Events

SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier is curated by OCAD University as part of Public Pier, presented by The Bentway, Harbourfront Centre, OCAD University, and Waterfront BIA. On Friday, September 25, SILO NIGHTS showcases the Canadian premiere of "Breathe" by Faisal Anwar, projected on the Canada Malting Silos.

OCAD University’s Faculty of Art presents:
ART CREATES CHANGE
The Kim Pruesse Speakers Series

Bonnie Devine

Join us for the September edition of Research Talks, featuring Dr. Bill Leeming. In this talk - “Research for Building Ivory Towers versus Research for Building Communities: Could the Situation be Otherwise?” - Bill compares the relationship between and relative value of his academic career and his community initiatives.

This event is part of the University’s programming for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. 

In conjunction with the Gwangju Biennale Canada Pavilion exhibition Skennen'kó:wa ken? Do You Carry Great Peace? Onsite Gallery presents Women of Wampum, a lecture and workshop led by artist Katsitsakatste Lindsay Delaronde exploring the enduring role of Haudenosaunee women as spiritual leaders, knowledge keepers, and architects of peace.

SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier is curated by OCAD University as part of Public Pier, presented by The Bentway, Harbourfront Centre, OCAD University, and Waterfront BIA. On Friday and Saturday nights for three weekends, beginning September 18, Toronto’s waterfront lights up after dark. SILO NIGHTS transforms the iconic Canada Malting Silos into a giant canvas for immersive art and storytelling — featuring international artists, student collaborations, and Canadian and world premieres. The series culminates on October 3 with a Nuit Blanche grand finale, in partnership with the European Union (EU) through its Delegation to Canada, with two projections exploring the theme, What We Carry Forward.

SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier is curated by OCAD University as part of Public Pier, presented by The Bentway, Harbourfront Centre, OCAD University and the Waterfront BIA. On September 18 and 19, SILO NIGHTS transforms the iconic Canada Malting Silos into a giant canvas with the world premiere of "Decomposition No. 7: Undergrowth" by transmedia artist Ali Phi.

Join us for the Steps Forward Celebration Event in the main campus lobby on Thursday, September 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Drop by to celebrate the hard work of the artists behind the completion of the Steps Forward 150th Yellow Staircase Mural Project.

Celebrating the past, present, and future of the Yellow Staircase.

Allison Glenn, Curator of the Toronto Biennial of Art 2026 discusses the upcoming show, "Things Fall Apart."

Join OCAD U Alumni Relations and Peter Kingstone to learn more about Toronto Arts Council’s Visual Artists Program: Creation. This program provides support to visual artists who have a professional independent art practice for the creation/production of new work or the completion of works in progress.

Part of OCAD U's Fall 2026 Orientation program.

Excited to meet other mature students?  Drop by and connect with fellow students at the Mature Students Coffee Break hosted by the Mature Students Collective. Enjoy light refreshments, friendly conversation, and a chance to build community at the start of the semester! 

Join the 2026 student Governance Information Session to learn about how you can participate in the governance of the University!

All new students are invited to visit the Student Union Office during Welcome Day during our Open House!

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! 

Part of Fall 2026 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 2026 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.
 

New and first-year design students are invited to join us to kick-start the 2026 fall term! Connect with your peers, Deans, Program Chairs and Faculty members and learn about the amazing opportunities available to you through your faculty office!  

Part of Fall 2026 Orientation. Are you a new student in School of Graduate Studies? Join us to kick-start your term by connecting with your peers, meeting your dean, program chair and instructors, and learning about the amazing opportunities available to you in the School of Graduate Studies! 

Part of Fall 2026 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. 

Hosted by the Office of the Vice-President, Academic & Provost and the Centre for Learning & Teaching (CLT), this event brings together all faculty and academic support staff to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year. 

Webinar presented by the International Student Support Office. Part of Fall 2026 Orientation.

New or first-year? Have you accepted your offer to study at OCAD University, starting in September 2026?

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!

Webinar presented by the International Student Support Office. Part of Fall 2026 Orientation.

Part of Fall 2026 Orientation. Choose from two date/time options to meet the CLT's Student Programs. 

Session 1: Monday, August 24, 2026 | 1:30 to 2:30 ET 
Session 2: Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET 

Presented by: The Centre for Learning & Teaching's Student Programs
Audience: Undergraduate Students 
Platform: Microsoft Teams 

Webinar presented by the International Student Support Office. Part of Fall 2026 Orientation