Hi, I’m going into my second year at OCAD in September for EXAN.
During my first year I fucked up and failed my core EXAN1001 course during first semester (for a variety of my own reasons) and didn’t get a spot in it this fall semester. How screwed am I? What should I do? If I switch majors is that a viable option????
Is there someone specifically I can schedule a meeting with to help me? Thank you 😭😭
Hi all. I went to the OCADu virtual laptop information session and noticed the Macbook Neo is "not recommended", I'm assuming due to the 8Gb of RAM.
Unfortunately we purchased one when they came out, but should I seriously think about selling it and getting the recommended Air for 1st year Illustration (do they put the laptops through their paces first year?). Only looking for some first-hand advice as I can go get an Air if it's really needed.
Thanks!
help!!! i’m going to be doing illustration in september, and i have absolutely no idea how to choose my courses??? the my progress site is extremely confusing and i have no idea how to navigate it, or what to do?
some courses say i need requirements but they’re also required for the illustration major??? how do i get these courses if im not even in the school yet??? getting so close to the date im panicking a bit, someone help… thank you
(i literally just graduated high school like two months ago, and nobody in my family has gone to university so im pretty much completely lost)
Hello! I'm a new student going into Illustration and right now I'm looking through what I need to buy for the upcoming September. Last I checked, OCAD doesn't have any listings for recommended materials for specific courses, so I'd appreciate if you guys could offer some recommended materials or advice when it comes to shopping for the new year.
I'm specifically also inquiring which device is best for me to use. Right now, I usually do all my drawings either through my sketchbook or draw with my XP-Pen drawing tablet. I've been considering getting an iPad, I'm specifically looking for one that is easily portable, has a decent amount of storage, and can also function well as a sort of mini laptop in case I need notes.
Would love to hear whatever you guys recommend or advise, thank you!
Looking for a post-secondary student to take over my lease at Avant Toronto (50 Gerrard St E) via an official lease re-assignment with management. Prime location—literally a 2-minute walk to TMU and a short ride to UofT St. George / College TTC station!
Location: 50 Gerrard St East, Toronto
Available Date: Sept 2
Lease Term: Full lease takeover (Through Sept-Aug 2027)
Monthly Rent: $1750/month (Includes high-speed Wi-Fi and all utilities)
Unit & Room Details:
Private, spacious bedroom (fully furnished with bed, desk and chair)
Modern standing desk setup & great natural light from large windows
Stainless steel appliances in kitchen (fridge, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher)
4-piece bathroom with plenty of counter and vanity storage space
Building Amenities (Avant Student Residence):
Gym
Quiet Study Lounge & Co-working space
Games Room & Café Lounge
Outdoor Social Courtyard
24/7 Security & Keycard Entry
Requirements:
Must be an enrolled post-secondary student (TMU, UofT, OCAD, George Brown, etc.)
Must complete Avant’s standard online student application & background check
Tenant liability insurance required
Hey guys i know a lot of yall got screwed over by ocad’s course selection, myself included. someone created a petition! Please sign it, i know it’s not a guarantee that they will do anything but we have to try! I cannot afford to take an extra year just because i was waitlisted along with 90+ other students. https://c.org/KTnLSG8CrZ
Back story: I'm entering my third year at OCAD for creative writing but having previously taken a reduced course load, I was considered a second year for priority registration, so I was majorly screwed out of registering for my mandatory courses by the lack of sections and class waitlists.
I've seen a lot of people complain about this casually in passing happening to themselves or others, but I really do want to take it up with the administration and hopefully get them to do something about it. Does anyone know who to contact to complain about the lack of sections? I've reached out to registration services, the faculty of arts and sciences, student accessibility services and the human rights and equity office so far with little to no luck. Sort of a spray and pray approach but whatever.
I've also been considering creating a petition.
Is there any other admin people/offices I should contact by email, phone or by appointment? Let me know who you think might help.
Hey! I've been building a mobile app over the summer and I'm looking for a handful of OCAD students who'd be down to test it before I launch.
The app is meant to help people meet others around the city and make it easier to connect with people who share similar interests.
Right now I just need people to use it normally, let me know what feels off, what's confusing, and report any bugs they run into. Nothing super formal.
If you help out, you'll get:
I've already got students from NYU, Columbia, and Pace testing in New York, and I'm hoping to get a group from OCAD as well.
If you're interested, comment below or shoot me a DM. Happy to answer any questions.
Hey! I’ve seen two accounts now on Instagram that were previously run by ocad students. It appears they were hacked. I just wanted to warn other students, if you’re sent anything like the photo below, report and block! Don’t click anything!
I’m guessing people are clicking the links the hacked accounts are sending. It seems like it’s targeting students.
It’s pretty clear it’s a scam, but obviously some people are clicking on it.