Student Clubs

100m is a student-run studio collective at OCAD that aims to support co-operation within our community. 100m is a network of self-governing studios with the common goal to create a space that fosters interconnection among its members; A space to create, publish, share, and cultivate a communal practice —a community.

Introducing the Almeda Black Student Collective! This group is for OCAD U’s Black identifying students to unify and support one another in creative endeavours, create opportunities through events and exhibitions, address and discuss social issues, ideas, educate each other and enhance the Black culture at OCAD while birthing long-lasting communal relationships!

A Homestuck TTRPG group, running RPGSTUCK as well as a handful of other systems. Contact us!

AMANE ACG is a premium exchange platform designed for enthusiasts of anime, gaming, and the broader culture of the second dimension. Here, aficionados are free to share their personal preferences, engage in in-depth discussions on various works, and exchange insights. Additionally, our community offers a unique opportunity for members to meet many like-minded friends. Our mission is to create an environment filled with enthusiasm and support, jointly forging a ACG community that is both fun and warm-hearted.

Clay studio club focuses on teaching and learning clay building skills through a studio project practise that works with live models. The goal of the club is to continue to develop skills needed for clay based sculpture and offer a space for people to continue learning these skills outside of class time.

The Creative Coding Club at OCAD U is a place to experiment with creative technology, connect with people and have fun.

This is group for Creative Writing majors, minors, and anyone who likes to write! We host open mics, writing workshops, and social events to foster community and allow for working relationships to form. Join if you like writing, reading writing, watching live performance, or just having a fun time with creative people.

The Drawing and Painting club is focused on bringing students together who enjoy drawing and painting, while harboring a collective student voice for the DRPT department. Meetings will include group gatherings where students help each other with projects and assignments, host demos and artist talks with artists (inside and outside the program), organize gallery visits, hold critiques, and share/help with department news and initiatives. All OCADU students are welcome and encouraged to join. You do not need to be a DPRT student to join. Contact us! 

The Hindu Students Council at OCAD University is a vibrant community dedicated to promoting Hindu culture, spirituality, and traditions among students. Through various events, workshops, and discussions, we aim to foster a sense of belonging and encourage dialogue about Hindu heritage, and community service. We aim to create a supportive environment for students to explore their identities, celebrate festivals, and engage with the wider campus community.

We are the Christian student group at OCAD U. We want to love and support the larger OCAD U community as well as the city, by fostering a caring community through our actions and events.

The OCADU Mask Bloc is a disability justice collective operating on the principles of mutual aid, harm reduction and collective access. We provide free high quality respirator masks to OCAD U students, disseminate information regarding the ongoing pandemic, and aim to increase the accessibility of other tools and resources in order to to keep ourselves and each other safe and well. We care about community care!

The MSC engages mature students in social, learning and creation activities and advocates at the administrative level to support the well-being of mature students at OCAD U.

Muse Work-Shop is a student-run group that aims to help the OCAD U student talent build their small business. Through hands-on workshops, collaborations with print services, and real-world guidance on working with manufacturers, our club is dedicated to bridging the gap between artistic talent and entrepreneurial success. Muse Work-Shop is the place to gain knowledge, experience, connect with like-minded individuals, and discover the student talent at OCAD U.

O Cappella is OCAD U's student led A Cappella group. We produce group and solo performances each semester bringing together all those who want to connect through song.

"Founded in 2018, OCAD Artist Alley (OAA) is a student-run club where we host semi-annual artist market events and workshops on running small business, aiming to assist current students and newly grads start tabling experience and gain entrepreneurial mindset.Through tabling events such as Spring market (April), Back to School market (September), we promote creativity, originality and craftsmanship in local art community and intend to gain publicity and OCAD artist recognition. To foster community, celebrate business milestones and reconcile achievements, we host on-line and virtual workshops and seasonal hangouts. OAA is a community focusing on equity, inclusiveness and diversity."

The OCAD University Chinese Student Association (OCSA) is a student organization dedicated to enhancing campus cultural awareness and providing academic and informational support for students from similar backgrounds. Our mission is to foster cultural exchange through innovation and a diverse range of educational activities. We also strive to promote leadership skills within the campus community and foster friendships with other clubs and students.

OCAD U Climbing Club is for OCAD U students interested in rock climbing, bouldering and other outdoor sport activities.

OCAD Korean Student Association (OKSA) is a student-led group carrying the intention of helping Korean identifying students, or any of whom are interested, to feel a sense of belonging and community within OCAD U. We intend to express our pride and belonging through the rich and beautiful culture of Korea and share them with the OCAD U community. 

We are the OCAD U Jewish Club. We aim to bring Jewish and Israeli students, along with allies, together to form a strong and welcoming community.

In the Revolutionary Communist Party, we believe that in order to truly put an end to war, poverty, inequality, environmental destruction and all forms of oppression, we need to overthrow the capitalist system. We are internationalists and believe that only a united struggle of the working class with all layers of the oppressed can achieve our aims. We combine serious study of Marxist theory with active participation in both the student and workers’ movement in order to advance struggles in the here and now.

We are a growing organization with the aim of spreading to every high school, college and university campus.

We therefore invite you to join the Revolutionary Communist Party Student Club at OCAD university and get involved to help build our organization!
 

The print and pub after school club is a student led, studio based club, as a gathering space for the OCADU printmaking community (and those interested in exploring!). Through social and hands-on practical events, students can come together to bond and create via printmaking and nano-publications.

A space for creatives, faculty and community to gather mindfully and address critical issues with play and hope to transform our futures. We will meet to talk about our ideas and work on creative projects as art is a powerful tool of expression. Project Hope welcomes you to co-creation, co-facilitation is encouraged from new and existing participants. We welcome your creativity and unique gifts!

Founded in 2022, RenderED is going into its fourth year. Our aim to provide support and social networking opportunities for students amongst other and also with professors and outside OCAD with industry specialists. We aim to build a great ED designers community at OCAD, so when the students join they have a platform where they can meet their peers and seniors, and also when they leave they have made amazing connections that will help them in their career going forward.

RISOCAD Club is an opportunity for students of all programs to use the riso machines in OCAD U’s 667 Riso Studio with other creative members. We focus on creativity, zine making, collaboration, and fun!

The Shoes Off Collective (SOC) is a community of Asian-identifying creatives who connect through in-common diasporic experiences. In addition to connecting through culture, art, design, identity, activism and social issues, we hangout together, eat together and create together.

Somatic Studio is a weekly gathering space for OCAD U students to explore the connection between body, mind, and creative practice through guided movement and music. Rooted in improvisation, play, and embodied awareness, the club offers a supportive environment for dancers and non-dancers alike to reconnect with their physical selves. Each session includes a warm-up, extended movement exploration, and a closing meditation. Somatic Studio is a space for release, curiosity, and the cultivation of presence, nourishing both artistic expression and personal well-being.

This club is for graphic design students interested in engaging with other designers beyond the classroom. We plan to collaborate on group design projects and organize exhibitions during the semester and vacation breaks. We will also hold group critique sessions to support and grow our creative abilities. Contact us!

This club is for students who want to explore personal creative projects outside of their academic coursework. We meet regularly to work on individual or collaborative artworks and plan small exhibitions together. Through peer feedback and open discussions, members will develop their artistic perspectives and grow as creators in a supportive environment. Contact us!

BakesNBrakes Tea Party Club is a student-led group at OCAD U that brings a little sweetness to student life—literally.  this club creates cozy, creative spaces where students can take a break, enjoy tea, and indulge in homemade pastries.
Each month, we raffle off a pastry idea, and Okiki (with the occasional help from fellow members who want to get hands-on) bakes up something delicious to share at our themed tea party gatherings. Whether you want to roll up your sleeves and join in the kitchen or simply come for the vibes, BakesNBrakes is a low-pressure, feel-good space to unwind, connect, and treat yourself.

A school newspaper to inform students about changes in the school and feature student talent.

TAC (Trans Artists Collective) aims to provide a space where Trans and Nonbinary individuals at OCADU can socialize and connect through their work and shared experiences as Trans students. TAC will facilitate student-led workshops, exhibitions and gatherings as well as social events related to the Trans experience.

VinAlley is a cultural community dedicated to celebrating and reconnecting with Vietnamese heritage. Inspired by the labyrinthine alleys of Vietnam, where we witnessed the daily routines that filled with special scent of cooking smoke and lively chatters. Our club provides a warm space for students to share traditions, explore cultural roots, make new friends, and engage in cross-cultural exchange.

Youth With A Mission is a global movement of Christians from many cultures, age groups and Christian denominations, dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world. We have a common passion and purpose ​to know God and make Him known. YWAM draws people from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities to work together in a broad spectrum of evangelistic activities. People of all ages from more than 160 nations are involved in our ministries.