Question 1

What is Model UN and what do you do?

Accepted Answer

Model  United Nations is an extra-curricular and academic simulation of the  United Nations. We simulate representing countries, NGOs, people,  corporations, and other bodies that are represented at the United  Nations. When attending conferences, each member is given a position and  must represent this position’s foreign policy on the world stage;  whether this agrees or conflicts with personal opinions and beliefs.  This is one of the challenges of Model UN – being able to fully  represent a country’s foreign policy when dealing with topics such as  Women’s rights, human rights, security, and more.

Question 2

Can first year or graduate students join?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We allow anyone in any year (undergraduate and graduate) to join and participate.

Question 3

What if I'm not a Political Science student or don't know much about politics?

Accepted Answer

You can absolutely join! Our club welcomes members from all backgrounds, our current exec team is even composed of students from four different faculties! Model UN isn’t just about politics, committees can have a broad range of situations such as the ‘World-Anti Doping Agency,’ ‘International Conference on Cybersecurity,’ and the ‘International Court of Justice.’

Question 4

How much is the membership fee, and what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

For the 2023-2024 school year, the membership fee is 20$. The membership fee is used to pay for club upkeep, in-house conferences, training sessions, miscellaneous conference expenses and social events.

Question 5

What are training sessions?

Accepted Answer

Training sessions are events designed to teach new members the ins and outs of Model UN. Attending training sessions is highly recommended in order for you to participate to the best of your ability at a conference. Rules and regulations can be complicated and confusing and thus, we want you to be able to perform at your best and with the highest level of confidence so you can get the most out of your MUN experience. But don't forget, experienced delegates, you are also welcome at training sessions, to learn some new skills and socialize with other members!

Question 6

What are in-house conferences?

Accepted Answer

An in-house conference is a MUN simulation conducted right here on our campus. These are held in order to get to know your fellow uOMUNA members, and to experience an intimate variation of a committee you would experience at a formal conference. It’s small, short and familiar setting makes it an invaluable training tool for newer delegates.

Question 7

What are external conferences?

Accepted Answer

External conferences are usually run by Universities and can range in size from 200 delegates to even 2000! Each conferences hosts different committees and assemblies, where different groups discuss different topics. Some conferences our club attends are at universities such as McGill, Cornell, Queens, U of T, and Carleton.

Question 8

How long are external conferences?

Accepted Answer

Most external conferences start on a Thursday night and end in the afternoon on Sunday. You can receive a note to be exempted from class on Thursday and Friday. If you have an exam on either of those days it is recommended you speak to your professor at least a few weeks in advance, most will be accommodating and allow you to attend the conference.

Question 9

How much does it cost to attend external conferences?

Accepted Answer

This is dependant on the conference. The cost can range from $100 to $400 for the entire weekend, including lodging and transport. There are a few local conferences in Ottawa where students in the area will only have to pay the actual conference fee.

Question 10

I don't know anyone in the club, will I still have fun?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, most of our members join without knowing anyone. Model UN is an excellent way to meet new people both at uOttawa and even around the world.

Question 11

Are you affliated with the University of Ottawa's Model UN course?

Accepted Answer

No, we are not officially affiliated with the UOttawa Model United Nations course. For more information on it, please click here.

Frequently asked questions

What is Model UN and what do you do?

Can first year or graduate students join?

What if I'm not a Political Science student or don't know much about politics?

How much is the membership fee, and what is it used for?

What are training sessions?

What are in-house conferences?

What are external conferences?

How long are external conferences?

How much does it cost to attend external conferences?

I don't know anyone in the club, will I still have fun?

Are you affliated with the University of Ottawa's Model UN course?

University of Ottawa Model United Nations Association
Association pour la Simulation des Nations Unies de l'Université d'Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

What is Model UN and what do you do?

Can first year or graduate students join?

What if I'm not a Political Science student or don't know much about politics?

How much is the membership fee, and what is it used for?

What are training sessions?

What are in-house conferences?

What are external conferences?

How long are external conferences?

How much does it cost to attend external conferences?

I don't know anyone in the club, will I still have fun?

Are you affliated with the University of Ottawa's Model UN course?

University of Ottawa Model United Nations Association Association pour la Simulation des Nations Unies de l'Université d'Ottawa

University of Ottawa Model United Nations Association
Association pour la Simulation des Nations Unies de l'Université d'Ottawa