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Are you interested in an engaging employment opportunity for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters? The Student Learning Centre is hiring high-achieving students with an overall GPA of 3.3 or above to become Peer Educators! This hybrid role is 10 hours per week and offers the opportunity to work in a variety of positions including: Peer Tutor, Peer-Assisted Study Session Leader, Peer Success Facilitator, Study Hall Tutor and more! Apply now!
We offer services throughout the winter semester, including peer tutoring, math and writing support. You can book an appointment or visit our website for more information.

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It's your last chance to participate in our 2025 Student Career Interests Survey. The resulting report will help employers better understand how to attract and hire students and graduates like yourself, while also helping us learn how to better serve you.
Calling all new grads! If you're set to graduate this June, we know looking for jobs can be challenging and overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created iLaunch, a conference designed to help you launch into the next phase of your career. Get job prep ready and join us on Wednesday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m for a series of informational workshops, to learn practical work-readiness skills and to meet and network with employers! Learn more and register.
Join Wavemakers–a free virtual career-building program that helps you gain skills, expand your network and boost your resume. You’ll have the chance to win a $1500 scholarship to support your studies. Apply today.

Check out SparkPath–a free career tool and app where you can complete challenge cards to discover a range of potential careers.

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Join us on Thursday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Communities with Brooms! Get outdoors, team up with other community members and clean up litter and make a clear visual impact on our Downtown community.
The Brilliant Incubator is now accepting applications for the Summer Incubator! The program is set to start on Monday, May 5. If you have any questions, please email Marissa.Dunk@ontariotechu.ca or visit the Brilliant Catalyst website for more information.
Students registered with Student Accessibility Services: Join the Executive Functioning Skills group on Tuesdays from May 6 to 27. This in-person group is your opportunity to enhance vital skills like goal setting and time management and a space to connect with peers who understand your journey. Learn more.
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.
Do you have a passion for writing and want to share your student experience? Become a Content Creator or Guest Writer for the Ridgeback Student Voices blog! Learn more.

Could you use some more mindfulness or self-compassion in your life? Join our Mid-week Mindfulness group on Wednesdays from May 14 to July 16 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. via Google Meet. Bonnie Pedota–Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator–on a journey of learning, discussion and practice. Learn more and register.

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The 2024/2025 OSAP Extension Form is now available on MyOntarioTech!
If you are an OSAP student planning to take full-time classes in the spring/summer term(s) (three classes in total), you must complete an OSAP Extension Form once officially registered for your classes.
If you plan to study part-time during the spring/summer months, please apply for part-time OSAP funding via the OSAP website.

The Summer University Works application is now available for full-time undergraduate students.
- Please note: The International University Works program is highly competitive, with many applicants and a limited number of positions. Therefore, acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. In the event the maximum number of applicants has been reached, the application may close before the deadline.
- To apply, please visit MyOntarioTech to apply.

Beginning Monday, April 21, the Campus Libraries will operate on spring hours. Visit our website for more details.
Our Electric Vehicle charging stations on campus have been upgraded with the latest ChargePoint software, making it easier than ever to charge your vehicle! To begin using the upgraded chargers, download the ChargePoint app and sign up for an account. Effective Thursday, May 1, payment for use of the chargers will be made directly through the app.
Our EV charging station are located at:
- Charles Hall | 3 stations – six ports
- SIR | 3 stations – five ports
- Farm | 1 station – two ports (fleet vehicles)

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