On-campus Housing:

Notes:
All first year students must purchase a mandatory meal plan at a minimum of $1,000.00. Although the residence is co-ed, the rooms are not co-ed.

Off-campus Housing:

Notes:
The Students' Association operates a Housing Referral Service to assist students in finding off-campus accommodations. 

Incoming Students:
Orientation takes place the week prior to the start of classes, this gives the students an opportunity to get familiar with their surroundings. Student advisors are on hand to help with any questions or   concerns and the new students are introduced to the services available to make their learning  experience a positive and rewarding one.

Career Planning:
Algonquin College provides academic advising services that help them select a program that leads to their career and personal goals.

Student services also provide a referral service by matching your resume with job postings and also submitting it on your behalf.

Sports:

• Intramural: Aerobics (F/M), Badminton (F/M), Ball Hockey (F/M), Basketball (F/M), Curling (F/M), Indoor Soccer (F/M), Ping Pong (F/M), Soccer (F/M), Volleyball (F/M)
• Intercollegiate: Basketball (F/M), Curling (F/M), Golf (F/M), Soccer (F/M), Volleyball (F/M)

Notes:
Algonquin's varsity teams, the Thunder, compete in the Ontario College Athletics Association in basketball,  volleyball, and soccer. Also, Woodroffe Campus offers a fitness centre fully equipped with weight-lifting equipment and the latest cardio machines, including treadmills and rowers.

Activities:
The Student Association offers campus activities throughout the year that are designed to promote camaraderie among students while encouraging school spirit and providing opportunity for social interaction.

Clubs:
The Student's Association provides a wide variety of clubs. They also provide funding for those who  are interested in starting their own clubs.

Information Technology:
With the increase in technology, Algonquin has continued to provide current services in online learning, blackboard, and the own ACSIS, which allows students to view their information, classes, grades, and  more.

There are over 80 computer labs available on campus. Twenty-four hour labs are also available. Students  are given a username, password, e-mail, and Internet access that can be utilized at the college, residence, or at home.

Cultural:
Algonquin College reflects the multicultural surroundings of Ottawa. The Mamadosewin Centre provides assistance for Native students and the International Office caters to a range of study from outside Canada. This provides a great environment to learn about various parts of the world.

Special Services:
The Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) provides educational support services to students with disabilities applying to or attending Algonquin College. Assistance is available for students who may:
1. Have a learning disability;
2. Be blind or visually impaired;
3. Be hard of hearing or deaf/deafened;
4. Have multiple disabilities;
5. Have a mental health disability;
6. Have a head injury; and/or
7. Have a physical disability or be mobility impaired.

Affiliated Institutions:
The college offers joint degree programs with Carleton and Ottawa Universities. There are also numerous Articulation Agreements with many Universities.

Carleton University, Lakehead University, McMaster University, University of Ottawa, Ryerson Polytechnic University, University of Lethbridge, Brock University, University of Guelph, Nipissing University, and others.

International Involvement:
The International Education Centre ensures that Algonquin College plays a part in Canada's response  to  the global marketplace and the developing of world's needs for technical, managerial, and vocational  training. More than 200 Algonquin staff worked in various countries around the world. In addition,  there are international students from more than 40 countries studying at the College.

Other:
The College offers professional counselling, student tutoring, peer support, and a fully staffed Health Clinic. The College also has an active Students' Association that supports club activities, a housing program, and an athletics program. The following is a partial list of services and facilities also available  at Algonquin: Alumni Association, Centre for Canadian Heritage Trades and Technology, Dental   Clinic, Distance Education, Early Learning Centre, Health Services, Horticulture Centre, Hospitality Centre, Information Technology Access Labs, Media Centre, Ombudsperson, Prior Learning Assessment, and Student Centre and Athletic Facilities.