Orientation

Pre-Orientation 2024

• Plan Your Journey – Wednesday, May 15 | 5 to 6 p.m.

  Shelly Windsor, our Graduate Academic Affairs Specialist from the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS), will lead an insightful session discussing how to handle academic and financial issues. She will highlight key resources available for graduate students and explain ways to connect and get involved with our graduate student community. This session is an excellent opportunity to learn about the support and resources available to help you succeed in your graduate studies.
  
  ONLINE SESSION VIA GOOGLE MEET

• Navigating the International Office – Wednesday, June 5 | 1 to 2 p.m.

  Join Ashley Wu, a Student Advisor at Ontario Tech University's International Office, for an informative session designed specifically for incoming graduate students. Ashley will provide valuable support and answer your questions on a range of topics, including pre-arrival preparations, arrival procedures, and immigration-related matters. Don't miss this opportunity to gain important insights and ensure a smooth transition to your studies at Ontario Tech.
  
  ONLINE SESSION VIA GOOGLE MEET

• Registration Roadmap – Tuesday, June 18 | noon to 1 p.m.
  Michelle Cholak
  Senior Graduate Admissions and Registration Officer, School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS)
  Online via Google Meet
• Campus Explorers: Ontario Tech Tour – Wednesday, June 19 | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
  Explore our eco-friendly campus with Kennedy Latour, our Graduate Student Engagement Coordinator from the School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS). Kennedy will provide a tour specifically designed for graduate students, guiding you through the North campus. Get acquainted with our academic buildings, classrooms, study spaces, and student service areas, ensuring you become familiar with all the essential locations for your academic journey. This will be an in-person tour. Participants will meet in the lobby of the Software and Informatic Research Centre.
• Library Launchpad: Your Guide to Campus Resources – Tuesday, June 25 | 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

  Discover the wealth of library resources available to you with Ontario Tech's Librarian Liaisons, Kaelan Caspary (Faculty of Science) and Chelsie Lalonde (Faculty of Social Science and Humanities & Faculty of Education). In this session, tailored for graduate students, you'll learn about Ontario Tech's extensive collections, welcoming learning spaces, and the diverse services and programs provided by our knowledgeable and friendly library team.

  Online Session via Google Meet

• Navigating the International Office – Thusday, July 4 | 1 to 2 p.m.

  Join Ashley Wu, a Student Advisor at Ontario Tech University's International Office, for an informative session designed specifically for incoming graduate students. Ashley will provide valuable support and answer your questions on a range of topics, including pre-arrival preparations, arrival procedures, and immigration-related matters. Don't miss this opportunity to gain important insights and ensure a smooth transition to your studies at Ontario Tech.
  
  ONLINE SESSION VIA GOOGLE MEET

• Campus Explorers: Ontario Tech Tour – Wednesday, July 10 | noon to 1 p.m.
  Explore our eco-friendly campus with Kennedy Latour, our Graduate Student Engagement Coordinator from the School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS). Kennedy will provide a tour specifically designed for graduate students, guiding you through the North campus. Get acquainted with our academic buildings, classrooms, study spaces, and student service areas, ensuring you become familiar with all the essential locations for your academic journey. This will be an in-person tour. Participants will meet in the lobby of the Software and Informatic Research Centre.
• Graduate Groundwork: Understanding Student Expectations – Wednesday, July 24 | noon to 1 p.m.

  Shelly Windsor
  Graduate Academic Affairs Specialist, School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS)
  Online via Google Meet

• Graduate Finance Essentials – Tuesday, July 30 | noon to 1 p.m.

  Enhance your understanding of graduate finances with Gail Fuller, our Graduate Services Coordinator from the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS). In this session, Gail will address all your questions about fees, due dates, and payment options. You'll also receive detailed information about funding opportunities, including Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA), Teaching Assistantships (TA), and scholarships.

  Online Session via Google Meet

• Campus Explorers: Ontario Tech Tour – Wednesday, August 7 | 2 to 3 p.m.
  Explore our eco-friendly campus with Kennedy Latour, our Graduate Student Engagement Coordinator from the School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS). Kennedy will provide a tour specifically designed for graduate students, guiding you through the North campus. Get acquainted with our academic buildings, classrooms, study spaces, and student service areas, ensuring you become familiar with all the essential locations for your academic journey. This will be an in-person tour. Participants will meet in the lobby of the Software and Informatic Research Centre.
• Tuition Talk: Understanding Your Payments – Tuesday, August 13 | 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

  Gail Fuller
  Graduate Services Coordinator, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS)
  Online via Google Meet

Fall Orientation 2024

• SGPS In-person General Orientation
  Fall Orientation: Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Orientation Resources

• Orientation Videos

  Welcome to Ontario Tech! Below, you'll find a series of orientation videos designed to introduce you to the various services available to support you throughout your graduate studies. Along with these videos, we offer a series of pre-orientation information sessions (both in-person and online), a live orientation event, and the ongoing support of faculty and supervisors. We are here to help you succeed and feel at home in our community.

  School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS)

  Academic Integrity

  School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Overview

  Student Voices - Sarah Habibi (PhD Applied Bioscience)

  
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