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Student Life

Let’s learn and have fun, with AC Day 1!

It’s almost time for AC Day One!! Coming up September 7th, 2021, AC Day One is Algonquin College’s (currently virtual) orientation day! It includes program orientation for new students to learn about classes and virtually meet professors as well as a multitude of virtual social activities and events for new and returning students!

There are useful information sessions, interesting workshops to attend, live local music, plus great activities where you can even win prizes!

Here are a few of the fantastic opportunities available during Fall 2021 AC Day 1!

Get Social!

Throughout the day there will be an AC Day 1 Discord Server up and running! Join the Algonquin College server for one day only – available from 9:00am until 5:00pm. Looking to make some new friends? Check out The Social Room! Connect with other AC students from across the world. Pop in anytime, introduce yourself, and chat with your peers. Everyone is welcome! Enjoy the live music by local artists and even a motivational speech to start your term off strong.

Workshops

Hobbiesville, Entrepreneurship & Pokémon

Join in a discussion with Logan Fournier, owner of Hobbiesville, as he speaks about his journey to entrepreneurship that started with a search for his old Pokémon collection in his parents’ basement.

Bonus: Win 1 of 3 gift cards to Hobbiesville during this session!

Let’s Get Nerdy About Nature

Ross Reid of Nerdy About Nature will be speaking on using his skills in filmmaking and communication to spread awareness about the environment. During this session, we will chat about the importance of learning to communicate with others, learn cool facts about nature, and discuss the intricate role that humans play within the ecosystem.

Other events include: Trivia, an Escape Room, Comedy Show, and Stretching and Sketching. Register Today!

Information Sessions

Don’t forget to check out the super useful information sessions on how to use Library Resources and Brightspace, details on Health & Dental Plans, and of course your program orientation!

End the day with a BANG!

AC Day 1 Fireworks Live Stream

And finally, close out the evening and celebrate the beginning of a new academic year with a fireworks display. Hosted by the Algonquin Students’ Association (SA) and Algonquin Student Support Services, the firework display will take place on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 9:00 pm. Watch this live stream event with loved ones under the stars, or if you are located in the area, step out on your balcony or front lawn and be united by this beautiful display.

Sign up today for AC Day 1 and start your semester off right!