Current students

 General announcements

• Did you know that the university features a number of Indigenous artists across campus? You can view a large collection in Charles Hall at our downtown Oshawa campus location. Or you can take a virtual tour, in partnership with Oshawa Tourism by downloading the Oshawa Tourism SmartGuide app today. Search for Ontario Tech University – Charles hall Indigenous Art Tour to get started.

• There are no emergency or maintenance messages at this time.                                       

 Academic support

• The Student Learning Centre has a variety of services to offer, including peer tutoring, math, science and writing supports. You can book an appointment on the online or visit the website to find drop-in times.

• Writing Specialists offer a broad range of academic writing workshops throughout the year. Writing workshops are designed to provide guidance about academic writing expectations in university. Writing workshops are interactive, focus on specific topics and can be booked online. 

 Career readiness

• The Get Experience Fair will be hosted at our downtown Oshawa campus location on Wednesday, January 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by and connect with community organizations that are looking to recruit volunteers in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
  
  
• Download the free career app—SparkPath—and complete the Challenge Mindset to discover a range of potential careers. Learn more.

• The Career Centre has services available to support you in various ways. Book an appointment today.

 Community

• The first National Ribbon Skirt Day was recognized and celebrated on January 4, 2023. Every year National Ribbon Skirt Day will provide an opportunity for everyone in Canada to recognize, learn about, and celebrate the importance of Indigenous traditions and expressions of culture.

  Join Indigenous Education and Cultural Services on Monday, January 6 to learn more about Ribbon Skirts. We invite you to wear your Ribbon Skirts or Ribbon Shirt and participate in a Smudge:

  • Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre | 9 to 10 a.m.
  • Mukwa's Den |10 a.m. to noon
    
    

• We're recruiting for the 2025-2026 Student Leadership Positions! Visit the leadership positions web page for more information and to submit your application(s) before Sunday, February 2.
  

• Conversation Café is an opportunity to meet international students and learn about other cultures as well as a chance to practice English speaking and listening skills. Register in advance if possible or sign in before you join.
  
  
• Pride space is back—bi-weekly starting on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. in Shawenjigewining Hall, Room 020/021. Pride Spaces fosters a sense of community, belonging, and support by providing a safe space for students to connect, share experiences, and engage in meaningful discussions.
  
  
• RISE (Respecting Individuals, Supporting Equity) sessions are back for the fall semester. The RISE Program is a suite of workshops that provide training and education on what participants can do on an individual level, to foster a safer and more inclusive community at Ontario Tech. Learn more and register on the RISE web page.

 Health and wellness

• We encourage everyone in the university community to get involved in Sexual Violence and Education's programming, which aims to help eliminate all types of violence at Ontario Tech. Check out the schedule of events and resources. 

 Ontario Tech University eSports Scholarship

Award value: Several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded in the 2024-2025 academic year for a total of $25,000.

Eligibility and selection criteria:

• Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate-level program during the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Attending a funding-eligible video gaming, game development, game design, or similar program that may lead to a career in video gaming and/or eSports.
• Limited to domestic students (Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons).
• Combined with financial need, candidates will also be assessed on merit (minimum 3.0 CGPA) and interest in the video gaming or eSport industry.

Application deadline: Thursday, January 9

 Ontario Tech Remembrance Scholarship

• Be a current registered full-time or part-time student living in Ontario.
• Demonstrate financial need through the Winter Tuition Bursary application.
• Demonstrate merit that may include qualities such as academic achievement, community service, or perseverance of dedication to their education.

Application deadline: Thursday, January 9

 Ontario Tech University Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a current registered full-time or part-time student living in Ontario.
• Demonstrate financial need through the Ontario Tech bursary application.
• Demonstrate merit that may include qualities such as academic achievement, community service or perseverance of dedication to their education.
• Ontario Tech will prioritize students impacted by the Ukrainian conflict first, followed by students impacted by other conflicts.

Application deadline: Thursday, January 9

 In-course scholarships 

• $1,500 - 4.0+ GPA
• $1,000 - 3.7 to 3.99 GPA

 Donor awards 

• Under Student Awards and Financial Aid, select apply for student aid/university works. 
• Enter your network ID and password. 
• Enter the applicable term and year, select continue.
• Select the General Bursary application from the drop-down menu, select continue.

Métis Nation of Ontario Bursary Application

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Student Bursary Program provides bursaries to registered students who are verified Métis citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Applicants will be required to consent to a citizenship verification check to confirm eligibility for these awards. Funding amounts of the bursaries are determined by the MNO, based on funding availability. If you have any questions, please direct all inquiries to: psesupport@metisnation.org.

 Student direct deposit