The Office of the Director of Student Services oversees the departments within Student Services.  The Director plays an important role in Residence Life and is the liaison with the Algonquin College student government and the OMBUDSperson.  Student Services are designed to help individuals get into the right program; to promote student success and retention; and to assist graduates in finding employment in their chosen field.

Counselling Services provides registered  Algonquin College students with individual career counselling, academic-related difficulties, personal issues, educational and career resources, study skills seminars as well as other services. Learn more by exploring the Counselling Services website!

Health Services provides friendly and experienced nurses and doctors on campus to provide primary health care and answer students’ health questions.  All Algonquin College students are welcome to use Health Services during office hours.

The Mamidosewin Aboriginal Students' Centre provides a warm, supportive and welcoming environment.  There are opportunities for career, academic and personal counselling, as well as traditional and cultural gatherings.  The Centre also offers the opportunity for traditional healing, meetings with elders, social gathers and educational workshops. Come and walk the path of our Ancestors through Education and Healing.

Algonquin College students and all applicants are eligible for assistance from the the OMBUDSperson in finding a solution to any problems they may encounter with the College or the Students’ Association.  The OMBUDSperson is independent and impartial, and has effective access to both College and Students’ Association officials.

Residence Outreach Services provides the services of an Educational Outreach Programmer and two Counsellors to Algonquin College students living in residence. Assistance is available to help with adjusting to post-secondary education, independent living and social transition.

Algonquin College Student Employment Services helps students find employment and connects employers to qualified candidates. Student Employment Services staff also assist students and graduates with résumé writing, interview preparation, researching company information and employment search questions.

The Algonquin College Test Centre provides professional testing services to academic departments that have identified the need for testing of candidates to their program.  Admissions testing is divided into two main areas:  "College Eligibility" and "Program Eligibility".