Undergraduate students

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.

Durham College full-time support staff on strike

September 11, 2025

Notice of potential strike at Durham College

September 10, 2025

This message is posted on behalf of the Office of Campus Safety.

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), which represents Durham College’s full-time support staff, has given notice of its intent to strike effective Thursday, September 11.

While negotiations are continuing, we want you to be aware that if strike action occurs, picketing may take place along all street entrances to the north Oshawa campus. Picketers are permitted to briefly stop vehicles entering and exiting campus to share information about the strike; however, they cannot block or prevent access or egress to campus.

Ontario Tech employees are expected to fulfil their regular work responsibilities during their scheduled hours, and Ontario Tech students are required to attend all scheduled in-person classes, labs and tutorials. Delays are anticipated, so please plan accordingly by arriving early and allowing extra time to reach campus, classes and work during this disruption.

Note: Should a full work stoppage occur, some services, such as technical support, mail delivery and facilities maintenance will be impacted and experience slower than usual service times. Should this happen, a complete list of impacts will be available at the Durham College link provided below.

Please remember that when an agreement is reached, the striking Durham College employees resume working with their students and colleagues. It is important to be patient and respectful of delays and inconvenience, and to operate your vehicle in a safe and lawful fashion.

For more information, visit Durham College’s Labour Relations website.

Thank you for your co-operation.

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 regarding fees

September 10, 2025