International Students in an Academic Program should participate in the following activities provided by Algonquin College.
Orientation details are sent to the personal email address identified in your Algonquin College admission portal. If an agent or representative submitted an application on your behalf, please ask them to update your personal email address so that you receive important information from the International Education Centre (IEC).
| Session | Delivery Method | Details | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Prep | Virtual | A self-guided online prep for new students to learn about college life through the AC Café and ask questions during the College Essentials Q&A Webinar. Tip: Be sure to review AC Café’s International Student module! | Online Prep College Essentials AC Café |
| International Student Orientation (Mandatory) | Virtual | Mandatory orientation for new international students. Topics includes immigration, health insurance, international student support/resources, safety and security, academic success and more. This Orientation will be delivered in a virtual format. | Tuesday, April 29 9 - 11 a.m. ET - Register Now |
| New International Student Social | In Person | Meet other new students and become familiar with campus resources before the beginning of the term. This event includes:
| Friday, May 2 |
| AC Day 1 | In-Person | Your official welcome to the AC community! Connect with your classmates and professors, get the tech support you need, and learn about the resources and supports available to you! | AC Day 1 Monday, May 5, 2025 |
| Program Orientation | In-Person | Attend Program Orientation to learn about the requirements for all students in your program and ask questions to your program coordinator. | Program Orientation You will receive information from your program area by email. |
| Pembroke AC Orientation - Spring 2025 | In-Person | In addition to the mandatory virtual International Student Orientation, Pembroke students should attend this orientation to meet their program coordinator, review clinical placement requirements for your program, learn about student supports available on campus and meet your fellow classmates. | Thursday, May 1 & Friday, May 2, Note: This orientation is only for International Students who will be starting their studies at the Waterfront (Pembroke) Campus in the 2025 Spring term. |
