UOIT welcomes 4,300 students to campus
September 7, 2006
Ontario's only laptop-based university continues to experience significant growth
OSHAWA, Ont. - UOIT announced today that it will welcome approximately 4,300 students to campus this morning as classes begin at Ontario's only laptop-based university.
Located in Oshawa, Ontario, UOIT's award-winning campus has experienced significant growth since opening its doors in 2003, with enrolment growing to more than 4,000 students - including over 1,600 new first-year students for the 2006-2007 academic year - in just three short years.
"More students than ever are choosing UOIT because we offer highly sought-after programs in a leading-edge learning environment. Students can connect with their professors and each other any time and anywhere," said Richard Levin, vice-president of Strategic Enrolment Management and Registrar. "Our students have the opportunity to learn from world-class professors, participate in hands-on research, and gain the real-world experience that will put them one step ahead when they graduate."
Students from across Canada and around the world are enrolled in the university's 30 different undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as Business and Information Technology; Education; Engineering and Applied Science; Energy Systems and Nuclear Science; Health Sciences; Science; and Criminology, Justice, and Policy Studies.
In addition, new graduate and undergraduate programs such as the Master of Information Technology (MITS) program - the first of its kind in Canada and one of the few IT security graduate degree programs in the world - are developed each year to meet the demands of today's knowledge-driven economy.
"UOIT extends a warm welcome to students as they make their way on to campus this morning," said Dr. Ron Bordessa, president of UOIT. "We are committed to their success and look forward to sharing our unique and innovative approach to education as we challenge and inspire students to push their own boundaries of thinking and learning."
The range of UOIT's challenging and innovative programs spans seven different faculties and schools that combined boast one of the highest rates of professors with PhDs among Canadian universities. In addition, students at UOIT have an opportunity to collaborate with professors to gain valuable research experience that includes co-authoring and publishing research papers.
"This year, students are aware of the many benefits that come from learning from professors who bring practical and theoretical experience to the classroom and lab, giving students an opportunity to combine that knowledge with their own ideas to create real solutions that will make an impact in the community," said Evan Muller-Cheng, president of the Student Association.
With undergraduate and graduate programs constantly under development, a state-of-the-art Athletic Centre scheduled to open in June 2007, and part of the largest and most comprehensive investment in the Canadian automotive industry - the Automotive Centre of Excellence - scheduled to open in 2008, UOIT is committed to providing students with the best education to help them reach their greatest potential.
About UOIT
As the province's newest university, UOIT provides a unique combination of academic knowledge, vibrant student life, leading-edge research, and hands-on skills. As Ontario's first laptop-based university, UOIT offers career-focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of business and information technology, sciences, engineering, nursing, social science, and education. The university is committed to research excellence and has attracted significant research grants and awards including a Tier 1 Research Chair. Sharing facilities and selected services with Durham College, UOIT has attracted over 4,000 students since its inception in 2003. To find out more, visit www.uoit.ca or call 905.721.8668.
OSHAWA, Ont. - UOIT announced today that it will welcome approximately 4,300 students to campus this morning as classes begin at Ontario's only laptop-based university.
Located in Oshawa, Ontario, UOIT's award-winning campus has experienced significant growth since opening its doors in 2003, with enrolment growing to more than 4,000 students - including over 1,600 new first-year students for the 2006-2007 academic year - in just three short years.
"More students than ever are choosing UOIT because we offer highly sought-after programs in a leading-edge learning environment. Students can connect with their professors and each other any time and anywhere," said Richard Levin, vice-president of Strategic Enrolment Management and Registrar. "Our students have the opportunity to learn from world-class professors, participate in hands-on research, and gain the real-world experience that will put them one step ahead when they graduate."
Students from across Canada and around the world are enrolled in the university's 30 different undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as Business and Information Technology; Education; Engineering and Applied Science; Energy Systems and Nuclear Science; Health Sciences; Science; and Criminology, Justice, and Policy Studies.
In addition, new graduate and undergraduate programs such as the Master of Information Technology (MITS) program - the first of its kind in Canada and one of the few IT security graduate degree programs in the world - are developed each year to meet the demands of today's knowledge-driven economy.
"UOIT extends a warm welcome to students as they make their way on to campus this morning," said Dr. Ron Bordessa, president of UOIT. "We are committed to their success and look forward to sharing our unique and innovative approach to education as we challenge and inspire students to push their own boundaries of thinking and learning."
The range of UOIT's challenging and innovative programs spans seven different faculties and schools that combined boast one of the highest rates of professors with PhDs among Canadian universities. In addition, students at UOIT have an opportunity to collaborate with professors to gain valuable research experience that includes co-authoring and publishing research papers.
"This year, students are aware of the many benefits that come from learning from professors who bring practical and theoretical experience to the classroom and lab, giving students an opportunity to combine that knowledge with their own ideas to create real solutions that will make an impact in the community," said Evan Muller-Cheng, president of the Student Association.
With undergraduate and graduate programs constantly under development, a state-of-the-art Athletic Centre scheduled to open in June 2007, and part of the largest and most comprehensive investment in the Canadian automotive industry - the Automotive Centre of Excellence - scheduled to open in 2008, UOIT is committed to providing students with the best education to help them reach their greatest potential.
About UOIT
As the province's newest university, UOIT provides a unique combination of academic knowledge, vibrant student life, leading-edge research, and hands-on skills. As Ontario's first laptop-based university, UOIT offers career-focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of business and information technology, sciences, engineering, nursing, social science, and education. The university is committed to research excellence and has attracted significant research grants and awards including a Tier 1 Research Chair. Sharing facilities and selected services with Durham College, UOIT has attracted over 4,000 students since its inception in 2003. To find out more, visit www.uoit.ca or call 905.721.8668.
About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.
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Ontario Tech University
905.721.3111 ext. 2513
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