, you’ll earn points as you film, photograph, and fumble your way through fun challenges that’ll get you familiar with campus, take part in the O-Week shenanigans, and make new friends. And there’s awesome prizes for the winners, of course!

The Ridgeback Hunt

Back by popular demand, we’re kicking off with this psychedelic O-Week staple. Swing by Polonsky Commons to get a free OTSU tee that you can twist yourself! (You’ll for sure want one of these for the silent disco on the 15th!)

Tie-Dye to Dye For (North)

If you haven’t experienced the hilariously absurd fun of Quiplash or Drawful, you’re in for a real treat! Jackbox mixes the best parts of all those nostalgic board games you played as a kid and mashes them into a madhouse of merriment. 

Hosted by OTSU Esports

Laugh Your Jackbox Off

At the start of each year, the Durham Lords and Ontario Tech Ridgebacks face off on the soccer pitch to settle a rivalry as old as time…well, as old as the university, anyway. Come in school colours to cheer on your Ridgebacks as we go for another win, and a chance at some prizes.

Hosted by Ontario Tech Athletics & Durham Athletics & OTSU & DCSA

Campus Cup

The best way to energize your day! Bring your own mat and experience the tranquility of morning sun on your shoulders as Maya, our resident fitness guru, guides you through all the cat-cows, cobras, and cobblers you need to start your year off on the right foot.

With Maya Ganhao

Morning Yoga

Shop local! This uniquely #OntarioTech market features local and student businesses, and products made by your fellow Ridgebacks. There’s a bit of everything at this one, so pop by and see for yourself, you never know what you’ll find.

Would you like to set-up a booth at the OTSU Bazaar? 

OTSU Bazaar

Ahhh, ice skating! Who says it has to be winter to enjoy this time-honoured Canadian passtime?! The 

 (right next to Vaso Field) has all the equipment for beginners and virtuosos alike, and when you’re done you can step out into weather that isn’t minus 40. Enjoy a post-skate snack or hot cocoa at 

Hosted by OTSU & DCSA

Late Skate

If you only attend one event this O-Week, it has to be this one. Whether you’re into charitable causes, Nerf, anime, sipping tea (the Earl Gray kind), or game programming, you’ll find a club you vibe with. And if not, you can 

Get Involved Fair

Answer questions; flex your brainy knowledge of random things; win a prize. What else is there to say?

Trivia Night

Fitness is for everyone and is lifelong (much like learning!), so you don't have to be an all-star player to join the fun. Campus rec day lets you sign up for fun and/or competitive play in your typical intramural sports, but they also have things like dodgeball and flag football, too.

Campus Recreation Day

Always a big hit on campus, but this isn’t your grandma’s BINGO. Tons of outrageous fun dabbing delightfully vulgar scorecard shapes, with prizes from the pleasure chest up for grabs. 

Hosted by OTSU & DCSA & Ontario Tech Student Life

Dirty Bingo

Ever wonder who would win in a fight, Reindog or Jake the Dog? Rick & Morty or Stephen Universe? Multiverses is a PvP fighting game (à la Smash Bros. but with DC and WB characters), that will let you prove who is the strongest character in the multiverse. Do so and you’ll win a great prize!

MultiVersus 2v2 Tourney

Explore Downtown with the Oshawa Orientation Experience 2022, hosted by the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce!


Get in touch to learn more about how you can get your FREE wristband to the event!


Welcome from Mayor and City officials + meet the Mayor + Land Acknowledgement + Job Fair

Explore, play, shop, dine. There's plenty to do in downtown Oshawa

7:30pm - 10:30pm Memorial Park chill and dance


Dance in the park to the sounds of our DJ + host/performer + Enjoy delicious food truck food + Get your own hand silk-screened commemorative t-shirt by local Artist Dani Crosby + Drag Show

Hosted by the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce

Oshawa Orientation Experience

Just because our lounge isn’t ready doesn’t mean that we can’t get together and have fun! 

Come to our clubs space in the basement of SHA for an esports community lounge. 

We’ll have food, drinks, and prizes, and it’ll be your chance to meet the community in person! 

Esports Community Lounge

Nothing says back-to-school quite like a luau-themed campus cookout. With options for all the herbivores and carnivores out there, come dig into a plate of smoky deliciousness from the ‘cue at 61 Charles St.

Patio Beach BBQ

You’ll be at the Regent lecture hall listening to “stimulating and enriching” lessons for the next 4 years, so take the opportunity to use it for something fun like watching a blockbuster flick. A double feature, actually! We’ll provide the buttery popcorn, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy.

Regent Movie Night

Back by popular demand, this psychedelic O-Week staple is the perfect way to get into the school spirit while getting creative and crafty. Swing by 61 Charles to get a free OTSU tee that you can twist yourself! (You’ll for sure want one of these for the silent disco on the 15th!)

Tie-Dye to Dye For (Downtown)

The ultimate online obstacle course knockout challenge, without all the messy, painful wipeouts. Everyone on our Discord LOVES this game…and now we at the OTSU are addicted to it… 

Fall For Fall Guys

The end of O-Week. The grand finale. Goodbyes are so bittersweet, so that’s why we’re throwing a massive dance party on Polonsky to wind things up properly! An experience like no other, silent discos are the hypest way to experience EDM in the ‘20s. Completely FREE, all you have to do is preregister.

Orientation 2022

SCHEDULE

September 2022

FAQ

Silent Disco?! That’s SO cool…what the hell’s a silent disco?

Some of these events have limited capacity. How does that work?

How do I access Goosechase?

What are the COVID protocols this year?

How do I get a UPASS?

Where is 2200 North?

How does registration work for these events?

How do I get to Regent Theatre for the movie night? What’s the 901 bus schedule?

EVENTS

The Ridgeback Hunt

Tie-Dye to Dye For (North)

Laugh Your Jackbox Off

Campus Cup

Morning Yoga

OTSU Bazaar

Late Skate

Get Involved Fair

Trivia Night

Campus Recreation Day

Dirty Bingo

MultiVersus 2v2 Tourney

Oshawa Orientation Experience

Esports Community Lounge

Patio Beach BBQ

Regent Movie Night

Morning Yoga

Tie-Dye to Dye For (Downtown)

Fall For Fall Guys

Silent Disco