Student Life

We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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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

Learn about accomodations, financial support and events we offer.

We offer a range of events, internship and co-op opportunities, and one-on-one support.

We encourage you to get involved through peer leadership, mentorship and more.

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We offer resources, workshops, a variety of supports and opportunities to be involved to create a more inclusive campus.

Explore the mental health supports, workshops and recreational activities we offer on campus.

We provide specialized services to First Nation, Métis and Inuit students as well as all Ontario Tech students.

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

We co-ordinate course quizzes, midterms, final exams and online assessment accommodations for students registered with Student Accessibility Services.

The university provides off-campus living resources and assistance for students, landlords and residents.

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Ridgeback Student Voices is an online space where students can share stories, information, services and opinions about things on and off campus.

Find the answers to your frequently asked questions.

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!

Download and save your 2023-2024 fillable planner