Transition Programs
The Office of Student Life offers a number of programs to help support students through these changes, providing students with opportunities to learn more about what the institution has to offer, meet fellow students, staff and faculty, and become better prepared for university life. Encourage your student to register for any or all of our orientation programming. Some programs, such as MyStart may sessions for parents and families that you are welcome to attend. Learn more about these programs below.
Orientations
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MyStart: Accessibility
The MyStart: Accessibility Parent Information Event is an opportunity to interact with fellow parents of students with disabilities, learn about the mandate of Student Accessibility Services and how we will support your student, get your questions answered and hear some success stories.
- Date: Monday, August 24, 2020
- Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Cost: Free for parents of students who have registered
- Location: To be announced
Registration is now open. If you have any questions, please contact Student Accessibility Services at sastransition@ontariotechu.ca.
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MyStart: International
MyStart: International is an orientation specifically designed for incoming international, exchange and visiting students, in both graduate and undergraduate programs at the university. MyStart: International is recommended for all new international, exchange and visiting university students.
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Parent and Family Orientation
The Parent and Family Orientation is a live webinar to provide the family with an opportunity to learn about the student experience at Ontario Tech and the wide range of resources available to support students throughout their time at university.
What you can expect
- Hear more about the Ontario Tech student experience from both staff and current students.
- Learn more about the supports available to students.
- Discuss the ways in which you can best support student success and mental health.
- Have an opportunity to ask staff and upper-year students any questions you might have about Ontario Tech.
Parent and Family Orientation is August 31, 2020, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Register by August 28 to attend.