Next Steps Spring Open House
Saturday, March 14, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
What can I do at the Next Steps Spring Open House?
Take the next steps with us and apply to a program or confirm your offer wi
th the support of our student recruitment team!
Explore our beautiful campus at your own pace – the first Canadian College or University to receive the EnergyStar certification. Train in state-of-the-art healthcare, science, and technology labs. We’re also just steps away from the Ottawa River, where nature becomes your classroom.
Hear from current students about their AC Pembroke experience and ask them all the questions you might have.
Meet with industry-expert program coordinators and faculty from your program of interest. Take part in experiential activities that give you a sense of what learning will actually be like.
Meet with our Housing Coordinator and Residence Partners. They will be on site during the event and can arrange off-site residence tours after open house is complete.
Enjoy a free pizza lunch!
And more! We’ve got a great day planned and can’t wait to welcome you!
Who should attend?
- Current Algonquin College applicants
- High school students considering a post-secondary education
- High school graduates who have not yet applied to college
- Individuals wishing to make career changes or upgrade their skills
- Parents and supporters
- Teachers and guidance counsellors
Next Steps Spring Open House Agenda
10:00 a.m.
Arrivals, networking, and refreshments in the Commons
10:30 a.m.
Land Acknowledgement and Welcome from Manager of Community and Student Affairs Manager, Jodi Bucholtz
Review of the Day
10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Open Doors Experiential Adventure – Use your map to explore!
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Free pizza lunch (11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
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Student Panel in the Commons (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
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Meet with our residence partners and housing coordinator
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Learn about the Ottawa River Transit System
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Learn about Co-Op
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Explore the Library
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Confirmation and application station
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Photo booth
Running every 30 minutes
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Student Services Information Sessions
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What Every Parent Needs to Know About College
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Student Life Session with Algonquin Students’ Association
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Financial Aid Presentation
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Understanding Accessibility in the College Environment (for Parents and Students)
NEW – Next Steps Open House Incentive
Confirm your OCAS offer of admission or pay your tuition deposit on event day and receive your choice of:
- 10 Free Food Services Coffees
- Free Locker Rental for your first term of study
- Up to 10% off your first parking pass
*Eligible attendees will be contacted after the event to arrange the special offer.
Hotel Information
Best Western Pembroke Inn & Conference Centre
1 International Drive
Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5
Phone: (613) 735-0131 or 1-800-567-2378
Fax: (613) 735-0078
website: www.bestpembroke.com
email: agm@bestpembroke.com
Best Western Pembroke offers Algonquin College guests a special rate. Please click here to access.
Clarion Hotel & Conference
900 Pembroke Street East
Pembroke, ON, K7A 3M2
Phone: (613) 735-6868
Fax: (613) 631-0133
Knights Inn Colonial Fireside Inn
1350 Pembroke Street West
Pembroke, ON K8A 7A3
Phone: (613) 732-3623
Fax: (613) 732-4232
Comfort Inn Pembroke
959 Pembroke Street East
Pembroke, ON K8A 3M3
Phone: (613) 735-1057 or 1-800-228-5150
Fax: (613) 735-7685
Super 8 by Wyndham Pembroke
1218 Pembroke Street East
Pembroke, ON K8A 7R9
Phone: (613) 732-4222
Grey Gables Inn
353 Mackay Street
Pembroke, ON
K8A 1C8
Tel: 613-635-7011
Email: shirley@greygablesinn.ca
Hillside Inn
638 Pembroke Street East
Pembroke, ON K8A 3L9
Phone: (613) 732-3616
Fax: (613) 735-7433
Holiday Inn Express
8 International Drive
Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5
Phone: (613) 629-1990
Email: gmhiexpembroke@gmail.com
Town & Country Motel
180 Golf Course Road
Pembroke, ON K8A 7B3
Phone: (613) 735-0636
What can I do at the Next Steps Spring Open House?
Take the next steps with us and apply to a program or confirm your offer wi
th the support of our student recruitment team!
Explore our beautiful campus at your own pace – the first Canadian College or University to receive the EnergyStar certification. Train in state-of-the-art healthcare, science, and technology labs. We’re also just steps away from the Ottawa River, where nature becomes your classroom.
Hear from current students about their AC Pembroke experience and ask them all the questions you might have.
Meet with industry-expert program coordinators and faculty from your program of interest. Take part in experiential activities that give you a sense of what learning will actually be like.
Meet with our Housing Coordinator and Residence Partners. They will be on site during the event and can arrange off-site residence tours after open house is complete.
Enjoy a free pizza lunch!
And more! We’ve got a great day planned and can’t wait to welcome you!
Who should attend?
- Current Algonquin College applicants
- High school students considering a post-secondary education
- High school graduates who have not yet applied to college
- Individuals wishing to make career changes or upgrade their skills
- Parents and supporters
- Teachers and guidance counsellors
Next Steps Spring Open House Agenda
| 10:00 a.m. | Arrivals, networking, and refreshments in the Commons | |||
| 10:30 a.m. |
Land Acknowledgement and Welcome from Manager of Community and Student Affairs Manager, Jodi Bucholtz Review of the Day |
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| 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
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Running every 30 minutes 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. |
Student Services Information Sessions | |||
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NEW – Next Steps Open House Incentive
Confirm your OCAS offer of admission or pay your tuition deposit on event day and receive your choice of:
- 10 Free Food Services Coffees
- Free Locker Rental for your first term of study
- Up to 10% off your first parking pass
*Eligible attendees will be contacted after the event to arrange the special offer.
Hotel Information
Best Western Pembroke Inn & Conference Centre
1 International Drive
Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5
Phone: (613) 735-0131 or 1-800-567-2378
Fax: (613) 735-0078
website: www.bestpembroke.com
email: agm@bestpembroke.com
Best Western Pembroke offers Algonquin College guests a special rate. Please click here to access.
Clarion Hotel & Conference
900 Pembroke Street East
Pembroke, ON, K7A 3M2
Phone: (613) 735-6868
Fax: (613) 631-0133
Knights Inn Colonial Fireside Inn
1350 Pembroke Street West
Pembroke, ON K8A 7A3
Phone: (613) 732-3623
Fax: (613) 732-4232
Comfort Inn Pembroke
959 Pembroke Street East
Pembroke, ON K8A 3M3
Phone: (613) 735-1057 or 1-800-228-5150
Fax: (613) 735-7685
Super 8 by Wyndham Pembroke
1218 Pembroke Street East
Pembroke, ON K8A 7R9
Phone: (613) 732-4222
Grey Gables Inn
353 Mackay Street
Pembroke, ON
K8A 1C8
Tel: 613-635-7011
Email: shirley@greygablesinn.ca
Hillside Inn
638 Pembroke Street East
Pembroke, ON K8A 3L9
Phone: (613) 732-3616
Fax: (613) 735-7433
Holiday Inn Express
8 International Drive
Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5
Phone: (613) 629-1990
Email: gmhiexpembroke@gmail.com
Town & Country Motel
180 Golf Course Road
Pembroke, ON K8A 7B3
Phone: (613) 735-0636
In the meantime, are you looking for other ways to experience AC?
- Recruitment Events page for virtual events, information sessions, and more.
- Pembroke Campus Tours
- Student for a Day