Welcome students!

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Are you new to Ottawa? Are you studying away from home? Here are some helpful links to make the most of your time in your new city.

There is always so much to do in Ottawa. For more information, follow the City on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

Getting around

• It’s still construction season. If you need to get around by car or bike, check out our Travel and Mobility information first.
• Get ready for Rail! Find out more about the O-Train Confederation Line.
• Find out more about taking the bus and O-Train with OC Transpo and its Travel Planner.
• Find out more about OC Transpo’s PRESTO card and U-Pass.
• Learn how you can get around Ottawa on bike. Download the cycling map and learn about cycling in Ottawa.
• You can even take your bike and the bus.
• Don’t forget to share the road.
• If you're driving, make sure you understand the City's parking rules and regulations.
• The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has more information on how to apply for a driver’s licence, register your vehicle and obtain Ontario licence plates. You must have car insurance to drive in Ontario.
• Find out more about the City’s accessibility features.

Stay healthy

• Party Safe. Drug and alcohol overdoses are preventable. If you are partying, follow these tips to keep yourself and your friends safe and healthy
• Order FREE condoms delivered to your door.
• Learn more about mental health, healthy living, and more.

Stay safe!

• We want you to have a good time, but remember, we do have noise and other by-laws.
• Do you have a pet? Don’t forget to have it registered.
• New city? New apartment? Be fire safe and always have two ways out.
• Moving out for the first time? Watch what you heat - cooking fires are the number 1 cause of fires in Ontario.
• Whether you live in a home, an apartment or in residence on campus, make sure your dwelling has a working smoke alarm!
• Stay safe with the right stuff. Pack an emergency kit with a radio, water, flashlight, batteries, snacks and important contact numbers.
• Enjoy your first year safely – make preparing for emergencies part of your first year checklist.

Drink lots of water

• Ottawa’s drinking water is rated as one the best and safest in the world.
• Out and about and need some water? Find a water fountain near you!

Recycle

• Download the Ottawa Collection Calendar mobile app for Apple and Android devices to confirm your collection day.
• Living off campus? Find out more about recycling in homes and apartments and learn about our green bin program.
• Not sure which bin your waste goes in? Check our Waste Explorer.

Stay active and cultured

• Sign up for a fitness or general interest class.
• Find a City park, arena, or pool near you. Book some last minute ice time.
• Check out some of our many galleries, City theatres, City museums and Archives.
• Find out more about Ottawa’s culture and arts scene and facilities.

Get help if you need it

• Having difficulties and not sure who to call or where to get help? Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211 web to access reliable information on government, community-based and health and social services such as housing and income support.
• There is always someone to listen when you need help. Call the Ottawa Mental Health Crisis Line at 613-722-6914, 1-866-996-0991, and if outside Ottawa, the Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region (EN) at 613-238-3311
• Find youth-related information online at thelinkottawa.ca and ottawa.ca/youth.
• Visit Employment Ontario or Youth and Student Employment Services for employment opportunities.
• Get involved in your new community by volunteering.
• Want to make a difference in Ottawa? Consider joining the Ottawa Youth Engagement Committee (OYEC), which helps encourage youth engagement and to amplify youth voice and representation at the City of Ottawa.
• New to Canada? If you are studying in Canada as an International Student, find information about studying, living and working from the Government of Canada.
• Low on funds to pay for basics, such as food and rent? In search of child care or other supports? You may be eligible for benefits. Call 3-1-1, select 1 for English and 4 for Social Services.

For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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