Next Steps
Ramp up to your university journey this summer!
Welcome to the Ridgeback family. Now that you've accepted your offer, it's time to get familiar with your campus and start your new journey. Connect with faculty, staff and other students during our summer transition programming.
Explore the sections below to learn more.
Campus Cup
Support Ontario Tech’s Ridgebacks soccer teams as they face the Durham Lords in the annual Campus Cup at Vaso’s Field. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Wear blue and orange, bring your Ridgeback spirit, and make some noise!
After the game, head to 2200 North for the Campus Cup After Party starting at 8 p.m. Enjoy music, dancing and food specials, with select items priced at $2.50.
Learn more about Campus Cup about this event on September 2, 2025
Campus Rec Day
Join us in Polonsky Commons* for Campus Rec Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., proudly hosted with the support of the Durham College Student Association and Ontario Tech Student Union.
You'll be able to enjoy:
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Athletics and recreation, health promotions and wellness programs and services information booths.
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Caricaturist, balloon artist and tarot card reader.
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Giant games, lawn games, sports and activities.
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Giveaways and prizes, including an iPad giveaway.
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Inflatables and axe throwing.
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Refreshments that include free ice cream.
Fall semester fees due
- End of regular registration period; last day to add courses, fall semester.
- Fall semester fees due.
- Last day to drop courses and receive a 100 per cent refund of tuition and ancillary fees, fall semester.
View the academic calendar about this event on September 15, 2025
Last day to withdraw from fall semester courses
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Last day to withdraw from fall semester courses without academic consequences (i.e., without receiving a grade). Courses dropped after this date will be recorded on the academic transcript with a grade of W to indicate withdrawal.
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Last day to drop courses and receive a 50 per cent refund of tuition fees, fall semester.
Fall study week
Thanksgiving and fall study week.
View the academic calendar about this event on October 14, 2025
You’ve made a forward-thinking and impactful decision in choosing Ontario Tech University for your post-secondary journey. As one of Canada’s leading tech-focused institutions, we’re proud to offer an innovative learning environment that blends academic excellence, hands-on experience, and a strong sense of community.
At Ontario Tech, you’re joining a vibrant and inclusive campus where your success—both academically and personally—is our top priority. From expert academic advising and leading-edge research opportunities to robust mental health support and a dynamic Student Union that ensures your voice is heard, we provide the tools and resources you need to thrive.
With our commitment to career-readiness, sustainability, and real-world problem-solving, your experience here will empower you to shape the future in meaningful ways.
We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish. Wishing you a restful and inspiring summer—see you in September, ready to make your mark!
President Steven Murphy
Academic Advising
Meet the team - Academic AdvisingPeer Mentorship Program
First-year student support - Peer Mentorship ProgramOntario Tech Student Union
Discover more - Ontario Tech Student UnionStudent Awards and Financial Aid
See how we can help - Student Awards and Financial AidStudent Services
Supports for you - Student ServicesA huge thank you to our 2025 Orientation sponsors!
