May 1: First Day of Term
May 1 – 2: College Orientation for Level 1 Students Only
May 5 : AC Day One – Program Orientation for Level 1 students only, First Day of Class, most post-secondary programs
Q: How can I best prepare for my arrival and integration?
A: Visit our events calendar to learn more about our upcoming Succeed in Canada Workshop Series, designed to assist new international students with a smooth transition to life at Algonquin College and in Ottawa. Be sure to register for and attend International Student Orientation. We also strongly recommend that students download the iCent app to stay connected and find important international student information quickly.
Q: Where can I find information on student timetables?
A: Spring student timetables will be available via ACSIS for most programs on April 7, 2025. To log into ACSIS, please click here. If you are having difficulties, please visit the FAQ page.
Q: Where can I find more information on College Orientation?
A: You can visit the following pages for more information on Spring 2025 College Orientation programming:
International Students in an Academic Programs
International students studying English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
College Orientation
Students should also monitor their email for upcoming newsletters and communications regarding Spring Orientation.
Q: How do new IRCC announcements impact me?
A: Up-to-date information following recent announcements by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regarding changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility for International Students is available here.
