)
1
7.61
Euro
1
0.75
England (Pound)
1
0.63
Denmark (Kroner)
1
5.60
Hungary (Forint)
1
226.35
Mexico (Pesos)
1
11.90
Norway (Kroner)
1
5.75
6.46
Sweden (Kronor)
1
Switzerland (Francs)
1
0.93
28.55
Thailand (Baht)
1
U.S.A. (Dollars)
1
0.98
Source: www.xe.com B Exchange Rates
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11.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
From its very beginning in 1848, the College of Bytown showed great promise. Now, as The
University of Ottawa, located in the heart of the nation's capital, the institution has emerged as a
vibrant centre of learning, with a total population including students, teaching and support staff of
over 45,000 people. The largest bilingual university in North America, the University of Ottawa is a
major player in the cultural and economic development of the National Capital Region.
The University's bilingual character is one of its key strengths. In keeping with its mandate to
promote bilingualism and biculturalism in a multicultural environment, the University offers a
dynamic mix of teaching and research programs in both of Canada's official languages. These include
pace-setting ventures in co-operative and distance education. The University's unique programming
offers students the flexibility of completing assignments in English or French. As an institution
conscious of its social responsibilities, the University plays a key role in the promotion of women. It
is also committed to forging international links, with international co-operation program extending
to the rest of North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and beyond.
With its proximity to major libraries, government agencies and research institutions, and its
involvement in global technological initiatives, the University of Ottawa provides students not only
with access to an outstanding national resource, but with a university education whose quality is
substantially enriched.
ADMINISTRATION
President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ottawa: Allan Rock
Vice-President, Research: Mona Nemer
Vice-President, Academic: Christian Detellier
Vice-President, University Relations: Louis de Melo
Vice-President, Resources: Victor Simon
Dean of Telfer School of Management: François Julien
STUDENT POPULATION
Total number of students registered in the Fall 2012
University of Ottawa: 41,716 students
Telfer School of Management: 3,898
Undergraduate: 3,600
Graduate: 298
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Sports Services and Fitness
(www.geegees.uottawa.ca )
All exchange students are members of Sports Services (Montpetit Hall, 125 University, lower level or
room 361, 613-562-5789). There are 3 gyms, a 50-metre swimming pool, a dance studio, a martial arts
room, etc. You can book one of the 4 squash courts or 2 racquetball courts for a small fee (613-5625940), attend aerobics sessions, or have access to the Fitness training room. Racquets and other
equipment are also available (613-562-5800, ext. 4327).
As well, the new University of Ottawa Fitness Centre & New Sports Complex (801 King Edward
Ave.) which opened recently offers a wide variety of educational, recreational, intramural and
outdoor activities. Representing a new era in lifestyle management, the new sports complex stands
alone in the spotlight of the region's fitness community. The fitness facility features 6,500 pounds of
free weights, 39 cardiovascular machines, 26 specialized weight machines, group fitness classes,
whirlpool, personal training and much more. The new, superbly appointed sports complex is
uniquely designed for function: 2 official ice rinks, 1 football/soccer field, sports medicine and
physiotherapy clinics, etc.
Students can participate in free recreational activities and educational programs (First Aid, jazz,
karate, skating, badminton), clubs (alpine ski, golf, swimming), intra-mural (hockey, basketball,
soccer, volleyball) and extra-mural competitions as well as inter-university leagues (basketball,
cross-country, tennis, waterpolo, football), all organized by Sports Services. They offer courses and
workshops for many sports (rock climbing, windsurfing, women's self-defense / TaeKwonDo, etc.)
at very reasonable prices. Complete lists are available at Sports Services (www.geegees.ca/node/16).
Registration is at the beginning of September and runs on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Ottawa region also offers a number of options for fitness. Information for activities including the
following, is available through the National Capital Commission Visitor's Centre (90 Wellington
St., 613-239-5000).
- Ice-Skating: The Rideau Canal gives ice-skaters an 8 km corridor which stretches from Carleton
University to downtown Ottawa. Skating on the Canal is free, and there are huts with skate rentals.
Various huts also sell hot drinks and snacks. The Winterlude Festival on the Canal is in early
February.
http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/
- Downhill Skiing: There are four ski resorts within 45 minutes of Ottawa:
Camp Fortune, Old Chelsea, Quebec (http://www.campfortune.com/en/ski/home.php )
Edelweiss, Wakefield, Quebec (http://www.mssi.ca )
Ski Vorlage, Wakefield, Quebec (http://skivorlage.com )
Mont Cascades, Cantley, Quebec (http://www.montcascades.ca )
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- Cross Country Skiing: The Gatineau Provincial Park, in Québec, has an incredible amount of
well-groomed trails for all levels of ability. In addition, there are trails at Mooney's Bay, Camp
Fortune and Edelweiss.
http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/seasonal/fw/xc_skiing/index_en.html
- Cycling: There are many designated cycling paths throughout Ottawa. For a map for bicycle paths,
contact the nearest NCC Visitors' Centre, here in Ottawa. The Gatineau Park also offers a limited
amount of paths designated for mountain biking.
http://ottawastart.com/bike.php
- Walking and Hiking: There are a number of walking tours throughout Ottawa. The Gatineau
Park offers many beautiful hiking trails of different lengths, and for different levels of abilities, where
one can appreciate the beauty of the Canadian outdoors and its diverse wildlife.
http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_content_page.asp?cid=16297-16299-10170&lang=1
-Waterpark: Calypso waterpark has recently opened about 30 mins outside of Ottawa. It boasts
over 12 slides, Canada’s largest wave pool and a river-run spread throughout a 100 acre facility.
http://www.calypsopark.com/about-the-park/
Recreation
The University Centre offers you a variety of entertaining places to go to: the Agora, the Games
Room, Alumni Auditorium and exhibition rooms. Furthermore, workshop programs and a Frenchlanguage students' improvisation league (L. I. E. U. [Ligue d'improvisation étudiante universitaire])
are organized during the academic year. Most of the clubs and associations also offer different
recreational activities during the academic year. If you would like to have more information with
regards to student clubs contact 613-562-5966. (http://www.sfuo.ca )
Student Academic Success Services (www.sass.uottawa.ca )
The Student Academic Success Service (SASS) helps University of Ottawa students persevere in
their studies while contributing to their academic, personal and professional success.
Health Services (http://www.uottawa.ca/health/index.html )
Health Services (100 Marie-Curie, at the corner of King Edward, 3rd floor, 613-564-3950) provides
medical care through a number of services such as emergency care, allergy injections, asthma care,
travel and routine immunizations, as well as counseling on nutrition, stress and HIV/AIDS. The
Health Promotion Program (85 University, rm. 211J, 613-562-5800, ext. 4362) offers a wide variety of
educational events as well to promote a healthy lifestyle for the student population.
Health Services Hours:
Monday to Thursday; 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Fridays; 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturdays, Sundays and most holidays; 10:00am - 2:00pm.
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During these hours, there is also a walk-in clinic, and a physician is available to see patients without
appointments for emergency visits.
In the same building, you will also find a pharmacy, a sports medicine and physiotherapy clinic;
dentist, ear, nose and throat specialist; X-ray and laboratory facilities can be found on the second
floor. On the main floor of the building, the OASIS (Aids project) is open on a walk-in basis for
anyone needing HIV care, whether it be for medical or social reasons. Call 613-569-3488 for more
information. If you want to know more about the services or if you need counseling, contact the
Health Services at 613-564-3950.
The Campus Pharmacy (613-563-4000) is located in the same building and offers a 10% student
discount on some items. They fill prescriptions, do pregnancy tests, sell stamps and bus passes, and
have fax and photocopying services.
The nearest Post Office is in the Rideau Pharmacy, located on 390 Rideau St., about 10 minutes away
from the campus.
For emergencies, call 911, or 613-562-5411 (Protection Services) on campus.
Computer Facilities
The Telfer School of Management (www.telfer.uottawa.ca) maintains - for its students, - about 120
computers. These machines run applications, such as the Microsoft or Macromedia suites, typically
found in business and government offices. Students also benefit from the use of very specialized
applications such as SPSS & other software for statistical analysis, Stock Market quotation
databases, Marketing & Business Game, Simulation software, programming software, etc.
All students receive a private disk space, Internet Access and e-mail accounts. The computer labs,
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, are staffed with helpful Network Consultants. All computers
run the Microsoft Windows XP Pro system and students have the choice of working in French or in
English at the onset.
The brand-new Desmarais Building has been built to provide students with the best pedagogical
experience, including the latest multimedia equipment. Our high-tech services include the
following:
· IBM/Lenovo/dell computers (Pentium IV, CD-burners, DVD)
· 3 Self-serve Computer Labs
· 1 Wireless Computer Lab
· 12 case rooms (MBAs only)
· 8 Notebooks (can be reserved)
· Wi-Fi Wireless network (throughout the campus)
· Plug your notebook into our network
· Doc-Depot, a system for sharing pedagogical material
· Networked Printers
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· Photocopier
· Security (cameras, phone, and more)
· Email System
· Private Disk Area (accessible through the Web)
· Disk Area for Groups
· Private Web Pages
· Specialized Software
· Multimedia Classrooms
· Electronic Library Services
You will find the computers on the second floor of Desmarais Building at 55, Laurier East, in rooms
DMS2130, DMS2140, DMS2150 and DMS2180. Login accounts and passwords are mandatory. You
do not need to ask for an account since they are created automatically by the Telfer School of
Management. See the FAQ doc-depot.telfer.uottawa.ca/FAQe.htm.
For more information, please contact the Telfer School of Management [email protected] or
visit our website.
The Logon Process
To enter Doc-Depot or have access to the computer labs, students need a Telfer Schol of
Management account composed of a Username and Password; the credentials are based on the
UserID format used by the University of Ottawa’s WebMail system. Since August 2009, we
create the accounts like this:
Account (Login name) = userID (do not type @uottawa.ca)
The same userID as in [email protected]
Ex : flast000 jsmit024 aqi123
Password = YYMMDDfs; (do not forget the semi-column)
It is not the same as the password for userID
YY = last 2 digits of your year of birth
MM = Month of birth
DD = Day of birth
Fs = The first two letters in your userID (in lowercase and without accents)
;
= Finally a semi-column
ex : 661221po;
Wireless access
As a student at the University of Ottawa, you will be eligible to use a wireless connection to the
Internet on the premises of the school. You will need to download a VPN client software. These are
the steps:
-Visit the School’s website: http://www.ccs.uottawa.ca/download/index.html
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A Tip for Printing
Normally, you do not need to chose the paper size when you type a document in the labs BUT if you
open a document that was created in Europe, you should change the European default size (called
A4) to the North American default (called Letter or 8.5" x 11"). All printers attached to the Relmon
system only print to Letter sized paper.
In order to be able to print on any of the printing stations on campus, you need to get a printing
card or use the chip on your student card. You can purchase your printing card at the Morisset
Library, on the main floor. This card can be charged with a certain amount of money, in order to
be able to print.
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MAY WE SUGGEST...
Banking
A quick look around the campus will give you an idea about where the closest banks and bank
machines are. Just outside the campus, at the corner of Cumberland and Rideau Street, there is the
National Bank of Canada. Since the University is situated downtown, banks can be found anywhere
within a 10-minute walk from the campus.
Bank Machines on Campus
- Health Care Centre (Marie-Curie Street), Royal Bank
- University Centre (Ground floor), CIBC
- University Centre (near the Financial Aid Office), National Bank of Canada.
- University Centre (Level 2), Scotia Bank
Drugstore / Fax Services
Campus Pharmacy
100 Marie-Curie, 1st Floor
613-563-4000
The Campus Pharmacy will give you a 10% discount on most of the purchase and it also has a lower
dispensing fee for prescriptions.
Store
Pivik
Unicentre
613-562-5800 ext. 4372
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The Pivik is a small store, which carries a wide variety of products in the University Centre (food,
soft drinks, candies, newspapers and magazines, as well as bus tickets). It can even look like a small
supermarket. However, better prices are available at the Metro or Loblaws Supermarkets located on
Rideau Street, close to Campus.
To purchase inexpensive household items and clothes, we recommend the Giant Tiger store, at the
corner of Dalhousie and George Street.
Audio-Visual and Reprography
Audio-visual equipment is available through the Multimedia Distribution and Technical Section
(Morisset, room 014, 613-562-5900). To borrow equipment, students need authorization from a
professor or their department. The office also sells various supplies, offers technical assistance for
operating equipment for courses and conferences, and operates a number of multimedia rooms on
campus for the use of audio-visual equipment.
Media Production (Morisset, room 006, 613-562-5850) offers a 60% student discount on services in
photography, graphic design, multi-media and videography which are directly related to the
completion of an academic course. Consultation regarding these services is available free of charge.
In addition to operating the photocopying services on campus, reprography (Morisset, room 0024,
613-562-5876) offers a variety of printing services. Course notes are usually handled through the
Copy Centres at Morisset, room 022 and Roger Guindon, room 2010.
Computing and Communication Services
You can access the Telfer School of Management’s home page at www.telfer.uottawa.ca.
Cosmos, the Campus Computer Store, at 85 University, offers computer hardware and software at
educational pricing. Operating hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Contact
Cosmos by telephone at 613-562-5858, or electronically at [email protected]. You can purchase
additional disk storage for the central machines in blocks of 10 MB from Cosmos ($1.00 per MB per
year).
Library
There are four libraries on campus, each with their own regulations and hours of operation. The
main one is Morisset Library:
Morisset Library (http://www.biblio.uottawa.ca/mrt/ )
(Main Library, including Business)
65 University, Telephones: 613-562-5882 (main); 613-562-5212 (Circulation desk) 613-562-5213
(References).
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Bookstores
There are two bookstores on campus. The main bookstore (University Centre, 613-562-5353) sells
textbooks for courses as well as other books and office supplies. The other bookstore (located in the
front entrance of the Ottawa General Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, 613-737-8847) serves the Faculty of
Health Sciences. There are also many good bookstores around Ottawa:
Book Market Inc.
374 Dalhousie
613-241-1753
Chapters
47 Rideau St.
613-241-0073
La librairie du Soleil (French)
33 George St.
613-241-6999
Octopus Books
116 3rd Avenue
613-233-2589
Agora Bookstore and Internet Café
145 Besserer
613-562-4672
All Books
327 Rideau
613-789-9544
Photocopying
In addition to a few coin-operated photocopiers on campus, there are 52 photocopiers, operated
with a copy card. Copy cards cost $2 and allow you credit up to $60. Copy card machines are
available at: Fauteux, 4th floor and Morisset Library; In addition, the following copy centres are
available on campus:
Morisset
room 022 (concourse level)
Louis-Pasteur
129 Louis-Pasteur, room 157
Simard Copy Centre
60 University, room 131
Roger-Guindon
451 Smyth, room 2010
Photocopied material required for courses can be purchased from the copy centre located in the
lower level of Morisset.
Photocopying is also available at the Campus Pharmacy (100 Marie Curie, 1st floor) or at the Laurier
Office Mart (226 Laurier Ave. E.).
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Food Services & Pubs
There are many choices for food selection on and around campus, depending on your taste and
appetite. There is also one main cafeteria on campus, in the University Centre and one food court on
the main level of the STE building.
- Upper Crust (Jock Turcot level 1) serves great sandwiches.
- Tim Horton Donuts (Jock Turcot level 3, SITE level 2) serves coffee and pastries.
- Extreme Pita, Pizza Pizza, Smoothies Bar and Coyote Jack’s (food court,Jock Turcot level 2)
- Café Alternatif (Simard Hall, basement) sells good coffee, drinks, pastries, and sandwiches.
- Café Nostalgica, 603 Cumberland, is a fully licensed light restaurant.
- Rez Café (New residence building) quick and healthy meal.
- Fauteux, Tabaret, Lamoureux, Marion, Arts Building and Health Sciences each have their
own snack bars as well.
- Jazzy’s (University Centre, 1st floor) fully licensed, serves lunch or dinner buffets for $9.45.
For last-minute provisions, the following two convenience stores are located near the university:
- Mac's Milk (120 Osgoode) is open 7 days/week.
- Mac's Milk (210 Laurier E.), at the corner of Henderson, is open 24 hours and 7 days/week.
Media
In addition to the Graduate Students' Association newsletter, the Bulletin, there are three forms of
media on campus. The Fulcrum is the English newspaper on campus and La Rotonde is French. There
is also a radio station, CHUO (89.1 FM). A portion of all student fees supports these various media
and students are encouraged to participate in their production.
Miscellaneous
The University of Ottawa offers different services to the students. In this section, you can find the
addresses and phone numbers of different stores and services offered on campus.
Travel Cuts B Travel services for students (http://www.travelcuts.com/ )
2 minutes from the University Centre
225 Laurier Ave. East
613-238-8222
Lost and Found
If you lose something, or if you have found something, contact the Lost and Found office at the
University Centre (UCU) near the bookstore.
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University Centre
The Jock-Turcot University Centre Service provides specific resources and programs to the
University community including the following:
- The Agora (Unicentre, main level) is an amphitheatre space that hosts different activities
including demonstrations, debates, and concerts.
- The Arcave Games Room (Unicentre, room 0024) offers table tennis, billiards (Snooker &
Boston), and Video Games to all students. Tournaments are organized by the Recreation
Co-ordinator.
Clubs and associations may reserve the facilities for their own tournaments.
- The Bookstore (Unicentre, main level) find your textbooks, computer products, dorm and school
supplies, apparel and gifts and a lot more!
For a complete list of the services offered at the University Center please refer to the following site:
http://www.communitylife.uottawa.ca/
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13.
ABOUT OTTAWA (http://www.city.ottawa.on.ca/ )
Ottawa is not only the political Capital of Canada but is also the cultural centre of Canada. It is the
bridge between the French speaking people of Québec and the English speaking people of the rest of
Canada. Ottawa is a clean city that has managed to successfully mix new architecture and maintain
old architecture, together with its rivers and canals, to provide its residents and guests’ one of the
most beautiful cities in North America. The city of Ottawa has something for everyone. For those of
you who enjoy museums, Ottawa has one of the widest varieties of museums. For those who enjoy
great food and an exciting nightlife, Ottawa offers you the Byward Market Area, which during the
day is a bustling farmers’ market and in the evening transforms itself into a social gathering spot
offering restaurants for every appetite and night-clubs for every type of music lover. In the winter,
Ottawa's Rideau Canal becomes the world's longest ice skating rink and it hosts the exciting
Winterlude Festival which boasts outdoor entertainment and fabulous ice sculptures.
Climate and Clothing
(http://www.theweathernetwork.com/ )
The climate is characterized by four seasons, with frequent and abrupt temperature changes.
Spring
Spring comes in April, with warmer weather and plenty of rain. Temperatures may still drop below
freezing on many nights.
Summer
Summer comes in June (sometimes July) and usually lasts until early September. Temperature
ranges from 15 to 34 degrees Celsius with some rainfall, usually at least once a week.
Fall
In October, the temperature can drop below freezing on some nights. It becomes windy with plenty
of rain.
Winter
Winter begins around the middle of November with the first snowfall, and lasts until at least the
end of March. Temperature ranges from -35 to 5 degrees Celsius, with average winter temperature
from -10 to -5 degrees Celsius. As you can see, you will need a different wardrobe for each season.
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Price range for new clothing:
Shirts, blouses
Slacks, trousers, jeans
Dresses
Men's suits
Winter sweaters
Raincoats
Winter coats
Shoes
Winter boots
$25.00 - $60.00
30.00 - 100.00
100.00 - 150.00
100.00 - 375.00
35.00 - 80.00
55.00 - 175.00
150.00 - 300.00
35.00 - 115.00
75.00 - 225.00
Restaurants (http://restaurantthing.com/index.php?ShowAll=1 )
There are several restaurants near campus, which are in the price range of most students' budgets:
- Starbucks Coffee Shop 1st floor of the Desmarais Building, beverages and sandwiches.
-The Draft Pub sports bar and restaurant (2nd floor of the new Sports Complex, 801 King Edward
Ave.) standard sports bar fare: burgers, triple-decker sandwiches, pizza, wings and a vast selection
of local and international brews.
- Acadian House (191 Somerset E. at King Edward) Serves fast food.
- Perfection Satisfaction Promise Vegetarian Restaurant (167 Laurier East at King Edward, by
the Fire Station) vegetarian restaurant.
- Father & Sons Tavern and Restaurant (112 Osgoode at King Edward, 613-234-1173), offers fast
food and is very popular with students.
- The University Tavern (196 Somerset E. at King Edward, 613-235-7777) offers a friendly tavern
environment and fast food.
- The Royal Oak (161 Laurier East, 613-230-9223) serves pub-style food and is also very popular
among students. The basement is often used for student events.
- Subway (50 Laurier Ave. E., 613-565-1616) serves sandwiches and salads.
- Second Cup Coffee (153 Laurier Ave. E., 613-232-6921) has late hours, great coffee, and excellent
pastries.
- Johnny’s pizza (233 Laurier Ave. E., 613-236-9500).
- Oh so good desserts (25 York St., 613-241-8028) Best desserts in town.
-The Moon Dog Pub and Grill (238 Laurier Ave. E., 613-233-3624) Pub and Restaurant.
-Urban Well (244 Laurier Ave. E., 613-234-2914) Nearby pub and restaurant.
The Byward Market is a ten minute walk from the University of Ottawa (http://www.bywardmarket.com/). Within an area roughly four blocks square, you'll find museums, cafés, specialty food
shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, pubs, hair & aesthetics salons and more! There is a very
large variety of restaurants in the Market and throughout Ottawa.
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Bars & Clubs
- Whiskey Bar (112 York St., 613-241-5457) has bands, and mainstream -alternative dance music,
crowd of 21+.
- Rainbow Bistro (76, Murray Street, 613-241-5123) has various bands performing.
- Zaphod Beeblebrox (27 York St., 613-562-1010) hosts a variety of bands and dance music
- Pub 101 (101 York St., 613-789-3515) is a 3-floor pub, that offers pool tables, big-screen sporting
events, fast food and a dance floor, featuring a variety of types of music.
- The Great Canadian Cabin (95 York, 613-241-7552), a pure Canadian nightclub, offers all kinds of
music for all ages.
- Helsinki (15 George St., 613-241-2868) This European-style Martini lounge /club offers the best in
house, club and dance music, featuring guest DJ’s and a cool and vibrant environment.
- Tila Tequila (104 Clarence, 613-241-6581) Lounge, martini bar, dance club.
- My Condo (34 Clarence, 613-789-7770). Medium-size night club with 2 floors of new age, hip-hop,
reggae and dance music.
- Caliente and Amazonas Latin Club (110 York, 2nd floor, 613-562-0698). Ottawa's biggest Latin
club. Featuring Latin music such as Salsa and Merengue, as well as reggae, hip-hop and dance. They
also feature live bands and offer free dance lessons during the week.
- Pure (426 St. Joseph Boulevard, Gatineau, 819-777-4426). Big and very modern nightclub, featuring
the best of hip hop, dance and top 40's music, 18+.
- The Drink (130 George St., 613-244-9905). This new club in town offers a variety of music styles
ranging from hip hop to dance and techno. Go early and avoid line-ups. Crowd of 21+.
- Foundation (18 York Street). Restaurant by day and club by night, this hidden gem is Ottawa=s
latest hotspot to eat, drink and lounge.
- Sotto Bar & Lounge (295 Dalhousie Street 613- 241-3696). With a contemporary design, this
nightclub offers a classy twist on house and techno hits, 21+.
- Honest Lawyer (141 George Street 613-562-2262). A big venue that caters to pub food and pub
type music, 21+.
- Minglewoods (14 Waller Street 613-562-2611). A large pub style bar and restaurant with three
separate levels of fun & enjoyment.
- Lobby bar (158 1/2 Rideau Street). State of the art venue with house/techno music.
Museums and Galleries
Canadian Museum of Civilization (http://www.civilization.ca)
100 Laurier in Gatineau
Tel.: 819-776-7000
An interesting looking building on the other side of the river, the architecture represents the creative
forces of water, wind, and ice that are part of Canadian geography. One of the best parts of the
museum is the Cineplus which is the only combination of IMAX and OMNIMAX in North America.
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National Gallery of Canada (http://national.gallery.ca )
350 Sussex Drive
Tel.: 613-990-1985
It is an exceptional place to see the most comprehensive collection of Canadian art. The Gallery's
library is a mixture of art and art history and is available to the public. It has different exhibitions on
a regular basis.
Museum of Science and Technology (http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca )
1867 St-Laurent Blvd.
Tel.: 613-991-3044
This museum is one of the newer ones that is located outside of the downtown area but is just a
short bus ride away. It has everything you could image that a science and technology museum
would have and more. A visit to this museum will definitely not bore you.
The Canadian Museum of Nature (http://www.nature.ca )
Corner of McLeod and Metcalfe
Tel.: 613-566-4700
This museum has everything from dinosaurs to Canadian flora and fauna.
Canadian War Museum (http://www.warmuseum.ca/splash.html)
1 Vimy Place
Tel.: 613-776-7000
This museum shows the history of Canada, from the earliest European settlers to the most recent
conflicts. Great battles are often re-enacted for the public to see.
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography (http://cmcp.gallery.ca )
1, Rideau Canal
Tel.: 613-990-8257
It is the first museum dedicated to photography in Canada and contains over 158,000 pictures.
The Currency Museum (http://www.currencymuseum.ca )
245 Sparks St.
Tel.: 613-782-8914
This museum shows the history of Canadian currencies since times of the confederation to
nowadays.
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Movie Theatres (http://www.cinemaclock.com/clock/ont/Ottawa.html )
The following is a list of the locations for the three movie theatre companies:
1.
Cineplex Odeon
Coliseum Ottawa
Silvercity Gloucester
South Keys Cinemas
2.
111 Albert
50 Rideau St.
613-233-0209
613-234-3712
115 du plateau, Hull
613-770-1090
801 Earl Grey Dr.
613-599-1200
Cinema Fortune
StarCité Hull
4.
613-596-9475
613-749-3029
613-736-1115
Empire Theaters
Empire World Exchange Centre 7
Empire Rideau Centre
3.
3090 Carling
2385 City Park Dr.
2214 Bank St.
AMC Theaters
Kanata 24
There are also independent theatres which show more alternative movies and a great variety of
international films. (Check info-campus for schedules)
- Mayfair
- Bytowne
- Rainbow Cinemas
- Ciné-Starz
1074 Bank Street
325 Rideau Street
St. Laurent Shopping Centre
Les Promenades, Gatineau
613-730-3403
613-789-3456
613-688-0850
819-568-8000
Theatres
National Arts Centre (http://www.nac-cna.ca/ )
53 Elgin Street
Tel.:613-947-7000
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is the largest theatrical venue in Ottawa. It is located beside the
Rideau Canal only a few minutes away from the University of Ottawa and the Parliament Buildings.
University Theatre (La Comédie des deux rives and The Drama Guild)
Academic Hall, University of Ottawa
Tel.: 613-562-5761
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The two theatre companies provide an opportunity to watch University of Ottawa students and at
the same time enjoy yourself with great theatre at an affordable price.
The Ottawa Little Theatre Inc.
400 King Edward Avenue
Tel.: 613-233-8948
For 50 years the Little Theatre has been proving that community theatre is alive and well.
The Scotiabank Place
Home of the Ottawa Senators hockey team (Tel. 613- 599-0100) at 1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata, is
another attractive sports and entertainment facility. (Concerts and Events tickets available at 613599-3267)
Radio Stations
FM Radio
AM Radio
CBC Radio, 91.5 (News)
Radio Canada, 90.7 (News in French)
Radio Énergie, 104.1 (Contemporary)
HOT 89.9 (Hit Music)
CHEZ 106.1 (Classic Rock)
The Bear 106.9 (Classic Rock)
CHUO 89.1 Campus radio (Cultural)
Magic 100.3 (Pop, Soft Rock)
Bob FM 93.9 (80's, 90's and whatever)
Young Country Y101, 101.1 (Country)
Oldies 1310 (Oldies)
The Team Sports radio 1200 (Sports)
CFRA 580 (News Talk radio)
CJRC 1150 (News Talk radio in French)
Transportation
Walking
The city of Ottawa is a great place for a pedestrian. An especially nice place to walk is the Rideau
Canal which has a path from one end to the other.
Biking
Ottawa is a bicyclist=s paradise because of the great bike paths, especially the paths along the canal
and in the Gatineau hills.
Rent-a-bike, located on Mackenzie Avenue behind the Château Laurier, provides information,
maps, panniers and everything necessary to explore Ottawa's large network of bicycle pathways.
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They also offer several tours for groups. For information, call 241-4140. Bicycles can also be rented
at several other outlets around the region:
Dows Lake Pavilion, 613-232-1001 or 232-5278 (http://www.dowslake.com )
Cycle Bertrand in Gatineau, 819-771-6858
OC-Transpo Public Buses and O-Train
Tel.: 613-741-4390
The City of Ottawa is blessed with a good bus system which includes the transitway, and one
lightrail train route. If you use bus tickets or buy a bus pass the cost is greatly reduced.
OC Transpo telephone info staff will help you plan your travel from home to campus, or anywhere
else you want to go - routes, schedules, timetables, fares ... Visit the Web Site where all timetables
are available: www.octranspo.com
You can pay cash -exact fare required, no change back- but it=s cheaper to use a pass or tickets.
Full-time university students can buy discount student passes during the academic year (September
to April). Buses run as late as 2am in certain routes.
Blue Line Taxi
Tel.: 613-238-1111
This company is Ottawa's most popular cab company and a ride from the University of Ottawa to
Gatineau will cost you about $18.00. http://www.bluelinetaxi.com
Festivals
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival, September (http://www.ville.gatineau.qc.ca)
You can watch the fascinating balloons or fly over the splendid Ottawa region to see the area in the
colourful Fall season.
National Capital Christmas Lights, December to January (http://www.capcan.ca )
The City of Ottawa is colourfully lit up with Christmas lights over the holidays
and especially enchanting is Parliament Hill.
Winterlude, February (http://www.capcan.ca )
Every February, Canada’s Capital Region is host to Winterlude, North
America’s greatest winter celebration. Three fun-filled weekends of excitement
and activity await the whole family! From spectacular ice carvings to an
amazing playground made of snow, Winterlude is a great way to take in the best
of our Canadian winter.
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Skate on the world’s largest skating rink — right in the heart of Ottawa! Marvel
at majestic snow sculptures and glittering ice sculptures or groove to energetic
rhythms at Snowbowl.
The Tulip Festival, May (http://www.capcan.ca )
The Canadian Tulip Festival has grown into the largest Tulip Festival in
the world from a gift of thanks given six decades ago. In the fall of 1945,
Princess Juliana of the Netherlands presented Ottawa with 100,000 tulip
bulbs. The gift was given in appreciation of the safe haven that members
of Holland's exiled royal family received during the Second World War
in Ottawa and in recognition of the role which Canadian troops played
in the liberation of the Netherlands.
Le Festival franco-ontarien - The Franco-Ontarian Festival, June
(http://www.ffo.ca/ )
The national holiday for French Canadians is St-Jean Baptiste day, on June 24. The Franco-Ontarian
Festival takes place around this date and celebrates French culture from around the world.
Cultures Canada, June
This fast-growing festival has been featuring dances and traditions from around the world for nearly
15 years now. During this week you will find activities from all the countries you can imagine.
Canada Day, July 1 (http://www.capcan.ca)
The celebration of Canada's birthday is a very special event in Ottawa. A
day long festival and a spectacular display of fireworks at night culminate
this celebration.
The Ottawa International Jazz Festival, August (http://www.ottawajazzfestival.com/ )
This is Canada’s second largest live jazz festival, second only to the Montreal one. Great artists such
as the late Ray Charles, Ellis Marsalis, Ray Barreto, etc. have performed in the past, the festival goes
on day and night for a week.
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14. MISCELLANEOUS ON LIVING IN OTTAWA
Budget (per semester)
Flight (return)
$ 9,00 - $2,000
Housing (from $650 to $800 per month)
$ 2,600 - 3,200
Food (approximately $45 per week)
$ 675
Local transportation (bus fare at $73.25 per month)
$ 293
Compulsory health insurance (UHIP)
$ 240
Books and other supplies
$ 500
Clothing, entertainment, and other items
$ 1,000 (varies)
Long distance phone calls
$ 200 (based on individual usage)
Total
approx. $ 8,108/semestre
Public Holidays
Labour Day
Thanksgiving
Family Day
Good Friday and Easter Monday
New Year's Day
Christmas
Victoria Day
Canada Day
Fax Machine
If you need to use a fax machine for personal use, you can use the University of Ottawa Campus
Pharmacy's fax machine. All other types of faxes you need to send you may do so at our Office.
Must be seen
The Gatineau Park (http://www.capcan.ca )
In Gatineau Provincial Park, just minutes from downtown Gatineau, and a mere 20-minute drive
from Ottawa, deer, beavers and other typical Canadian wildlife still abound. The 35,000-hectare
Provincial park is located in the Gatineau Hills - part of the oldest mountain range in the world and is maintained by the National Capital Commission (NCC). Hundreds of kilometres of trails
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(some of which are old Indigenous footpaths) wind their way through the park and are excellent
travel ways for hikers, cyclists and cross-country ski enthusiasts, depending on the season.
Lookouts provide splendid views of the Ottawa Valley, and swimmers and canoeists find the
sparkling lakes irresistible. Follow Taché Boulevard West out of Gatineau, then turn north along
the scenic Gatineau Parkway. Signs along the route indicate sites of interest. Trail maps are
available at the NCC Visitors' Centre, 14 Metcalfe Street (613- 239-5000), or the park's visitor centre
at 33 Scott Road in Chelsea, Qc. (819-827-2020).
Hog's Back Falls
At the point where the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River separate, Hog's Back Falls rush over
rocks that resemble the bristles on a hog's spine. The falls were a troublesome spot for the canal
builders, but today the area is a favourite picnic site. Follow Colonel Drive to Hog's Back Bridge,
and turn left to find parking on the east side of the river.
Rideau Hall (http://www.gg.ca/ )
The official residence of our Governors General since confederation in 1867, Rideau Hall is the
symbolic home of all Canadians. Located on Sussex Drive, this gracious 19th Century national
treasure is an elegant, inviting residence set on 79 acres of perfect gardens and recreational grounds.
The Canadian public is encouraged to tour the grounds, the residence and to take part in special and
ongoing activities at Rideau Hall. These include concert series, a garden party and tours, art tours
and winter skating parties.
Parliament Hill (http://www.parliamenthill.gc.ca/ )
Legend has it that when Queen Victoria decreed that Ottawa
was to become to capital of Canada, she had the current site of
Parliament Hill in mind. Originally called Barracks Hill, the stately
plateau overlooking the Ottawa River was home to soldiers'
barracks. It is in these buildings that the Canadian
Prime Minister, the senator, deputies, and MP’s work the political
development of the country. The three original buildings (West
Block, East Block, and Centre Block) were completed in the mid 1800s. Even if you don't take a tour
of the inside of the buildings, there are many things to see and do on the grounds. A visit to
Parliament Hill is a must for all Canadians, and is also a great learning experience for visitors to our
country. Take the
elevator to the top of the Peace Tower and admire the view, learn about Canadian history and the
workings of the Canadian political system, and meet other Canadians and people from around the
world who enjoy a visit to one of the most famous landmarks in Canada.
Well, we hope that these suggestions will enhance your stay in Ottawa... Au plaisir de vous
rencontrer!
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Useful Links
University of Ottawa Newsletter:
http://www.uottawa.ca/alumni/alum-news/enewsletter-index.html
Course schedule:
www.timetable.uottawa.ca
About the City of Ottawa:
www.capcan.ca
www.ottawa.com
About the City of Gatineau:
http://www.ville.gatineau.qc.ca/
About the Canadian Government:
www.canada.gc.ca
About Immigration:
www.cic.gc.ca
About Canadian Tourism
www.travelcanada.ca
About the Canadian Education System:
www.studyincanada.com
About the Weather in Canada
www.theweathernetwork.com
About Ottawa public transportation:
www.OCtranspo.com
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