Step 1: Sign up
- You must sign up before the event to receive access to the event website and live university presentations.
- After signing up, you will be emailed an event link that’s unique to you.
- You will also receive information event reminders for the virtual Information Sessions.
Step 2: Decide which universities you want to connect with
There are four 30-minute sessions during the event, starting every half hour. We recommend attending 1 university session per time slot, which means you can attend up to 4 sessions per event.
- Use the event schedule to find out what each university plans to offer during their sessions.
- The full schedule is usually posted a few weeks before the event.
- Some universities also offer bilingual and French presentations.
- Visit OUInfo to learn more about Ontario’s universities – like which universities offer the programs you’re interested in – to help you decide which sessions you want to attend.
- Prepare questions to ask.
Step 3: Be ready to take notes
- University sessions will not be recorded, so make sure you are ready to take notes and jot down all the important information you learn during the event.
- We encourage you to check university websites to view on-demand content and recorded presentations.
Step 4: Test out your tech
- Most universities use Zoom or Microsoft Teams to host their sessions. Before the event, make sure you have these platforms installed on your device, that they are updated and that you are logged in (if needed). If you have trouble opening a session in an application, try opening the session in a web browser instead.
- For the best experience, we recommend you use a desktop or laptop computer.
- If you have a camera, it does not need to be on.
Step 5: Learn how to join the live sessions
You can find a link to the event website in your confirmation of sign up and reminder emails. Individual links to join the live university sessions will become available on the day of the event.
Note: The event is in Eastern Time (ET). If you are joining from another time zone, make sure you convert the event schedule to your time zone.
To join a session:
- Go to the event website and select the “Live Presentations” showcase from the event lobby.
- Select the university whose session you want to attend.
- Select “Join Session” to open that university’s session.
- You will be prompted to share your information with the university (you can accept or decline).
- Join the session. Most sessions are hosted using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
