Campus Master Plan

The CMP is a long-term strategic roadmap guiding the physical growth and development of the shared Durham College and Ontario Tech University campus in Oshawa. It outlines priorities for academic spaces, research facilities, student life, athletics, sustainability, and community partnerships.

The original CMP was created in 2015. Since then, our campus has evolved significantly. This update reflects new data, enrolment projections, regional priorities, and space planning efforts to ensure our campus continues to meet the needs of our community.

Since 2015, both Durham College and Ontario Tech University have experienced accelerating technological advancements, shifts in student enrolment, and a corresponding increase in competition for new students. At the same time, the 2016 Highway 407 extension has greatly enhanced campus connections throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

In addition, Oshawa’s population – already one of the faster-growing centres in the province – is predicted to accelerate sharply in the next 20 years, creating demand for learning opportunities as well as new commercial and retail space that can serve the campus and the whole community.

From an original 18 guiding principles, the revised CMP provides greater clarity on design by focusing in on four key principles:

• Honour campus origins and traditions
• Share campus resources
• Enhance accessibility and promote walkability
• Ensure a healthy and safe Campus

Some notable updates to the draft CMP include:

• Establishing a defining, welcoming, full-service campus anchor and gateway at Simcoe Street North and Conlin Road.
• Highlighting the next six potential buildings and the corresponding changes to the surrounding areas.
• Outlining the need for expansion in athletics to enhance campus engagement.
• Identifying five development areas and an additional 83 acres that will become increasingly valuable and available for partnership and/ or ground leases.

The CMP update is a collaborative effort involving:

• Ontario Tech University and Durham College leadership
• Students and employees from both institutions
• External partners including the Region of Durham and City of Oshawa
• Architecture and urban planning experts

The refreshed CMP focuses on:

• New academic and multi-purpose buildings
• Sustainable infrastructure and expanded green spaces
• Smarter transportation and improved campus mobility
• Enhanced athletic and wellness facilities
• A unified, collaborative campus experience

Key milestones include:

• January 2026: Community engagement events
• March 2026: Draft CMP completed
• April and May 2026: Draft plan presented to each institution’s Board of Governors for approval

There are several ways to engage:

• Watch the video of the presentation on January 21
• Drop by and visit us on campus
• Submit feedback through the online form