How to Apply: Ottawa/General Public

There are 3 categories of Ottawa/Continuing Education or Non-Algonquin students. Make sure you are reading the information for the group that applies to you:

Group 1 – Ottawa: Full-time students who need a General Education (Gen Ed) elective this winter semester

YOUR SITUATION IS: A full-time Ottawa Campus student who needs an elective this winter semester.

If a General Elective this winter is an option for you and you wish to register in Rainforest and Tropical Science ENV0003, follow these steps:

Step 1 – Confirm your spot – Contact Chris Melmoth at the Pembroke Campus, 613-735-4700 ext. 2880 or Cam Dube, ext. 2718.

Step 2 – Approval from your Program Coordinator & Drop/Add form.
  1. Once you have approval from Chris or Cam, see your program coordinator for permission to take the Rainforest course. Complete an Admissions Dept. ‘Drop/Add’ form to ‘Add’ Rainforest and Tropical Science ENV0003.
  2. If approved, your coordinator will ensure the completed ‘Drop/Add’ form is sent to the Registrar’s Office.
Step 3 – Complete a Registration & Payment Form and return with a copy of your passport by fax, mail, or in-person to:

Steve Bennett, Marlin Travel
1108 Pembroke St. E.
Pembroke, ON K8A 7R5 (located inside Walmart)
Ph: 613-635-7240
FAX: 613-735-5942
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.
Step 4 – Check Brightspace – Once registered, ENV0003 will show up on your list of Brightspace courses and you will be responsible for course completion.
(NOTE: if the Rainforest course does not show up on your Brightspace account after 24 hours, call Brightspace Support at 613-727-4723, ext. 5555.)

Group 2 – Ottawa: Full-time students OR part-time day students WHO DO NOT need an elective in the winter semester
but wish to take this General Education elective

YOUR SITUATION IS: I am a full-time Ottawa Campus student. I DO NOT HAVE TO CHOOSE a General Education elective this winter, but would like to participate in this course.

Follow the steps below to register:

Step 1 – Confirm your spot – Contact Chris Melmoth at the Pembroke Campus, 613-735-4700 ext. 2880 or Cam Dube, ext. 2718.

Step 2 – Approval from your program coordinator and complete Drop/Add form.

  1. See your program coordinator to approve this elective. Complete an Admissions Dept. ‘Drop/Add’ form and ‘Add’ Rainforest and Tropical Science ENV0003.
  2. If your registration is approved, your program coordinator will ensure the completed ‘Drop/Add’ form is sent to the Registrar’s Office.
Step 3 – Complete a Registration & Payment Form and return with a copy of your passport by fax, mail, or in-person to:

Steve Bennett, Marlin Travel
1108 Pembroke St. E.
Pembroke, ON K8A 7R5 (located inside Walmart)
Ph: 613-635-7240
Email: steve.bennett@marlintravel.ca
FAX: 613-735-5942
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.
Step 4 – Check Brightspace – Once registered, ENV0003 will show up on your list of Brightspace courses and you will be responsible for course completion.
(NOTE: if the Rainforest course does not show up on your Brightspace account after 24 hours, call Brightspace Support at 613-727-4723, ext. 5555.)

Group 3 – Continuing Education Students or Non-Student (Ottawa or Pembroke) but wish to take this course

YOUR SITUATION: I am a:
  • part-time (Continuing Education/Evening Class) student, OR
  • NOT an Algonquin College student (general public)
If you are interested in taking the Rainforest & Tropical Science course, follow these steps:
Step 1 – Approval and Confirmation to take the Course: Contact Chris Melmoth at the Pembroke Campus, 613-735-4700 ext. 2880 who will confirm if a spot is available and if you have the approval to register. This step is necessary in order to register.
Step 2 – Register and Pay Tuition: If you have received approval from Chris, contact the Algonquin College Registrar’s Office, 613-735-4700 ext.2811, Room 131 to register and pay your tuition fees for the course: Rainforest and Tropical Science ENV0003, Section 010.
Step 3 – Complete a Registration & Payment Form and return with a copy of your passport by fax, mail, or in-person to:

Steve Bennett, Marlin Travel
1108 Pembroke St. E.
Pembroke, ON K8A 7R5 (located inside Walmart)
Ph: 613-635-7240
Email: steve.bennett@marlintravel.ca
FAX: 613-735-5942
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.
Step 4 – Check Brightspace – Once registered, ENV0003 will show up on your list of Brightspace courses and you will be responsible for course completion.
(NOTE: if the Rainforest course does not show up on your Brightspace account after 24 hours, Pembroke students should go to your Admissions Office and they will check it out for you. Ottawa students should call Brightspace Support at 613-727-4723, ext. 5555).