Student Life
Student Life proudly serves and supports the diverse student population and is here to help you make the best of your experience at the university. Our services include accessibility, academics, career readiness, equity and inclusion, health and wellness and community engagement. Here you can find more information about our services, and how to connect with other students.
Services
Career Readiness
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Career Readiness
We offer a range of events, internship and co-op opportunities, and one-on-one support.
Equity and Inclusion
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Equity and Inclusion
We offer resources, workshops, a variety of supports and opportunities to be involved to create a more inclusive campus.
Health and Wellness
![Polonsky Commons in fall.](https://shared.ontariotechu.ca/shared/department/student-life/digital-community/photos-of-campus/fall_polonskycommons.jpg)
Health and Wellness
Explore the mental health supports, workshops and recreational activities we offer on campus.
Indigenous Education and Cultural Services
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Indigenous Education and Cultural Services
We provide specialized services to First Nation, Métis and Inuit students as well as all Ontario Tech students.
Student Learning Centre
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Student Learning Centre
Explore the group, one-on-one and online supports we offer to strengthen your academic skill set.
Test Centre
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Test Centre
We co-ordinate course quizzes, midterms, final exams and online assessment accommodations for students registered with Student Accessibility Services.
Off-Campus Living
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Off-Campus Living
The university provides off-campus living resources and assistance for students, landlords and residents.
Ridgeback Student Voices
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Ridgeback Student Voices
Ridgeback Student Voices is an online space where students can share stories, information, services and opinions about things on and off campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to your frequently asked questions.
Incoming Students: Summer Transition Programs
Incoming Students: Summer Transition Programs
Student Life Planning Resource
We've put together a resource to help our campus community learn how to use a planner, keep track of important academic dates, utilize a 365-day habit tracker, take notes, etc.
You can save and use the planner as a whole or just download the templates as you need them!
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Latest news
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Ontario Tech students explore advanced fusion research at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
![Fifteen master’s and PhD students from Ontario Tech University went on a week-long trip from June 24 to 28 to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River, Ontario.](https://news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/2024/07/images/sgps-cnl-experiene-thumbnail.jpg)
July 23, 2024
Ontario Tech students explore advanced fusion research at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Educational policy expert appointed Dean of Ontario Tech’s Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education
![Dr. Amanda Cooper, incoming Dean, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University.](https://news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/2024/07/images/thumbnail-amanda-cooper.jpg)
July 15, 2024
Educational policy expert appointed Dean of Ontario Tech’s Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education
Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2024-2025 major scholarship recipients
![Ontario Tech University major entrance scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year (clockwise from upper left): Thirn Bhavan, Chloe Bogaert, Gianluca Quarto, Emily Smith, Nathan Sidlauskas and Zakkariya Rehman (note: photo not available for international student and Global Leadership Award recipient Fareeha Rehman).](https://news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/2024/07/images/ro-major-scholarship-winners-2024-thumbnail.jpg)
July 2, 2024
Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2024-2025 major scholarship recipients
Ontario Tech Student Union honours two instructors with awards for teaching excellence
![From left: Brian Robson, Executive Director, Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU); Dan Walters, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Practicum and Internship Co-ordinator, Ontario Tech University; Elo Avenbuan, VP Student Life, OTSU; Angelique Dack, VP Downtown, OTSU; Sam Brown, President, OTSU; Dr. Mary Bluechardt, Interim Deputy Provost, Ontario Tech University; Dr. Syed Qadri, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University; Arajenthira Narenthira, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education Board Director, OTSU.](https://news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/2024/06/images/otsu-dan-and-syed-award-thumnbnail.jpg)
June 20, 2024
Ontario Tech Student Union honours two instructors with awards for teaching excellence