Room to grow: Ontario Tech University to expand on-campus living with plans for new residence in Fall 2027

Project continues the university’s campus expansion while strengthening its focus on creating an engaging student experience

February 2, 2026

From left: Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Oshawa Regional Councillor; Lorne Coe, Member of Provincial Parliament for Whitby; Parliamentary Assistant (PA) to the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security; and PA to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University; John Henry, Durham Regional Chair; Dr. Lori Livingston, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Ontario Tech; Henry Morton, President, Campus Suites; Nick Macrae, President, Woodbourne; Laura Elliott, Chair, Ontario Tech Board of Governors; Kris Barnard, Senior Vice-President, Operations, Buttcon; and Eloghosa Avenbuan, President, Ontario Tech Student Union, at the future site of the The Ridge, the university’s new on-campus residence.

OSHAWA, ONTARIO – Ontario Tech University is breaking ground on The Ridge, a new on-campus residence that will welcome students starting in Fall 2027. This vital campus addition reflects the university’s continued growth and commitment to enhancing campus life. With its modern design, the residence will create spaces that support learning and academic-life balance with the convenience of being close to classes and labs, while helping to address the need for student housing in the region.

To be constructed just north of the Campus Ice Centre along a natural water course feature, the residence will open in stages: 450 beds in the first phase, with long-term plans to accommodate about 2,000 students. This project advances Ontario Tech’s campus expansion plans to meet today’s needs while preparing for the future, and will help support the university’s growth target of 20,000 learners.

Ontario Tech is proud to be a long-term partner in the new residence, leasing university land to enable development. A consortium led by Campus Suites and Woodbourne will complete the project, with Campus Living Centres managing operations.

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“Ontario Tech continues to grow as a vibrant, student-centred university. This new residence is a clear example of how we are building for the future. Through our forward-thinking approach, we’re ensuring our students have the resources they need to thrive, while contributing to solutions for the province’s housing challenges. We are proud of our partnership with Campus Suites and Woodbourne, and we can’t wait to welcome our expanding community of students to these modern residences in Fall 2027.”
- Brad MacIsaac, Vice-President, Administration, Ontario Tech University

“We are thrilled to celebrate the signing for this project with Ontario Tech University, a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. This project is an incredible opportunity to meet the growing demand for student housing while creating a community-focused environment that supports academic success and student well-being, further enhancing Ontario Tech’s offerings by proving best-in-class housing and amenities. We are a multi-generational business, which aligns with the long-term approach required by this relationship.”
- Josh Morton, Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Campus Suites

About Ontario Tech University

A modern, forward-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 a university.

Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.

About Campus Suites

Campus Suites is a multi-generational family developer, owner, and manager of student-oriented housing. It is based in Toronto and since 2012 has focused exclusively on the Canadian market. Over its lifespan it has developed or is developing over 19,000 student and conventional housing units with a total project value exceeding $2 billion. For more information, visit campussuites.com.

About Woodbourne

Woodbourne is a leading diversified real estate investor, developer, and operator of high-quality residential rental properties, including multifamily rental apartments, student housing, seniors’ housing, and niche sectors across Canada. For more information, visit woodbourneinvestments.com.

Media contacts

Josh Morton
Campus Suites
647.248.3009
josh@campussuites.com

Patricia Pickett
Ontario Tech University
905.809.1675
patricia.pickett@ontariotechu.ca

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