Orientation
MyStart Graduate Student Orientation - Fall 2019
Graduate Student Orientation is an opportunity to learn about the services and programming available to you, get your student ID card, meet classmates and take a campus tour.
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Business and Information Technology Building (UB) (map)
Download Graduate Student Orientation presentation slides (PDF)
MyStart Graduate Student Orientation details
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Schedule
Time
Session
8:15 to 9 a.m.
Registration
9 to 9:15 a.m.
Land Acknowledgement
9:15 to 10 a.m.
Welcome to Grad Studies
10 to 10:20 a.m.
Academic Integrity
10:20 to 10:35 a.m.
Break
10:35 to 10:45 a.m.
Website tour video
10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Overview of services
11:45 a.m.
Mix and mingle lunch with faculty, staff and students
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Directions and parking
Important note: There is significant road construction surrounding our campus, at the Simcoe Street North and Conlin Road intersection. Please allow yourself extra travel time and if possible, adjust your route to avoid the intersection.
Grad Orientation will be held at the university's north Oshawa campus location (2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa).
Please park in the Founders 2 lot. To gain entry and to exit the gated lot, you must obtain a ticket from the machine at the vehicle entrance. To exit the lot at the end of your day, tickets must be validated before you approach the exit (paying by cash or credit card) at the payment kiosk located in the Founders 2 lot.
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Transit
If you are taking Durham Region Transit or GO Transit to campus, you will arrive in front of the Gordon Willey Building (B Wing).
- Campus maps
- Connecting to the wireless network
Other Orientation events
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Teaching Assistant (TA) orientation (Thursday, August 29 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.)
Business and Information Technology Building (UB), Room 2080
Have you been assigned a teaching assistantship (TA) for the coming semester? Gain insight from experienced TAs, an intro to important features in Blackboard and learn about upcoming workshops and programs for TAs!
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Ontario Tech Student Union appetizer event (Thursday, August 29 at 3:30 p.m.)
The Ontario Tech Student Union is hosting an appetizer afternoon at St. Louis Bar & Grill (1812 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa) starting at 3:30 p.m. Join other new and returning graduate students in a relaxing atmosphere as you wrap up your first day at Ontario Tech University.
You do not need to register in advance, we look forward to seeing you!
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MyStart International Orientation (Friday, August 30)
Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIRC), Room 2060
Take advantage of MyStart: International, the free orientation program for international, exchange and visiting scholars (both graduate and undergraduate).
During MyStart: International, you will:
- Meet other new students.
- Connect with upper-year students.
- Identify support services on campus you can use.
- Learn how to get the most from your university experience.
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Graduate Finance (Tuesday, September 3 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. - drop-in)
Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC), Room 1056
Do you have questions about funding, tuition and fees? Our graduate finance team along with Student Awards and Financial Aid are here to help. Please drop by at any time.
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Conversation Starters (Wednesday, September 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC), Room 1054
The relationship between you and your research supervisor is foundational to the successful completion of your graduate degree. Learn how to foster a positive relationship with your supervisor and what resources are available to help you.
- Additional resources