How to Apply: Ottawa/Perth/General Public

There are 3 categories of Ottawa/Perth/Continuing Education or Non-Algonquin students. Make sure you are reading the information for the group that applies to you:

Group 1 – Ottawa/Perth: Full-time students who need a General Education (Gen Ed) elective this winter semester

YOUR SITUATION IS: A full-time Ottawa or Perth Campus student who needs an elective this winter semester.

If a General Elective this winter is an option for you and you wish to register in Rainforest and Tropical Science ENV0003, follow these steps:

Step 1 – Confirm your spot – Contact Chris Melmoth at the Pembroke Campus, 613-735-4700 ext. 2880 or Cam Dube, ext. 2718.

Step 2 – Approval from your Program Coordinator & Drop/Add form.
  1. Once you have approval from Chris or Cam, see your program coordinator for permission to take the Rainforest course. Complete an Admissions Dept. ‘Drop/Add’ form to ‘Add’ Rainforest and Tropical Science ENV0003.
  2. If approved, your coordinator will ensure the completed ‘Drop/Add’ form is sent to the Registrar’s Office.
Step 3 – Complete a Registration & Payment Form and return with a copy of your passport by fax, mail, or in-person to:

Steve Bennett, Marlin Travel
1108 Pembroke St. E.
Pembroke, ON K8A 7R5 (located inside Walmart)
Ph: 613-635-7240
FAX: 613-735-5942
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.
Step 4 – Check Brightspace – Once registered, ENV0003 will show up on your list of Brightspace courses and you will be responsible for course completion.
(NOTE: if the Rainforest course does not show up on your Brightspace account after 24 hours, call Brightspace Support at 613-727-4723, ext. 5555.)

Group 2 – Ottawa/Perth: Full-time students OR part-time day students WHO DO NOT need an elective in the winter semester
but wish to take this General Education elective

YOUR SITUATION IS: I am a full-time Ottawa/Perth Campus student. I DO NOT HAVE TO CHOOSE a General Education elective this winter, but would like to participate in this course.

Follow the steps below to register:

Step 1 – Confirm your spot – Contact Chris Melmoth at the Pembroke Campus, 613-735-4700 ext. 2880 or Cam Dube, ext. 2718.

Step 2 – Approval from your program coordinator and complete Drop/Add form.

  1. See your program coordinator to approve this elective. Complete an Admissions Dept. ‘Drop/Add’ form and ‘Add’ Rainforest and Tropical Science ENV0003.
  2. If your registration is approved, your program coordinator will ensure the completed ‘Drop/Add’ form is sent to the Registrar’s Office.
Step 3 – Complete a Registration & Payment Form and return with a copy of your passport by fax, mail, or in-person to:

Steve Bennett, Marlin Travel
1108 Pembroke St. E.
Pembroke, ON K8A 7R5 (located inside Walmart)
Ph: 613-635-7240
Email: steve.bennett@marlintravel.ca
FAX: 613-735-5942
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.
Step 4 – Check Brightspace – Once registered, ENV0003 will show up on your list of Brightspace courses and you will be responsible for course completion.
(NOTE: if the Rainforest course does not show up on your Brightspace account after 24 hours, call Brightspace Support at 613-727-4723, ext. 5555.)

Group 3 – Continuing Education Students or Non-Student (Ottawa, Perth, or Pembroke) but wish to take this course

YOUR SITUATION: I am a:
  • part-time (Continuing Education/Evening Class) student, OR
  • NOT an Algonquin College student (general public)
If you are interested in taking the Rainforest & Tropical Science course, follow these steps:
Step 1 – Approval and Confirmation to take the Course: Contact Chris Melmoth at the Pembroke Campus, 613-735-4700 ext. 2880 who will confirm if a spot is available and if you have the approval to register. This step is necessary in order to register.
Step 2 – Register and Pay Tuition: If you have received approval from Chris, contact the Algonquin College Registrar’s Office, 613-735-4700 ext.2811, Room 131 to register and pay your tuition fees for the course: Rainforest and Tropical Science ENV0003, Section 010.
Step 3 – Complete a Registration & Payment Form and return with a copy of your passport by fax, mail, or in-person to:

Steve Bennett, Marlin Travel
1108 Pembroke St. E.
Pembroke, ON K8A 7R5 (located inside Walmart)
Ph: 613-635-7240
Email: steve.bennett@marlintravel.ca
FAX: 613-735-5942
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.
Step 4 – Check Brightspace – Once registered, ENV0003 will show up on your list of Brightspace courses and you will be responsible for course completion.
(NOTE: if the Rainforest course does not show up on your Brightspace account after 24 hours, Pembroke/Perth students should go to your Admissions Office and they will check it out for you. Ottawa students should call Brightspace Support at 613-727-4723, ext. 5555).