Welcome Day for Undergrads!
Event
For undergraduate students!
100 McCaul Street
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
100 McCaul Street
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Presented by: Campus Life
Audience: Undergraduate students
Location: 100 McCaul Street
New undergraduate students (studying in our bachelor programs) are invited to join us on the campus to kick off the academic year! Engagement is fun and encouraging, informative and entertaining, designed to educate, connect, and familiarize you with the campus. Watch your email August 22 for team assignment and details!
Planning to attend Welcome Day? RSVP required: Register here to participate...
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Mature Student Coffee & Connect
Presented by Campus Life and Mature Student Collective
Audience: new and returning mature undergrad students
Location: Room 284, Level 2, 100 McCaul Street
Are you a mature student pursuing an undergraduate degree at a later stage in life? You are invited to start the day with an informal opportunity to connect with peers over coffee and doughnuts!
Planning to attend Mature Student Coffee & Connect? RSVP required: Register here to participate...
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Meet your Team Captains, get your team pin, and meet other students from your program!
- Collect your free O-KIT
- Join our Indigenous welcome from Elder Liz Osawamick and greetings from President & Vice-Chancellor Ana Serrano
- Check out our Student Services Expo where you can meet our staff and learn about our many supports and resources
- Download the free Kahoot! app to participate in fun trivia and learn more about your new school and a chance to win prizes!
- And more!
1:30 to 4 p.m.
Stick around for our afternoon Community Fair featuring:
- The Annual Above Ground Art Supplies Art Materials Fair
- Special guest hosts from OCAD U LiVE
- Visit the student group and community tables
- Visit our temporary tattoo station and wear a student-designed image of our Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design,
helping us celebrate 20 years of this iconic building! - Free lunch: fresh, tasty vegetable samosas by Regent Park Catering; roast corn my Mr. Corn; and Golden Curry on steamed rice courtesy of Salad King!
2 to 3 p.m.
International Student Coffee Break
Presented by International Student Support Office , Office of the Registrar and Student Wellness Centre
Audience: new and returning undergrad and grad international students
Location: Levels 5 and 6, 230 Richmond St. West
Take a break from Welcome Day activities and visit Student Advising, the Student Wellness Centre and the International Student Support Office for coffee and snacks! This casual, drop-in event is a great way to learn about the support and services provided by these departments and meet staff and other international students.
Drop in! No registration needed!
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Quiet Space: Need to get away from the noise and action of Welcome Day! for a little break, meditation or quiet contemplation? The OCAD Student Union's Jim Meekison Student Lounge (274, Level 2, 100 McCaul Street) has been designated as Quiet Space during orientation. Another option are our Multi-Faith Rooms (657, Level 6, 100 McCaul Street and 305b, Level 3, 230 Richmond St. West).
Indigenous OCAD U Students
Stop by the Indigenous Student Centre booth throughout Welcome Day (Service Expo in the morning and Community Fair in the afternoon)! Meet some of our staff, learn about our services, and enter for your chance to win a gift basket full of goodies from Indigenous-owned businesses!
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