Events

Join us at Onsite Gallery for an eye-opening lecture with William Benoit as he unpacks the complex history and legacy of Métis scrip—a government-issued certificate that profoundly shaped Métis land rights and dispossession in Canada.

OCAD University Senate Meeting

Join us for Creating your Archive, a special presentation and workshop led by Raegan Swanson, Executive Director of The ArQuives: Canada’s LGBTQ+ Archives.

Our Student Mentor Program partners trained, experienced undergraduate students with new first-years. Our mentors can answer your questions, provide advice and refer you to our services when needed. Sign up for a mentor today. 

Learn more about the thesis process as a graduate student

Graduate MRP Info Session

Welcome to the Design for Health program! 

SWC Art Therapy Group – Tending to our Full Body Beings 

Welcome to the Strategic Foresight and Innovation (part-time) program!

Welcome to the Inclusive Design program! 

Welcome to the Strategic Foresight and Innovation (full-time) program! 

Intro to Graduate-Level Research Resources 

 A spotlight on the Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Master’s (CGRS M) and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) programs

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. Excited to meet other mature students? Drop by and connect with fellow students at the Mature Students Coffee Chat, hosted by the Mature Students Collective. Enjoy light refreshments, friendly conversation, and a chance to build community before classes begin!

Part of Fall Orientation; get or update your OCAD U photo ID card, and rent a locker for the Fall/Winter terms. 

Welcome to the IAMD program!

Welcome to the Digital Futures program! 

Welcome to the Criticism and Curatorial Practice program! 

Take a break from Orientation activities and visit Student Advising, the Student Wellness Centre and the International Student Support Office for coffee, tea, and snacks!

All new students are invited to join us for Welcome Day! 

Presented by the Campus Life Welcome Squad and the International Student Support Office

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. New and first-year Faculty of Arts & Science students are invited to meet their peers, deans, program chairs and instructors and learn about opportunities available through their Faculty office.

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. New and first-year Faculty of Art students are invited to meet their peers, deans, program chairs and instructors and learn about opportunities available through their Faculty office.

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. New and first-year Faculty of Design students are invited to meet their peers, deans, program chairs and instructors and learn about opportunities available through their Faculty office.

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. New graduate students are invited to join us for an opportunity to connect, learn, and begin your graduate journey. Meet your peers, the Dean of Graduate Studies, your Graduate Program Director, and faculty members who will support and inspire you throughout your time here. You'll also be introduced to the School of Graduate Studies and gain insight into what it means to enter graduate studies - from academic expectations to the community and resources available to help you thrive.

Presented by the Campus Life Welcome Squad and the International Student Support Office

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. Feeling a bit out of place? You’re not alone. Starting university can be a rollercoaster — new people, new routines, maybe a new city or country. Whether you're from down the street or across the globe, adjusting to campus life can feel like stepping into a whole new world.

Meet the CLT’s Student Learning Programs team! (In-Person Session) 

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm ET 

Webinar presented by the International Student Support Office 

New or first-year? Have you accepted your offer to study at OCAD University, starting in September 2025?

Congrats and welcome to OCAD U! Participate in our unique orientation and welcome tradition, "face2face: virtual exhibition" and introduce yourself to our community!

Show us who you are and let's meet face-2-face!
Submit a self-portrait for a chance to win a prize courtesy of Above Ground Art Supplies!

You can see current (and past) submissions here!

Session 1: Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 10:30 am to 11:30 am ET 

Session 2: Thursday, August 26, 2025 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET 

Presented by: The Centre for Learning & Teaching's Student Programs

Audience: Undergraduate Students 

Platform: Microsoft Teams 

Presented by the Campus Life Welcome Squad and the International Student Support Office

Presented by the Campus Life Welcome Squad and the International Student Support Office

Join us for an exciting curatorial tour of Rosalie Favell | Belonging (1982 - 2024) and Facing the Camera: TSÍ TKARÒN:TO

Webinar presented by the International Student Support Office 

Session 1: Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 10:30 am to 11:30 am ET 

Session 2: Thursday, August 26, 2025 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET 

Presented by: The Centre for Learning & Teaching's Student Programs

Audience: Undergraduate Students 

Platform: Microsoft Teams