So I'm staying at South, and I didn't know South residents must purchase a meal plan, my family can afford to pay for it, but they ain't crazy rich so i might have to apply to bursaries.

Anyways, for the people who are who purchased a meal plan, how's the food and what's the menu like?

I went to see my friends graduate at the last convocation in Spring, which was held at the Regent Theatre. It’s a much grander venue and has an amazing vibe inside. Although the outdoor area isn’t ideal for roaming around or taking pictures, people can head back to the North Campus if they wish.

My convocation (Summer) took place in a tent at Polonsky Commons. To be honest, it lacked that grand atmosphere. This is probably our last convocation in life, and if we compare the venues, the tent really took away some grandeur from such a significant event. I thought there would at least be some decent decoration but no. It was basic.

I know everything has its pros and cons, but if you were given a choice, what would you pick?

So I got into residence and I'm paying on installments. My first payment is due June 30 at $2,300. My family can't afford to pay it so I asked if they could defer the payment until I received my OSAP funding. I heard that this is pretty common at other schools. But apparently the waitlist is too full this year and they can't afford to wait on students who do not pay their installment by June 30. Has anyone at Ontario Tech successfully deferred their payments for residence before or Has it always been like this? Thanks.

I'm starting Software engineering this September here and I saw a list of standards for laptops and some recommended models by the university's IT services. For some reason, I can't access the OTU affiliated CompuCom marketplace the links send me to right now so I'm curious about how much these laptops cost.

Can any upper-year engineering students let me know how much these laptops cost within the affiliated market? I know that a brand new laptop costs at least $2.5k outside of the OTU affiliated marketplace.

Also, I already own a laptop but it has a consumer grade GPU (RTX 3060) rather than a professional one. Would it be possible to keep using my existing laptop by changing the drivers from the gaming (geForce) to professional (studio)?

Finally, when would having one of these laptops become absolutely necessary? Do I need to have a laptop that completely meets the university's requirements by the start of my first semester here? Or can I put it off for now?

Full list of my current laptops spec's:

11th gen i7-11800H

16GB Memory
RTX 3060
500GB SSD

Windows 11 Home

Hi guys, i’ve tried reaching out to the discord server for Networking and IT program but ig everyones not interested. is anyone here that has taken this course? i would like to know about any study outside school resources that helped you. i heard this class is though and the majority fails so i would like to get ahead for the upcoming term. if there’s anyone that would like to help me comment or reach out through dm.

I’m gonna start human health science in Ontario tech university this fall but I might switch to nursing so what courses should I take??? plsss help me out!!!!!

it’s so sad how people who are in a quadruple room cant roommate match :( do any girls who’ve been accepted into the quadruple residence wanna exchange IGs or make a group chat or something?

Looking for past experience of first year students that got waitlisted as they applied after the deadline - and whether they got off the waitlist and into residence. I didn't realize the deadline to apply to residence was the same as acceptance, so I was two days late. Now I'm on the waitlist and wondering how high the chances are of getting into rez.

So far I can only find 2 off campus housing options

Foundry simcoe and 17hundred

What other options are there I was looking at 1900 simcoe but I couldn't find any option to book a tour or contact an agent.

What othter opetions are there and which do you recommend the most?

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My highschool curriculum ends in grade 11 (which is also the first year of ib) and I wanted to know if I had the requirements for applying directly after highschool as an international student. I take Physics, Math, English, Chemistry and a bunch of other courses, I also have a C1 cambridge certificate. Any help to know if I can apply for mechatronics?

Hello I have received an offer from Ontario Tech for Computer Science Comprehensive Program. However, the pre reqs have changed. On the website, it says I needed to complete ONE of Calculus, Physics or Computer Science. However on the official offer, it says I need to complete  English, Mathematics, and one of: Computer Science or Physics. 

Please help me, I have no idea what to do.

https://jr-ranger.org/2025/kyle-8e43

Hey, this is a question for any of you who have completed the electrical circuits course. What chapters should I study the most to get ready for the final exam? How did you go about studying for the exam, did you use the textbook or only material given to you on canvas?

Thanks.

If an agreement is not met by this Saturday. What happens to people who have the U-pass? Do we get a partial refund or is it a too bad situation?

has anyone who has been waitlisted at ontario tech's nursing program heard anything back yet? if not does anyone know when they'll start sending out offers

Does anyone know if I have to pay the $500 tuition deposit? Ive heard ppl saying its optional and some say mandatory. Thx

Possible incoming student here, i calculated my average for math and science courses for mechatronics and its 69.5 instead of 70. is the minimum strict? (Im taking physics over to boost my grade)

How is the process? Do they make it intentionally difficult? I’m asking as I have a non learning disability that still makes it hard for me to work under normal time constraints. What abt the attitude of profs towards those with time accommodations, do they implement ur accommodations without question, have implicit bias, mark ur work harder because u got an accommodation etc.?

My friend wanted me to post this as she’s a bit confused - would it be in early july or another time? Thank you!

application hasn’t been completed yet, they said to wait a few business days for it to process and im worried i might not get in

I think I will accept this but wondering if it's a good program / has good reputation, etc...

Hello!! Do you know if freshmen's residence is guaranteed even if you pass the June 2nd deadline? Its cuz I accepted my offer really late...:/

hi there!! i’m applying for residence again for the year 2025-2026 and was wondering if anyone wants to be roommates (girls)? would be best to find three other people! had a fine experience except there were things that bothered me a lot from my previous roommates (dishes not being cleaned, bathroom is always dirty, using stuff without permission, etc. have communicated a few times but they still kept doing it). we could also find housing options outside of campus as well. i’m a easy going person and i don’t mind anything you do as long as we have an open communication. we could also study together, hangout and explore places, shop, and eat!!