Are you looking for ways to connect with other OCAD U students?
Are you looking for fun ways to get familiar with our campus and the neighbouring community?
Our upper-year Welcome Squad student leaders are standing by, happy to welcome you and help you get involved! All new and current students welcome!
- Social events
- Networking activities
- Field trips
OCAD U strives to provide inclusive, accessible opportunities for the OCAD U community to engage safely. To confidentially request an accommodation for this activity (including transit fare), contact Brent E. James in OCAD U’s Campus Life office (by noon the day before the event) at bjames@ocadu.ca
Photography: please be advised that OCAD U-hosted events may be documented through photography and video. These images may be used by the University for promotional, advertising, and educational purposes.
By participating in our events, both on-campus and off-site, you consent to allowing OCAD U to document and use your images and likeness. However, if you do not want to be photographed or included in video, please don’t hesitate to let us know when you arrive at the event.
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OCTOBER 2024
Monday, October 7
Treetop Trekking
In collaboration with the International Student Support Office
9 am to 2:30 pm
The International Student Support Office and Campus Life Welcome Squad are taking you on an adventure! Join us for Treetop Trekking and climb over suspension bridges, Tarzan swings, balance logs, zip lines and more. and more. Helmets, harnesses and program facilitators will be provided. No previous experience is needed. You will test your balance skills and strength in a safe and fun environment.
RSVP required. Click here to register to participate with our group...
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Wednesday, October 9
Free Lunch Time Concert: L'amour und Liebe
Canadian Opera Company
11 am to 1 pm
Join our Squad leaders for the opportunity to connect, network, and socialize with other OCAD U students and enjoy a free lunch time concert, L’amour und Liebe.
RSVP required. Click here to register to participate with our group...
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Friday, October 11
Culture Dance Party
3:30 to 7:30 pm
Join Campus Life and the International Student Support Office for a night of celebrating different cultures that made up our OCADU community! Take this opportunity to connect, network, and socialize with other students while enjoying the music and food of different cultures. Traditional clothes are highly encouraged. Light snacks, pizza, and soft drinks will be provided while supplies last!
No RSVP required. Stop by!
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Fall Mid-term Break: Thursday, October 17
Dinner & Bingo
6 to 8 pm
Join our Squad leaders for the opportunity to connect, network, and socialize with other OCAD U students over dinner courtesy of Salad King. Then play some fun games of Bingo!
RSVP required. Click here to register to participate with our group...
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Thursday, October 24
Free Lunch Time Concert: Poetic Mystery and Lucid Freshness
Canadian Opera Company
11 am to 1 pm
RSVP required. Click here to register to participate with our group...
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Friday, October 25
Halloween Escape Room
In collaboration with the International Student Support Office
Room 615, Level 6, 100 McCaul Street
11 am to 1 pm
Details TBA
No RSVP required. Drop by!
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Thursday, October 31
Spooktacular OCAD U
In collaboration with the International Student Support Office
Learning Zone, 122 St. Patrick Street
1 to 4 pm
Join our Squad leaders for the opportunity to connect, network, and socialize with other OCAD U students and enjoy hot chocolate, tea, treats, pumpkin painting and a Library Scavenger Hunt! Halloween costumes welcome!
No RSVP required. Drop by!
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NOVEMBER 2024
Wednesdays, November 13, 20, 27
Campus Life Comfort Station
Main Lobby, 100 McCaul Street
10 am to 3 pm
Stop by for free hot chocolate or tea!
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DECEMBER 2024
Wednesday, December 4
Campus Life Comfort Station: Holiday Version
Main Lobby, 100 McCaul Street
11 am to 3 pm
Stop by for free hot chocolate or tea!
Holiday cookie decorating!