Resources to Help You Prepare for University

The universities offer different programs and supports for many types of students. The resources on this page can help you adapt to life and studies at university.

Note: Eligibility criteria may vary by program.

This list is not definitive. Contact the appropriate university directly for more information.

Ontario Tech University

Academic Prep - Summer Transition Programs

Learning Services
Admitted Student
  • Promotes academic and personal success by providing insight about what it will be like to be a student at our university.
  • Meet fellow classmates, faculty and staff, learn strategies for attending university lectures and discuss what makes your university experience unique.
  • Free, interactive sessions that provide you with a recap of foundational academic concepts for your program.
  • Learn about study skills and time management, and develop effective strategies to be successful in university.
  • Non-credit; registration required.
  • We strongly recommend the sessions and offer specialized programming for all programs.
  • Offered in the summer.

Accessibility Summer Transition Programming

Learning Services
Admitted Student; Equity-seeking Individual
  • Program for incoming students with documented disabilities.
  • Understand the real differences between high school, college and university.
  • Learn about self-advocacy and how to use your strengths.
  • Become immersed in the software you will use every day in our technology-enriched learning environment.
  • Learn tried-and-true strategies to make the most of your university experience.
  • Meet key staff who will provide academic and learning support.
  • Become familiar with the campus and the Oshawa area.
  • Offered throughout August.
  • Registration required.

Orientation

Orientation
Admitted Student
  • Ontario Tech’s largest transition program, geared toward students who are beginning classes in September.
  • Prepare for success in your first year by learning from upper-year students who volunteer their time to welcome you to the university community.
  • Orientation will provide you with opportunities to:
    • Familiarize yourself with the campus.
    • Learn how to get the most from your university experience.
    • Meet new friends, faculty and staff.
    • Participate in engaging activities and traditions, unique to Ontario Tech.
  • Offered at the beginning of September.

Faculty Registration Information Sessions

Other
Admitted Student; Current University Student
  • Registration for our unique programs is not the same for every student; we offer faculty- and program-specific information sessions.
  • Designed to give you all the information you need to successfully register for your courses.
  • Live sessions are offered throughout the summer and are run by your faculty’s academic advising team.

Peer Leader Mentoring Program

Learning Services
Admitted Student; Current University Student
  • Fosters a culture of inclusivity and support throughout your postsecondary journey and beyond.
  • The program ensures you have the opportunity to connect with the mentorship community, receive support and engage with your peers.
  • Peer Leader Mentoring program goals include:
    • Establishing an inclusive and welcoming community of peers that cultivates a network and culture of mentorship.
    • Providing support and guidance through various transitions in your postsecondary journey, from acceptance to post-graduation.
    • Engaging you in personal growth, lifelong learning and leadership opportunities through flexible, experiential programming that leverages the development of interpersonal, academic and professional skills.
    • Creating a unified mentorship network that fosters respectful, interdisciplinary connections between individual peer programs and provides opportunities for collaborative programming.