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Women’s hockey semifinals: Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at the Campus Ice Centre (CIC)
March 3, 2026
After a sold-out crowd against Queens in the quarterfinals helped your Ridgebacks advance to the semifinals, you’re invited to pack the stands of the CIC again on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. The Ridgebacks will be taking on the Guelph Gryphons in game two of the women’s hockey OUA semifinals.
Bring the noise to score some free poutine and giveaways, and earn the title of Fan of the Game. Make your best sign in the CIC lobby for a chance to be featured on the @OT_Ridgebacks social media.
Staff and their families, and student admission are free.
Go Ridgebacks Go!
Traffic advisory: Simcoe Street closure near Oshawa Campus
January 9, 2026
Starting as early as Monday, January 12, Metrolinx will begin work on the Bowmanville Extension, which will extend Lakeshore East GO rail service east to Bowmanville. As part of this project, the Simcoe Street Bridge over the CPKC rail tracks will be demolished and replaced. This will require a full closure of Simcoe Street between Avenue Street and Albany Street for approximately two years.
During this time, vehicle traffic will be detoured via Stevenson Road, and pedestrians will be redirected to the Michael Starr Trail. GO Transit routes 52, 56, and 92, as well as Durham Region Transit routes 92 and N2, will also be detoured. Signage will be installed to assist drivers and pedestrians.
Construction will take place Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those traveling near the work zone should expect noise from trucks and heavy equipment, lights directed toward the site, and vibration monitoring to ensure safety.
Ontario Tech University has leased a portion of its Windfields Farm lands for the North of Nowhere music festival, scheduled for July 17 to 19, 2026.
The festival is an independently operated event.
All event operations, including security, crowd management, parking, transit co-ordination, noise control, cleanup and site restoration, are the responsibility of the festival organizers.
Campus operations are expected to remain unaffected.
Questions about the festival should be directed to its organizers.
Announcements
North Oshawa Campus Library hours
March 2, 2026
TheNorth Oshawa Campus Library is open late from Tuesday, March 10 to Friday, April 17: Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to midnight and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Real Journeys, Real Impact: Black Professionals Panel
Hear from Black professionals — including Ontario Tech alumni — as they share practical advice on career pathways, leadership and overcoming barriers.
Voluntary Canadian Campus Well-being Survey: Chance to win 1 of 15 $100 gift cards
February 25, 2026
Year 2 and Year 3 undergraduate and all graduate students:
This is a final reminder that the Canadian Campus Well-being Survey (CCWS) is still open, closing on Monday, March 2.
By participating in the CCWS, you’ll be entered into a draw for the chance to win 1 of 15 $100 gift cards from various retailers and services such as Amazon, Uber Eats, or a grocery store.
Participation in the survey is entirely voluntary; there is no obligation or need to participate. Your feedback will be used to help Ontario Tech enhance programs and services that support your well-being.
To complete the survey, check your student (ontariotechu.net) email inbox. The survey link provided is unique to you; please do not share it with anyone.
The Health Promotions team looks forward to hearing from you!
Complete the Student Portal survey for a chance to win
February 24, 2026
Help improve the Student Portal by completing a brief survey for a chance to win an Ontario Tech swag bag or virtual gift card. The survey closes on Tuesday, March 24.
Nominations are open for student reps on the Board of Governors and Academic Council
February 24, 2026
Nominations are open for available student representatives on the university's Board of Governors, Academic Council and Academic Council's standing committees.
Serving on one of these governance bodies is a meaningful way for students to contribute their voice and experience, to help advance Ontario Tech's strategic priorities.
Nominations will be accepted until Friday, March 6 at4 p.m.
Interested in a position?
Information on open positions, the nomination process and forms, as well as details on eligibility and election procedures, are available online.
Academic Council: The governing body that represents the academic community of faculty, students, staff and administrators at the university. The committees that report to Academic Council are responsible for a wide range of academic matters.
Important dates and information
2026 winter information
March 3, 2026
The final examination period for the Winter 2026 semester is Wednesday, April 15 to Friday, April 24. The emergency examination date (if required) will be Saturday, April 25.
Students are advised not to make commitments during this period.
The deferred examination date(s) will be Thursday, May 7 to Friday, May 8.
Students registered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) must register through the Student Accessibility Services Portal to use full accommodations.
Planning ahead? The Spring/Summer 2026 semester course offerings list is now available to view. Explore the full selection at Spring/Summer 2026 course offerings.
MyOntario Tech Service Outage November 21 to November 24
As part of the university’s commitment to maintaining optimal systems and operations, an outage of MyOntarioTech and related systems will occur from Friday, November 21 at 5 p.m. through to Monday, November 24 at 6 a.m. Should an extended outage be required, systems will be brought back online on Tuesday, November 25 at 6 a.m.
This outage will accommodate an upgrade to the core administrative information system used by Ontario Tech University.
During the outage, MyOntarioTech self-service options will not be available.