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Important Dates

July

Monday, July 15
Ridgeback Ramp Up
Join our Student Learning Centre and get a head start on your university career. Brush up on math, writing, study skills and other essential content in your faculty-specific academic prep course.
Ridgeback Ramp Up
Saturday, July 20
Ridgeback Rendezvous: University 101
Ramp up to your first year with opportunities to connect with Academic Advisors, faculty and fellow students. Learn more about your Ontario Tech community—and beyond—with student-only bus tours. We also have specific programming planned for your caregivers, guardians and parents while they're here!

August

Thursday, August 29
International student Orientation
Join the International student specific Orientation!

We encourage all incoming international undergraduate, graduate and exchange students to attend International Orientation! Registration is required, so let us know if you're coming!

Register for International Orientation
Thursday, August 29
Student Accessibility Services Orientation

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) invites incoming students with documented disabilities to participate in Accessibility Orientation.

Watch your emails throughout the summer for your invitation to register to attend!

Friday, August 30
Residence move-in day and family orientation

Residence move-in is taking place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All incoming students are welcome to participate in some fun, family-friendly activities on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m.

August 31 to September 2
Orientation

Orientation is where your core university memories will begin. Meet your forever friends, get familiar with your home away from home and become a true Ridgeback!

Watch your emails throughout the summer for your invitation to register to attend!

September

September 3
First day of classes
Campus Cup
Come support your Ontario Tech Ridgebacks soccer teams as they battle it out against the Durham Lords for the Campus Cup — 6 p.m. at Vaso's field!

Grab a free t-shirt and hot dog while quantities last. Be sure to bring your Ridgeback spirit, wear blue and orange and make some noise!