This is an incomplete list. If you would like to recommend an organization for this list, please reach out to us by sending us an email.
Resources for Graduate Students:
As a teaching assistant, you are part of the union. Learn more about your union and the resources they provide, such as funding opportunities, at the following link: https://2626.ca/
As a graduate student, you are a member of the Graduate Student Association. Learn more about the resources available to you at the following link: https://gsaed.ca/
The Career Corner provides tools to help students prepare for their post-academic career: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/career-experiential-learning/career-development
If you're seeking out help for any reason, you might be interested in checking out some of the following resources:
Mentoring Centre: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-science/student-hub/mentoring-centre
Academic Writing Help: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/academic-support-mentoring/academic-writing-help
Student Health and Wellness: https://www.uottawa.ca/campus-life/health-wellness
Academic Accommodation Services: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/academic-support-mentoring/accommodation-services-available
For International Students
The University of Ottawa has a webpage dedicated to international students: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/international-students
International students will find some important information on immigration at the following link: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/international-students/immigration
If you are an international student with dependants, then you'll find useful information on this link: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/international-students/university-health-insurance-plan-uhip/dependants-coverage
On March 28, 2024, former PhD student Qiaoji Xu gave a presentation titled “Navigating the Canadian Job Market: A Guide for International Students”. At the link below, you will find the presentation slides, a document covering typical interview questions, and a CV template.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11rtLaxewB3eccnKzumZudTX54zWcSpIv?usp=drive_link
Clubs and Organizations
Below you will find a list of association that students might find helpful. Joining an association of people with common interest is a great way for new students to meet people.
List of organizations outside of the university:
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization: https://ociso.org
Newcomer Information Centre: https://newcomersincanada.ca
Immigrant Women Services Ottawa: https://immigrantwomenservices.com
Catholic Centre for Immigrants: https://cciottawa.ca
The Jewish Federation of Ottawa: https://www.jewishottawa.com
Afghan Association of Ontario: https://www.aaocanada.ca
The African Canadian Association of Ottawa: https://acaottawa.com
The Indo-Canadian Community Centre: https://icccottawa.org
Iraqi Student Association of Ottawa: https://www.facebook.com/Iraqistudentassociation
Filipino Community of Ottawa: https://pcc-ottawa.ca
Korean Community Association of Ottawa: https://www.facebook.com/ott.korean
Latin American Community Association, Soccer Club: https://www.lacaeo.org
Ottawa Iranian Community Service Center: https://www.pandsettlement.ca
The Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre: https://www.occsc.org
Ottawa Japanese Community Association & Cultural Centre: https://ojca.ca
Resources provided through the university:
Afro-Carribean Mentorship Program: https://www.uottawa.ca/campus-life/afro-caribbean-mentorship-program-acmp
The university of Ottawa has a long list of student-led clubs that can help other students connect with like-minded people. Click on the link below to find a list of these clubs that vary in You can sort through the clubs based on a variety of interests such as, but not limited to, academic, athletic, creative, and cultural.
https://www.seuo-uosu.com/student-life/clubs