Ridgeback Ramp Up

This summer transition program provides new students with a head start in their university journey. Students can participate in online faculty-specific modules and live workshops. This program is covered by your student tuition fees.

The program provides an introduction to:

Active study strategies
Common assignments and critical thinking
Learning online
Managing university expectations
Math and chemistry review
Mindset and resilience strategies
Navigating the library website and accessing library resources and tools
Planning and time management
Writing and research skills

Please note: For students in Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, or Faculty of Science, Ridgeback Ramp Up will focus on practicing math skills required for entry-level university math and science courses. Students will have the opportunity to review algebra, equations, inequalities, trigonometry, functions and vectors.

Faculty of Business and Information Technology students will also review business math skills.

If you have any questions, or inquires please contact ridgebackrampup@ontariotechu.ca.