Events for New Students
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 110 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.
- Financial Aid
- Housing support
- International Student support
- Transfer credits
- Ways to connect with OCAD U
and more!
Events & Info Sessions & Recordings
Saturday, May 10th, 2025: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EST)
We invite you to check out GradEx 110 on May 10th 2025 and join us for a VIP (that's you!) Drop-in welcome event.
Meet us at the Admissions & Recruitment Welcome Centre to ask questions and chat about your offer, application, and preparing for this fall. Connect with other VIPs and leave with a small welcome gift courtesy of our partners at Above Ground :)
Ongoing
Connect with an Admissions Advisor and get your application questions answered!
May 13 2025 - August 12 2025
Have you previously attended a college, university, or completed IB or AP courses? New students can sign up for an informal drop-in time to ask questions related to requesting transfer credits.
Ongoing
Chat with a current OCAD U student about programs, campus life, and the student experience!
April 2025 | Recording now available!
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.
Sunday, May 4th, 2025: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC)
Congratulations on your offer of admission to OCAD University! To help you better prepare for the next steps in your application and to learn about life as an OCAD U student in Toronto, we would like to invite you to a special in-person event in Vancouver to hear from OCAD U Admission representatives as well as meet your fellow peers and classmates.
YG Studio
2239 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3W6
Canada
April 24, 2025 | Recording now available!
Learn more about the study permit application process and what to expect as a new student in Canada.
April 17 | Recording now available!
Tuition and Financial Aid can be confusing to navigate, so OCAD University is here to help. Tune into this session to learn more.
April 9, 2025 | Recording now available!
OCAD University is excited to offer student residence accommodations through Parkside Student Residence.
Register for the info session to learn more about the application process and residence.
April 11, 2025 | Recording now available!
Learn more about Canada Homestay and their unique housing options.
Register for the info session to learn more about the application process and housing.
April 14, 2025 | Recording now available!
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.
April 15, 2025 | Recording now available!
Learn more about housing at Avant Toronto. Watch this info session to learn more about the application process and residence.
April 15th, 2025 | Recording now available!
Learn more about HOEM on Jarvis. Watch this info session to learn more about the application process and residence.
Prepare to join us in Toronto, Ontario. Join us for the following info sessions and learn more about living in the city
- Tenant Rights for International Students | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (EDT)
- Prepare for Your Healthcare in Ontario | Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (EDT)
June 18 | Recording Now Available
We know that moving to a new country for university is a significant undertaking and you probably have a lot of questions. Join the team from the International Student Support Office for a webinar to learn more about housing and the cost of living in Toronto.
September 2025: TBD
Learn more about OCAD U's online and in-person orientation events!