If you are interested in participating in the exchange for the Fall 2025 and/or Winter 2026 terms, the following deadlines apply:

• November 25, 2024: Deadline to submit your preliminary course selection for your first choice destination to the faculty.
• January 17, 2025: Deadline to submit a complete application through the uoZone National and International Exchanges application.

This workshop will guide you through the application process and it will provide you with important information for the selection of your preferred exchange destination. Going on an international exchange is an exciting experience that requires careful research and preparation.

Please note that completing this workshop is mandatory prior to submitting your application.

Making my request to be enrolled in the 2025-2026 International Exchange Information Workshop.

In order to successfully apply for an international exchange, student must: 

• Complete and submit the Confirmation of Eligibility and Preliminary Course Selection form to the Common Law Student Centre ([email protected]) for approval.
• Complete the Mandatory Online Workshop.
• Access the online application form in uoZone under the National and International Exchange Program application.
• Gather and upload all required documents before submitting your application.
• [Verify the required documents] (International Office website).
• Submit the application before the deadline.

Course Selection and Approval Process
Submit preliminary and final course selections, along with course descriptions, to the Common Law Student Center.

Please make sure that your form contains the following information for each course:

• Course titles and descriptions in French or in English, and in the language of the institution if applicable 
• Course codes 
• Number of credits per course 
• Total number of course hours 
• Total number of labs or discussion groups per course 
• Term start and end dates

Students are responsible for requesting the host university to send an official transcript to the International Office of the University of Ottawa.

Return Requirements for Terms Ending in January: Students opting for destinations where courses or exams end in January, after our regular fall term, must return in time for the start of the winter term classes (these dates may vary annually, please refer to important dates and deadlines on the website, winter section). Please note that these students will need to make up these 3 credits from the January term before going on exchange.

Must complete the equivalent of 15 credits at the University of Ottawa (equivalent to 180 hours of classes) during one (1) semester abroad, or 30 credits at the University of Ottawa (equivalent to 360 hours of classes) during two (2) semesters abroad.

Specify the teaching hours per week and the number of teaching weeks per course, excluding holidays and exams.

Adherence to Host University Regulations

• Comply with the regulations of the host university.
• No special arrangements are allowed to modify the schedule or exams for personal obligations (employment, internship obligations, etc.).

Credits earned during the exchange count toward annual credits, but grades from the host university will not appear on the University of Ottawa transcript and will not be included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

Students are responsible for ensuring that they meet the requirements of their program and that it will not be compromised by the exchange.