Saturday, August 30
Check-in
9 a.m.
Polonsky Commons
Check-in is now open!
Use your student ID to check in at the link below. Take a screenshot of the verification and show it to the volunteers at the booth when you arrive to pick up your faculty t-shirt, swag bag, and meal tickets.
Opening ceremonies
10 to 11 a.m.
Polonsky Commons
Join us as we kick off Orientation Weekend with a fun and welcoming event! Enjoy live performances, cheer on your Faculty during the chant competition, and hear from the President and Provost.
Faculty orientation
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kick off your educational journey with Faculty Orientation—an exciting opportunity to connect with peers from your own faculty and program. Meet the staff and faculty who will guide you throughout your studies, and get a sneak peek at what the year ahead holds.
Please note: Faculty of Social Science and Humanities and Faculty of Education students will be departing North Campus at 11 a.m. to travel to the Downtwon Campus.
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Faculty
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Location
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FBIT
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Gyms 1 & 2
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FEAS
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Gyms 3, 4 & 5
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FHSc
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BIT 2080
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FSSH/FEd
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CHA 105
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FSc
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SCI 1350
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Graduate Studies
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SIR Welcome Centre
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Lunch
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Polonsky Commons
Enjoy a fresh and flavourful lunch provided by Subway while connecting with new friends—it’s the perfect midday break during Orientation!
International Student Information Session
1:30 to 2 p.m.
SHA 133
Join International Student Advisors to learn more about important immigration information and to stay compliant with your study permit conditions.
Student Exchange Information Session
1:30 to 2 p.m.
SHA 024
Discover exciting student exchange opportunities at our information session! Learn about available programs, application processes, and scholarships that can help fund your study abroad.
Afternoon activities
1:30 to 3:30 p.m
Hangout on Polonsky Commons and participate in various activities!
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Activity
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Details
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Karaoke with the OTSU
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Grab the mic and sing your heart out at karaoke!
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Obstacle course
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Race through an exciting inflatable obstacle course.
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Lawn games
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Have a blast playing life-sized lawn games with new friends!
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Wind tunnel mini activities
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Head to ACE to get an exclusive look at our climactic wind tunnel.
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JungleSport
1:30 to 5 p.m.
Gym 5
Junglesport brings the thrill of outdoor adventure indoors with a fun, all-inclusive climbing experience. Test your climbing, balance and coordination skills, right inside the gym!
Ridgeback spirit
1:30 to 5 p.m.
Gyms 3 and 4
Join us for some friendly games including badminton, pickleball, axe throwing, bean bag toss, ping pong and more. Don’t miss your chance to win the 3-Point Basketball Contest too!
ZenDen
1:30 to 7:30 p.m.
SHA 131
A soft space on a loud day. Take a step inside the Zen Den to regroup, recharge, reconnect. Taking care of yourself is an important piece to achieving your success while at Ontario Tech.
Wild Goose Chase challenges
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Polonsky Commons
The Wild Goose Chase is an exhilarating annual event that transforms every orientation into a thrilling adventure! Tackle exciting challenges, and rack up points for your team throughout the weekend. The team with the highest score will earn the coveted Great Goose Trophy, which will be proudly displayed in their faculty office until the next champion is crowned.
OTSU Esports
3:30 to 5 p.m.
SHA Atrium
Find out what OTSU Esports is all about! Tour our Esports Arena, meet the team behind our varsity program and community events, and jump into some PC and console games!
Dinner
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Polonsky Commons
Feast on a tasty dinner while connecting with new friends—it’s the perfect way to wind down after a full day of Orientation.
4D movie
5 to 6:30 p.m.
ACE Wind Tunnel
Enjoy three screenings of Hurricane 3D in our world-class climactic wind tunnel!
Screening 1: 5 to 5:20 p.m.
Screening 2: 5:30 to 5:50 p.m.
Screening 3: 6 to 6:20 p.m.
*Maximum 75 people per screening. Closed-toed shoes required.
Drag show
5 to 7 p.m.
Polonsky Commons
We’re ending the night in style with the 2nd Annual VS. Ultimate Lip Sync Showdown! Watch bold performances, dramatic drag makeovers, and cheer on returning drag artists—all leading up to last year’s champion passing the crown to a new OTU Lip Sync Assassin.
Ice skating
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Campus Ice Centre
Glide into fun at the Campus Ice Centre! Enjoy free skate rentals and warm up with hot chocolate in the multipurpose room. If you skate, remember to bring your own socks and student ID card.