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 | Online Prep is for all new students to learn about student services prior to starting the semester | Online Prep College Essentials AC Café |
| International Student Orientation (Mandatory) | Virtual | Students should register for one orientation date only. Topics includes immigration, health insurance, international student support/resources, safety and security, academic success and more. International Student Orientation will be delivered in a virtual format. | Tuesday, December 19, 2024 9:00 am to 11:00 am ET - Register Now Thursday, January 2, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm 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 will include:
| Friday, January 3, 2025 Registration details coming soon! |
| AC Day 1 | In-Person | AC Day 1 is for all students, domestic and international. | AC Day 1 Monday, January 6, 2025 |
| Program Orientation | In-Person | Program Orientation is only for new students starting an academic program | Program Orientation You will receive information from your program area by email. |
| Winter International Orientation – Pembroke Campus Students only | In-Person | In addition to the mandatory virtual International Student Orientation, you will have the option to attend in-person or virtually to the Waterfront Campus (Pembroke) AC Orientation. | Monday, January 13, 2025 |