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Land Acknowledgement

The university is proud to acknowledge the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Learn more about the Land Acknowledgement.

MyStart orientation programming

First-year students participating in ignite event

MyStart is Ontario Tech University's orientation programming to support incoming first-year students with their transition into university.

Sessions include MyStart: Welcome, where students and their families can learn about the first-year experience; MyStart: Academic, where students can get an academic head start by participating in faculty-specific activities; and MyStart: Orientation, where students can engage in fun activities that will allow them to meet other first-years as well as their peer leaders.

For more information and to register, visit the MyStart page on the Digital Community.

MyStart

Services

Explore the group, one-on-one, and online supports we offer to strengthen your academic skill set and inspire future academic success.

Learn about the accommodations, financial support, and events we offer to help build an accessible university and ensure all students have equal opportunities to succeed.

students talking to a representative at an event provided by the career services at the university

We offer a range of events, internship and co-op opportunities, and one-on-one support to guide students in their career preparation and exploration.

First year students and orientation leaders at iBegin

We foster a strong sense of community by engaging and uniting a diverse group of students. We encourage community engagement through varsity athletics, Indigenous education and cultural services, international education, and peer support.

Students holding the LGBT+ (rainbow) flag

We aim to create an equitable and inclusive campus while supporting students through their transition to university. We offer resources, workshops, a variety of supports, and opportunities to be involved to engage students on campus.

students talking outside of the university campus

We are dedicated to supporting students’ mental and physical health and wellness. Explore the mental health supports and recreational activities we offer on campus.