Student life
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| Academic Life |
| Computer Accounts and Student Identification |
| Student Organizations, Clubs and Sports |
| Advising and Counseling |
| Health Care |
| Visiting the United States |
Studies are divided by terms. Studies normally taken from the autumn/fall term (September to December) to the end of winter term (January to April). Graduate and undergraduates may also study in the summer term (May to July).
Academic advisors strive to assist students to make choices that will lead to their academic success. Your advisor can support you from start to finish, from selecting a program to planning for the future. Academic advisors are faculty-specific. Please click here tofind your Undergraduate advisor. If you are a Graduate Student, please click here.
The Academic Success Centre is committed to providing all UOIT students with tutorial and academic assistance of the highest calibre. The academic subject specialists and peer tutors help with mathematics, writing, English as a Second Language (ESL) and study skills.
NOOL is a web based writing and math information resource based here at UOIT.
UOIT's Campus Library provides study space, in-house and on-line resources as well as access to resources through inter-library loans.
Computer Accounts and Student Identification
From the moment you receive a personal laptop from at the IT Service Centre, you will have access to ongoing support and services. The Mobile Computing Centre is located at the north Oshawa campus and is available to assist you with laptop-related concerns or inquiries quickly, including Internet support.
With respect to getting your student card, click here for more information.
Student Organizations, Clubs and Sports
The UOIT Student Association (undergraduate) is the primary association that enables and supports other student organizations on campus. For Graduate Students, contact the Graduate Student Council.
The Ridgebacks is the name for the varsity sport teams here at UOIT that compete in Ontario University Athletics (OUA).
World-class sports facilities are numerous and are found at the north Oshawa campus.
Arab Youth Association
Our Mission Statement: To direct and unite the potential of the Arabic students at UOIT/DC, through beneficial events and activities, that will create a stronger bond between the Arabs and their community. In a nutshell, we want to live up to the expectations of our elders. Contact info: Emad Abdelrahman, President, (eabdelrahman89@gmail.com)
International Students Club
International Students Club creates a welcoming and fun environment for international students, so life away from home becomes a lifetime experience. This students club is also dedicated to do charity work and help others all around the world, who need a helping hand from us.
This Facebook group will be the main communication tool for the group, where members can post event ideas, meet new people, give ideas on how to make this club a better place, keep updated about the upcoming events and, maybe, even sell their used books. Contact info: isc.uoit@gmail.com.
International Student Counseling
Support is available to all UOIT international students during the following hours:
- Mondays and Fridays: 9 a.m. to noon and 1p.m to 4 p.m.
- Tuesdays to Thursdays: 1p.m to 4p.m
Students may seek assistance with many issues including, but not limited to, immigration matters, health insurance, referrals to on- and off-campus services, successful transitioning, and more.
Campus Counseling Services
a) On campus: A variety of confidential Counseling Services are available in response to individual student needs. You may choose to seek the assistance of a counselor or mental health nurse on or off campus. Counseling Services is committed to celebrating diversity and respect for all students on campus. University can be a time of significant adjustment. At times, stress can become so severe that it poses a threat to a student's health, well-being and academics.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Gordon Willey building, Room G1030 (located in the Athletic complex)
b) Off campus: is provided to students through Sheppell.fgi, an off-site service provider. Sheppell.fgi can help you work through all kinds of challenges in your life including stress, personal well-being, relationship and family issues and addiction concerns. To access these services, call 1.800.268.5211.
The Campus Health Centre located at the north Oshawa campus in the Athletic Centre is committed to the delivery of high-quality health-care services that promote student health in a professional and confidential manner. If you pay an annual $30 fee to the Campus Health Centre, they will administer and send the bills directly to UHIP. Otherwise, you pay up front and submit the bill and supporting documents to be reimbursed.
The Oshawa Clinic is located close to the downtown Oshawa campus and provides health-care services to UOIT students. The Oshawa Clinic will process your UHIP claim at no charge. i.e. all paperwork is done by them.
The Lakeridge Health Hospital is one of the largest community hospitals in Ontario, primarily serves the residents of the Durham Region. Lakeridge Health comprises of three acute hospitals, one speciality hospital and various off-site locations, which manage over 540 patient beds and deliver care to approximately 1,600 people daily.
The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids Hospital) is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country. As innovators in child health, Sick Kids improves the health of children by integrating care, research and teaching.
See here for information on health insurance plans.
Students from the following countries do not require U.S. visas if they are entering the United States for a brief visit (frequent visits require an American visa): Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Students from all other countries require a visitor's visa to enter the United States. Students with a valid student authorization do not require a re-entry visa to enter Canada from the U.S. For complete up-to-date information on U.S. visas, refer to http://toronto.usconsulate.gov/.
In order to apply for a visitor's visa to the U.S., you must schedule an appointment with a U.S. Consular Office. Appointments can be scheduled online by visiting www.nvars.com.
A study permit is not a guarantee of entry into the United States, since an immigration officer at the port of entry to the U.S. determines whether or not a person legally qualifies to enter the country.