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Student Life

5 ways you can support student learning and save money!

At AC there are a few unique experiences offered to students and the AC community at a significant discount! On top of saving money, you’re also supporting other students’ learning experiences!

With each of these learning enterprises, students get the chance to develop their hands-on skills in their area of study under the supervision of professionals. All activities are limited by students’ in-class time so make sure to check the hours and make reservations ahead of time.


Dine in at Restaurant International and get 25% off.

Looking for an exceptionally tasty meal at an incredibly reasonable price? Have you tried wonderful Restaurant International? Located in H Building, it’s our very own Culinary Teaching Restaurant on Algonquin College’s Woodroffe Campus! Students from the School Hospitality & Tourism Programs get practical experience, and we get to eat their delicious work. They are open Wednesdays – Fridays between 11:30am – 12:30pm and 5:30 – 6:30pm and Saturdays between 5:30 – 6:30pm serving choose-your-own three-course meals for only $18 for lunch and $20-$27 for dinner. Students get 25% off their meals, so don’t forget to show your student card! Make a reservation today!

Looking for something to take home instead? Grab something at Savoir Faire, across from Connections: The Campus Store, the Culinary Market that offers baked goods, pastries, and pre-made meals. You can place an order for curbside pick-up or stop by to shop in-person from Tuesday to Friday.

Destress with a visit to the Massage Clinic

Need to ease some stress? Or help ease pain and discomfort? For only $35 a student therapist will provide an assessment, treatment, and even education on self-care in an hour-long appointment supervised by Registered Massage Therapists. Appointments are available Monday – Friday for early evening, book your visit today!

Visit the Salon, Spa & Boutique to pamper yourself at student prices.

Who doesn’t love a little trip to the Salon & Spa? Facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, haircuts, and various other treatments are available for less than half of what you would normally pay for these services! Visit their website for a full listing of services and to make your booking.

The Hair Salon is now open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 pm – 9 pm and Thursdays from 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm until and including December 16, 2021.

The Spa is open on Thursdays from 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm and Fridays 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm until and including December 17, 2021.

Register with the Dental Clinic for ongoing preventive services.

Dental care is important and this is an affordable way to get access to services to keep you healthy and prevent future problems. Services include: oral examinations; cleaning of teeth, oral hygiene and if prescribed: x-rays and application of fluorides. See their website for a full listing of details, and to start the process of becoming a client.

Do you have small children in your life? AC even has an Early Learning Centre!

The Algonquin College Early Learning Centre Lab School provides high quality, culturally-diverse and inclusive programs licensed under the Ontario Ministry of Education. The ELC provides early learning care for: Infants (6 weeks – 18 months), Toddlers (18-30 months), Preschool (2.5 – 4 years old age) children.


Driven by new public health recommendations and the growing impact of COVID-19 variants of concern, Algonquin College has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy for the Fall 2021 Term. You must adhere to this policy to gain access to any of these on-campus services. Click here for more information.