vines growing on a stone wall

Make changes to your undergraduate program

During your studies you may want or have to make changes to your program. For example, you may add a minor or change your specialization or discipline.

Steps to change your program

students talking in a coffee shop

For more information on: 

  1. Prepare to make your request
  2. Submit your request before the deadlines
  3. Understand how we handle your request
  4. Get your decision from the University
Calendar on desk.

Period to request a program change

For the Winter 2025 term: October 1 to November 30, 2024 (note that not all faculties offer winter admission. Course selection may be limited).
For the Fall 2025 term: March 1 to August 31, 2025

Who is this process for?

This process is for undergraduate students who want to make changes to their current bachelor’s program offered in a direct-entry faculty (Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences or the Telfer School of Management).

This process doesn't apply to the following situations

Contact us

InfoService

Tabaret Hall
75 Laurier Avenue East
Ottawa ON Canada
K1N 6N5

Send us a request

See wait times and secure a spot in our virtual line for all services.

Office hours

See the University of Ottawa's general contact page for hours of operation.