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Academic support

• Course feedback surveys for the summer term are available July 22 to August 5.  Share your feedback with us and help improve your student experience. You will be entered into a draw for a chance to win 1 of 5 $75 gift cards.
  
  
• Laptop standards for the 2025-2026 academic year are now available! Visit the IT Services bring your own device (BYOD) webpage, select your faculty and learn about the laptop requirements recommended for your program. 
  
  
• We offer services throughout the summer semester, including peer tutoring, math and writing support. You can book an appointment or visit our website for more information.
  

Career readiness

• Our Employment Readiness Program is running Wednesdays from July 9 to August 13. Learn practical job readiness skills like interviewing, networking and LinkedIn profile tips. Register today.  
  
  
• Join our Dungeons and Dragons workshop! Expect to build a character, explore the identity of the character and then journey through quests over the span of five weeks. Learn more and register.
  
  
• Join Wavemakers–a free virtual career-building program that helps you gain skills, expand your network and boost your resumé. You’ll have the chance to win a $1500 scholarship to support your studies. Apply today. 

Get involved

• All Black-identifying students are invited to join the Black Youth Visionary Program and Residence Life for a drop-in picnic lunch and outdoor activities on Wednesday, July 16 from noon to 3 p.m., Simcoe Residence back patio. Register today.
  
  
• We're looking for representatives for the 2025/2026 Student Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Advisory Committee. Apply by completing the expression of interest form. 

• If you’re looking to meet new people, take a break, or explore your interests, join us for SAS Connect, a vibrant and welcoming drop-in style social group where you can unwind and have fun! The group will run on Thursdays from May 8 to July 31. Learn more.

Health and wellness

• Our new women-only fitness space–designed for all women and women-identifying individuals–is now open! Whether you're new to fitness or a seasoned pro, you're welcome here. Book your session through the Campus Recreation website or app.
  

Money matters

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

• Apply now to OSAP for the upcoming fall and winter terms to avoid delays when classes start.
  

Student awards

• Applications for the fall/winter university works program is now available for full-time undergraduate students on MyOntarioTech. For more info, visit the university works web page.

In case you missed it

Ontario Tech Ucard:

• Access on-campus services with your Ontario Tech Ucard. To view your digital Ucard, download our Ontario Tech Mobile app, sign in using your network credentials and click on the Ucard.

• If you haven’t already applied for your Ucard, please visit our Ucard web page for instructions and photo upload requirements. 

Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass):

• Our U-Pass program provides eligible, full-time students with low cost, unlimited travel on Durham Region Transit as part of their ancillary fees.
  
  
• Spring/summer U-Pass vouchers have been emailed to eligible students and are valid until Sunday, August 31.
  
  
• Visit our U-Pass web page for more information and keep an eye out for DRT's spring/summer service changes beginning Monday, May 5. 

Food Services

•  Check out our Food Services website for our updated spring/summer semester hours.
  
  
• Follow us on Instagram at @ot_campus_eats for deals, specials, and contests.