The Student Union Manager of Advocacy Services [Dr. Jacqui Spencer] provides confidential advice, advocacy, and support for all OCAD U students.

You can get help with academic misconduct, appeals, policies and procedures, preparing for hearings, mediation, representation, and student-life concerns such as bullying, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, victimization, or vilification.

Services not offered: Therapy or legal advice. (However, the Student Union offers free access to a lawyer.)

Booking: Email Dr. Jacqui Spencer at advocate@ocadsu.org to schedule an appointment.

OCAD SU offers free legal support with our SU Lawyer, Mbuso (“Muso”) Nkosi, experienced in family, civil, and immigration law.

Support includes: Housing issues, small claims, contracts, immigration, criminal matters, employment, and family law, document prep/review, and notarization. [If] an issue does not fall within this scope of work, referrals are offered.

Services not offered: Court representation, student-to-student dispute representation [mediation possible if both parties agree].

Booking: lawyer@ocadsu.org

• Fall and Winter Semesters: every Friday, 9 AM–12 PM
• Summer Semester: every second Friday, 9 AM–12 PM