Current Students
If you are a current student at Algonquin College and would like to receive academic support and guidance, further information on how to get involved in your college community, check out the services and support available below:
- AC First Gen
- Student Support Services
- Student Success Specialists
- Program Coordinators/Academic Advisor
AC First Gen
If you are a full-time or part-time student enrolled in an online or on-campus program at Algonquin College and your parents or guardians have not attended any institution of higher education in Ontario or elsewhere including outside Canada, you are considered a First Generation Student.
What is AC First Gen?
AC First Gen is a valuable system of support for First Generation Students at Algonquin College. Available initiatives to support enrolled First Generation Students include:
- Sponsored Peer Tutoring each semester
- 1-on-1 Job Coaching & Workplace Literacy
- Ontario First Generation Bursary
- Mobile Application Support
- Networking Events
- And more…
These initiatives assist First Generation students remain in college and successfully complete their post-secondary education.
For more information, visit the AC First Generation website.
Student Support Services
Whether you’re looking for academic help, interested in activities to get more involved in the Algonquin community, or seeking job or volunteer opportunities, you’ll find the information you need through Student Support Services.
Services available through Student Support Services include:
- AC Hub
- Centre for Accesible Learning (CAL)
- CAL Test Room
- CAL Assistive Technology Lab
- Co-curricular Record
- Counselling Services
- Employment Support Centre
- Health Services
- Library Services
- Mamidosewin Centre
- Office of the Ombudsman
- Peer Tutoring
- Student Learning Centre (SLC)
- Test Centre
For more information and to find how to connect with these services, visit the Student Support website here.
Student Success Specialists
Student Success Specialists provide support and resources to help students achieve their academic and personal goals. Each school has a designated Student Success Specialist that work closely with coordinators, faculty and various college areas to help students have a positive and fulfilling learning experience. Students are encouraged to connect with their Student Success Specialist on a regular basis to ensure that they are on track.
To connect with your program Student Success Specialist, click here.
Program Coordinators / Academic Advisors
Program Coordinator or Academic Advisors are available to assist students from an academic standpoint, from explaining the academic requirements for programs offered, interpret academic policies and procedures, develop program plans, discuss various program options, and refer students to appropriate supports and services in the college. Students are encouraged to connect with their academic advisor for academic guidance.
To connect with your Program Coordinator / Academic Advisor, click here.