Apprenticeship Preparing for your Classroom Instruction

OLDS COLLEGE ORIENTATIONS

Programs will have their program specific orientation during their first scheduled class and details will be sent by e-mail approximately one month before your training starts. Another reminder will be sent a week prior to your first day of classes.
OC Online Orientation & Respect Campaign (You will need to have set up your Olds College E-mail first before accessing the module).

ALBERTA APPRENTICESHIP & INDUSTRY TRAINING (AIT) ORIENTATION

EQUIPMENT LIST, REQUIRED DEVICE, & OTHER ITEMS

Please check your Admitted Student Section found at the very bottom of your program page for a list of equipment and materials.
Please ensure you note the preferred device. There are computer labs on campus and some devices may be available for loan from The Teaching & Learning Centre of Innovation.
Information on required ILMs and any further supplies will be provided as you attend each class. ILMs are available from the Campus Store (Learning Resource Centre Building 15 at the bottom of the stairs).

CLASS SCHEDULE

Please plan on attending classes between 8 AM and 5 PM. Your schedule will be posted in your MyOldsCollege account one week before your program starts.

SUPPORTS FOR YOUR SUCCESS

Health & Wellness: our Health & Wellness team is here to help! Contact them if you need Health Services (e.g., Doctor, Nurse, Counsellors), Wellness Services (e.g., massage, indigenous services), or access to additional health and wellness resources.
Learning Supports: our Technology & Learning Centre of Innovation team offers a number of services to assist you with your program. Make sure to reach out to them if you need assistance with library services, technology support, or learning support (e.g., tutors, organisation skills, exam strategies, note taking).
- SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you require assistance and have not already contacted our Accessibility Services Specialists, please ensure you do so as soon as possible.

CAMPUS HOUSING

Make the most of your college experience by living on campus. Our Residence Services team is committed to providing a fun, safe, and supportive living environment for students. Learn more about residence life and why students choose to live on campus.
- Please contact Residence Services directly with questions 403-507-7999 or residenceservices@oldscollege.ca

There are a number of options available on campus. Meal plans are also an excellent option (and required for students in Centennial Village).

ID CARD

Please ensure you have submitted your photo for your Olds College ID card. If you already have an ID card, then you do not need to request a new one.

PARKING

If you would like to park your vehicle on campus, you are required to have a parking permit.

STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF OLDS COLLEGE (SAOC)

Visit their website to view off-campus housing, used textbooks, learn about clubs, and more!
Student Health & Dental Plan: If you would like to opt-in to the Students’ Association of Olds College Health & Dental plan, then you can complete a request through their website. For more information, including rates and coverage, please contact them directly (oldsplan@mystudentplan.ca) or visit their website.

POLICIES

Student and Academic Policies are found in Section A. These policies have a direct impact on you. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with their location should you need to reference them when you’re here. (Student Code of Conduct, Grading, Complaints & Appeals, Academic Integrity)
- Policy E02 | Smoking & Tobacco Use. We are proud to be a smoke-free campus.
- Policy I07 | Student Code of Conduct
AIT’s Policies & Procedures: Find policies on academic conduct, personal behaviour, cheating, attendance, accommodations for apprentices and interpreters/readers for exams.