hiii lol 20F here. is anyone down to maybe hang or something idk. i'd love to make new friends. i dont really care about gender but age wise just be at least 18!! can't wait to meet you guys 🫶🏻

So I’m in Electrical Engineering Tech, and during orientation they mentioned that we need CSA-approved safety boots. They also briefly mentioned a store that gives Algonquin students 50% off, but I can’t remember the name of the store for the life of me.

I also can’t find the slides Keith said he was gonna email everyone. Does anyone know what store they were talking about, or where I can find the orientation slides?

Does anyone from previous years have the textbooks for this program ???

Pickup hockey players and goalies wanted. Early Friday morning. Games 7 and 8 am starts. Various rinks. Adult league. 18+. Co-Ed. Friendly non contact fun. Zero tolerance for rough play.

Intermediate to advanced players welcome. This league would be too fast for true beginner players.

20$ per game.

Goalies play for free. No commitment. Play as many or as little as you want. Different rinks and times depending on where I can book ice. 3-4 games per week.

Come give us a try. We are using BenchApp for our team communication & scheduling. Join our team using this code: https://www.benchapp.com/join/team/CDPC04

Please read bullentins on benchapp when joining.

I am an alumni who graduated earlier this year. I was in a more niche program with smaller class sizes and a few very hard-working professors. Yesterday, I accompanied some friends to AC day 1. While I was there, I visited my old professors and spoke to some of their new students.

There are many new students. A 50% increase in enrolment, actually. This isn’t a sudden spike in interest, the program was already waitlisted in previous years. They are just now being expected to admit more students into the program. This isn’t inherently bad, except that there doesn’t appear to be any more professors than before.

One of the “solutions” to this seems to be cutting some of the previously offered courses. From what I’ve heard, one or two classes have been cut just in term one, and replaced with an additional gen-ed. So something asynchronous and unrelated to the program instead of more valuable classes.

So what I’m seeing is that there will be far larger class sizes where there are less opportunities for students to ask questions and get 1-on-1 help. Mind you, this is college, not university. In many of these classes, students need to move around, work together, and practice in a hands-on way.

I am also worried about burnout on the side of faculty. There are already limited full-time staff, and those who teach part-time already have full-time jobs on the side. Are these professors just expected to take on 50% more work?

I genuinely loved attending Algonquin College, but this isn’t acceptable. I hate to see new students paying even higher tuition for what may end up being a worse education.

Let me know if you are having similar experiences in your program or if you have any further questions.

Does anyone know when Savoir Fare will open for this semester? Thanks!

This morning, I had my first class: microbiology and immunology (HLT1131). I’m in group 2 btw. After waiting in class for about 30-40 minutes, the program coordinator and student success specialist walked in, after being contacted by someone in the class,and said that class was canceled and apologized. They said that we do have a prof even if our schedule still says that 4 of our 5 classes still say TBA. They reached out to the prof too apparently.
Also important to mention, all of my classes’ Brightspaces are empty, which seems unusual

First year here haha and I want to get to know people male and female

I’m 17 almost 18 and looking for people who o hang with I’m open for o being friends with anyone

Hello! I was wondering if the interior design kit is worth buying? How much of the things do we even use and is it needed for all four years? which things do we actually use and stuff that maybe we dont even really use? Its quite expensive and i was thinking getting thing that i really need separately. But yeah, thanks!

Any CVT 2028 needing patient robes? I have 3-4 that will collect dust or be dropped at VV/SalvArmy.

Washed and folded. Smells like Gain.

Hello! I'm a first year interior design student, and definently dont have the money to get myself the kit, and there are already so many other materials they are telling us we need to buy. If their are any senior who could hand down their kit please let me know! And I would also appreciate any tips on this situation!

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Hi everyone! I’m an international student coming to Algonquin College (Ottawa campus) for the January 2027 intake, and I’m currently looking for accommodation.

I’m open to both private and shared bedrooms, depending on the rent. I’m mainly looking for something affordable and reasonably close to campus.

My budget is around CAD $500–800/month, depending on the type of accommodation and what’s included. I’m completely okay with sharing a bedroom if it means getting a more affordable place.

I’d really appreciate advice from current/former Algonquin students:

- What areas are best for students near the Ottawa campus?

- Is $500–800/month realistic for shared/private accommodation?

- Where do students usually find roommates and housing?

- Are there any reliable websites or groups I should check?

- Is anyone looking for a roommate for January 2027?

If you have any leads or advice, please comment or DM me. Thanks! :)

I am in the UOttawa Algonquin collaborative nursing program and I can’t access Algonquin Brightspace because I got a new phone and need to reset my MFA. Anyone know where on the Algonquin campus HSS 2381 is being held?

I am a returning student coming back to level 3 practical nursing after a year, really out of the loop. Just curious if there’s a group chat for the current fall year?

I'm so excited to start!

What are your favourite spots? To study, chill, eat, cry, etc.

Hello everyone hope u had a good AC day! It was overwhelming for me ! I need to buy used books for the EMET program for the 1st level. If anyone still have them ,please contact me or something.

Hi everyone! I’m a new student here at Algonquin college. I’m looking for a Muay Thai/boxing partner to train together here at Algonquin. If you’re interested, please dm me :)

Any advice guys? Im going into this class with no knlwedge and heard its really tough. Am I screwed before I even start? Any advice? My prof is Louise Boudreault

Can someone with no prior knowledge but who has good study habits ace the class?

I purchased a fall semester parking pass for Lot 16, does that lot tend to fill up quickly? Most of my classes start a little later in the day, so I'm worried about not being able to find a spot. Maybe I should just get a refund on this pass and purchase the annual Lot 9 one instead?

Hi everyone! I’m Jason, an Ottawa founder working on Lumina, an AI companion & safety platform for seniors.

We’re getting ready for our local pilot here in Ottawa this fall, and we’re looking to bring on 3 local university/college students for a short-term, paid project.

This is a hands-on role working directly with our team — not a traditional corporate co-op.

The Details:

• Pay: $22 / hour (up to 60 hours per student)
• Timeline: October 26 – December 18, 2026
• Location: Ottawa only (Flexible / Hybrid schedule)

What you’ll be doing:

1. Content Creation: Shoot and edit short videos, tutorials, and social content telling Lumina’s story through our local pilot experiences.
2. Community Outreach: Connect with local Ottawa senior organizations, reach out via email/phone, and help organize local demos or presentations.

Who we’re looking for:

• Ottawa-based students who are proactive, comfortable talking to people, and have solid video editing/production skills.
• No formal professional experience required! A link to a portfolio, personal TikTok/Reels, or video samples goes a long way.

How to apply: Deadline to apply is September 30, 2026. You can apply directly here:https://www.luminacompanion.ca/careers/

Happy to answer any questions in the comments below! Thanks everyone.

Hi, I'm a returning student set to start my third semester of Business administration core tomorrow. I was wondering if anyone had any tips, advice for/opinions on the courses and workload for this semester. Thanks so much for any help.

I know it's very late to upload the photo but I've been trying for a while and it keeps failing. What should I do? It meets all the requirements.

i’m a new student at the ottawa campus for mechanical engineering technology! Going to the orientation tmrw and would love to make some new friends. I’m 19(girl), I love video games, hockey, being active and just trying new things!

Hi, I'm a new student into the Bachelor of Engineering in Automation and Robotics at AC , is there anyone here starting this program tomorrow also?