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To support ongoing improvements to core administrative systems, Information Technology (IT) Services will perform a scheduled upgrade to Banner, the administration system shared by Ontario Tech University and Durham College.

The planned outage will begin Friday, October 10 at 4:30 p.m. and is expected to end on Monday, October 13 at 8 a.m. If additional time is needed, systems will be restored by Tuesday, October 14 at 6 a.m.

Unavailable services

During the temporary outage, all MyOntarioTech self-service applications will be unavailable, including: 

• Adding/dropping classes
• Advisor services
• Applicant portal
• Application to graduate
• Course book lists
• Fee statements
• Financial aid profile
• Grades
• Preview available courses
• Student account/fee info and credit card payments
• Student/faculty schedule
• Student exam schedule
• Web time entry
• Web transcripts
• Web payments

Services that will be available with little or no impact during the outage:

• Canvas
• MyOntarioTech (excluding banner administrative self-service applications listed previously)
• MyOntarioTech link to Canvas
• Network password management and reset utility
• Student email accounts
• Targeted messages and announcements
• UCard (ID card database)
• Wireless network (CAMPUS-AIR)

Limited services will be available:

• Campus Library
• Canvas Catalog (new enrolments for paid courses will not be available)
• Class (Athletics)
• Clockwork (new students who have never used Clockwork will not be able to use the system)
• Cognos (data will not be refreshed until Banner upgrade is complete)
• Meal plan

For more information, contact the IT Services Desk at 905.721.3333.

On May 26, 2025, the university and Faculty Association (FA) began negotiations to renew the collective agreement ahead of its scheduled expiry on June 30.

Between May 26 and August 29, the parties held 20 bargaining sessions. Despite meaningful engagement by the university to narrow differences and achieve a freely negotiated agreement, the FA has once again chosen to suspend negotiations and seek third-party involvement. Unfortunately, the FA has also circulated inaccurate information to the university community about the progress and outcomes of these negotiations.

As of August 29, the university believed negotiations were close to resolution, with only a few matters remaining, and a clear pathway forward. At the FA Executive Director’s request, the university delivered its full comprehensive proposal in writing on September 12.

Subsequently, the FA presented a package that, in the university’s view, misrepresents the status of bargaining as of August 29. Their communication to members suggests an attempt to bind the university to commitments made in good faith on the understanding that other proposals had been resolved or withdrawn. At the same time, the FA seeks to re-open or expand on settled matters, in the hope that a third party will compel the university to enhance its last offer.

The university’s most recent offer recognizes and reflects respect for the contributions of our valued faculty and their impact on Ontario Tech’s success. While the FA seeks significant enhancements, the university’s proposal strikes a balance of reasonable trade-offs and demonstrates a clear commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

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.