Are you in Toronto for the summer, 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!
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.
Watch below for updates on summer Welcome Squad programming 2024*:
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JULY 2024
Monday, July 15, 2024
Field Trip: Textile Museum of Canada
Thursday, July 17, 2024
Maker Space Series 1: Rock Painting
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Field Trip: BIG on Bloor Festival of Arts & Culture
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Field Trip: Kensington Market & Community Tour
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Art Cram
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Field Trip: Toronto Islands Series - Hanlan's Point
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Field Trip: Movie Night Series: Free Pizza at Sorauren Park
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Field Trip: Salsa on Market Street
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Maker Space Series 2: Button-Making and Clay-Sculpting
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AUGUST 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Campus Tour 1
Friday, August 2, 2024
Board Games 01
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Field Trip: Evergreen Brick Works Saturday Farmers Market
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Field Trip: Movie Night at Christie Pits
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Field Trip: Royal Ontario Museum
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Field Trip: Toronto Islands Series - Ward's Island
Friday, August 9, 2024
Field Trip: Trivia Night at Hugs and Sarcasm
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Field Trip: Picnic Series 1: Queen West Community Tour and Trinity Bellwoods Picnic
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Maker Space Series 3: Crochet Fun!
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Field Trip: Kensington Market & Community Tour
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Board Games 02
Friday, August 16, 2024
Campus Tour 2
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Picnic Series 2: Trivia Afternoon at Grange Park
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Field Trip: Movie Night at Christie Pits
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Field Trip: Toronto Islands Series - Centre Island
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Maker Space Series 4: Mini-Zine Workshop
Thursday, August 22 , 2024
International Field Trip: Fan Expo
Friday, August 23, 2024
Picnic Series 3: Spike Ball at Grange Park
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Field Trip: Outdoor Movie & Free Pizza at Sorauren Park
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Ice-breaker Scavenger Hunt at Grange Park
International Student Campus Tour
Monday, August 26, 2024
1 to 3 p.m.
Presented by: International Student Support Office & Campus Life Welcome Squad
Audience: all international students
Join us for a guided tour of OCAD University. Explore the main campus, the library and much more while connecting with other new students!
RSVP required: Register here to participate with our group
Meet outside the main entrance of 100 McCaul Street at 12:45 p.m.
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International Student Community Tour
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Presented by: International Student Support Office & Campus Life Welcome Squad
Audience: all international students
Lunch provided
In this tour, we are going to show you grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants and shopping malls near the campus. You will connect and network with other students and explore the core of downtown Toronto.
RSVP required: Register here to participate with our group
Meet outside the main entrance of 100 McCaul Street at 10:45 am.
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International Student Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) Tour
Thursday, August 29, 2024
1 to 3 p.m.
Presented by: International Student Support Office & Campus Life Welcome Squad
Audience: all international students
Join us on a visit to one of the greatest art museums in North America! You will see spectacular collections of Canadian art and art from around the world. You will also be able to connect and socialize with other new international students.
RSVP required: Register here to participate with our group
Meet outside the main entrance of 100 McCaul Street at 12:45 p.m.
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International Student Campus Tour
Friday, August 30, 2024
1 to 3 p.m.
Presented by: International Student Support Office & Campus Life Welcome Squad
Audience: international students
Join us for a guided tour of OCAD University. Explore the main campus, the library and much more while connecting with other new students!
RSVP required: Register here to participate with our group
Meet outside the main entrance of 100 McCaul Street at 12:45 p.m.
*Subject to change