Orientation
Graduate Student Orientation
Welcome to Graduate Studies at Ontario Tech University! Check out our Orientation resources below.
We invite you to participate in our pre-orientation engagement sessions this summer. These sessions are designed to equip you with tips, tricks and resources to ensure a smooth transition into the fall semester.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2024 PRE-ORIENTATION ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
Pre-Orientation 2024
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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 funding, Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA), Teachings Assistantships (TA/RA) and scholarships. She will also provide information on tuition fees, payment options and deadlines.
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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.
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Tuition Talk: Understanding Your Payments – Tuesday, August 13 | 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Are you curious about tuition fees, payment schedules, or available payment options for graduate programs? Join Gail Fuller, our Graduate Services Coordinator from the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS), for an informative session where she'll cover everything you need to know about tuition at Ontario Tech. Don’t miss this opportunity to get all your questions answered!
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*NEW SESSION* Ready, Set, Succeed: Kickstart Your Academic Journey – Wednesday, August 28 | 1 to 2 p.m.
With the Fall 2024 semester fast approaching, make sure you're prepared by stopping by this online drop-in session. If you have any last-minute questions before the academic year begins, Michelle Cholak, our Senior Graduate Admissions & Registration Officer, and Shelly Windsor, our Graduate Academic Affairs Specialist from the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS), will be available to provide you with the information and support you need to begin your studies at Ontario Tech on the right foot.
ONLINE SESSION VIA GOOGLE MEET
Fall Orientation 2024
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SGPS In-person General Orientation
We invite all incoming graduate students to attend our in-person orientation event on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This welcome session will provide essential information about your graduate education and introduce you to campus services. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with fellow new graduate students. Don’t miss out!
Orientation Resources
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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)
School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Overview
Student Voices - Sarah Habibi (PhD Applied Bioscience)
Office of Student LifeIndigenous Education and Cultural Services
Mental Health Services
Student Learning CentreCampus Library
Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) - Additional Resources