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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can an advisor find a list of Algonquin coordinators?

Where can an advisor locate a list of key services available at Algonquin College?

What can an advisor do for a student who needs individual help from teachers in problem areas?

  • First identify the course and teacher, and then set up a day and time for a one-on-one appointment.

How can an advisor help a student who needs to spend time more productively on study, assignment completion, and test preparation?

  • Discuss present practices with an Academic Advisor, teacher(s) or study group.

Where should students who need to receive tutoring in specific course areas be directed?

  • Tutoring service: Test Centre, Rm. C224, 727-4723, ext. 7079.

What should you advise a student in need of assistance with an online General Education course?

  • Email the course instructor or visit the Online Learning Centre Woodroffe C102, ext. 6552.

Where should you send a student to get help with Blackboard?

  • Online Learning Centre: Woodroffe C102, ext. 2501

How can you advise a student who might want to explore remedial and/or complementary resources (e.g., computer-assisted) that might assist in learning specific course material?

  • Learning Resource Centre, Rm. C205, 727-4723, ext. 5834 or see the Academic Department concerned.

What can be done to help a student improve study skills (note-taking, effective reading, time management, etc.)?

  • Counselling Office, Rm. C226, 727-4723, ext. 7200.

Where should a student be sent to find out more about qualifications and procedures for financial aid?

  • Financial Aid, Rm. C225, 727-4723 ext. 7678.

Where should a student be sent to get assistance in budgeting?

  • Financial Aid, Rm. C225, 727-4723 ext. 7678

What can be done to help a student find a more satisfactory place to live?

  • Students’ Association, Rm. C151, 727-4723 ext. 7711.

Where should a student be directed to deal with a transportation problem?

  • Students’ Association, Rm. C151, 727-4723 ext. 7711.

How can you help a student begin to resolve a personal concern interfering with college success?

  • Counselling Office, Rm. C226, 727-4723, ext. 7200

What should you do to ensure a student gets assistance with a health problem?

  • Health Nurse, or Doctor, Rm. C141, 727-4723 ext, 7222.

How can you know if it possible for a student to reduce course load to allow more time for remaining courses?

  • Contact the Academic Department or Counselling C226 and Financial Aid, Rm. C225.

Where can you obtain clarification on minimum course load for full-time student status?

  • Contact the Academic Department or Counselling C226 and Financial Aid, Rm. C225.

Where should students be sent to get information about other related programs

  • Counselling, Rm. C226, 727-4723 ext. 7200

Where can you get more information on the General Arts and Science program as a way for a student to transition to another program?

  • Counselling, Rm. C226, 727-4723 ext. 7200

How can you help a student find out about participating in college activities and sports to improve adjustment to and enjoyment of college life?

  • Students’ Association, Rm. C151, ext. 7711

Where should you direct a student who has a special need (learning disability, physical, visual or hearing handicap)?

  • Centre for Students with Disabilities: Rm. C142, 727-4723 ext. 7683.

Who should you send students to see if they have a problem or a grievance, or need to obtain advice regarding College policies and procedures?

  • Program Chairperson or Academic Advisor, or Counselling, Rm. C226, ext 7200.

Where can you send a student to get help in developing job search strategies, and also get to know future job prospects and opportunities for work experience before graduation?

  • Student Employment Services, Rm C226, 727-4723 ext. 7171.

How can you connect a student with a Peer Helper?

  • Counselling, Rm. C226, 727-4723 ext. 7200

How can you connect a student with an anchor-buddy to help with adjustment to college life?

  • Multicultural Buddy Network, Counselling Office, Rm C226, 727-4723 ext. 7200.