Our Solution: The App
Our solution to the issue is to conceptualize the development of an app unique to the University of Ottawa. We hope that this app will bring an increased awareness of the services, resources, and events on campus, and therefore augment student engagement. (To learn more about how uO Connect solves the issue, click here.)
Following our thorough research of comparable top-rated university apps, we have selected several features to include:
Features
MY AGENDA
Our most requested feature! Keep track of your timetable, assignments, appointments, to-do list, and events. Sync with your personal calendar applications.
CAMPUS EVENTS
Browse a complete list of events on campus hosted by clubs, teams, and faculties. Search by keyword and filter by category, day, and time.
INTERACTIVE CAMPUS MAP
GPS-adjusted campus map to navigate our campus with ease. Filter locations by access to services such as microwaves, printers, noise level, group study spaces and more.
RESOURCE CONTACT INFO
Search and navigate campus services in one easy to find location.
EMERGENCY INFO
Contact campus security and the Foot Patrol from the app, and receive push notifications from uOAlert (rather than downloading the separate SecurUO app).
E-WALLET
Keep track of meal plan balance, Flex Dollars, digitized U-Pass, student card, and Gee-Gee pass.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Easy access to personalized course and exam schedules.
CLUB SEARCH
Search a complete list of uOttawa clubs and teams. Subscribe to your favourite organization and never miss their events.
BOOK A STUDY ROOM
Library room booking system integrated within the app.
MAKE APPOINTMENTS
Book an appointment with your academic advisor, co-op advisor, on-campus health professionals, and more.
PAY TUITION
Easy access to statement of account and payment of university fees through the app.
LINK TO A PRINTER
Access campus printers with ease.
ACCESS TO S-REPORTS
Search and view S-Reports.
TIPS, TRICKS, AND HOW TO'S
Perfect for prospective and first year students, as well as graduate students.
Try out our app (prototype)
