If you have an interest in supporting emerging local artists, then OCAD Artist Alley is for you! This student-run initiative showcases talent from current OCAD U students and alumni from across all programs. Enjoy an afternoon shopping for unique art, crafts and design where you'll find a wide variety of posters, prints, zines, stickers, greeting cards, ceramics, fashion, jewellery items and more!

Saturday, February 11, 11 am to 5 pm
Great Hall, Level 2, 100 McCaul Street
Admission: free

This event is open to the public. We recommend bringing cash as most artists do not have card readers.

Bring a book and leave it for someone else to take and enjoy. Take a book that catches your interest. Hangout and join in book discussions with other students or make a bookmark while you enjoy a free hot chocolate or tea.

Wednesday, January 18, 12 to 2 pm
Lambert Lounge (Rm 187), Level 1, 100 McCaul Street
Free

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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 to off-campus locations), contact Brent E. James in OCAD U’s Campus Life office (by noon the day before the event) at bjames@ocadu.ca

To ensure the safest possible work and learning environment for our community, all participants of Welcome Squad events are required to adhere to OCAD University’s policies and procedures, including COVID-19 health and safety protocols as required by the University on-campus, or by off-campus venues.

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.

Stop by the welcome table in the main lobby  for a free hot chocolate or tea, engage with our Welcome Squad student leaders (and find out how to become a Peer Mentor on Team '23)!

January 5 to 11, 2023
9 am to 3 pm
Main Lobby, 100 McCaul Street

Stop by again on the dates below to also chat with some friendly OCAD U staff:

Friday, January 6: Financial Aid & Awards
Monday, January 9: Student Wellness Centre
Tuesday, January 10: International Student Support Office
Wednesday, January 11: Writing & Learning Centre

Special-interest student groups allow interaction among students, support faith and culture, and create an atmosphere of diversity while encouraging self-development, social responsibility, and environmental awareness. Stop by the fair to meet OCAD U student group leaders and find out how you can get involved or start your own club!

Thursday, January 26
11 am to 3 pm
Great Hall, Level 2, 100 McCaul Street

About Student Groups: ocadu.ca/studentgroups

The International Student Support office and Campus Life Welcome Squad invite you to join us for an adventurous group walk through the historic Brickworks in the Don Valley. This location is accessible and contains public washrooms. Multiple terrains of walking trail are available, such as gravel and pavement. Wear appropriate outerwear and boots.

Saturday, January 14
11 am to 3 pm
Free admission

Meet at Butterfield Park at 10:45 am and we will take Toronto transit* together as a group
(approximately 40 minutes travel time to 550 Bayview Avenue).

About Brickworks: www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-works

RSVP required. To register and learn how to participate with our group, see the Linktr.ee in the @ocaducampuslife bio!

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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 to off-campus locations), contact Brent E. James in OCAD U’s Campus Life office (by noon the day before the event) at bjames@ocadu.ca

To ensure the safest possible work and learning environment for our community, all participants of Welcome Squad events are required to adhere to OCAD University’s policies and procedures, including COVID-19 health and safety protocols as required by the University on-campus, or by off-campus venues.

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.

Mature students at OCAD U range from their mid-twenties to their sixties and older!
Do you feel invisible and disconnected because you are thought to be professors or staff?

The Campus Life Welcome Squad invite you to stop by our informal student social designed with the older-than-average student in mind. Connect with others and have your say about future activities.

Wednesday, March 15, 3 pm to 5 pm
Lambert Lounge (Room 187)
Level 1, 100 McCaul Street

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We strive to provide inclusive, accessible opportunities for our community to engage safely. To confidentially request an accommodation for this activity (including transit fare to off-campus locations), contact Campus Life (by noon the day before the event) at bjames@ocadu.ca

To ensure the safest work and learning environment for our community, participants of Welcome Squad events are required to adhere to OCAD U’s policies and procedures, including COVID-19 health and safety protocols as required on-campus, or by off-campus venues.

Scented products and fragrances can aggravate health problems for people with respiratory illness, allergies, scent- or multi-chemical sensitivities. Your cooperation in avoiding the use of perfume, scented hair products, cologne, scented deodorant, aftershave, etc. at this event is appreciated. Read more...

Photography: OCAD U-hosted events may be documented through photography and video and 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 us to document and use your images and likeness. If you do not want to be photographed or included in video, please let us know.

Would you like to learn how to make some non-traditional holiday desserts? International Student Support and Welcome Squad will show you how to make bubble tea, non-baked cake pops and edible Christmas trees. Participants will try them on their own, and bring the recipes back home!

Tuesday, December 20, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Room 187, Lambert Lounge, 100 McCaul Street

Due to limited space, RSVP is required. Registration will remain open until December 15. If you can’t join the session, please let us know. It will help us purchase sufficient ingredients.

Register hear to learn how to participate with our group: https://bit.ly/3UKjYya

Campus Life, your OCAD Student Union, and university support and service units are currently planning O-DAYS! 2022 (orientation), featuring informative online activities and workshops, and a return to in-person socials and engagement.

While designed with the new and first-year undergraduate students in mind, there's something for everyone, whether you are new or returning! Welcome to OCAD University!

New undergraduate students: Stay tuned! Watch your email on August 25 for details about Welcome Day! — and this page for regular updates. Join us for any of these fun, informative event options designed to support your success!
 
Are you a returning, upper-year student (second- , third- or fourth-year) who would like to attend the 2022 Community Fair as part of orientation? You are welcome! But please register here...
 
Are you a Masters student? New graduate students enrolled in Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master of Design (MDes), and/or Master of Art (MA) programs have a separate in-person orientation planned through Graduate Studies. For more information contact the Graduate Studies office.

For a full listing of activities—and how to sign up to participate—visit www.ocadu.ca/orientation.
Join us for any of these fun, informative event options designed to support your success!

All new and current students welcome!
Connect! Network! Socialize!

Join our Summer Squad leaders Samira, Rylee, Sanya and Ivy for the opportunity to connect, network, and socialize with other OCAD U students and enjoy an afternoon of boardgames!  

Friday, August 12
2 to 4 p.m.

RSVP required. Register there to participate with our group.

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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

To ensure the safest possible work and learning environment for our community, all participants of Welcome Squad events are required to adhere to OCAD University’s policies and procedures, including COVID-19 health and safety protocols as required by the University on-campus, or by off-campus venues.

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.

All new and current students welcome!
Connect! Network! Socialize!

Join our Summer Squad leaders Rylee, Samira, Andres, and Sara for the opportunity to connect, network, and socialize with other OCAD U students and enjoy a picnic in the park!

Bring your own lunch. Limited snacks available.

Saturday, August 20
11 to 1 p.m.

RSVP required. Register here to participate with our group.

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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

To ensure the safest possible work and learning environment for our community, all participants of Welcome Squad events are required to adhere to OCAD University’s policies and procedures, including COVID-19 health and safety protocols as required by the University on-campus, or by off-campus venues.

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.