Winter Orientation
Algonquin College Orientation at the Pembroke campus – Friday, January 3, 2025
Welcome to the Algonquin College Waterfront Campus!
Orientation is a very important step to preparing you for the first day of classes on Monday, January 6th. This is your opportunity to meet your program coordinator, review requirements for your program, learn about student supports available on campus and meet your fellow classmates.
Orientation Schedule – Practical Nursing, Personal Support Worker and Practical Nursing Pathway for Personal Support Worker
| 10:00 – 10:25am | Clinical Placement Session |
| 10:30 – 11:30am | Program Orientations |
| 11:30 – 12:00pm | Student Support Presentation |
| 12:00 – 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 – 2:00pm | College Prep: Student ID Card, Network Setup, Financial Aid inquiries, etc |
Orientation Schedule – Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bridging Pathway
| 11:30 – 12:00pm | Student Support Presentation |
| 12:00 – 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 – 2:00pm | College Prep: Student ID Card, Network Setup, Financial Aid inquiries, etc |
International Students
In addition to AC Orientation at the Pembroke campus, first-year international students are required to attend a mandatory virtual International Student Orientation. This orientation is offered on the following dates:
Note: International students should register for one orientation date only.
For more information about orientation activities for international students, please visit algonquincollege.com/international/orientation-for-international-students/.
Log In and Get Prepared!
Log in to your AC accounts (ACSIS, Brightspace)
Watch the video below for step by step instructions on how to sign into your ACSIS student information system and Brightspace learning center. You can access ACSIS, Brightspace and your AC Live student email through the Current Students page.
Learn how to navigate Brightspace
Brightspace is a college wide interface where you will retrieve and submit assignments, view course content, participate in group discussions, manage and collaborate in group projects and receive other information from your instructors and peers.
Need to register for a General Elective?
Once you have paid or deferred your tuition fees, you can log onto ACSIS and click on the “Gen. Ed. Or Program Electives” button to see if you have to take an elective next term. If you do, you will also see the electives that are available to you. For more information about General Electives, click here.
Clinical Placement Requirements
Students with a clinic placement (health/community services program excluding BScN Year 1) are required to submit their documentation. Please review your program’s clinical placement requirements:
Prepare for College with the Pembroke AC Café
The Pembroke AC Café is a free self-directed course that will provide you important information about Algonquin College before you start your semester. The course will help answer questions such as:
- What technology will I use?
- How will I find my way around campus?
- What services are there to support me?
- Am I prepared for college learning?
Learn how to access the Pembroke AC Café here.
Brush up on your Study Skills
Essential Study Skills – Explore a variety of online guides that cover essential skills such as citing sources, avoiding plagiarism, research, math, English communication, technology, study skills, and much more.
Get your AC Student Card
Your AC Student Card has many uses around campus. You will need your AC card to print, take out resources from the library, access labs and much more. Submit your photo online and we will contact you when your card is ready for pick up.
See detailed instructions on how to order your AC card.
View your Class Timetable
To view your timetable, log in to ACSIS. To log in, enter your Student Number and your ACSIS password. If you have never logged in, your password is your date of birth.
On the menu under “Courses”, select ‘View Timetable’.
To print your timetable, select the ‘Print this Page’ link at the top of the ‘View Timetable’ screen in ACSIS.
Ordering your Textbooks
Note: Book lists for Winter term will be available once class timetables are released in December.
Ordering your textbooks is easy! On the Connections bookstore website, use your Algonquin College network credentials available through ACSIS (see instructions above) to view your booklist and order your textbooks. You can choose to have the textbooks mailed directly to your home or arrange pick up at the Pembroke campus AC Proud Shop.
See detailed instructions on how to view your booklist and order your textbooks.
Parking Pass and Lockers
Level Up Your Learning
The Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is offering a series of workshops during the week before the Winter 2025 term to help you prepare for your studies. Whether you are starting your first college program or returning to your final semester, any Algonquin student with a disability can take advantage of these learning opportunities. Each webinar will touch on a different topic, with a focus on learning about ways to enhance your academic skills. To learn more and register, visit the Level Up Your Learning page.
The Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is committed to ensuring our students have equal access at Algonquin College. CAL provides academic accommodations and educational support services for students who have permanent and/or temporary disabilities.