Resources to Promote Ontario Universities’ Events

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Event Information

Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF)

Dates: October 21-22, 2023
Times: 10 am to 5 pm, daily
Location: 
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
222 Bremner Blvd.
Toronto ON  M5V 3L9

OUF website

Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions

Dates: September 26 and November 22
Times: 5-7 pm (ET)
Location: Virtual

Information Sessions website

Ontario Universities’ Regional Fairs

Regional Fairs will occur throughout the province from September to November.

Locations, dates and times can be found on the Ontario Universities’ Events website.


Follow Us on Social Media

Follow us on social media and share our posts as we lead up to each event.

Facebook
Instagram
X (Previously Twitter)

Use the hashtags #OUF2023, #OUIS2023 and #OURF2023 on your posts!


Timelines for Promotion

September

  • Follow our Facebook, Instagram and X.
  • Share and comment on our posts to promote the events to your audience.
  • Post the event dates on the calendar or news and announcements section on your school website.
  • Promote and share information about the events:
    • on your social media channels.
    • in your school announcements.
    • in your school newsletters and emails.
    • with principals and school councils.
  • Register for the events you want to attend and encourage your students to register. Registration information for each event will be available on the OUEvents website.

October

  • Share and comment on our posts to promote the OUF and Regional Fairs to your audience.
  • Continue to promote and share information about the OUF and Regional Fairs:
    • on your social media channels.
    • in your school announcements.
    • in school newsletters and emails.
    • with principals and school councils.
  • Register for the events you want to attend and encourage your students to register. Registration information for each event will be available on the OUEvents website.

November

  • Continue to promote and share information about the Regional Fairs and Information Sessions:
    • on your social media channels.
    • in your school announcements.
    • in school newsletters and emails.
    • with principals and school councils.
  • Register for the events you want to attend and encourage your students to register. Registration information for each event will be available on the OUEvents website.

Key Messages

The top 3 things your students need to know about each event.

OUF – Key Messages

  1. The OUF is one of the largest educational fairs in North America, and it’s free!
  2. Students can speak one-on-one with university students, professors and representatives to get answers about programs, admission requirements, student life and much more.
  3. Students are encouraged to register for an OUEvents Pass before the event. Parents, guardians, supporters and educators can register too if they are interested in receiving information from the universities. Find registration information on the OUF event page.

Information Sessions – Key Messages

  1. These virtual events are free and anyone may attend. Students, parents, guardians, supporters and educators are welcome!
  2. Ontario universities will each offer four 30-minute sessions, during which students can learn about the universities of their choice and ask questions.
  3. Students are encouraged to register for Information Sessions before the live event dates. Find registration information on the Information Sessions event page.

Regional Fairs – Key Messages

  1. Regional Fairs are free, fair-style events that travel across Ontario in the fall.
  2. You can speak one-on-one with university representatives to get answers about programs, admission requirements, student life and much more.
  3. Students are encouraged to register for an OUEvents Pass before the event. Parents, guardians, supporters and educators can register too if they are interested in receiving information from the universities. Find registration information on the Regional Fairs event page.

School Sign Display Messages

Looking for a message to post on your school sign?

Here are some examples that include event dates and website URLs. You may also wish to include the official event hashtags or come up with your own creative text!

OUF – School Sign Display Messages

Ontario Universities’ Fair
Oct. 21-22 in Toronto
ouevents.ca/ouf

Information Sessions – School Sign Display Messages

Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions Virtual Events
Sep. 26 & Nov. 22, 5-7 pm
ouevents.ca/virtual

Regional Fairs – School Sign Display Messages

Ontario Universities’ Regional Fairs
Coming to your area this fall! Check cities and dates online.
ouevents.ca/regional


Messaging for School PA, Morning Announcements, Remind App and School Portal

OUF – School Messaging

  • The Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) is October 21 and 22. Register for an OUEvents Pass before the OUF! ouevents.ca.
  • Thinking about where to apply to university? Mark your calendar for the Ontario Universities’ Fair, happening October 21 and 22. Learn more about the OUF and register for the event with an OUEvents Pass at: ouevents.ca. Ask university representatives to scan your OUEvents Pass at the event so they can send you more information about their university.
  • The Ontario Universities’ Fair is just a few weeks away, on October 21 and 22. Register for an OUEvents Pass before you arrive to receive additional information from the universities you are interested in and save time when you’re at the event. Learn more and register at: ouevents.ca.
  • Indigenous students: Check out the Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) at the Ontario Universities’ Fair to connect with Indigenous recruiters and discover your opportunities.

Information Sessions – School Messaging

  • Thinking about where to apply to university? Mark your calendar for the Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions, happening September 26 and November 22, from 5 to 7 pm (ET). These virtual events are free and give you the chance to learn about universities you’re interested in and ask questions. Register and learn more at: ouevents.ca.
  • The first Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions virtual event is coming up on Tuesday, September 26, from 5 to 7 pm (ET). This event is free and gives you the chance to learn about the universities you’re interested in and ask questions. Register and learn more at: ouevents.ca.
  • The next and last Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions virtual event is coming up on Wednesday, November 22, from 5 to 7 pm (ET). This event is free and gives you the chance to learn about the universities you’re interested in and ask questions. Register and learn more at: ouevents.ca.
  • Indigenous students: Check out the Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) at the Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions virtual events to connect with Indigenous recruiters and discover your opportunities.

Regional Fairs – School Messaging

  • Ontario’s universities are travelling to you this fall! The Regional Fairs travel across Ontario, offering fair-style events that allow you to gather information about Ontario’s universities. Learn about programs, campus life and anything else that may help you decide which Ontario university to choose. Learn more and register for a Regional Fair near you with an OUEvents Pass at: ouevents.ca.

Social Media Posts

We have prepared social media posts for your channels. Just copy, paste and post!

Recommended: 1 or more posts per week for each event during the months indicated.

Quick Links

X (Previously Twitter)

Facebook

 

OUF

September and October
@ontariounis will be at the #OUF2023 Oct. 21 and 22! Will you be there? Learn more: ouevents.ca/ouf.
Get to know Ontario’s universities at #OUF2023 on Oct. 21 and 22! Learn more: ouevents.ca/ouf.
Have you registered for your OUEvents Pass yet? Get important updates from @ontariounis with an OUEvents Pass! Learn more: ouevents.ca/ouf. #OUF2023
Register for your free OUEvents Pass for #OUF2023 and visit @ontariounis at @MTCC_Events in Toronto on Oct. 21 and 22! ouevents.ca/ouf.
Indigenous students: Check out @AboriginalPSE at the #OUF2023 to connect with Indigenous recruiters and discover your opportunities. Learn more: ouevents.ca/ouf.

Information Sessions

September
You can attend the @ontariounis virtual events on Sep. 26 and Nov. 22! Learn more at: ouevents.ca/virtual. #OUIS2023
The @ontariounis Information Sessions virtual event is coming up! Learn about Ontario’s universities on Sep. 26, from 5-7 pm (ET). Register now: ouevents.ca/virtual. #OUIS2023
Did you miss the first @ontariounis Information Sessions virtual event? The next virtual event is Nov. 22! Register now: ouevents.ca/virtual. #OUIS2023
Indigenous students: Check out @AboriginalPSE at the @ontariounis Information Sessions to connect with Indigenous recruiters and discover your opportunities. Register now: ouevents.ca/virtual. #OUIS2023
November
Don’t miss the @ontariounis Information Session virtual event on Nov. 22 to learn more about Ontario’s universities! Register now: ouevents.ca/virtual. #OUIS2023
The @ontariounis Information Sessions virtual event is coming up! Learn about Ontario’s universities on Nov. 22, from 5-7 pm (ET). Register now: ouevents.ca/virtual. #OUIS2023
Indigenous students: Check out @AboriginalPSE at the @ontariounis Information Sessions to connect with Indigenous recruiters and discover your opportunities. Register now: ouevents.ca/virtual. #OUIS2023

Regional Fairs

September-November
@ontariounis are travelling to you this fall as part of the Regional Fairs! Learn about programs, campus life and more to help you decide which university to choose. Register for a Regional Fair near you by getting an OUEvents Pass: ouevents.ca/regional. #OURF2023
You can connect with @ontariounis at a Regional Fair! Find a location near you and register now: ouevents.ca/regional. #OURF2023

Facebook

For sample posts containing hyperlinked text, please type “@” before typing the name of the organization or page.

For example, if you want to mention the OUF Facebook page, type “@Ontario Universities’ Fair – OUF”.

Recommended: 1 or more posts per week for each event during the months indicated.

OUF

September and October
@ontariounis will be at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the Ontario Universities’ Fair on October 21 and 22! Learn more and register for an OUEvents Pass in advance to save time: ouevents.ca/ouf. #OUF2023
Get to know @ontariounis at the Ontario Universities’ Fair in Toronto on October 21 and 22! They’ll be at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre each day from 10 am to 5 pm. Learn more: ouevents.ca/ouf. Remember to register for your OUEvents Pass! #OUF2023

Information Sessions

September
Get to know Ontario’s universities at the Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions virtual event on Tuesday, September 26! Attend sessions from 5-7 pm (ET). Register now: ouevents.ca/virtual. #OUIS2023
The first Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions virtual event is happening Tuesday, September 26, from 5-7 pm (ET). Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Ontario’s universities! Register now: ouevents.ca/virtual. #OUIS2023
The next Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions virtual event is happening Wednesday, November 22, from 5-7 pm (ET). Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Ontario’s universities! Register now: ouevents.ca/virtual. #OUIS2023
November
Did you miss the first Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions virtual event in September? You can still attend the next virtual event on November 22 from 5-7 pm (ET)! Register now: ouevents.ca/virtual. #OUIS2023
Get to know Ontario’s universities at the Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions virtual event on Wednesday, November 22! Attend university-specific sessions from 5-7 pm (ET). Register now: ouevents.ca/virtual. #OUIS2023

Regional Fairs

September-November
@ontariounis are travelling to you this fall as part of the Regional Fairs! Learn about programs, campus life and more that may help you decide which university to choose. Learn more and register for a Regional Fair near you by getting an OUEvents Pass: ouevents.ca/regional. #OURF2023
Connect with @ontariounis at a Regional Fair! Find a location near you and register now for your OUEvents Pass: ouevents.ca/regional. #OURF2023

Printable Resources

All Events

  • Connect With Ontario Universities Hyperdoc [PDF]. Print this 1-page document that outlines the ways students can connect with Ontario universities throughout the entire application process – from starting their research with OUInfo to applying through the OUAC.

Regional Fairs

  • Printable Directional Sign [PDF]. Print this sign and write-in the event location for the Regional Fair(s) near you! If the Fair is happening at your school, you can use the extra (blank) page as a wayfinding sign – just add an arrow to point people in the right direction!

Brand Guidelines

Find more information about our brand guidelines for these events on the OUAC website, including:

  • downloadable logos
  • colours
  • fonts
  • icons and more

If you have any questions about brand guidelines for these events, contact Mikayla Keller.