Information for Parents, Guardians & Supporters of Residents
Whether you are a parent, guardian, caregiver, family, or friend, you have played an important role – from protector, to teacher, to guide – in your future Algonquin College Student’s life. As they move into our Residence, it is important to remember that you will still be an influential part of their lives.
Living away from home can mean new friends, new employment opportunities and academic challenges. These experiences happen alongside learning basic life skills like cooking, cleaning, and living with a roommate in a new community. This transition can lead to huge personal and professional growth that can lead to milestones that will shape your student’s life forever. We know that this can be a stressful time for both you and your student, so we’ve pulled together everything that we think will be useful to you as you help your student transition into college life.
It’s important to remember that your student does not have to walk this journey alone. We are all here to help.
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Help your resident stay on top of their fees to ensure that they always maintain an account in good standing. A helpful tip would be to set calendar reminders so both you and your resident remember when fee deadlines are upcoming.
How can my student get involved while living in Residence?
There are many ways for your student to get involved while living in Residence and there is always something for them to do.
Encourage your student to take a look at our events calendar to see which events interest them – attending an event is a great way for your student to meet new people and make new friends. They are also a great way for your student to connect with Residence Staff on a regular basis.
If your student is a keen leader, encourage them to take a look at our Residence Council pages. Our Residence Council serves as the voice of the Residence population and is a great way for your student to build employability skills and gain volunteering hours.
What is Residence Life?
Residence Life is the department responsible for enhancing the student experience for residents. The department is focused on helping facilitate a safe and fun experience living in Residence while also connecting students to the Algonquin College Community.
The team includes Resident Advisors (RAs – Students Leaders), one Community Advisor (CA), three Residence Life Coordinators (RLC), one Residence Community Standards Coordinator (RCSC), one Residence Services Lead (RSL) and one Residence Life Manager (RLM).
Can I call the Residence to have someone check on my resident?
Yes, though we will not be able to report back to you or confirm that the residence lives here, we always follow-up on concerns. We would contact your student directly to check-in and let them know it was because you were concerned.
If your concern is an emergency or safety issue, please contact Algonquin College Security Services at 613-727-4723 ext. 5010. Security Services can do a Wellness Check for your student.
Can the Residence release information about my resident to me?
We cannot release information to you about your residence without their written consent due to provincial privacy legislation. We encourage your resident to contact us directly with any questions, concerns, or feedback, and we will always do our best to help! The resident can also request a Release of Information form by emailing info@algonquinresidence.ca which will allow us to share some information with you.
My resident is struggling with their roommate. What can I do?
Please encourage your resident to a look at our Roommate Guide page for tips, tricks, and mediation steps.
Direct your resident to their Resident Advisor (RA) who lives on their floor, or their Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) for on-campus referrals. If they aren’t sure who to contact, they can stop by Front Desk and ask!
Our Health & Wellness Page contains information about some on-campus and off-campus resources which are available.
What is the Residence Community Living Standards (RCLS) and where can I view it?
The RCLS is the list of rules for living in residence and the process we follow when the rules may have been broken.
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