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Events for New Students

Welcome to OCAD University! Now that you've accepted your offer, it's time to prepare for your next steps. We'll be running various events in the upcoming months to help you get ready for this Fall!

Check in on this page for upcoming events, info sessions, and recordings to support your journey as a student at OCAD University. 

Keep scrolling for learn more and register for one-on-ones, Transfer Credit webinars, International Student webinars, Housing Info Sessions, our GradEx 111 VIP Drop-in, and more! 

Missed an event? All our info sessions will be recorded and posted here for you to watch through on your own time. 

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Events & Info Sessions & Recordings

Learn more about OCAD University and what to expect as a new student! Stay up to date on our events by checking this page over the next few months.
Ongoing

Connect with an Admissions Advisor and get your application questions answered!

Link to Meet for a one-on-one
Ongoing

Connect with an expert on transferring to OCADU including requesting transfer credit and get your questions answered!

Link to Transfer Tuesdays
Ongoing

Chat with a current OCAD U student about programs, campus life, and the student experience! 

Link to Connect with a student
April 13th 4pm - 5pm
April 20th 9am - 10am

Learn about your next steps in becoming an OCAD U student: dates and deadlines, accommodations and housing, campus services and more! Hear from Admissions staff and ask us any questions about becoming a student.

Link to You Got an Offer, Now What? Webinar
April 16th 1pm - 2pm 
April 20th 4pm - 5pm 

Tuition and Financial Aid can be confusing to navigate, so OCAD University is here to help. Tune into this session to learn more.

Link to Financial Aid & Awards Webinar

April 17th 3pm-4pm

Register Now! 

Learn more about Places4Students and how to navigate their website to find housing options. 

Register for the info session to learn more about the application process and housing.

Link to Housing Webinar: Places4Students

April 21st 2pm-3pm

Register Now! 

Learn more about Canada Homestay and their unique housing options. 

Register for the info session to learn more about the application process and housing.

Link to Housing Webinar: Canada Homestay

April 22nd 9:30am-11am

Register Now! 

Learn more about the study permit application process and what to expect as a new student in Canada.

 

Link to Studying In Canada: What Can I Expect as an International Student?

April 22nd 2pm-3pm

Register Now! 

Learn about student residence accommodations through Parkside Student Residence

Register for the info session to learn more about the application process and residence.

Link to Housing Webinar: Parkside

April 23rd 12pm-1pm

Register Now! 

Learn more about HOEM on Jarvis. Watch this info session to learn more about the application process and residence.

Link to Housing Webinar: HOEM on Jarvis

April 24th 2pm-3pm

Register Now! 

Learn more about housing at Avant Toronto. Watch this info session to learn more about the application process and residence.

Link to Housing Webinar: Avant Toronto

Saturday May 9th 10am - 2pm, 115 McCaul St, Lower Level

Register Now!

This is your opportunity to:

  • Ask us any question 
  • Chat about your offer and what to expect this fall
  • Connect with other VIPs starting in September
  • Pick up a small welcome gift from our partners at Above Ground 
  • Check out the exhibition!
Link to GradEX V.I.P Event for Incoming Students

April 14th 10am-11am

Recording Available Now!

Learn more about Neill-Wycik Coop as a housing option. 

Register for the info session to learn more about the application process and housing.

Link to Housing Webinar: Neill-Wycik Coop