Winter Fest 2026
Oh, January! A time of resolutions and renewed commitments to locking in earlier and getting those grades up. If you’re dreading the return to campus in the dead of winter, don't fret, we got you!
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OTSU Elections 2026
Calling all students: if you're passionate about getting the most out of helping your fellow students, and getting valuable leadership experience, run in the OTSU Elections!
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Attend the AGM - Part 2!
Our AGM is your opportunity to shape the future of your student experience. Pre-register and attend our AGM - Part 2 for a chance to win one of ten $50 Visa gift cards!*
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Winter Fest 2026 is almost here!
Winter Fest kicks off the winter semester with a ton of fun events, giveaways, and activities to help you reconnect and beat the January blues.
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OTSU Snow Tubing Trip
Kick off the winter semester with a snow tubing trip to Lakeridge Ski Resort on Thursday, February 5. Your ticket includes round-trip transportation, tube and helmet rental, and an evening of winter fun. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot.
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NEW Health Plan App
Managing your student health plan just got easier. Access benefits, submit claims, and check coverage all in one app. Anytime, anywhere.
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Nutrition Access Program
Ready-to-eat foods to fuel your day! The Snack & Go and Breakfast Table initiatives aim to understand and address food insecurity on campus.
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Downtown Resource Guide
Discover your campus and community. Our Downtown Resource Guide has everything you need to navigate the downtown campus—getting around, local hotspots, community involvement, parking info, student life resources, and student safety and support.
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Wellness Nook
A space on both campuses to find solitude and centre yourself with self care activities that destress, refocus, and recharge so you can be your best self today!
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Events
Our events support wellness, provide opportunities to have fun, meet new people, and get involved with their campus community.
Massage Monday (DT)
Use your OTSU-provided Health Plan to get a massage!
Pizza Party (North)
Date: January 13 | Time: 11:30AM–12:30PM | Location: SHA Atrium What better way to kick off Winter Fest than with free pizza! Swing by Shawenjigewining Hall for a slice, hang out with friends, and celebrate the start of a new semester. One serving per student. Please bring your student card. First come first served, while supplies last.
Breakfast Table (Jan.)
Welcome to the Breakfast Table! As part of our Nutrition Access Program, we’re setting up the Breakfast Table at both Shawenjigewining Hall, and downtown in Charles Hall. Here, you can pick up some grab-and-go food items to fuel your day—think granola bars, fruit or yogurt. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (while supplies last) Location: North campus in Shawenjigewining Hall (SHA 115), and downtown in Charles Hall (CHA 105) We're launching this pilot program to gather student feedback on food insecurity and we'll have an anonymous survey you can fill out to better inform how we deliver this program in the future.
Get Involved
We do everything we can for you, but we can’t do it alone. We need your help! From running elections and events, to supporting advocacy and guiding the OTSU by sitting on one of its committees, there’s a lot of ways for you to get involved in ways that help build you up.
If you want to make an impact, gain valuable experience, and have a great time with a great group of people, let us know! We're always looking for students to help out!
