Special Students
Spring/Summer registration for special students begins April 16, 2012
Definition of Special Student (Undergraduate)
Special students are persons allowed by the University to register for undergraduate courses, for credit or as auditors, without seeking a degree, diploma or a certificate from the University.
Please consult the general requirements for additional information regarding:
- Admission requirements
- Special student categories
- Restrictions
- General regulations
- Registration procedures
- Course changes or cancellation of registration
- Payment of tuition fees
- Student identification card
Where should I go to register?
Students looking to register as a special student for courses from the Faculty of Social Sciences must register at the appropriate location, depending on the special student category they are applying for:
- Personal interest - Register in person at InfoService, University of Ottawa, Tabaret Hall, 75 Laurier Avenue East
- Transfer of credits, upgrading, professional certification or students from Carleton University - Register in person at the Academic Secretariat (Undergraduate), Faculty of Social Sciences, Desmarais Hall, 55 Laurier Avenue East, room 3101
BE READY: Steps to follow in order to accelerate your registration:
- Prepare a list of courses you wish to register for; the course code and section must be included (each section corresponds to a specific schedule);
- Verify the schedule of courses to prevent conflicts;
- Ensure that you have completed or are currently completing prerequisite courses;
- Bring necessary documents (transcripts, letter of permission, etc.);
- Have completed and signed the appropriate form "Registration (Special Students)"
