Glossary

Academic calendar (Important dates and deadlines)

List of dates and deadlines or events during the academic year by term. For more information, see important academic dates and deadlines.

In French: Calendrier universitaire (Dates importantes et échéances scolaires)

Academic year

Normally, the period from the start of the Spring-Summer term (May 1) to the end of the Winter term (April 30).

In French: Année universitaire / Année académique

Admission

Approval to enrol in a program of study at the University. Admission is valid only for the term indicated on the offer and is void if not followed by enrolment to courses. For more information, visit the undergraduate studies section of our website.

In French: Admission

Admission scholarship

Scholarship granted upon admission based on a student’s admission average.

In French: Bourse d'admission

Advanced standing

Recognition granted for a course completed with success at another academic institution towards the student’s program of study at the University of Ottawa (see also transfer credits).

In French: Équivalence

Asymmetrical student mobility

Activities students take part in at a host university for credit or for volunteer, research or work experience, particularly abroad. They are made possible through bilateral, non-reciprocal student exchange agreements. (Vs Symmetrical student mobility)

In French: Mobilité étudiante asymétrique

Auditor

A student who has been authorized by one of the Faculties to take one or more courses but who does not obtain units for the course. Auditors are not entitled to write examinations or to hand in assignments and may not change their status after the deadline has passed for course changes for the term in which they are enrolled. More information is available in the Academic Regulation B-1 : Categories and Status of Undergraduate Students and Academic Regulation C-1: Categories and Status of Graduate Students.

In French: Auditrice ou auditeur / Auditrice ou auditeur libre

Award

A generic term referring to either scholarships or prizes given for academic excellence or other kinds of achievements. For more information, visit the Scholarships and awards web section.

In French: Prix

Bachelor's, bachelor's degree, baccalaureate

Undergraduate degree for which a student must complete the equivalent of three or four years of studies and 90 or 120 units, respectively and obtain the required cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for the program.

Offered in multiple fields, the degree provides a general university education.

In French: Baccalauréat

Bilingual course

A course or seminar in which English and French are used in a balanced way in the teaching of the course. Students can use the language of their choice, but they must at least understand the other language orally and in writing. The language proficiency level required must be specified in the course description.

In French: Cours bilingue

Blended course

A course where part of the learning activities occurs in-class, in person, and another part occurs online.

In French: Cours hybride

Bimodal (format)

Synchronous course or activity format where part of the audience attends the event in person and another part attends online via a videoconferencing system.

In French: Bimodal (format)

Bursary / Scholarship

Non-repayable financial aid granted to students to pursue a program of study. Bursaries are granted based on financial need. Some bursaries, however, require recipients to meet other criteria. Scholarships are a non-repayable financial award granted to students based on academic achievement or other merit criteria. For more information, visit the Fees and financial support site.

Career counselling

Process where a counsellor or another qualified professional or experienced person helps students learn about and select a program of study to prepare for a career.

In French: Orientation professionnelle

Catalogue

Document containing official descriptions of programs of study, degree requirements and courses. View the online catalogue (formerly the online calendars) for more information on your degree or program.

In French: Catalogue

Certificate (undergraduate)

The certificate is an independent undergraduate program requiring at least 30 units and entitling the student to a diploma called an “undergraduate certificate” and conferred by the Senate of the University. These programs allow students to acquire knowledge in a specific area but do not lead to a bachelor’s or baccalaureate degree.

In French: Certificat (premier cycle)

Co-operative education program, Co-op

Academic stream offered in certain honours bachelor’s and master’s programs with alternating academic terms and paid work terms (also known as placements). For more information, visit the Co-op program website.

Collaborative Program: 3+2 or 3+2+1 programs (also known as 3+3)

A program allowing an exchange student who has completed three years of study at their home university (a University of Ottawa partner) who then registers at the University of Ottawa to complete a preparatory year for a master’s, before undertaking a master’s (one to two years, depending on the program). The partner university awards the bachelor’s and the University of Ottawa the master’s.

In French: Programmes collaboratifs : programmes 3+2 ou 3+1+2 (aussi appelé 3+3)

Community service learning (CSL)

An academic program and a form of experiential learning where students contribute to their community by participating in professor-approved community service placements related to course learning objectives, and then engage in critical reflection  related to these goals. Visit the Community Engagement Programs webpage to learn more.

In French: Apprentissage par l'engagement communautaire - (AEC)

Complementary program

A program (a major or a minor) added to a student's main program and that does not accept students directly.

In French: Programme complémentaire

Compulsory course

A mandatory course taken to fulfill core-education or program-specific requirements.

In French: Cours obligatoire

Consortium

A group made up of all the partners (universities and other postsecondary institutions) taking part in a joint project.

In French: Consortium

Core course

A compulsory course for all students in related programs.

In French: Cours du tronc commun

Corequisite, co-requisite

A course that must be taken at the same time as another course or that has been successfully completed in advance of another course.

Co-supervision (doctoral thesis)

Scientific supervision of the doctoral student is shared between the thesis director and a professor from another discipline. Co-supervision usually occurs because the research project benefits from the expertise of a second discipline. A co-supervisor has the same rights and responsibilities as a supervisor.

In French: Codirection de thèse (doctorat)

Cotutelle doctoral program

A cotutelle doctoral program makes it possible to study at both the University of Ottawa and another university (outside of Ontario). Doctoral candidates are supervised jointly by a thesis supervisor at each university and alternate time at the two universities. Candidates usually only write one comprehensive examination and a thesis, and only defend the thesis once before a jury named by the two partner institutions. When the doctorate is completed, candidates receive a degree recognized by both universities, with mention of the cotutelle on the diplomas.

In French: Cotutelle de doctorat

Course

A series of teaching and learning activities described in the catalogue. For more information, visit the website of courses offered at the University of Ottawa.

In French: Cours

Course codes

The naming convention for courses comprising three letters followed by digits. The three letters indicate the discipline (e.g. MAT 1320 is a mathematics course). The first digit indicates the year of study. The second digit indicates the language in which the course is taught (numbers 1 to 4 indicate English, numbers 5 to 8 indicate French while numbers 0 and 9 indicate a bilingual course, a course taught in a language other than French or English, such as Spanish, or a course involving mainly individual work (e.g. thesis or practicum)).

The last two digits are for faculty use and identify the specific course within the academic unit.

One or two letters may be added at the end to identify the course section or the campus where the course is offered (e.g. MAT 1320 A).

In French: Cote de cours

Course conflict

Situation arising when the scheduled time period of one course or exam fully or partially overlaps the time period of another course or exam (see also course timetable).

In French: Conflit d’horaire

Course section

A letter used to differentiate between courses with the same course code that is offered more than once a term. The letter follows the course code. For example, SOC 2511 A (i.e. section A of SOC 2511) is offered Mondays at 8:30 a.m. whereas SOC 2511 B (i.e. section B of SOC 2511) is offered on Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

In French: Section de cours

Course sequence

The recommended order for taking your courses to complete your degree on time. For more information, visit the Course sequences web page.

In French: Séquence de cours

Course timetable

A list of the courses offered during a particular term by a Faculty including the course description, sections, location, time and names of professors for each course (see also course conflict). To find available courses, search the online course timetable.

In French: Horaire des cours

Cumulative grade point average (CGPA)

Measure of a student’s academic performance in all courses. The CGPA is calculated at the end of each term (see also grading system).

In French: Moyenne pondérée cumulative (MPC)

Department

Academic and administrative unit at a Faculty (e.g. Department of Communication, Department of Economics, Department of Biology, etc.).

In French: Département

Diploma

Document obtained after having successfully completed the requirements of an undergraduate program of study (bachelor's) or a graduate program (master's or doctorate).

Two degrees can be obtained at the same time if the requirements for both programs are met simultaneously (see also Integrated program).

In French: Diplôme

Discipline

Branch of knowledge or instruction, or a general subject area, such as psychology, philosophy, geology, etc.

In French: Discipline

Discussion group (DGD)

A class period during which guided group discussion permits further exploration of various aspects of the subject matter covered during lectures.

In French: Groupe de discussion

Doctorate, PhD

Degree conferred upon the completion of a program of study at the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) level. A PhD follows a master’s and is the highest level of studies you can attain. It takes four to five years to complete. The first two years are typically spent on courses connected to your area of study. In the final two or three years, you write your thesis.

In French: Doctorat, PhD

Dual degree

A degree that meets the requirements of both the home and host universities, allowing students to receive two different degrees, one from each university.

In French: Double diplôme

Elective

Course chosen from all courses offered at the University of Ottawa so that students can explore other disciplines or interests. Electives are part of degree requirements but not part of the core courses or discipline-specific requirements (including compulsory and optional courses).

For example, a student enrolled in a bachelor’s with a major in history can take a communications course as an elective.

In French: Cours au choix

Enrolment

The act of officially enrolling in one or more courses. Enrolment can be done online in uoZone or in person with a University of Ottawa employee. For more information, have a look at the Course enrolment website.

In French: Inscription

Exam, examination

Testing designed to evaluate the knowledge and skills a student has acquired with respect to material covered in a course or a program of study. Most university courses include a midterm and final exam. For more information, visit the Exam website.

In French: Examen

Exemption

Permission granted to replace a course that is normally required in a program of study with another course.

In French: Exemption

Exchange student

A student from a partner university taking part in an exchange at the University of Ottawa. The exchange is based on an agreement between the student’s home university and the host university (the University of Ottawa).

In French: Étudiante ou étudiant d’échange

Extended French stream

Academic stream offered by the Faculties of Science and Engineering where a given number of courses are taken in French, with or without language support (see also French Immersion Studies).

In French: Régime de français enrichi

Faculty

A main academic and administrative unit at the University of Ottawa (nine Faculties in total).

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Law (Civil Law Section and Common Law Section)
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Telfer School of Management

In French: Faculté

Faculty (direct entry)

An academic unit students can be admitted to without having previously completed postsecondary studies. There are six direct entry Faculties at the University of Ottawa (for links, see previous entry):

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Telfer School of Management

In French: Faculté d’accueil

French immersion studies

An academic stream offered in certain honours bachelor’s programs where a specific number of courses must be taken in French, with or without a language-learning support component (see also Extended French Stream). For more information, visit the French Immersion Studies site.

In French: Régime d’immersion en français

Full-time student

Status of an undergraduate student enrolled in 12 units or more in one term, or of a graduate student who is considered a full-time student by his program and is paying full-time fees (in terms of courses: usually enrolled in more than six units per term). In general, one course equals three units.

In French: Temps plein

Grading system

Scheme used to assign grades at the University of Ottawa.

*Failure with the right to supplemental examination in certain Faculties. This does not apply to graduate studies.

In French: Système de notation

Graduate studies, graduate student

University studies leading to a graduate studies diploma, a master’s degree or a doctorate (PhD); a person pursuing such studies. You can begin graduate studies after you complete an undergraduate program at a recognized institution. (Also see Graduate Diploma, Master’s and Doctorate, PhD)

In French: Études supérieures / Deuxième et troisième cycles (Étudiante ou étudiant aux)

Honours bachelor's

Undergraduate degree requiring the equivalent of four years of studies and at least 120 units with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA), except in specific cases that have been approved by the Senate.

An honours bachelor's will be conferred upon completion of a program requiring in-depth training in a single discipline or in an interdisciplinary area of studies with a minimum of 54 units in the discipline or interdisciplinary area.

In French: Baccalauréat spécialisé

An honours bachelor's with a minor is conferred upon completion of the honours bachelor’s as defined above, and of a minor, which introduces students to a field of studies and consists of 30 units, unless otherwise indicated.

In French: Baccalauréat spécialisé avec mineure

An honours bachelor’s with double major is an intensive program of study in two disciplines or two main areas of study requiring a minimum of 42 units per discipline or area of study.

In French: Baccalauréat spécialisé avec double majeure

An honours bachelor with major and minor is an intensive program of study in one discipline with another area or sub-area of study added.

In French: Baccalauréat spécialisé avec majeure et mineure

A joint honours bachelor's is program of study allowing students to specialize in two related disciplines or fields and consisting of at least 42 units in one discipline or field and 36 units in the other.

In French: Baccalauréat spécialisé bidisciplinaire

Other honours bachelor's programs pertain to a multidisciplinary program (undergraduate program with courses in at least three disciplines), a multidisciplinary program with a minor (undergraduate program with courses in at least three disciplines and a minor) and a specialized program in the Faculties of Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law and the Telfer School of Management.

Immersion course

A discipline course that also allows students to improve their second official language. Students successfully completing an immersion course are granted three units for the regular content course taken in their second official language and three additional units for the accompanying language course, for a total of six units (see also French Immersion Studies and Extended French Stream).

In French: Cours d’immersion

Integrated program

A program in which the degree requirements of two separate bachelor's degrees are completed, thus leading to two separate diplomas.

In French: Programme intégré

International exchange agreements (student mobility agreements)

Agreements furthering education-related cooperation enabling students from the University of Ottawa and partner universities to participate in exchanges over one or two terms by completing courses.

In French: Ententes d'échanges internationaux (ententes de mobilité étudiante)

International and national exchange program

Program available to uOttawa students interested in studying at another Canadian university or abroad for one term or an entire academic year.

In French: Programme d'échange national et international

International internship

A prerequisite internship completed in another country, in a professional setting, where the main goal is training. The internship may or may not be paid and/or for credit.

In French: Stage à l'étranger

International student

A student from a country other than Canada, neither a Canadian citizen nor permanent resident, who must pay international tuition fees.

As of September 2021, international Francophone and Francophile students can receive a Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship if they are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in French, or in the French Immersion Stream of a program.

Full-time international doctoral students can receive the International doctoral scholarship.

Visit the Tuition Fees – International Students page for more information.

In French: Étudiante ou étudiant international

International volunteering

An unpaid student internship abroad that can be organized by a third party. Volunteering abroad is different from community service learning or experiential learning abroad because the main goal is not necessarily student learning.

In French: Bénévolat à l’international

Internationalization of the curriculum

Curriculum internationalization is the process of integrating global, international and intercultural perspectives into a curriculum, in terms of content, pedagogical approach and learning outcomes, with the aim of training professionals and global citizens. - (adapted from: Betty Leask, Internationalization of the curriculum, Routledge 2015)

In French: Internationalisation du curriculum

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Laboratory (LAB)

Class activity in a laboratory where students conduct practical work related to their course material.

In French: Laboratoire (LAB)

Language-learning support

Language-proficiency development activity associated with a disciplinary course taken in a person's second official language as part of an immersion course.

In French: Encadrement linguistique

Language of instruction

The language used for teaching activities in a course or program.

In French: Langue d’enseignement

Lecture (LEC)

A teaching activity in which the subject matter is communicated orally to a class with minimal student interaction.

In French: Cours magistral (LEC)

Letter of permission

An official document authorizing a student to take courses at another institution and to transfer the units from these courses to their program at the University of Ottawa. For more information, read the Letter of permission web page.

In French: Lettre de permission

Limited-enrolment program

Program for which the University restricts the number of students able to enrol.

In French: Programme contingenté

Limited enrolment

A course or program that accepts a limited number of students.

In French: Contingentement

Major

A main discipline or field of study and intensive training, usually consisting of 42 units in the discipline or field of study. Eighteen units must be in courses at the 3000 level or above and six units must be at the 4000 level.

In French: Majeure

Master's, master's degree

Degree conferred upon the completion of a master’s level program of study. You must already have a bachelor’s to be admitted to a master’s. Program length is approximately two years, though it varies based on whether you choose to do a thesis, research paper or internship. Usually, the first year is spent on courses connected to the program. The following year is spent writing your thesis or research paper.

In French: Maîtrise

Mature student, mature applicant

A person who does not meet the regular admission requirements at the University of Ottawa, who applies for admission at least two years after completing high school, and who has never attended a postsecondary institution (college or university) or has not attended an educational institution full time in the previous four years. . For more information, visit the Other applicants web page.

In French: Étudiante ou étudiant adulte

Memorandum of understanding

An agreement signed between two parties including rights and obligations for each. The general protocol may be accompanied by a more detailed mobility agreement implementing specific student and faculty mobility activities and research. A Memorandum of Understanding is not necessary to develop a collaborative program and/or any agreement.  This is more a recognition that both parties are interested to collaborate.

In French: Protocole d’entente

Minor

Introductory-level training in a branch or sub-branch of a particular subject or discipline consisting of 30 units of which at least six must be at the 3000 level or above.

In French: Mineure

Multidisciplinary program

A program requiring students to take courses in at least three disciplines.

A multidisciplinary program with a minor requires students to take courses in at least three disciplines a minor is added.

In French: Programme multidisciplinaire

National or international Co-op placement (internship)

A placement arranged through the University of Ottawa Co-operative Education Programs. It allows students to apply concepts learned in class through paid work placements in Canada or abroad. After just over four years of study, students not only have a diploma that indicates they participated in a co-op program but also approximately 16 months of experience in their field of study and a network of valuable contacts.

In French: Stage coop national ou international

Non-degree student

Status of a person who has received permission from the University to enrol in courses to obtain university units but who is not seeking a degree from the University. For more information, visit the Course enrolment for non-degree  students web page, or Academic Regulation B-1 : Categories and Status of Undergraduate Students and Academic Regulation C-1: Categories and Status of Graduate Students.

In French: Étudiante ou étudiant libre

Online course

A course delivered online, either in a synchronous format (offered in real time, at a specific date and time) or in an asynchronous format (without assigned date and time).

In French: Cours en ligne

Option

An identified set of courses within a field of study chosen so the student can gain a certain degree of specialized knowledge in the field (e.g. engineering management and entrepreneurship option).

In French: Option

Optional course

A course included in the program requirements and that must be chosen from a particular disciplinary field or from a list of specific courses.

In French: Cours optionnel

Part-time

Status of an undergraduate student enrolled in fewer than 12 units during a term, or of a graduate student who is considered part-time by his program and is paying fees for part-time students (in terms of courses: usually enrolled in six course units or less per term, unless otherwise specified in the program’s regulations).

In French: Temps partiel

Partner institutions

Foreign postsecondary institution that has signed an agreement of some kind with the University of Ottawa.

In French: Établissements partenaires

Prerequisite

A course that must be successfully completed as a condition for taking another course.

In French: Cours préalable

Preuniversity course

A course that must be successfully completed by a student who does not have the required educational background to enrol directly in first-year university courses.

In French: Cours préuniversitaire

Probation

Status of a student whose academic standing is below the required minimum for a particular program of study but who is allowed to continue in the program on the condition that the student's cumulative grade point average becomes equal to or above the required minimum CGPA within a specific period.

In French: Probation

Professional program

Undergraduate program of study generally providing training that meets the requirements of a professional association or a college, such as medicine, pharmacy, engineering, teaching, etc. The program contains a high proportion of discipline-specific courses.

Length of study varies among disciplines (e.g. two years for education, three years for law and up to four years for engineering, pharmacy and medicine (undergraduate medical education)). Acceptance into professional programs in law, medicine, pharmacy and education requires prior university studies.

In French: Programme professionnel

Proficiency test

An assessment tool or activity that evaluates a person's knowledge in a given field and may or may not take into account the person's education.

In French: Test de compétence

Program of study

The set of courses that must be successfully completed in order to be conferred a degree, diploma or certificate from the University. For more information, visit the Programs and courses website.

In French: Programme d’études

Postdoctoral fellowship

Fellowships are a period to gain experience for a full-time academic or research career and not a source of continuing employment. Research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member at the University or one of its affiliated institutes. Fellows are funded either through a stipend received from their supervisor or a fellowship. They are free to publish the results of their research or scholarship conducted during the period of their appointment. The minimum length of an appointment is generally six months. Those wishing to register for a fellowship must do so no later than four years after receiving their PhD. You can learn more by reading the Policies for postdoctoral fellows.

In French: Stage postdoctoral

Registrar

Unit responsible for student recruitment, admission and enrolment as well as financial aid, scholarships and bursaries, maintaining academic records and publishing timetables and the catalogue of programs and courses. For example, InfoService is part of the Office of the Registrar.

In French: Registraire

Regular student

Status of a student who has been admitted to a program of study leading to a degree at the University of Ottawa and who is enrolled in one or more courses in that program. For more information, consult Academic Regulation B-1: Categories and Status of Undergraduate Students and Academic Regulation C-1 : Categories and Status of Graduate Students.

In French: Étudiante régulière ou étudiant régulier

Research agreement

The main agreement or an appendix to a memorandum of understanding specifying details related to joint research between partner institutions.

In French: Convention de recherche

Sandwich PhD

A doctoral student who takes a break from studies at his or her host university to spend 3 to 12 months at the University of Ottawa and then returns to the host university. The student must complete part of his or her research at the University of Ottawa. He or she then receives a PhD from his or her home university.

In French: Étudiante ou étudiant Ph.D. « Sandwich »

Satellite campus

A campus removed from the main campus. It can be located in another city, province or country and is usually smaller than the main campus. Satellite campuses might share the same administration but have separate budgets, resources and governing bodies.

In French: Campus satellite

School

Academic and administrative unit offering a professional training program (e.g. School of Translation and Interpretation, School of Nursing).

In French: École

Second-language certificate

Official document received from the University of Ottawa after completing the two independent learning courses offered by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) and passing the standardized second-language proficiency test. For more information, visit OLBI's second-language certification web page.

In French: Certificat de compétence en langue seconde

Special student

Status of a person who has received permission from the University to enrol in courses to obtain university units but who is not seeking a degree from the University. For more information, visit the special students website and Regulation II - 3.3 - Enrolment requirements applicable to particular categories of students.

Sponsored student

A student whose studies at the University of Ottawa are funded in whole or in part by their government or by a third party. This financial support often includes tuition, incidental fees, health insurance and living expenses.

In French: Étudiante parrainée ou étudiant parrainé

Sponsored Student Program (SSP) - uOInternational

The University of Ottawa’s Sponsored Student Program (SSP) at the International Office is a centralized initiative that facilitates communication between sponsored students, sponsors and University departments and faculties.

In French: Programme des étudiants parrainés (PEP) - uOInternational

Staff mobility

Activities support staff take part in at a host university for work experience in order to discover best practices and enhance their skills and knowledge regarding international matters. Time abroad can run from one to two weeks and take various forms, including job shadowing, workshops or internships organized by the partner institution.

In French: Mobilité du personnel administratif

Student Centre

An online application for students, accessible through uoZone that allows them to explore program and degree requirements as well as perform various transactions (such as course enrolment or changes to course selection) and keep track of their academic path (courses to take, completed courses, etc.) in order to graduate.

In French: Centre étudiant

Student categories

Classification of students as either a regular student or a non-degree student. For more information, consult the Academic Regulation B-1 : Categories and Status of Undergraduate Students and Academic Regulation C-1: Categories and Status of Graduate Students.

In French: Catégories d’étudiants

Study level

The classification of the education qualification a student is pursuing.

In French: Cycle d’études

Student mobility agreement

An agreement or an appendix to a memorandum of understanding between partner institutions setting out details of student and faculty mobility. The agreement can be one of the following types:

• Framework: An agreement open to all disciplines and faculties (with the occasional exception of the Faculty of Education, Health Sciences or Medicine, or the Telfer School of Management). This type of agreement is the one most frequently signed by the University of Ottawa.
• Restricted: An agreement restricted to a discipline or faculty.
• Marco Polo: An agreement restricted to one discipline with courses predetermined by the relevant University of Ottawa academic unit. Students who are not studying the discipline in question can’t go on an exchange under this type of agreement.

In French: Convention de mobilité étudiante

Summer exchange program

A program that allows students to take part-time courses outside the country during the summer without having to pay the tuition fees normally charged to international students.

In French: Programme d'échange d'été

Symmetrical student mobility

Activities students take part in at a host university for credit or for volunteer, research or work experience, particularly abroad. They are made possible through bilateral, reciprocal student exchange agreements (symmetrical mobility) with regards to the number of students the partner institution sends and hosts (VS Symmetrical mobility).

Term

Period when academic activities are offered. The University of Ottawa has three terms per academic year. The Spring-Summer term runs from May to August, the Fall term runs from September to December and the Winter term runs from January to April.

In general, the Fall and Winter terms run for 15 weeks each, including the exam period. The Spring-Summer term often breaks down into sessions of varying weeks.

In French: Trimestre

Term grade point average (TGPA)

Measure of the student's overall academic performance for all courses in a given term (see also grading system).

In French: Moyenne pondérée trimestrielle (MPT)

Transcript

An official and confidential document issued by the University of Ottawa at the student’s request that summarizes the results in all courses a student completed at the University (see also grading system).

In French: Relevé de notes

Transfer credits

Courses completed at another university that are recognized and counted as partial fulfillment of the requirements of a program of study at the University of Ottawa (see also advanced standing). Results of the courses are not used in calculating grade averages.

In French: Transfert de crédits

Tutorial

Teaching course usually offered in addition to a lecture in which the material is dealt with in more detail and provides for more student-teacher interaction than lecture courses; includes time for discussion and questions.

In French: Tutoriel

Undergraduate studies, undergraduate student

University studies leading to a bachelor’s degree or to another type of undergraduate degree; a person pursuing such studies. Undergraduate studies are the next step after high school graduation (or the equivalent if studying outside Canada).

(See also Bachelor's, bachelor's degree, baccalaureate; Professional program; Honours bachelor's; Joint honours bachelor's; Certificate)

To learn more, visit Undergraduate studies.

In French: Études de premier cycle (Étudiante ou étudiant de / au) 

Unit

Value assigned to an academic activity.

Regular courses at the University of Ottawa are usually worth three units and run for one term. Some courses are worth six or even nine units, but these usually involve a practicum or internship.

In French: Crédit

Unofficial transcript

Document presenting the academic results a student has obtained in a particular term (see also grading system).

In French: Relevé de notes non officiel

uOttawa Card

University of Ottawa student card that provides proof of status as a University of Ottawa student (necessary at mid-terms or final exams, for example). It also gives students access to a wide range of services such as the gyms and sports facilities, libraries (to borrow books, movies, and CDs), audio-visual equipment rental, photocopies, the purchase of meals and snacks at all food services locations, etc.

For more information, visit the uOttawa Card site.

In French: Carte uOttawa

uoZone

University’s secure online system that allows students to take care of a variety of transactions related to their studies (uoAccess and password required).

The online application links all student online accounts together in one portal and provides students with access to their uOttawa email, Student Centre and Virtual Campus accounts as well as to many more tools to help them during their studies. Visit uoZone.

In French: uoZone

Virtual Campus (Brightspace)

Portal allowing the University community to access online course websites as well as other e-learning resources. For more information, visit the Virtual Campus site.

In French: Campus virtuel (Brightspace)

Visiting research student

A student enrolled at an international or Canadian university who is doing a research internship at the University of Ottawa.

To learn more, visit Procedure for visiting research students

In French: Étudiante-chercheuse invitée ou Étudiant-chercheur invité

Work term

Work experience (paid or unpaid) related to the student's program of study (see also Co-op).

In French: Stage

Year of study

Period usually equivalent to 24 completed units (or two terms of full-time study) but that can vary depending on the program or faculty.

In French: Année d’études