Everything you need to know about Period Structure
Posted on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
The Period Structure process is a small but integral change that is coming with the new Student Information System (SIS), Thesis SM. If you currenly set up time periods in GeneSIS, then this short and sweet summary is for you! We’ve highlighted the most important changes to ensure you’re prepared for go-live.
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What’s Changing with Curriculum? Here’s what you need to know
Posted on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
There are many changes coming with the implementation of the new Student Information System (SIS), Thesis SM. There are several big changes, such as Student Self-Enrolment or Domestic on Demand, but that’s not all. There are a number of significant changes happening in Academics; more specifically, Curriculum. For a bit of extra context, we’ve already covered several Curriculum topics at past Showcase events, like Program Curriculum Setup and the Curriculum Stabilization Project!
Now, let’s go over all the big changes the new SIS is bringing to Curriculum.
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Learn the Curriculum Lingo: Preparing you for Change
Posted on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026
It’s easy to forget that with change comes new terminology. Our new Student Information System (SIS), Thesis SM, comes with a plethora of new terms that are unique to the system, so it’s imperative to become familiar with those terms to fully understand all the features of the new system.
Our focus today is on Curriculum. There are a handful of new and important terms related to this topic, so we will provide a helpful list and break down what each one means. By the end of this post, you should be better equipped to understand Curriculum terminology!
How many new terms are there?
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What to expect from Student Self-Enrolment
Posted on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
The new Student Information System (SIS), Thesis SM, will completely change the way learners register for courses. Introducing: Student Self-Enrolment! This means that learners will have full freedom and flexibility to choose their courses each term. This new process will consist of two steps: Pre-enrolment and Re-enrolment. We will delve into what these two new terms mean and how they work.
Not only is this a big change for our learners, but it’s also a big change for employees. The Registrar’s Office (RO) will still be involved in Student Self-Enrolment, just not in the same way. Instead of completing registration for learners and sending out finalized timetables, the RO will instead be there to support learners and troubleshoot when necessary.
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Building Readiness Together: Highlights from the Change Champion Network In-Person Meeting
Posted on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
On May 26, 2026, members of the R3 Project Change Champion Network (CCN) came together in person for an interactive session focused on collaboration, communication, and preparing the College community for the changes ahead.
As Algonquin College continues preparing for the implementation of Thesis Student Management (Thesis SM) and the Thesis Student Portal, Change Champions play an important role in supporting awareness, readiness, and engagement across the College.
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