Discovery University

Higher learning for all

University-level courses at no cost.

The Ottawa Mission’s Discovery University offers non-credited university-level courses to people living on low incomes or experiencing homelessness, taught by instructors from Carleton University and Saint Paul University.

There are no fees for courses or materials. Ten-week classes are offered twice a year.

Applications for fall 2026 programming are now closed. Please check back in December for winter 2027 program information.

For more information about the program please contact Emma Pratt at 613.914.4575, ducoordinator@ottawamission.com or epratt@ottawamission.com.

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