Service disruption: Upcoming scheduled power outages in Science and Business and Information Technology buildings, ERC and Campus Library – October 28 to November 1
October 22, 2025
Planned temporary overnight power outages will occur in the Science Building, Business and Information Technology (BIT) Building, Energy Research Centre (ERC) and Campus Library (LIB) over four consecutive nights between Tuesday, October 28 and the early hours of Saturday, November 1. A different building or building area will be affected each night; see outage schedule below. The outages will accommodate the installation of water heating equipment for each building.
Note: Anything connected to red emergency-power receptacles will not be affected during this outage.
Outage schedule:
ERC – Tuesday, October 28 at 11 p.m. to Wednesday, October 29 at 4 a.m.
BIT – Wednesday, October 29 at 11 p.m. to Thursday, October 30 at 5:30 a.m.
LIB and SCI east tower – Thursday, October 30 at 11 p.m. to Friday, October 31 at 5:30 a.m.
SCI west tower – Friday, October 31 at 11 p.m. to Saturday, November 1 at 5:30 a.m.
Normal power operations will be maintained daily between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Faculty and staff should plan their work and make provisions for this outage. If you have a project or research underway that the power outage would negatively affect, and for which no alternative plan is possible, contact Ken Bright, Director, Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability, to determine whether backup power can be arranged.
Durham College: Tentative agreement reached for full-time support staff
October 15, 2025
A message from Durham College (DC):
A tentative agreement for full-time support staff has been reached between the College Employer Council (CEC) and the Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union (OPSEU).
With this agreement (subject to union ratification), picketing has ended and all employees will return to work on Thursday, October 16.
Thank you for your patience during this time. As DC returns to regular operations after the work stoppage, everyone is encouraged to remain respectful and supportive of one another to move forward.
Announcements
Course registration system maintenance
October 27, 2025
We will be performing maintenance on the online registration system between Monday, November 3 to Monday, November 10. If you wish to drop a fall term course during this time, you must submit a drop course form. If you have any further questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar at connect@ontariotechu.ca.
Creative Coping Art Workshops
September 29, 2025
Do you identify as BIPOC, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+ or Neurodivergent? We want to get creative with you! Join our Creative Coping Art Workshop as we explore identity through creative self-expression. Space is limited—visit our mental health events web page to register.
Campus travel safety reminders
September 18, 2025
Travelling on or near campus requires collective effort from all of us. Whether you’re walking, driving, scootering or biking, staying alert and following the rules helps keep everyone safe.
Follow these tips:
Pedestrians:
Cross the street only at marked crosswalks; jaywalking could result in a ticket.
Stay alert; no phones or loud headphones near crosswalks or in parking lots.
Wear bright or reflective gear when walking after dark.
Drivers:
Never text and drive, even in parking lots.
Give yourself extra time so you’re not tempted to speed or rush for parking.
Watch for pedestrians at lot entrances and crosswalks; always make a complete stop.
E-scooters and bikers:
Make eye contact with drivers and use hand signals.
Obey all traffic signs and signals; stop completely when required.
Stay off sidewalks and roads over 50 km per hour; it’s the law.
Equity, Diversity (EDI) and Inclusion self-identification survey
September 8, 2025
Help shape a more inclusive Ontario Tech by ompleteing our short five minute survey. This is confidential and a voluntary way to help us better understand our community and improve programs, services and policies for all students. Complete the EDI Survey.
Important dates and information
Fall 2025 final examination schedule
October 21, 2025
The final examination period for the Fall 2025 semester is December 3 to 12. The emergency examination date (if required) will be Thursday, December 13.
Students are advised not to make commitments during this period.
The deferred examination date(s) will be Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9.
Students registered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) must register through the Student Accessibility Services Portal to use full accommodations.