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Student Services/Office of the Registrar and Student Recruitment
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Our Student Services/Office of the Registrar and Student Recruitment Departments in Duncan Marshall Place offers a variety of services geared towards meeting a variety of services required by the students such as maintaining academic records, processing financial assistance needs and administering awards and scholarships.
The cross-functional staff of the Student Services/Office of the Registrar includes both Student Services Officers and Registrarial Staff. Please contact (403) 556-8281 to book appointments with Student Services personnel, or drop by the department in the center of Duncan Marshall Place between 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Students are always welcome to visit and ask for information.
All Olds College students can contact the Student Services/Office of the Registrar or Student Recruitment departments for assistance in the following areas:
- General information and direction
General program inquiries
College campus tours
Recruitment activities
- Financial Assistance
– Budgeting, funding information and processing
- Awards Processing
Bursaries
Scholarships
- Employment
– See the job postings database www.workopolisCampus.com or the Receptionist in DMP
- Admissions
– Application processing, advising, acceptance status
- Information and registration for Continuing Education programs or courses
- Recognition of Prior Learning
– Process mentoring and Advanced Standing
- Academic Policy, Interpretations and Student Records
– Grades, official transcripts, advising, parchments, identification cards, Add/Drop forms, withdrawals, assistance with web access to “MyOldsCollege” for student timetables, grades and unofficial transcripts.
- Registrar
– Policy interpretation
– Student concerns
- FOIP Coordinator
– Requests for information
- Administration of scheduling and timetabling
- Graduation
- Government statistical research & reporting
MAIN CAMPUS
A friendly and helpful receptionist is waiting to serve you Monday to Friday at the Information Kiosk in the Duncan Marshall Place building on-campus.
You will be pointed in the right direction if you need information on the college’s many events or student activities. Get to know the people in- the-know at the Information Kiosk soon;
browse through our home page at www.oldscollege.ca, or phone 1-800-661-OLDS.
Olds College staff are there to help!
CALGARY CAMPUS
Prospective and current students may also contact the Calgary Campus for a variety of information at (403) 697-6130.
Housed within Student Recruitment area, Olds College subscribes to the website www.workopolisCampus.com as a source for posting employment opportunities.
Over 2000 positions are posted on this website per year! It is accessible to Alumni and current students through the Olds College website and/or from the employment icon found on all College computers.
All students are provided with training on the website throughout the year.
Specific Career Fairs are organized by academic programs such as Land and Water Resources and Ag Business. Employers from other industries may also hold career fairs on campus. Olds College strives to help its students and graduates find employment in their chosen field of study. Strong industry connections and successful placements in the past have helped to make this possible.
Financial Assistance
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The following is a list of some of the more common types of financial assistance available to students attending Olds College:
GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Eligible students can obtain a loan through provincial, territorial and federal governments. Students attending Olds College on a full-time basis normally apply for student loans through their province of residency. Students applying for student loans are often assessed to receive grants and bursaries based on their level of financial need.
Alberta students attending Olds College may be eligible for financial aid in the form of Alberta Student Loans and Canada Student Loans. Alberta Student Loan application packages are available on-line at www.alis.gov.ab.ca.
If you have exceptional circumstances, apply on a paper application and attach relevant documentation. Paper applications may be picked up at Olds College Student Services.
IN OTHER PROVINCES
The following is a list of Students Finance Offices or equivalent for each province:
British Columbia
www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/welcome.htm
Manitoba
www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca
Newfoundland
www.edu.gov.nf.ca/studentaid/
Northwest Territories
www.nwtsfa.gov.nt.ca
Nova Scotia
www.studentloans.ednet.ns.ca
Nunavut Territory
www.gov.nu.ca/education/eng/adult/fans/index.htm
Ontario
www.osap.gov.on.ca
Prince Edward Island
www.studentloan.pe.ca
Quebec
www.afe.gouv.qc.ca
Saskatchewan
www.student-loans.sk.ca
Yukon
www.education.gov.yk.ca
GOVERNMENT TRAINING ALLOWANCES
Alberta Works Applications - Library - Room 825
Phone (403) 556-8351 or e-mail jheistad@oldscollege.ca
NON-EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE GRANT
- For adult students enrolled full-time in upgrading programs such as Olds College’s Career & Academic Preparation program.
- Amount of grant is based on financial need.
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE GRANT
- For students enrolled full-time in programs of less than 12 months in length.
- Students must be Employment Insurance (EI) eligible or have been on EI within the previous three years.
- Students must meet with authorized counsellor (Learning Resource Centre - Room 825) at Olds College.
Other Forms of Government Assistance
APPRENTICESHIP GRANTS
Apprentices can apply for grant funding through Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry. Application forms are available at Olds College, or on-line at www.employment.gov.ab.ca.
The package specifically indicates that the forms are for apprentices only. Students complete the form and mail it to the Edmonton address on the package. The school is not required to complete or sign these forms.
PART-TIME FUNDING
Both federal and provincial government funding is available to students who are enrolled on a part time basis. A part-time loan usually covers tuition and supply costs, but not cost of living expenses while you are a student.
Application forms are available from Olds College. If you reside in a province other than Alberta, contact your provincial or territorial assistance office for application forms.
Awards - Bursaries and Scholarships
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Thanks to our generous program, one in three Olds College students will receive a scholarship, bursary or award. The college and its donors believe it is important to recognize the achievements of Olds College students and also to help alleviate student financial need. The Olds College Awards Program is designed to reach both these goals.
OLDS COLLEGE AWARDS
Information on Entrance Awards, Scholarships, and Bursaries can be found in the Olds College Awards Guide. This guide is also available on the Olds College website www.oldscollege.ca.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Application procedures are easy and user friendly.
Once you are registered as a full-time student (minimum of 9 credits per semester), simply access the online application form through any computer on-campus. Complete all the required information.
It will be necessary for you to supply complete financial information as background which assists in the selection of bursaries. Specific eligibility details are outlined in the Awards Guide.
TYPES OF AWARDS
Entrance Scholarships:
Selected primarily on the basis of academic standing in high school.
Entrance Bursaries and other Bursaries:
Selected primarily on the basis of financial need.
Scholarships:
Selected primarily on the basis of academic achievement which is assessed according to the student’s cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) as of December 31.
Prize/Award:
An award given in recognition of a specific outstanding accomplishment or contribution. Prizes may be in the form of gifts, plaques, subscriptions or money.
APPROXIMATE TIMELINES
Entrance Bursaries & Scholarships
– apply before October 31
– awarded in the Fall
Winter Scholarships and Bursaries
– apply before December 31
– awarded in March
For further information on Olds College Awards contact the Student Awards Administrator in the Learning Resource Centre at cscott@oldscollege.ca or phone (403) 556-4734.
EXTERNAL AWARDS
There are several awards available to students that are administered by external organizations. Some of these awards are listed in the Olds College Awards Guide. You are also encouraged to check with your local service clubs (i.e. 4-H, Elks, Legion etc.) organizations or employers to which you or your parents belong, including high school or municipality. Contact the Student Awards Administrator for assistance with external awards at (403) 556-4734 or cscott@oldscollege.ca.
ALBERTA HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Various awards are available to people in all walks of life to continue their education, whether they are students, athletes, recreational leaders or in the work force. For more information, call (403) 427-8640.
Identification cards are issued on the official date of registration. At the Olds Campus the student identification card serves as a library card and provides access to the cafeterias.
Students are required to carry their cards at all times. The cards are also used for proof of enrollment, entrance to student activities, access to buildings on-campuses, examination identification, Town of Olds Aquatic Centre, Cashier Services at the Olds Campus, access to personal information and entrance into the Residence after 11:00 p.m.
An Olds College fee of $10.00 per card is levied on an annual basis. There is a $20.00 replacement fee for lost or stolen cards.
Green Certificate Administration
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The Green Certificate program is administered by the Green Certificate Regional Coordinator housed in the Student Recruitment Department at (403)507-7912 or hczarnota@oldscollege.ca.
Administration of the Green Certificate program is provided on a part-time basis.
Visiting our campus is the best way to understand what Olds College can offer you. We’ll help you make more informed decisions about your post-secondary choices. T here are many ways for you to visit Olds College.
Personal Visits are available and you will receive a campus tour and appointments to help you experience your area of interest.
Program Preview Days are set up at different times through out the year and are specific to certain program areas. As our special guest you will receive a campus tour, lunch on us and program specific information.
Open House is held annually and is another great way for you to experience Olds College. The day is full of a wide variety of events and specific program activities suited to prospective and admitted students, community members and friends.
Discovery Day is also an annual event and a great opportunity for you to discover what we have to offer. Staff, instructors and current students are happy to show over 300 guests why Olds College is such a great place to learn.
To register for any of these events, please call us at (403) 507-7715 or register on-line at www.oldscollege.ca/visit.
Student Learning Centre
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Located in Room 204 in Duncan Marshall Place, the Student Learning Centre serves all students by helping them refresh and develop the study skills required for success in college.
Students can come to the Learning Centre on a drop-in basis for an informal assessment of their learning skills and to obtain assistance in such areas as textbook reading, listening, note taking, exam writing and time management.
All types of assistance provided in the Learning Centre are designed to equip students to be more successful in their chosen areas of study.
Step into the Olds College Library (on the upper level of the Learning Resources Centre) and you’re stepping into an oasis of sunlight streaming through huge windows with plants, flowers and friendly faces. Our Library staff live by the motto “You are not interrupting our business, you are our business”. They are always on-hand to provide assistance as you search for information.
The Library offers workshops throughout the year to help students understand how the facility is organized, which resources are available and how to make the most of your research. The Library is part of NEOS, a 23-member library consortium which offers students access to a shared database of over 4,000,000 books.
In addition to its book collection, the Library offers CD-ROM resources, magazines, newspapers, AGDEX materials, government documents, college calendars and Internet access. The Library Information Commons, a 30-station full productivity computer lab is available for access during the hours the library is open.
The loan period for most materials is two-weeks. Books can be renewed a limited number of times by phone or in person unless required by other students or staff. A Microfiche reader/printer is available for back issues of many magazines kept in this format. Photocopying service is also available for a fee. Interlibrary loan service is available.
In addition, the library offers the privacy of individual study carrels, easy chairs and sofas, or spacious tabled study areas. No need to interrupt your work by a bad case of the growlies. Our Library is one of the few that allows you to bring your lunch or snack to eat while you work.
There is a charge for lost and unreturned materials. Outstanding materials at the end of term will result in withheld marks and parchments.
For further information on Library Services, please contact (403) 556-4600.
The Olds College Campus Bookstore is located just below the Library, carries everything from quality books and course materials to stationary supplies, gifts, greeting cards, confectionery items, magazines, Olds College souvenirs and clothing.
The Bookstore is arranged by program area to make it easy to find supplies and course materials. The Bookstore staff are on-hand for friendly advice or direction on the vast inventory they have accumulated. Payment options include cash, cheque, Visa, Master Card, or Interac. There is a book buy-back program at the Bookstore at the end of each semester to provide students with the option of selling used textbooks back for cash.
Please contact (403) 556-4630 for more information.
Book lockers are located throughout the Olds and Calgary campuses for student use. Students are responsible to have their own combination lock and to remove it at year end.
Fitness lockers in the dressing rooms at the Olds Campus are reserved for off-campus students, staff and community card holders. Locks and towel service are available for a small fee.
Every effort is made to ensure that your experience at Olds College is rewarding!
As the interests of our students vary, we offer a variety of leisure and recreation programs – there is something for everyone!
Get active and get involved!
Intramural Programs
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Dodgeball
• Floor Hockey
• Ice Hockey
• Badminton
• Softball
• Indoor Soccer (Futsal)
Leisure Pursuits
• Hiking in Banff
• West Edmonton Mall Excursions
• Olds Grizzly Games
• Red Deer Rebels Games
• Christmas Green Craft Course
College/Community Classes
• Spin Class
• Yoga
• Belly Dancing
Fitness Center
Olds College students have full access to our Fitness Center with certified staff ready to assist you with your fitness program.
Our facility offers:
• Treadmills
• Step Machines
• Stationary Bikes (Spin Classes)
• Elliptical Trainers
• (Cybex and Apex Equipment)
• Free Weights and Dumbbells
Town of Olds Aquatic Centre
The Town of Olds indoor swimming pool is located adjacent to the campus. Full-time students have access to the pool throughout the year through a mandatory $20.00 (+GST) per semester fee collected by Olds College for the Town of Olds.
Community Learning Campus (CLC)
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The first buildings of the Community Learning Campus (CLC) are open. They include the TransCanada Fine Arts & Multi-Media Center and The Bell eLearning Center. Additional facilities will follow in the Winter of 2010.
The CLC will be located on the south end of the Olds College Campus. These exciting new facilities will include a Health and Wellness Facility and a Core High School. The Health and Wellness Facility will be the focal point for our athletic programs at Olds College. This facility will feature three gyms, an indoor running track, a fitness centre, numerous playing fields and multipurpose rooms.
Student athletes will have the opportunity to train year round and become involved in leadership roles within the college and community.
Olds College is committed to enhancing its athletic programming. The focus of each athletic program will be a model of continuous improvement.
2009/2010 Athletic Teams
- Alberta College Athletic League (ACAL) Men’s Hockey
The introduction of Men’s Hockey to Olds College in 2006-07 was a huge success and will continue to build each year.
Our team is very competitive within the ACAL league and is coached by Kyle Tapp, the assistant coach of the AJHL Olds Grizzlies.
- Alberta College Athletic League (ACAL)Men’s Basketball
This basketball team is competing in the ACAL league and plans to compete at a higher level in the upcoming years. Greg Lendvay is the on-campus coach.
- Alberta College Athletic League (ACAL) Men’s Futsal (Indoor Soccer)
Futsal is new to Olds College. Hosting of the 2008 Provincial Championships will bring excitement campus wide. Chris Hunter is the coach of this team.
- Alberta College Athletic League (ACAL) Women’s Basketball
This basketball team is competing in the ACAL league and plans to compete at a higher level in the upcoming years. Greg Lendvay is the on-campus coach.
- Alberta College Athletic League (ACAL) Women’s Futsal (Indoor soccer)
Futsal is new to Olds College. Hosting of the 2008 Provincial Championships will bring excitement campus wide. Chris Hunter is the coach of this team.
- Alberta College Athletic League (ACAL) Men’s Volleyball
There is a strong core of returning players who will compete in both the ACAL league and the Western Canadian Championships. Bryce Reid is the head coach.
Silver medal winner in ACAL in 2006/2007
- Alberta College Athletic League (ACAL) Women’s Volleyball
The women are coming off of a Championship season with many returning players and look to compete for the Western Canadian Championship in 2008/09. Shane Kuhn is the coach of this team.
Gold medal winner in 2007/08
- Alberta Intercollegiate Women’s Fastball League (AIWFL)
One of the best Women’s Fastball Camps in Western Canada. This group is looking to rebuild in the 2008/09 year. Glen Fox is the on-campus coach.
- Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Golf
A short, intense competition at a very high level. Try outs are in the first week of September. .
- Alberta College Athletic Conference (ACAC) Curling
A strong competition in a popular event. We have been very strong and have numerous medals over a number of years in curling. ?? was our on-campus coach.
For additional information, please contact the Director of Health and Wellness Services, Greg Lendvay at glendvay@oldscollege.ca or call (403) 556-4703.
Please fill out an on-line recruitment form at http://www.oldscollege.ca/athletics/index.htm and select the Recruitment tab.
Services for Students With Special Needs
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Olds College attempts to accommodate students with special needs. Applicants are encouraged to identify any academic, emotional or physical disability on the Special Needs Assessment form. This form is available to all accepted students.
Assessment documentation from a qualified professional will be required. Frequently a student has unique needs and response must often be made on an individual basis. Dealing with these needs may require the student to liaise with a number of provincial funding services or agencies, as well as Olds College personnel in order to confirm and/or discuss financial assistance options.
Special equipment or specialized services frequently must be funded through agencies outside the college. Arranging or confirming financial assistance and/or specialized services may take minimum of up to 12 weeks so please plan in advance.
Questions or concerns about special needs should be directed to the Disabilities Coordinator at aking@oldscollege.ca or call (403) 556-4733.
The Olds College Alumni Association is a society of past students, faculty and staff that supports the objectives of Olds College by fostering relationships and opportunities among students, alumni, the college and the global community to enhance the strengths and continuity of Olds College.
The Olds College Alumni Association will be relevant, visible and respected by attracting and developing volunteers, communicating effectively, responding to change and stewarding resources. All graduates of Olds College become Olds College Alumni and are encouraged to stay in contact with the Alumni Association.
Contact the Alumni Association at AlumniAssociation@oldscollege.ca or by phone at (403) 507-7952 or visit the Alumni Museum, Room 721 in the Learning Resource Centre.
We provide approximately 1,300 parking stalls across campus (with and without plug-ins) which are shared equitably between students and staff.
Parking permits are issued on a yearly basis and an annual charge is applied at the time of registration. Accepted students will be provided with parking regulations which includes a map and an application form for parking and are encouraged to apply as soon as they receive their application.
Parking regulations are always available at the Information Kiosk in the Duncan Marshall Place building.
The map on our website clearly outlines the parking lots and how they are designated. It is a student’s responsibility to be aware and adhere to the parking regulations.
Parking fees are collected by and for Olds College.
Olds College offers a relaxed, secure and friendly environment. To ensure it stays that way we provide security with Commissionaires headquartered in the Frank Grisdale Hall Residence. Campus Security can be contact at (403) 556-8224 or campussecurity@oldscollege.ca
Campus Security make regular patrols and for safety will accompany you to your vehicle at night. |
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