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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
5 entries Sep 5 → Jan 6, 2027
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Jan 4 → May 3, 2027
Winter Semester 2027
May 3 → Aug 24, 2027
Spring/Summer Semester 2027
Jun 28 → Aug 20, 2027
Six-week Summer Session 2027
Jun 28 → Aug 24, 2027
12-week Summer Semester 2027
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A D F O S T U W A
ACE Automotive Center of Excellence, a world-class testing and research facility on the North campus. D
DC Cafe The main dining hall and cafeteria located in the Durham College building, used by Ontario Tech students on meal plans.
Downtown Refers to the secondary campus location in the heart of Oshawa. F
FBIT Faculty of Business and Information Technology.
FEAS Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.
FESNS Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science. O
OTSU Ontario Tech Student Union, the official student government body. S
Simcoe Simcoe Village Residence, the original on-campus housing located on the North campus.
South South Village Residence, the larger residence hall on the North campus featuring a mandatory meal plan. T
The 901 The Pulse bus route that frequently shuttles students between the North and Downtown campuses.
The North Refers to the main North Oshawa campus location.
The Pit The food court area located in the Gordon Willey building, shared with Durham College.
The Polonsky Polonsky Commons, the central grassy quad and gathering space on the North campus. U
UB Food Court The dining area located within the Business and Information Technology (UB) building. W
West West Village Residence, apartment-style housing located slightly off the main North campus loop. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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aisle_24 Aisle 24
Banner The specific software system used within the portal for course registration and scheduling.
Canvas The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and online assignments.
CRWC Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, the main gym and athletic facility.
DGD The Bordessa Hall building located at the Downtown campus.
ERC Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre.
hunter_s_kitchen Hunter's Kitchen
MyCampus The primary online portal for student records, grades, and administrative tasks.
Ridgeview The nearby park and residential area often used for off-campus student housing.
SHA 61 Charles Street, a primary building for the Downtown Oshawa campus.
south_village_dining_hall South Village Dining Hall
subway Subway
U-Pass The universal transit pass included in tuition, providing unlimited access to Durham Region Transit.
UA The Science Building (University Building A).
UB The Business and Information Technology Building (University Building B).
UL The Campus Library building. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027.
How much campus context is included? 15 approved campus terms and 16 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from? Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library. Using DormWay at Ontario Tech University What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Ontario Tech University
Ontario Tech University advances its vision for a more connected campus experience The university is moving its Campus Master Plan into action with a new academic building targeted for 2029 and a focus on hands-on learning.
Sep 9, 2026
Read More New Campus High-Performance Complex coming to the Oshawa campus Durham College and Ontario Tech University are creating a new 60,000-square-foot destination for students to play, train, and study, anticipated to open in 2028.
Sep 10, 2026
Read More Ontario Tech University and Centre for Designing Change sign an agreement launching PACE Ontario The launch of the Physical AI Centre of Excellence (PACE) Ontario aims to strengthen Canada's leadership in Physical AI technologies.
Aug 20, 2026
Read More Upcoming changes in traffic flow to Founders Drive starting September 4, 2026. Upcoming changes in traffic flow to Founders Drive starting September 4, 2026.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Ontario Tech University
Main Stage September 11, 2026
Dance the night away with friends at the North Campus.
Ontario Tech Frosh Festival 2026 September 12, 2026
A festival event for new and returning students to celebrate the start of the academic year.
Group Fitness - Power Pilates September 14, 2026
A fitness workshop designed to ignite your fitness journey.
Hall Stage September 14, 2026
Chill and hang out with friends both new and old at the Downtown Campus.
Nuclear Project Management Micro-Credential Program September 14, 2026
A program to help professionals build practical project management skills for the nuclear industry.
Laugh Line September 15, 2026
An evening of big laughs for the campus community.
Community Job Fair by META Employment Services September 16, 2026
A job fair connecting students and community members with employment opportunities.
Ontario Tech Community Day featuring Chancellor's Challenge and Homecoming October 3, 2026
An annual event bringing together the community, alumni, and students for a day of connection and pride.
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