AC Day 1
Join us on Monday, January 6, 2025!
New students, AC Day 1 is your official welcome to the AC community! You do not want to miss out on your opportunity to connect with your classmates and professors, get the tech support you need, and learn about the academic resources available to you!
AC Day 1 programming is open to new students at the Ottawa Campus only. All classes for new students will be suspended on January 6 so that you can take part in Program Orientation and AC Day 1 programming. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 7. Please check your schedule on ACSIS for details.
What’s in store
Program Orientation: Level 1 learners at the Ottawa Campus, you will be contacted by your Program Coordinator via email with specific details about where your Program Orientation will be hosted closer to AC Day 1. If you have any questions, please contact your Program Coordinator.
Academic Support and Workshops: Stop by these booths and attend these workshops to get ready for the academic term ahead. You’ll leave AC Day 1 ready to succeed in your classes. See programming below:
8 am-4:30 pm • Welcome to Algonquin College Recording
During this short video played at Program Orientations, students will hear from President and CEO, Claude Brulé, and Students’ Association President, Maria Silveira, about getting set up for success at Algonquin College and how to navigate AC Day 1!
8 am-4:30 pm • Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid Resources
The Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid have put together some helpful “How To’s” to guide you through our most frequently asked questions. Before you call or email us, you can DIY your request. Learn how by clicking here.
Still have a question? We’re here for you online and in person!
The Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid will be operating virtually and in person at the Ottawa Campus, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
8 am (While Supplies Last) • Coffee Stations
Grab a complimentary hot cup of coffee and a pastry as you arrive on campus and head to your Program Orientation.*
*While supplies last.
Locations:
- 1st floor of C Building (Main entrance)
- 1st floor of ACCE/CA Building (Baseline Station entrance)
- 1st floor of Student Commons/E Building (Main entrance)
8 am-4 pm • ITS Network Support Drop-In Booths
Get on-the-spot tech support for connecting to the college’s Wifi, downloading software, accessing ACSIS and Brightspace, and more!
Booth Locations:
- H Building (next to Savoir Fare)
- C Building (next to Nawapon)
- D Building (across from Salon A)
8 am-4 pm • Here2Help Booths
Have a question? Need directions? We’re Here2Help! On AC Day 1, stop by a Here2Help booth from 8 am to 4 pm for assistance with all your AC-related questions!
Booth Locations:
- The AC Hub (2nd Floor, E Building)
- Student Commons/E Building (Entrance)
- Four Corners
- 1st Floor, C Building (Entrance)
- 1st Floor ACCE/CA Building (Entrance)
- J/N Building Junction
- 1st Floor, T Building (Entrance)
8:30 am-7 pm • AC Card and U-Pass Service Centre
On AC Day 1, the AC Card and U-Pass Service Centre will be bustling at the Marketplace Food Court, offering extended hours from 8:30 am to 7 pm. This Service Centre will cater to students who have already submitted their photo online (to acphoto.algonquincollege.com) and need to collect their AC Card + U-Pass. No appointment is necessary.
The Card Service Centre in the Marketplace Food Court will continue to operate during regular business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) on weekdays until January 17.
Location: Marketplace Food Court (D Building)
9 am-10 am • Getting Started with Brightspace and Zoom Workshop
9 am-3:30 pm • International Education Centre Drop-In Booth
Hey, international students! Have questions about immigration matters, healthcare, employment, making friends, or events on campus? Don’t worry, we’ve got the answers! Drop by the International Education Centre drop-in booth to learn more about all of the resources available to students who are new to Canada.
Location: Student Commons (E Building) Entrance
10 am-10:30 am • Library Tour
This short walk through our beautiful library will introduce attendees to our onsite services and resources. Learn how easy it is to use our self-checkout kiosks to borrow books and how to borrow laptops from our new 24 hour laptop lockers.
Find out more about the Coaching and Peer Tutoring services and meet Page 1+. It’s a lot like Google, but instead of searching the web, it searches the library’s online and in-house collection!
Location: Library Main Desk – Room C350 (3rd floor, C Building)
10 am-2 pm • Print Services Drop-In Booth
Do you have questions about how to use the on-campus printers? Drop by the Print Services booth where an expert can instruct you on how to print on campus, show you the online printing processes, and answer any additional questions you may have.
Location: 1st floor of Student Commons/E Building (across from Booster Juice)
10 am-2 pm • Course Materials Drop-In Booth
Drop by this booth to ask any questions you may have about your course materials and booklist, and check out Connections: The Campus Store while you’re there!
Location: Outside of Connections: The Campus Store (1st Floor, H Building)
10 am-6 pm • Arcade Mania
10:30 am-12:30 pm • Student Learning Centre Drop-In Booth
11 am-3 pm • Wolves Fest
Experience the ultimate celebration of winter and the new semester at Wolves Fest! Starting at 11am on AC Day 1, join the AC community outside of Student Commons for a range of exciting activities including FREE Beavertails, live ice sculpture carving, music, and a variety of other winter activities! Don’t miss out on this incredible AC Day 1 event!
This event is brought to you by the AC Hub and your Students’ Association.
Location: Front Lawn of Student Commons (Outside of E Building)
1:30 pm-2:30 pm • Getting Started with Brightspace, Email, and Microsoft 365 Workshop
2 pm-2:30 pm • Library Tour
This short walk through our beautiful library will introduce attendees to our onsite services and resources. Learn how easy it is to use our self-checkout kiosks to borrow books and how to borrow laptops from our new 24 hour laptop lockers.
Find out more about the Coaching and Peer Tutoring services and meet Page 1+. It’s a lot like Google, but instead of searching the web, it searches the library’s online and in-house collection!
Location: Library Main Desk – Room C350 (3rd floor, C Building)
*Activities are subject to change.
Exclusive Orientation Virtual Magazine!
Get an inside look at what’s in store by browsing through our Algonquin College Orientation Virtual Magazine!