Events

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

Webinar presented by the Student Wellness Centre and the International Student Support Office as part of Fall 2026 Orientation

Webinar presented by the International Student Support Office 

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 as part of Fall 2026 Orientation

stART is a free program that prepares new undergraduate (BA, BDes, BFA) students with disabilities for success at OCAD U. Part of Fall 2026 Orientation.

Featuring Madeline Toubiana and Natalie Eng. Wednesday, August 19, 1:00 PM EDT. Online. Free and open to all.

Presented as part of the annual Mabuhay Philippines Festival in Nathan Phillips Square (Aug. 22 to 23), OCAD U is presenting an exhibition featuring work by Filipino alums from OCAD University and artists from the Philippine Artists Group of Canada, in the lobby of Toronto City Hall from Aug. 17 to 20. 

Curated by OCAD U alums Jewel and Kristina Pavao.
 

A webinar for new students and their families all about technology and laptops at OCAD U. Learn what type of laptop you should get, what software we provide, and how we support your creativity with technology at OCAD U. Part of Fall 2026 Orientation.

An exhibition by Yifan Wang

Join us for an artist talk by Erdem Taşdelen, marking the culmination of his two-month residency as OCAD U’s THIRDSPACE Summer Artist & Mentor-in-Residence. 

Join THIRDSPACE Artist & Mentor-in-Residence Erdem Tasdelen for a masterclass introducing technical and conceptual strategies for with sound as narrative tool for reimagined storytelling. 
 

Join us for our accountability series, designed specifically for new graduates or those looking to stay on track as they embark on their creative career journey. This 3-week series offers guided support and dedicated work time to help you build strong applications and portfolios. Join this supportive space where you can make real progress each week!

Join us for a Coffee Chat session with Christopher Miller, Senior Experience Designer, Electronic Arts (Frostbite Engine Team). Coffee Chats is a series of casual gatherings with industry guests. Hosted at the CEAD in small intimate groups, these gatherings will provide a space for group conversations with practitioners who are interested in supporting OCAD U students and grads to offer mentorship, and share their professional insights and journey, while collectively creating a community.