Orientation
Graduate Student Orientation
Welcome to Graduate Studies at Ontario Tech University! Check out our Orientation resources below.
Please contact gradstudies@ontariotechu.ca with general concerns, gradengage@ontariotechu.ca for questions about Orientation, or visit the university website for other contact information and FAQs.
Fall 2023 Graduate Student Orientation
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Fall 2023 Graduate Student Orientation
Graduate Student Orientation
The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) is hosting an in-person Orientation event! Graduate students will have the opportunity to meet staff and Faculty, and learn more about the services, resources and spaces that can be utilized during their programs.
Date
Wednesday, August 30
Time
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location
Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIRC) 1350
Connect with:
- Les Jacobs, PhD, Vice-President, Research and Innovation
- SGPS Deans: Ted Christou, PhD (Dean), Carla Cesaroni, PhD (Associate Dean), Jeremy Bradbury, PhD (Associate Dean)
- SGPS staff
- Graduate Program Staff
- Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC)
- Student Life
- Campus Libraries
- Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA)
register for the fall 2023 graduate student orientation
Additional Orientation events
Orientation Event
Date
New TA Orientation (hosted by the TLC)
Wednesday, August 30 (starts after the SGPS Orientation)
International Orientation (hosted by the International Office)
Thursday, August 31
International Orientation Social Events (hosted by the International Office)
Mix 'N' Mingle - Wednesday, August 16
Global Fiesta: A Picnic Extravaganza - Friday, August 25
Ridgeback Orientation (hosted by Student Life)
Saturday, September 2 to Monday, September 4
Watch previously recorded Orientation sessions and access presentation slides
- SGPS General Orientation
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Library Resources 101 workshop (for all graduate programs)
The Library Resources 101 workshop introduces you to accessing academic journal articles and books with ease, the benefits of a research consultation with your subject librarian, and how to access specialized digital resources like datasets, cases, patents, and standards. We will also discuss how the Library can help with other areas of research such as citation management and research data management.
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Graduate Orientation for research-based degree programs
Download Research-based orientation presentation slides
This session addresses topics relevant to graduate students in research-based degree programs. We will discuss thesis and major project support, registration and fee structure as well as best practices and helpful resources. The Teaching and Learning Centre also conducts a brief presentation.
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Scholarship Information session (for graduate students eligible to apply for scholarships)
download scholarship information session presentation slides
The Scholarship Information Session is designed to provide graduate students with the knowledge necessary to better navigate the university's many scholarship programs. The session will cover topics such as eligibility criteria, other funding options available to graduate students and tips and tricks for a strong scholarship application.
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Graduate Orientation for professional-based degree programs
download professional-based orientation presentation slides
This session addresses topics relevant to graduate students in professional-based degree programs. We will discuss registration and fee structure, internship and course-based streams as well as best practices and helpful resources. A Writing Specialist from the Student Learning Centre also conducts a brief presentation on writing support services and Academic Integrity.
Orientation Resources
- Helpful services and resources
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Orientation online resources
Watch videos outlining university services and download the Grad Essentials Orientation Handbook.
- Additional resources