Student Life

Are you looking for activities to do at Algonquin College when you’re not in class? Look no further! This segment of the blog will show what student life is like at AC through events, opportunities, and showcasing our population.

Algonquin College gardens featured in Narcity

AC Gardens

Need the perfect place to take a quick lunch break, or enjoy an afternoon stroll? The gardens at the AC Horticulture Centre are a great place to relax, study, and enjoy the beautiful scenery that this hidden oasis has to offer. Narcity Ottawa recently featured the centre, highlighting all the best spots to catch some much needed relaxation on a hot, summer day. Continue reading

Learner Driven Plan: Playback Sessions – Have your say!

Learner Driven PlanAll students are invited to review the possibilities and strategy options being considered for Algonquin College’s Learner Driven Plan. Have your say in Playback Sessions scheduled on all three campuses between March 13 and April 8.

You have already made a difference. Fall consultations generated over 7,600 ideas and comments from learners, employees and stakeholders. Now we need your help to examine and validate the key themes and potential elements that have emerged.
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AC Co-op’s new home in C226!

C226Algonquin College’s Co-op department has a new home in room C226, as it opened its doors to staff and students in its grand opening ceremony on February 20, 2019.

Vice-President, Innovation & Strategy, Doug Wotherspoon, RBC manager Rania Zammar, and co-op student Gurkirat Toor all shared words encouragement prior to the Wednesday ribbon cutting. Each speaker re-enforced how integral cooperative education is to the enrichment of education at Algonquin College.
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