Campus Life
Students are the lifeblood of Olds College!
The services we provide enhance your stay at Olds College.
On-campus housing just makes sense!
FRANK GRISDALE HALL
Living on-campus allows students to save valuable time and allows convenient access to classes, faculty, library and the many services provided on-campus. Living on-campus is an easy way to make friends, become involved in extracurricular activities and live an unforgettable experience. We offer an invaluable built-in network of supports, experience and encouragement to help students succeed while at Olds College.
The Residence Life staff work closely with the College Nurse and Counsellor to provide a strong network of supports for individual and community development. The Resident Life Team consists of 10-14 students who are hired as Resident Assistants (RA’s) to help students with any housing or interpersonal problems they may have. The RA’s exist for the benefit of the student, and they assume a role of leadership in all aspects of Residence living. They have a variety of job duties including organizer, security, social convener, resource person, confidant and friend. RA’s are scheduled to be on-duty each evening and 24 hours a day on the weekend to assist the residents. Resident Assistants are educated about health and safety related issues, interpersonal communication, resources available to assist individuals and event planning.Their training includes basic and early intervention techniques, fire and emergency preparation, first aid and a host of other skills to aid in the development of the residence community.
Our resident assistants are campus leaders in other significant ways as well. They contribute to the community through a variety of projects and initiatives such as Christmas Angels, food drives, fund-raising events for charities and environmental initiatives. The Residence Life program provides many opportunities for students to become involved in the residence community. On-Campus Housing in Frank Grisdale Hall offers you more.
Frank Grisdale Hall includes the main cafeteria, gymnasium, Health Services and Campus Security. Time Square is the gathering area in the main foyer; and has wireless internet and a cozy fireplace for students to enjoy.
Olds College Residence strives to accommodate the individual lifestyle needs of our clients. Residents can choose accommodation on floors ranging from active to 24-hour quiet, as well as cable rooms all in a smoke free facility. Students share a dorm style room with another student; however a limited number of single rooms are available.
Each dorm room includes a bed, desk, chair, dresser, closet and bookshelf for each student. Students can make arrangements for telephone or Internet service. Men’s and Women’s washrooms are located in centralized areas on each floor. Campus Security personnel monitor the Residence from 4:00 p.m. until morning and 24 hours during the weekends.
Students get healthy convenient meals. Just think…no grocery shopping, no preparation and no cleanup after meals. The Fitness Center is only steps away with recreational programming and all this is located only 200m away from the Olds Aquatic Center. Students living on-campus have everything literally at their door step.
Students who live in Frank Grisdale Residence are required to be on a meal plan. Frank Grisdale Hall is not designed to equip 400 plus students to cook independently as the fully furnished dorm rooms do not have kitchen facilities and consequently students are offered a room and board program.
For details on the dining program developed for students living in Frank Grisdale Hall please contact the Housing Department directly at (403) 556-8375 or housing@oldscollege.ca
Please refer to the Residence Fee Schedule for your individual program/residence costs included in your acceptance package. For details of housing options on-line visit www.oldscollege.ca/studentresidence/ where an on-line fee schedule can be downloaded, or call (403) 556-8375.
TOWNHOUSES
Priority for the townhouses is given to second-year students. Each townhouse includes four single bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room and utility room/storage area. Each unit is fully furnished with a stove, fridge, washer and dryer, freezer, living room furniture, kitchen table and chairs. Each bedroom has a bed, desk, closet, chair, bookshelf and cable outlet. Each bedroom also contains two telephone jacks.Students who live in a townhouse have kitchen facilities to prepare their own meals. Students who live in the townhouses are required to sign a license agreement prior to move-in of either 6, 7 or 8 months in length.
For details on fees for students living in the Townhouses please contact the Housing Department directly at (403) 556-8375 or housing@oldscollege.ca
APPLICATION FOR ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
A housing application form along with more detailed information regarding living on-campus will be sent to students once they have been accepted into an academic program. The housing application must be completed and returned with a $200.00 performance deposit. All students who live on-campus are also required to pay a $15.00 Residence Life Fee per semester.
Rates quoted are proposed rates for the 2009-2010 academic year and may change without notice.
CANCELLATIONS
If a student cancels their housing application at least 30 days prior to the start date of their academic program, a refund of $150.00 from their $200.00 performance deposit will be returned to them. If a student cancels the housing application less than 30 days prior to the start date of their academic program, a refund of $50.00 from their $200.00 performance deposit will be returned to them. If a student does not notify residence prior to their scheduled move-in date they will not receive a refund from their performance deposit.
To cancel please contact the Housing Office directly at (403) 556-8375.
Students are encouraged to apply for on-campus accommodations as soon as possible to ensure that room is available.
For further information about on-campus housing, contact our Housing Office at (403) 556-8375, visit www.oldscollege.ca or E-mail: housing@oldscollege.ca.
FOOD SERVICES
Grisdale’s Dining Hall located in the main residence building Frank Grisdale Hall, features a wide selection of breakfast items, salads, homemade soups, grill items, sub-sandwich bar, pizza, hot entrees, desserts and a wide selection of beverages. Students who live in the townhouses or off-campus can pay for items on a cash basis or can purchase a food card. Students who live in Frank Grisdale Hall are required to be on a Residence Meal Plan (see housing section). A smaller cafeteria is also located in the Land Science building. For further information about food services, please contact the Housing Office at (403) 556-8375 or e-mail: housing@oldscollege.ca. |
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