Is your smartphone an extension of you? These six free apps will help you create good habits, stay on top of schoolwork, focus on wellness, get food faster, and stay safe.
Brightspace Pulse
This mobile app connects you to the Brightspace Learning Environment so you can view course updates, readings, news, deadlines, and grades in one place.
Bonus feature: Calendar view to see important dates and deadlines.
Download on the App Store
Download on Google Play
TAO (Therapy Assisted Online)
This mental health app is a completely self-directed, self-help app and online program that provides stress management, problem-solving, and mindfulness advice, along with strategies to help you avoid rumination and develop positive thinking patterns.
Bonus feature: Mindfulness library meditations.
Download on the App Store
Download on Google Play
SecurUO
This safety app notifies you when an emergency arises on campus and allows you to contact uOttawa's Protection Services directly if you need help. It also provides security-related resources, emergency procedures, a safety toolbox, and more.
Bonus feature: Send your location to a friend in real time so they can track your movements as you walk to your destination.
Download on the App Store
Download on Google Play
Boost
Pre-order, pre-pay and skip the food line with Boost. You can link the app to your Dining Dollars, Flex Dollars or credit card account. View accepted locations here.
Bonus feature: Receive freebies and discounts.
Download on the App Store
Download on Google Play
Google Apps
Student email addresses ending in @uOttawa.ca are powered by Google. Use the suite of Google tools (Drive, Gmail and more) to work with others on and off campus. This also ensures you can access your notes or projects if your device crashes.
Bonus feature: Unlimited online storage.
Download on the App Store
Download on Google Play
Office 365
As a uOttawa student, you have free access to Office 365 software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Sway, Forms and more. Download Office 365 on up to five personal devices.
Bonus feature: All your data is stored in the cloud in Canada.
Download the apps by signing in to portal.office.com with your uoAccess credentials.
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