Events

Arts and culture are the connective tissue of urban life, fostering belonging and identity beyond bricks, streets, and infrastructure. Yet today, cities face mounting challenges in sustaining spaces for cultural production and participation. 

Indigenous OCAD Welcome Lunch

Wed 2025-09-17 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Indigenous Student Centre, 113 McCaul, Room 410 

Indigenous OCAD U students, faculty and staff are invited to the Indigenous Student Centre between 12PM-4PM for a welcome lunch.   

OCAD U’s Faculty of Art is pleased to announce an opportunity for a current OCAD U graduate student to be a Project Assistant for From Our Point of View: Encounters with Artists, a year-long visiting artist project running until Spring 2026. We are seeking a Project Assistant who will assist Max Dean in coordinating the project. We are looking for someone to assist the participants with their research; to facilitate and book group communications (using Microsoft Teams and other platforms); to assist in formulating interview questions and organizing presentation materials; to coordinate publicity on campus; to help host the guest artists during their visits; and other tasks related to coordination of this program. 

Our Student Mentor Program partners trained, experienced undergraduate students with new first-years. Our mentors can answer your questions, provide advice and refer you to our services when needed. Sign up for a mentor today. 

Learn more about the thesis process as a graduate student

Graduate MRP Info Session

OCAD U’s Faculty of Art is pleased to announce an opportunity for up to 12 students to participate in From Our Point of View: Encounters with Artists, a year-long visiting artist project running until Spring 2026. The student participants in From Our Point of View: Encounters with Artists, will work together to host 3 established senior Canadian artists across the year. 

Welcome to the Design for Health program! 

Welcome to the Strategic Foresight and Innovation (part-time) program!

Welcome to the Inclusive Design program! 

Part of OCAD U's Fall 2025 Orientation program.

Welcome to the Strategic Foresight and Innovation (full-time) program! 

Intro to Graduate-Level Research Resources 

 A spotlight on the Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Master’s (CGRS M) and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) programs

 Dive into the world of Canadian and French cinema with a lively discussion among talented filmmakers. Part of TIFF50. 

Join us to learn more about student volunteer positions on OCAD University's Board of Governors and Senate.

Join us to learn more about student volunteer positions on OCAD University's Board of Governors and Senate.

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. Excited to meet other mature students? Drop by and connect with fellow students at the Mature Students Coffee Chat, hosted by the Mature Students Collective. Enjoy light refreshments, friendly conversation, and a chance to build community before classes begin!

Important information regarding your graduate studio space

Part of Fall Orientation; get or update your OCAD U photo ID card, and rent a locker for the Fall/Winter terms. 

Important information regarding your graduate studio

Welcome to the Criticism and Curatorial Practice program! 

Welcome to the IAMD program!

Welcome to the Digital Futures program! 

Take a break from Orientation activities and visit Student Advising, the Student Wellness Centre and the International Student Support Office for coffee, tea, and snacks!

All new students are invited to join us for Welcome Day! 

Presented by the Campus Life Welcome Squad and the International Student Support Office

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. 

Indigenous Student Centre, 113 McCaul, Room 410 

Fri 2025-08-29 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 

New and first-year Indigenous students are invited to meet their peers, staff and faculty at the Indigenous Student Centre. Lunch and refreshments provided! 

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. New and first-year Faculty of Arts & Science students are invited to meet their peers, deans, program chairs and instructors and learn about opportunities available through their Faculty office.
 

Co-organized by Artists’ Legal Advice Services (ALAS) and OCAD University's RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD), intellectual property lawyer Alyssa Gaffen leads a workshop designed to help demystify the complex but necessary world of contracts for creative professionals.

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. New and first-year Faculty of Art students are invited to meet their peers, deans, program chairs and instructors and learn about opportunities available through their Faculty office.

Presented by the Campus Life Welcome Squad and the International Student Support Office

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. New and first-year Faculty of Design students are invited to meet their peers, deans, program chairs and instructors and learn about opportunities available through their Faculty office.

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. New graduate students are invited to join us for an opportunity to connect, learn, and begin your graduate journey. Meet your peers, the Dean of Graduate Studies, your Graduate Program Director, and faculty members who will support and inspire you throughout your time here. You'll also be introduced to the School of Graduate Studies and gain insight into what it means to enter graduate studies - from academic expectations to the community and resources available to help you thrive.