Events

Join us on a visit to one of the greatest art museums in North America!

<p style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;"><strong>Modelling International Collaborations&nbsp;</strong></span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;"><strong>Book Launch and Public Symposium</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:&quot;Aptos&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">Date: Thursday, August 29</span></li><li><span style="font-family:&quot;Aptos&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">Location: MCA 240, 100 McCaul St.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:&quot;Aptos&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">Time: 9:30 – 12:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="font-family:&quot;Aptos&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">All are Welcome, No RSVP</span></li></ul>

<p>Nominations are now being accepted for student Board of Governors and Senate positions.<br>&nbsp;</p>

OCAD U students have access to GMSSP; learn more about this free mental health resource accessible 365/24/7! 

<p><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;" lang="EN-CA">OCAD U’s Academic Year Welcome (AYW) brings together all faculty and staff to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year and to reflect as a community on shared commitments and priorities.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;">This year's AYW explores the theme of <strong>Engaging in Brave and Compassionate Conversations in Art and Design Education </strong>through a keynote panel discussion and facilitated Q&amp;A. A presentation of the 2023-2024 Teaching Awards recipients follows. The event concludes with a social/reception at Onsite gallery.&nbsp;</span></p>

Engaging in Brave and Compassionate Conversations.

Make plans to attend CONNECT U, a social/connection opportunity for Peer Mentors, Student Mentees and any other first-year students interested!

Learn more about your health and dental benefits plan! 

Join us to learn about working on campus through the Campus Employment Program for International Students (CEPIS)!

Learn about accessibility, counselling, health and other services provided at the SWC. 

In this tour, we are going to show you grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants and shopping malls near the campus.

New and first-year undergraduate students are invited to join us to kick-start the fall term!

The 2020 Alumni of Influence Awards Ceremony & Reception will be held online the evening of TBC.

This casual, drop-in event is a great way for international students to learn about OCAD U support and services!

A social opportunity for Peer Mentors, Student Mentees and any other first-year students interested in the opportunity to connect and network with other OCAD U students! Event features a guest facilitator, pizza and a campus tour option!

Join us for a guided tour of OCAD University.

New and first-year undergraduate students are invited to join us to kick-start the fall term!

Are you a mature student pursuing an undergraduate degree at a later stage in life? You are invited to start the day with an informal opportunity to connect with peers over coffee and doughnuts!

COMPASS is an interactive program for new first-year students.

Are you in Toronto for the summer, looking for ways to connect with other OCAD U students? Get involved and familiar with our campus and the city! Connect! Network! Socialize! All new and current students welcome!

Join us to learn about the conditions of your study permit, working on and off campus during your studies and the post-graduation work permit program.

Join us to learn about the conditions of your study permit, working on and off campus during your studies and the post-graduation work permit program.

IT Services supports your creativity with technology at OCAD U, and we're here to answer your questions about computer technology. Whether you have questions about the Laptop Program, software, or other creative technology available to you at OCAD U, we want to help! 

In this orientation session, we will:

• Identify the various transitions that international students may encounter
• Discuss the potential impacts of these transitions on life, school, and overall well being
• Share considerations and resources to support international students as they navigate these transitions and impacts.

Join us to learn about your student health insurance plans, the healthcare system in Ontario and how the Student Wellness Centre can support you during your studies.

Join us at these Question & Answer sessions to meet staff and students of the Writing & Learning Centre (WLC).

Join us to learn about the services and resources available at the University to support you as an international student and enhance your studies.

A free summer transition program for OCAD U students with disabilities. 

<p>Experience an enlightening conversation between the Philippines Ateneo Award recipient artist Doktor Karayom and OCAD U President + Vice Chancellor Ana Serrano as they reveal and introduce the fascinating exhibition <em>No One’s At Home (Walang Tao Sa Bahay</em>) followed by the exhibition opening reception.</p>

<p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Join OCAD U's Bangladeshi Students Association for a vigil in the Great Hall.&nbsp;</span></p>

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to partner with Hullmark to create an exclusive call-for-submissions from members of the OCAD U community.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to partner with Hullmark to create an exclusive call-for-submissions from members of the OCAD U community.

DesignTO, Stantec Window Gallery and the RBC CEAD are excited to announce a public window gallery exhibition Career Launcher, providing an exhibition opportunity for one (1) exhibition proposal from current OCAD U students and recent grads to show their work as part of the 2025 DesignTO festival.