Student Clubs

AI After Hours is a club dedicated to exploring the latest advancements in artificial intelligence while actively discussing the ethical and cultural implications. We strive for a balanced overview of this revolutionary technology by encouraging conversation about both the pressing issues and the exciting potential.

Introducing the Almeda Black Student Collective! This group is for OCAD U’s Black identifying students to unify and support one another in creative endeavours, create opportunities through events and exhibitions, address and discuss social issues, ideas, educate each other and enhance the Black culture at OCAD while birthing long-lasting communal relationships!

AMANE ACG is a premium exchange platform designed for enthusiasts of anime, gaming, and the broader culture of the second dimension. Here, aficionados are free to share their personal preferences, engage in in-depth discussions on various works, and exchange insights. Additionally, our community offers a unique opportunity for members to meet many like-minded friends. Our mission is to create an environment filled with enthusiasm and support, jointly forging a ACG community that is both fun and warm-hearted.

Cinema Society is a space of love for movies and filmmaking, where the OCAD community can meet and share. We advocate for a safe space to discuss both aesthetics and politics in film, as well as deepen our understanding of film as an art form. We also just really like movies and wanna enjoy that together.

The Hindu Students Council at OCAD University is a vibrant community dedicated to promoting Hindu culture, spirituality, and traditions among students. Through various events, workshops, and discussions, we aim to foster a sense of belonging and encourage dialogue about Hindu heritage, and community service. We aim to create a supportive environment for students to explore their identities, celebrate festivals, and engage with the wider campus community.

The Indigenous Student Association (ISA) is a student-led group committed to supporting our First Nations, Inuit, and Metis undergraduate and graduate students at OCAD University. The ISA maintains a sense of community amongst their peers by advocating for Indigenous students, and organizing programming, events, exhibitions, and workshops that support our community.

The Iranian Association of OCADU is a student-led group dedicated to building community and connection among Iranian students and friends. Our purpose is to create a welcoming space where we can support one another, share our culture, learn from each other, and celebrate together. We host events, gatherings, and activities that strengthen our community while making student life more fun and meaningful.

We are a latino community, looking for latino american people in order to share our culture, music, food and traditions. We are also looking to have hangouts and events in our community to connect with each other and have fun!

Mentari is the Indonesian Student Association at OCAD University. We welcome student who share a connection to, or interest in Indonesian culture. As a bridge between students and the wider community in Toronto, we provide cultural exchange and meaningful bonding.

Muze is a women-centric magazine run by women, for women. It publishes art, writing, and visual work that examines varied portrayals of women through different social lenses, creating a platform for diverse voices and contemporary cultural dialogue.

The OCAD University Chinese Student Association (OCSA) is a student organization dedicated to enhancing campus cultural awareness and providing academic and informational support for students from similar backgrounds. Our mission is to foster cultural exchange through innovation and a diverse range of educational activities. We also strive to promote leadership skills within the campus community and foster friendships with other clubs and students.

OCAD Korean Student Association (OKSA) is a student-led group carrying the intention of helping Korean identifying students, or any of whom are interested, to feel a sense of belonging and community within OCAD U. We intend to express our pride and belonging through the rich and beautiful culture of Korea and share them with the OCAD U community. 

We are the OCAD U Jewish Club. We aim to bring Jewish and Israeli students, along with allies, together to form a strong and welcoming community.

Painting or Drawing the Trans/Nonbinary figure from life while connecting Transgender and Nonbinary Students.

VinAlley is a cultural community dedicated to celebrating and reconnecting with Vietnamese heritage. Inspired by the labyrinthine alleys of Vietnam, where we witnessed the daily routines that filled with special scent of cooking smoke and lively chatters. Our club provides a warm space for students to share traditions, explore cultural roots, make new friends, and engage in cross-cultural exchange.