Summer Parents’ & Families Newsletter
Posted on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020
Welcome to our Parents’ & Families’ Newsletter
We hope that you and your families are well, enjoying the warm summer evenings and taking some time to stay connected because the fall semester is right around the corner! Whether your student is a new first-year student at our Pembroke Waterfront Campus, or a returning student eager to come back to the shores of the Ottawa River, our fall semester is going to be different from any other fall semester we have experienced as a result of our new reality. That is why we wanted to connect with you and share some important details that will help you support your student during these unprecedented times.
Our goal is to keep you informed. While we respect the privacy of our students, the information we will provide in this newsletter will give you a good sense of what is happening on campus throughout the year and will provide you with enough information to have engaging conversations with your student.
What will the Fall semester look like?
Information on program delivery format has been shared with all students. Some programs will be delivered fully remotely while others will be a combination of remote and on-campus instruction. What does remote delivery mean? It means that students will take part in real-time classes where professors will guide your student’s learning in an online environment. Details on specific-program delivery can be found on our program pages, algonquincollege.com/pembroke/program.
Return to Campus: Students
For our students who will be on-campus for some classes during the Fall 2020 term, we want to ensure that they have the resources to feel comfortable with their transition to our campus either for the first time or as a returning student. We have developed a Return to Campus portal for students to have their questions answered and to provide resources and tools. Learn More.
Virtual Orientation: Get ready. Get connected. Get excited.
Orientation is your student’s introduction to all things Algonquin College – Pembroke Waterfront Campus. Our resources and events will build their support network and set them up for success. Students can kick-off their college experience with Online Prep and Workshop during July and August. Our virtual workshops and social activities are an opportunity for your student to make connections with fellow students, employees, and create community. What’s really great is that you can participate too if you like!
Students will get orientated to their program during Virtual AC Start Orientation on Thursday, September 3 or Friday, September 4 depending on which program they are coming into.
Full details on all orientation activities can be found here, algonquincollege.com/pembroke/orientation.
20 Years of the Outdoor Adventure Program
It is hard to believe it but it is the 20th anniversary of our Outdoor Adventure program! We have created a site dedicated to celebrating the program’s inception and longstanding partnership with Wilderness Tours.
Learn More.
College Student Inventory™ Survey
We are committed to student success and ask that your student complete a very important pre-admission survey, known as the College Student Inventory™ Survey. We use the results of this survey to identify areas where we can connect your students with programs and services that may interest them, plus, they have a chance to win $500 towards their tuition simply by completing the survey! It is very important that your student complete this survey on their own.
Students who have paid their tuition deposit, tuition, or done a fee deferment can complete the survey now!
Complete Survey.
Campus Tours
Not all students and families have had a chance to visit our beautiful Pembroke Waterfront Campus along the shores of the Ottawa River. We have several ways for you and your student to experience first-hand the advantages of studying at a smaller campus where we offer our students exceptional learning opportunities and a friendly, supportive environment – all from the comfort of your home!
Learn More.
Social Connection
Did you know that we have a Facebook group for new Algonquin College Pembroke Campus students starting in the fall? We invite all new students to join, introduce themselves and meet their fellow classmates!
We hope this newsletter has been helpful. Please keep in touch with us and offer us feedback on topics you would like us to cover in future newsletters.
Thank you for being part of your young adult’s post-secondary journey.
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