I don't go to OTU but I have friends and family that do which is why I wanted to give you a warning. There's a student named Faizan Islam who is a predator and uses social causes such as Islam and Palestine as a facade for his disgusting behaviour. I was his friend up until the point his activities became known (about 5 years ago) and he has recently come to my attention again. I found an article detailing his acts here that I'll link here: https://medium.com/@ashrafzaman324/faizan-islam-6th-year-ontariotechu-student-indecent-exposure-9be9045429ba

Stay safe, block and report him, and do not interact with him.

Hi so I had a math test for my foundations of nursing this monday and i'm pretty sure i failed that. And then i also had to redo my spot test and I messed up on the blood pressure. It was just a bad day overall for me. My grade in the class was a 89 before the math test. The Professor in the class told me if I pass my math test and my other tests that i can do my spot test again. Can anyone help me on what to do?

Hey there! I’ve got 2 (out of 3) rooms available for lease in the west village res starting April 2025 and am currently looking for roommates for them (preferably females). Please send a dm if interested, thanks!

Im considering dropping linear algebra for first semester and taking it in the summer semester. The due date for dropping for full refund has already passes. Im confused though because if i pick it for the summer semester does it still get covered osap or whatever I have paid already or do I need to pay for linear algebra again. If I fail the course and pick it in the summer does it still get covered by osap. Im don't really know the process.

I just got accepted into the program Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons), Game Dev & Inter. Media. I have a few questions. Hopefully someone currently in the same program may be able to answer:

1. Is the program fully in person. Any options to do parts of it remotely. I have a 2 hr commute, so I would appreciate any remote options.

2. For in person, what's the usual classroom timings, ie start and end times?

3. How's is this program overall. I applied because of my interest in game dev, animation, and a bit of programming. But what are the potential opportunities?

TIA

I'm so happy rn! I just got accepted for the Game Development and Interactive Media program, and I couldn't be any happier! I'm so excited to become a part of the Ontario Tech University community!

Anyone got any study tips I really need to fix my study methods(studying the day before). I got 80s on my first midterms(I’m a first year comp sci), but I feel like I can do a lot better. Especially since I have back to back exams coming up and calc 1 being one of them. Plz let me know

Hi friends,

Just lost access to the online portal because of financial situation in UOIT. Does anyone have a full exam schedule I can check out?

I noticed the last date to withdraw from a course is December 2nd, how would I go about withdrawing from a course?

Hey,

I have an interview for HCM tomorrow,

Any tips on how to do well?

Thx

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in your opinion how much better is it than other tim's you've been to? is it below average, average, or above average? and what items do you recommend for breakfast and lunch?

actually, extending this to the subway and the boba place as well? how do you rate them and what to get?

Hey! I’m trying to apply for these programs, but I’m sure which to actually pursue. Anyone who’s in either program, how has it been for you? How do the placements and things work?

On top of that, I know the psychology program takes place in the downtown campus, but I’m wondering if there’s any way to take it at the North campus. If not, how hard is the commute between the two campuses? (My mode of transport kind of takes me from my house to the North campus, which I then have to travel to the downtown one)

For the forensic science program, how heavily well, science based is it? And how heavy of a courseload would you say it is?

Anyone know any good and concise online resources for linear algebra? Sort of like Paul's calc notes but for first yearlinear algebra.

Hey! Starting the MITS program in Winter 2025 and looking to find roommates to rent a place together near campus. If you’re also in MITS or have similar schedules, let’s team up to make housing more affordable and convenient.

If interested, comment or DM!

I’m a first year at on tech in computer science. I just had a few of my midterms and I’ve been getting around 80%. Is that bad or is it normal to get 80s? (in highschool I used to average above 90% in almost all my tests and in most of my exams)

Hey everyone! I'm looking for student housing foe winter 2025 into the summer (8 months). Ideally close to the hospital and female housing. I don't go to uoit but I'll be doing my coop here!! Lmk if anyone is looking for roomies:)

Hey guys,

I’m a nursing student, I had a scholarly paper due today. I have been having some family issues at home and fell behind and still had a decent amount of work to do on the paper while today was the deadline. I decided to follow the course syllabus and submit the assignment a day later and take a 10% grade reduction. Again, IT SAYS ALL THIS ON THE SYLLABUS! I can submit it late up to 3 days which I understand. Why does the prof close the drop box after 11:59pm 😭😭 This paper is worth 30% and my whole soul left my body after I saw the Dropbox close. Please help, I don’t think my reason for it being late is enough for documentation but again the syllabus clearly says if u don’t have documentation it can be up to 3 days late!?

Someone please help 🥲

Hi, does anyone here drive to school from Scarborough. If so, do you guys take other students with you?

This group program will be offered virtually starting Wednesday, November 6 until Wednesday, December 18 from 6pm – 8:30pm.

There are available spots for the program.  If interested, fill out the inquiry form at the bottom of this website and we will set up an intake: Y Mind

Hi everyone! did anyone ever take calculus 3, if so how was the final exam? Thanks.

Hey guys,

just want to know the rule for midterms not being counted. I heard last year from one of the profs something along those lines and just want to make sure. I think you can use only one per year or semester. Can anyone provide more detail on that.

Hello all,

I'm looking for a carpool from Mississauga to Ontario tech for 2-3 days per week. Please let me know if you commute or if you know someone who does.

Thank you

So, I hate respondus like most students. I hate what it does to my system in general.

So, I wrote my exam this week. I get a prompt by respondus, "submission in 5min?" I look at my watch. It says 15min left. I raise my hand and a random lady comes over. I'm explain the situation. She is confused and says "I can submit."

I'm irritated now. "I'm explaining that it's going to auto submit. I don't want it too!" Guys, I'm writing a exam. Wtf! Meanwhile it's counting down. I'm dealing with stupidity and I'm supposed to be completing calculations. It counts down and auto submits on me.

IT can't figure it out. I see my prof. He can't add more time or it adds more on everyone. If he restarts mine, I need to redo an exam.

So, that's my exam. To make me even more pissed off, I can't leave. My classmates continue to write and I need to wait to leave.

I'm furious. My prof is a great guy. He said he made note of it but I could never recheck or look over anything I bookmarked.he can't redo time without everyone being added.

Respondus needs to go. This is unacceptable. No clue how this can be fairly accurate in grading. It says 10min early submission but this was at least 15minutes from my prompt.

Has anybody ever experienced this? I'm still waiting for the grade. In future, I'll avoid classes that use respondus.

any cool events or parties ?

hey, my landlord has a room for rent, it’s $1000 between 2 people (price is probably negotiable for 1 private room) it’s located on elgin street, 20 minute bus ride (25 mins if traffic) to OTU North campus. there’s a huge plaza 8 minute walk nearby; Costco, Nofrills, dollarama, panera bread, many restaurants, dessert shops, nail salon, RBC, etc. room is available by Nov 1st

I am a Queen’s student that might be doing an internship in Pickering. I’m nervous about meeting people my age so I’m debating living in Oshawa, closer to students (I hope).

What’s the housing situation like there? Do lots of people live near the campuses or do they commute?

I’ve never been to Pickering/Oshawa other than passing through on the highway so any info would be awesome! Even any suggestions on how to make friends would be appreciated. I’m sorry if this sounds dumb, I’m honestly just used to Queen’s bc that’s all I know!! Thanks :)

Hi! I’m planning on going to Ontario Tech in the start of next September and I’ll likely be living on residence. I love to go on long distance runs and was wondering if there were any good routes to go on runs, or any active running clubs?

i know uoit isnt known for their psych program but based on my research it seems to be relatively strong, can anyone in it tell me about their experience? im interested in a ba if that helps any

Hi everyone! I'm taking cell bio rn and was wondering if the textbook is mandatory to read? I've been using the profs lecture slides and supplementing with videos online but couldn't find a free pdf of the textbook so i just gave up. Is it necessary to have it? I did this for physiology and it worked but idk about cell bio bc we have had 0 assessments in that class so far and my midterm is in 2 days🫣 i really appreciate the help, thank you!!