Orientation - uOttawa

In order to help you get the most out of your week of courses, on the campus of the University of Ottawa, we invite you and your parents to an information session scheduled for Sunday April 27. On the day of the orientation session, you’ll be shown your classroom and you’ll be able to meet your professor. You’ll have the chance to learn a bit more about your week on campus, your mini-course and university life. The session will last approximately one hour, and you’ll find the schedule below.

To help you find your way around our campus, you can find virtual maps of the campus here: https://maps.uottawa.ca. It’s also important to note that on this same link, you will find the map with the parking lots that are open on campus.

Parking spaces are limited, so please allow extra travel time. Lastly, parking on the University of Ottawa campus will be free for the orientation day.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

The University of Ottawa Mini-Courses team

Can't make it to orientation?

Just show up at University Square at 8 a.m. on the morning of April 28. If your mini-course takes place on the main campus, we'll help you find your classroom.

If your mini-course takes place on the Roger-Guindon or Lees campuses, go directly there - someone will be on hand to help you find your classroom.

Schedule - April 27, 2025

The activities for the English mini-courses take place at the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) building. Go to room 2005 (second floor) at the time indicated below for your mini-course.

Warning! Some mini-courses have both a French and an English version. You must attend the session in the language of the mini-course you are participating in. The schedule and location for the French mini-courses are different and can be found here.

  • Engineers: Creative Building bridges, Fun competition | UO-384
  • Game On! How Bots Outsmart Humans in Video Games! | UO-385
  • Bridges: Design, Build, Test! | UO-386
  • Biomedical Engineering | UO-387
  • Pathway to Computer Science: Your Guide to the World of Tech | UO-393
  • Python crash course | UO-401
  • Build Your Own Smart Apps with AI Magic! | UO-404
  • AI & Business: What's the Link? | UO-320
  • From Ideas to Impact: Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset | UO-323

  • Hacking the Hackers: Cybersecurity Adventures for a Safer Digital World | UO-409
  • Be Civil Engineer for One Week and Build your Own Mini House | UO-412
  • Building the Future: How Smart Cities Will Change the World! | UO-413
  • CircuitCrafters : Mastering the Art of Integrated Circuit Design | UO-414
  • Create Awesome Web Games with HTML & JavaScript! | UO-441
  • Robot Makers: Build Your Own Arduino-Powered Mobile Bot! | UO-443
  • How Computers See: Dive Into the World of AI and Vision!" "Teach Machines to Think: An AI Adventure" "Coding Cool: Build Smart Programs with AI" "The Magic of Machines: Learn How AI Works!" "From Pixels to Brains: Explore the Fun Side of AI" | UO-444
  • The CEO Challenge: Unlock Your Inner Boss | UO-489

  • Mental Health: What is it, Really? | UO-453
  • Be a Teen Tycoon: The Basics of Building Wealth | UO-454
  • Your World, Your Rules: How Government Shapes Everything! | UO-455
  • Behind Bars: The Truth About Prisons, Punishment, and Second Chances | UO-461
  • Global Laws, Local Impact: Understanding the Basics of International Justice | UO-462
  • Behind the Badge: Policing in Canada | UO-463
  • Brain Rot? Discover how your mind works! | UO-465
  • The Dawn of a New Age - International Trade Law | UO-319

  • Genes in Action: Discover How Stress Impacts Your Health! | UO-426 |
  • Positive Psychology 101: Exploring the Science of Happiness through Self-Reflection and Social Connection | UO-428
  • "Speak Up! The Awesome Science Behind Talking and Listening" | UO-431
  • Skills for Success: Mental Skills for Performance and Well-Being | UO-432
  • Adventure in Nature: Exploring Parks and Protecting the Planet | UO-433
  • Mega Sports Events: Behind the Scenes | UO-435
  • Food Science: The challenge of food product development | UO-486

  • Down-to-Earth Mathematics | UO-324
  • ROCKS, DIRT, BUGS and BONES | UO-344
  • What in the World ISN'T Chemistry? | UO-345
  • Biology: The Wonder of Life's Beauty | UO-352
  • Genome GENE-iuses! | UO-424
  • 5 Days at the Physics Frontier: From Astrophysics and Quantum Physics to DNA Nanotechnology. | UO-495

  • Taylor’s Version”: Understanding the Impact of Taylor Swift using Economics, Law and Culture | UO-356
  • Warriors and Witches: Women in Ancient Greek Myth | UO-357
  • Brain Boost: Unlock Your Thinking Superpowers! | UO-359
  • Introduction to theatre | UO-418
  • Financial Independence: So you aren't living with your parents for the rest of your life | UO-373
  • Terrific Teachers of Tomorrow | UO-376
  • The Healthy Life Blueprint: Nutrition, Fitness, and Body Systems | UO-381
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