Canadian Armed Forces Open House

Canadian Armed Forces Day - March 28, 2025

Friday, March 28 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST

Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus has many students who have direct connections to the military community.

On Friday, March 28, the College invites current soldiers, exiting soldiers, veterans, military spouses and their families to come on campus to learn more about the programs and services that are available to them when they enroll at the Pembroke Campus. This half-day Open House will include campus tours, presentations geared to the military community and a panel of current students who can share their academic journey as a former military member or military spouse.

All members of the army, navy and air force are welcome.

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We have a 3-hour event that is packed with information that will help you confirm that you’ve made the right decision to join us in September 2025:

  • Friday, March 28, 9 to 12:30 p.m. EST

At this event, you’ll get the opportunity to:

  • Attend presentations that are geared to a military audience
  • Take a guided tour of the Pembroke Waterfront Campus
    Military Member, Spouse, Family, Future Students, Algonquin College, Pembroke Campus
  • Find out about the amazing College services that are here to support you
  • Participate in a panel of current and former students who are connected to military life
  • Get your questions answered about financial aid, counselling, admissions and more

This event is perfect for:

  • Military Veterans and Serving Members
  • Military Spouses
  • Family of Military Members, including children and dependents

Let us know that you are attending by registering today! We will keep you updated on all event details.

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Schedule/Agenda for the Event:

9:00 to 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening
9:15 to 10 a.m. Overview of Pembroke Campus programs and services, plus panel question and answer session with current students and alumni who have military connections
10:00 to 10:40 a.m. Guided campus tours
10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Info Sessions: Choose from Academic Upgrading | Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) | Student Support Services
11:20 to 11:50 a.m. Info Sessions: Choose from Academic Upgrading | Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) | Student Support Services
11:55 to 12:25 p.m. Info Sessions: Choose from Academic Upgrading | Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) | Student Support Services
12:25 to 12:30 p.m. Closing remarks