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Centennial
LIFE
Registration and Orientation Guide
2017–2018
See where
experience
centennialcollege.ca takes you.
Ann Buller
President and CEO
Welcome
I often meet students who tell me that
they were drawn to Centennial College
because of our vision of “transforming
lives and communities through learning.”
Their decision to join us was as much
about our commitment to changing
the world around us as it was to study
in a particular field. We care deeply
about social justice, about equity, about
opportunity. If you are interested in
learning how to be successful in an ever
changing world and to complement
whatever your field of study may be with
a unique global perspective, then you
couldn’t have selected a better college.
You should feel confident that you have
chosen a college that integrates learning
with our responsibilities to the world
around us.
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From the first moment that you walk
down the halls, you will realize that
you are part of a learning community
that mirrors the world – Centennial has
more than 18,000 full-time students,
20,000 continuing education students
and more than 2,400 international
students. These students represent
100 different cultures and more than
80 languages.
A Centennial graduate is not just
someone who has completed one of
our programs, but is a transformed
and more self-aware human being
who has the knowledge, insight and
critical thinking skills necessary to work
anywhere in the world. There are few
guarantees in life, but I will promise
you this – if you open yourself to new
ideas and concepts, if you engage and
debate and participate, you too will
leave Centennial with the confidence
and insight necessary to succeed.
And you’ll leave with the desire to
make a real difference in the world.
In choosing Centennial, you have begun
a challenging and rewarding journey,
but not one that you will travel alone.
With outstanding faculty and a truly
superb array of student services, we’ll
be with you every step of the way.
Ready to change your life?
Then you are ready for Centennial.
Ann Buller
President and CEO, Centennial College
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Congratulations
and Welcome to
Centennial College!
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You’re about to begin an important and exciting time in your
life. You will experience new ideas, make lasting friendships
and prepare for your career.
Wondering what to do next, or where to begin?
In this guide, you will find step-by-step instructions to start
you on your way.
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Step 1
Familiarize yourself with
myCentennial to help you
along the way.
centennialcollege.ca/myapplication/pathway-checklist
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myCentennial is the College portal that gives all students personalized online access
to important information. myCentennial email is the official communication tool
of Centennial College through which announcements, broadcast messages and
important emails regarding College closures, program information, scholarships
and bursaries information, etc. are delivered.
You can access myCentennial from the Centennial College website or directly at:
my.centennialcollege.ca.
Your Centennial College Pathway Checklist
Watch for this checklist on our letters and brochures:
QUALIFY for your program by submitting transcripts,
documents and attending mandatory admission sessions
CONFIRM your Centennial Program Offer at ontariocolleges.ca
by the deadline
INVESTIGATE your financial assistance options: OSAP, bursaries
and/or scholarships
REGISTER with our Centre for Students with Disabilities if you have
a documented disability
LOG IN to my.centennialcollege.ca and explore your student portal
and use it to register online. Once registration opens, be sure to
register early for the best selection of courses!
ATTEND Centennial College events such as March Open House
and the Centennial Welcomes orientation to familiarize yourself
with our campuses
WATCH FOR EMAILS that detail testing and other requirements
PAY YOUR FEES by the deadline on your fee statement
BEGIN your classes. Make sure you know when classes begin
and where they are located!
SEE where experience takes you
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Step 2
Pay your Tuition Fees
Centennial College Tuition Fee Information for New Students
Effective Fall 2017: There will no longer be any administrative or deferral fees collected.
Any deposit paid will be applied 100 percent to the tuition balance.
• Deposit Due: For Winter and Summer see your fee statement.
Deposit Amount: See information below.
• Tuition Due: By Fees Due Date. Refer to your fee statement.
• Non-refundable Amount: $200 for all students who withdraw prior to Day 10.
Pay for the current semester or for multiple semesters: You may choose to pay your fees
in full for one, two or three semesters, depending on your program.
Payment Options
• Pay by deposit (online or in person only): A Tuition Deposit of $500 can be made.
Accept the terms of Tuition Deposit Agreement through myCentennial or in person at
any Enrolment Services Office. The balance of your fees is due by the Tuition Balance
Due Date. Failure to pay the balance by the deadline will result in late fee charges.
• OSAP Funding (online or in person only): If you have applied for OSAP funding and
your estimated total of OSAP funding is equal to or greater than your tuition, and you
provided authorization for the Ministry to remit your fees directly to Centennial, you
may pay a $200 deposit by the Deposit Due Date. Accept the terms of OSAP Tuition
Deposit Agreement through myCentennial or in person at any Enrolment Services
Office.* If paying in person, you must present your OSAP estimate or approved
documents. Your estimate must cover your full tuition. If you do not receive OSAP
funds, you will be responsible to pay the balance of your fees.
• Second Career Funding (in person only): If you have applied for Second Career funding
you may pay a $200 deposit by the fees deadline. Accept the terms of Second Career
Tuition Deposit Agreement or in person at any Enrolment Services Office.*
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• Pay using RESPs (online or in person only): If you have an RESP, you can select this option online
or at any Enrolment Services Office and pay a deposit fee of $500 to defer your fees until your
RESP documents are processed within one month of the start of the semester. Accept the terms
of the RESP Tuition Deposit Agreement either online via myCentennial or in the Enrolment
Services Office.*
How do I pay my fees? Don’t stand in line – pay online!
Fees can be paid online through myCentennial if you choose to pay by credit card (VISA, MasterCard
or American Express) or Interac. You can also purchase a locker and parking permit. Both are
available while supplies last on a first-paid, first-served basis.
You can now pay with Aeroplan points
Aeroplan members can now redeem their loyalty points for something even more valuable than
a holiday in the sun; a college education. Tuition redemption is available in increments of 35,000
miles, which Aeroplan members can convert to $250 towards tuition. There is no limit to the number
of points that can be redeemed. For more information, visit: centennialcollege.ca/higherpoints
What if I’m not paying online?
If you are not paying online, you can choose one of the alternate payment methods listed below:
• Pay at a Canadian Bank or Financial Institution: Pay in person through online banking or by
telephone banking using your Student ID as your account number, and pay a minimum of
five (5) days before the fees due date printed on your Fees Statement, as processing takes
approximately three to five (3-5) business days. You must indicate your payment option on
myCentennial regardless of how you pay and whether you require a locker and/or parking.
• Pay by telephone: Call 416-289-5300. We accept VISA, MasterCard and American Express.
• Pay by mail: Complete both sides of the Fees Statement and mail (please allow sufficient time
for delivery) with your payment (certified cheque, money order or credit card information)
to: Centennial College, Enrolment Services, P.O. Box 631, Station A, Toronto, ON M1K 5E9.
• Pay in person at the Enrolment Services Office: Visit the Enrolment Services Office at any
campus to make your payment by Interac, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, certified
cheque or money order. Cash or personal cheques are not accepted. If you choose to pay
in person, pay before the fees due date to avoid the line-up.
What is the fee refund policy if I decide to withdraw from my program?
If you have paid your fees, you must submit an Intent to Withdraw Form to the Enrolment Services
Office within the first 10 days from the start of the semester to qualify for a partial refund of fees.**
The college will return all tuition paid minus $200 for Domestic Students. For international students,
in the case of visa denial everything but a $200 admin fee will be refunded, once the proper
documentation has been submitted. When transferring to another institution, a $2,300
non-refundable tuition fee will apply to international students.
*The balance of your fees is due within seven (7) days of receiving your OSAP/Second Career/RESP funding.
Failure to pay the balance by the deadline will result in late fee charges.
**Apprentices should note that in some cases, withdrawal with a partial refund may only occur prior
to the third class. Contact the Enrolment Services Office for more information.
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Step 3
Register for your
courses online through
myCentennial
10 Centennial LIFEOnce you’ve chosen your payment option, use the online registration system
through myCentennial to build your timetable by selecting courses required by
your program during the web registration period. (Please note that for some
programs, you will be pre-assigned to a block of courses.)
When is web registration?
Web registration is a period of time when the registration system is available to
you, based on your program and/or semester (also known as classification, which
can be found on the front of your Fees Statement.
• Winter semester web registration begins mid December.
• Summer semester web registration begins late April.
• Check myCentennial for specific web registration dates.
Register early for the best class selection!
Need help with your program selection?
Academic advising will be available at all campuses in the weeks prior to the start
of classes. The academic advising schedule is also available on myCentennial.
Is it possible for me to be denied registration?
Yes. To qualify for registration and a timetable, your fees must be paid in full or
a payment option chosen on or before your fees date, and you must fulfill all
outstanding conditions if you received a Conditional Offer.
Technical difficulties?
If you are having problems with sign-in or your password, please contact the
Helpdesk by telephone at 416-289-5280, Monday – Friday (except holidays)
8 am – 6 pm. If you have difficulties caused by your registration status, holds or
payment, please contact Enrolment Services at 416-289-5300 or visit our offices,
Monday – Friday (except holidays), 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Please note that any
changes to these hours will be posted on myCentennial.
Centennial LIFE 11Step 4
Register for myCard
12 Centennial LIFEThe myCard is your photo ID at Centennial, and so much more! It’s also a safe,
convenient and cost effective way for you to budget for and purchase essentials
while on campus. This fall when you arrive on campus your myCard will allow
you to access a number of resources on all campuses with just a simple tap n’ go!
Students and parents of students will be able to load funds onto the myCard to
make payments on-campus for all your Centennial community needs with no
transaction fees. Use your myCard at all on-campus food outlets, bookstores, snack
vending machines, photocopying, and use it for access to the gym, library, parking
and more.
How do I obtain a myCard?
Now that you are ready to pay your tuition fees be sure to upload your photo at
myphoto.centennialcollege.ca so you are able to pick up your myCard during the
first week of classes. Once your photo has been uploaded and you have received
an email approval to your myCentennial email account, simply bring a copy of
your timetable and valid government issued photo ID to the scheduled pick up
times and location at your campus found at centennialcollege.ca/mycard
Simple, convenient, and secure. myCard is the only card you need on campus!
Please be sure to visit centennialcollege.ca/mycard to load funds and review
the myCard Terms and Conditions.
Centennial LIFE 13Step 5
Enhance your success.
Access Student Services
at Centennial
14 Centennial LIFECentennial Advising and Athletics and Recreation, Indigenous
Pathways Services (CAPS) Education Resources, HYPE, Women
Here to support you during your time in Non-Traditional Careers, and the
at Centennial, CAPS has friendly and Centre for Student with Disabilities.
knowledgeable staff that can assist you
Other resources like Learning
with your goals and provide you with
Strategists, Peer Tutors, and
important information and resources
confidential Personal Counsellors, are
throughout your college experience.
available to you. Your Success Advisors
Advisors will work with you to identify
can help you navigate your options.
your goals, and help you create a plan
Creating pathways and opportunities
for success.
like the Leadership Passport and Peer
Mentorship roles, Success Advisors will
Your Centennial Success
let you know about exciting things
Advisor (MyCA)
happening within your School and at
You have been assigned a Centennial the College, such as workshops and
Success Advisors (MyCA) who you events, to help you get connected,
can visit in your School during your and they will share ways to gain
time at the College. Friendly and experience for your future career.
knowledgeable about the services and
opportunities available to you, your You can also visit the Centennial
MyCA will share useful information Advising and Pathways Services (CAPS)
with you to support your success. office in C2-09 at Progress Campus if
They can help you identify your you are interested in speaking with a
academic and personal goals and get Pathways Advisor around application
you connected with resources at the and program options, transfer credit
College. and prior learning recognition, Second
Career and WSIB-specific information,
Based on your needs and goals, the or if you are looking to take a break
Centennial Success Advisors (MyCAs) from your courses, or planning to
connect you to your Faculty, Program come back after a pause.
Coordinators, and Specialist Advisors,
who provide specific information
around your academics and industry,
Connect with us by:
your mental and physical health, your Visiting you Success Advisor
financial options, accommodations, in your School or visiting:
and access to learning resources. Centennial Advising and
Success Advisors will connect you to Pathways Services (CAPS) C2-09
places like Student Financial Services, Progress Campus
Careers and Co-Operative Education, 416-289-5000, ext. 5123
the International department, advising@centennialcollege.ca
Centennial LIFE 15Plan your
FUTURE.
Plan your
BUDGET.
16 Centennial LIFEStudent Financial Services (SFS)
When you enroll at Centennial you will want to learn and study, meet new
friends, join clubs and get involved. You will also want to be free of financial
worry and for this you need a plan. The cost of tuition, books, supplies, travel or
living expenses can easily add up to more than you originally anticipated. There
is help available to meet these costs at the SFS Office located at each campus.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is designed to supplement your
financial resources. By filling out an OSAP application, you will be assessed
by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development for a variety
of financial aid programs, including grants and bursaries. You should apply
EARLY for funding to ensure that it will be available when you need it. To be
in a position to pay an OSAP deposit, we suggest you apply at least a month
in advance of your Winter or Summer deposit deadline. For deposit deadlines
please refer to your fee statement.
Centennial LIFE 17Six Steps
to the OSAP
Process
Tip:
Centennial will allow you to exercise your OSAP deposit
payment option until your OSAP is disbursed in the fall,
providing you have submitted your completed OSAP
application by the beginning of May. Remember when
completing your OSAP application to allow for your tuition
remittance to be returned to Centennial for faster, easier fee
payment. Speak to a Student Financial Services representative
for more details.
18 Centennial LIFE1. APPLY EARLY ONLINE – For programs starting in the fall, the online OSAP
application is available early spring (February – March) but we strongly
recommend that you apply for OSAP as soon as you, your spouse or your
parents, depending upon your status, have submitted your/their income
tax return for the previous year. Go to: www.ontario.ca/osap. It’s free, fast
and easy. Set up your OAN (Ontario Access Number) and two challenge
questions. Write down you OAN – you will need it for future access to the
OSAP website. Once you have applied online, read everything presented to
you for signature, so you know your obligations!
IMPORTANT: When filling out your OSAP application, you will have a
section that states “Don’t pay fees on my behalf.” Centennial College
strongly recommends you NOT select this box so that your fees will be
remitted directly to the College, especially if you will choosing the $200
OSAP deposit option. See page 4.
2. PRINT YOUR SIGNATURE pages and supporting documents. For faster
processing, please follow OSAP uploading directions for your signature
pages and any supporting documents.
3. PRINT YOUR MASTER STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AGREEMENT and take
it in person to a Canada Post designate as soon as possible so your OSAP
deposit account can be set up. IMPORTANT: EVERY TIME you come to your
Canada Post designated location you MUST bring your social insurance card
and valid government photo identification. Additionally, you MUST bring a
personal cheque marked ‘void’ so your OSAP account can be identified for
deposit of your OSAP funds.
4. ENROLL full time in your program.
5. YOUR OSAP will be direct deposited into your bank account once your
institution confirms you have enrolled full-time!
6. NEW! You must confirm your income online with OSAP before the start
of your second semester so your second disbursement is released in a
timely fashion.
Centennial LIFE 19Introducing the New Ontario
Student Grant (OSG):
The Pathway to the “Free Tuition” OSAP Program
Beginning September 2017, the Ontario middle and lower income families will
government is transforming student receive more generous grants than ever
financial assistance to make post- before. Many middle income students
secondary education more accessible will receive grants that exceed the value
and affordable. To help more students of their tuition too!
qualify for grants and access the student
These changes will ensure that our
loan system, Ontario is introducing a
financial support for you is transparent,
new grant – the Ontario Student Grant
timely and targeted to our students with
(OSG) – which will provide eligible,
the greatest financial need. The Ontario
full-time students access to more
Government’s new OSAP program will
generous financial assistance. Students
help further assist students with more
are automatically considered for the OSG
grant funding than in the past.
when they apply for OSAP.
But a friendly reminder – tuition costs
If you’re a post-secondary student and are only a part of your total education
your parents earn $50,000 or less in costs. Remember the “free tuition” is
annual income you will receive enough for tuition and you will have other costs
grants to cover the average cost of your that you will need to plan for when you
college tuition. Most students from consider post-secondary education.
20 Centennial LIFESome of these other information on our various financial aid
costs include: opportunities. Students wishing to access
any scholarships and bursaries must
• Ancillary fees (many students do
first complete the online Scholarships
not realize their ancillary fees are in and Bursaries Questionnaire on
addition to their actual tuition costs) myCentennial before being considered
• Books and supplies for these funding opportunities.
• Transportation
• Lodging and meals Centennial College Scholarships
• Personal expenses, such as Centennial College has an annual
cellphone, credit card payments, etc. student awards program that recognizes
the academic excellence of our learners.
So although the new OSAP assistance Awards requiring an application are
is more generous, don’t forget those advertised on the College website,
myCentennial, by emails, or on posters
additional costs when you are planning.
throughout the College. Many of our
Please note: Students who receive the OSG scholarship opportunities are solely
and withdraw from their program within based on your academic performance
the first 30 days, will have their grant and do not require an application.
converted to a repayable loan.
We encourage all interested students to Centennial College Bursaries
apply for OSAP as soon as possible in Centennial provides more than
Spring 2017 to find out how much they $3.3 million in non-repayable bursary
will receive in this new grant funding! funding each year to financially eligible
students. Financial opportunities are
regularly advertised on myCentennial
Additional Avenues of Financial Support
and on the College website. For more
There are other financial programs that you
details, visit the SFS website at:
can apply for separately. Visit the Student
centennialcollege.ca/financialsupport.
Financial Support (SFS) office for answers
to your financial aid questions and more
Centennial LIFE 21More Services
for Students
22 Centennial LIFEThe Counselling Centre START Smart
At the Counselling Centre, you will In addition to our ongoing services,
find professional counsellors who the CSD offers START Smart (Successful
can help you resolve the challenges Transitions: Advocacy, Resources
you may encounter as a student. and Training), an award-winning
We are here to support your transition program for students
personal development and academic with learning disabilities. START
success. Counsellors on each campus Smart provides the tools you need to
offer short-term, solution-focused understand how to successfully get
personal counselling to help you through that difficult transition into
with issues such as anxiety, stress post-secondary education. The START
management, grief and loss, Smart Conference is a unique and
relationship challenges and crisis exciting four-day experience for
intervention. students with learning disabilities.
We also provide referrals to To find out more, go to:
appropriate community agencies or centennialcollege.ca/csd
other professionals when needed.
Watch the START Smart Video an
Our services are free, confidential
see for yourself how to Get
and are offered in a safe and
Connected and Stay Connected.
supportive environment.
Centre for Students with Disabilities More information
The Centre for Students with To register or for information,
Disabilities (CSD) is here to help contact the CSD at
students with a documented 416-289-5000, ext. 2627 or
learning disability, ADHD, medical email csd@centennialcollege.ca.
or mental health condition,
physical, hearing, visual or
mobility impairment find success Ashtonbee Campus – ext. 7252
in college. There is a CSD at each Morningside Campus – ext. 8025
campus, and students can receive
Story Arts Centre – ext. 8664
accommodations and support
for temporary and/or permanent Progress Campus – ext. 2627
disabilities. Students are not
required to share their diagnosis
to receive accommodations
and support.
Centennial LIFE 23Start planning your career now!
Career Services and Co-operative Education
Our team of career counsellors and employment and co-op advisors
are here to help you develop your career plan and job search skills.
You can also gain related work experience through our co-op
program.
• Assessment tools and career planning resources
• Resume and cover letter writing
• Interview tips and practice sessions
• Labour market information and job search strategies
• Access to employment opportunities through our
online job portal – HireCentennial
From Education to Employment
Call us at 416-289-5233, or email
careerservices@centennialcollege.ca
24 Centennial LIFEStudent Life and your First Year Experience
The Student Life department at Centennial
understands that adjusting to the demands of
College can be overwhelming, so our Student
Transitions Team provides a wide range of services
and programs designed to support your success
both inside and outside of the classroom.
Our team plans and delivers Centennial Welcomes,
your official Centennial orientation as the first step
on your road to success as a first year student.
As such, it’s important to get involved and connected
to your peers, faculty, programs and services early.
Get started on your road to success by attending
your campus orientation. Watch for email invitations
and web updates with opportunities to meet your
classmates and faculty, enjoy a free lunch and gain
valuable information on services. This is an important
first step to life at Centennial College.
Leadership Passport
Are you ready to be a leader? Consider growing and
developing yourself as a leader of the future by becoming
involved with Centennial’s dynamic Leadership Passport.
This dual-credential program will provide you with the
skills and knowledge to develop leadership capacity
for the 21st century – something you can leverage at
graduation. With a combination of workshops and
leadership experiences, it is a great opportunity
to grow as a leader.
More information
For information on: Student Life and Your
First Year Experience; Road Map to Success;
and Leadership Passport, please visit:
centennialcollege.ca/student-services.
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Peer Mentoring
Looking for extra support, advice and guidance from someone who has been there?
Why not sign up for a free Peer Mentor through STAMP (Student Transitions and Mentor
Program). Peer Mentors are senior students specially trained to help you through your
transitions to college life. Students are there to help connect you to college resources and
services, provide support and guidance on scheduling your time, balancing school and
life commitments and updating you on the events taking place throughout the college.
centennialcollege.ca/myCentennial/peermentoring.
Centre for Global Citizenship lets you participate in special learning
Education and Inclusion opportunities outside the classroom,
including our Social Action Fund, Social
Who are we, and what do we do? Innovation school-wide contests, or
The Centre for Global Citizenship Education writing for one of our publications.
and Inclusion (GCEI) enables students to
From day-long activities to multi-year
engage in special, transformative education
programs, from engaging in local
for social good through global citizenship
initiatives around the corner to exploring
learning. We are also committed to
diverse perspectives across the globe,
eliminating all forms of harassment and
you can make important connections
discrimination by creating an environment
between what you’re learning in class
of inclusion at Centennial College.
and the real issues faced by communities
As a Centennial College student, you’re today. We are here to connect you
a part of our award winning Signature to initiatives that promote active
Learning Experience (SLE) that integrates learning and citizen participation in the
principles of global citizenship, social development of strong communities and
action and inclusion into your courses and healthy democracies.
Centennial LIFE 27Who do I contact to get more involved?
Centre for Global Citizenship
Education and Inclusion
Progress Campus, B2-12
Phone: 416 289-5000 ext. 2464
Email: gcei@centennialcollege.ca
What is the purpose of the Orientation@Centennial
engagement experience?
A New Student Orientation Program
The engagement experience exists to Designed to Promote Success
provide students with a diverse range of
opportunities to apply their knowledge, Regardless of your pathway into (or
develop skills and explore their values maybe back to) Centennial College,
and attitudes while working in different there is a lot of information to take in
communities to address their needs. and areas with which you will want to
You’ll get the chance to develop, hone connect. Orientation@Centennial is a
and strengthen your leadership and comprehensive new student orientation
collaborative skills as well as acquire a program facilitated by departments from
deeper, critical understanding of political, across the college including the Centennial
social, environmental and economic issues. College Student Association, Inc. (CCSAI),
Services and Global Experiences (SaGE),
How will Global Citizenship Learning Residence Life, the Centre for Students
help me get a job? with Disabilities (CSD), and Student Life
and Transitions (SLT) that is designed to get
The opportunities offered by the Centre
you started on your road to success. It is
allow you to enhance your creative
our goal to develop a sense of community
thinking skills, increase your leadership
amongst students at Centennial College,
skills and global awareness and
while supporting a successful transition
network with industry and community
for new students into their programs, the
organizations. Everything that you do and
college, and the city. Events range from
learn can go in your resume and portfolio,
high-intensity concerts and team-building
giving you a competitive edge when
activities, to low-intensity activities,
applying for jobs. The contacts you make
workshops, and learning circles. Our aim is
during these opportunities can lead you to
to ensure that you get the information you
that job.
need, have opportunities to get acclimated
within our COLTS community, and most
importantly, have fun!
28 Centennial LIFEOrientation
has you
covered
Academics (peers, staff, and community members),
Set yourself up for academic success: and challenge yourself to try something
participate in opportunities to meet new and exciting with the support of
formally and informally with faculty your College community. Learn more
and academic staff, learn more about about our dual-credential programs and
your program and the requirements for co-curricular involvement opportunities,
graduation, gather tips and tricks to aide including the Leadership Passport program
you in your studies, and learn more where students can earn a Distinction in
about Centennial’s online systems Leadership on their academic transcript.
(e.g., Lynda.com, myCentennial, and
eCentennial). Personal
There’s more to being a student than just
Social your in-class assignments; focusing on
Feeling like you belong at the College future career goals, health and wellness,
is important to us. As a member of and finances are equally important factors
the COLTS community, you are vital to to being a successful student. Engage
bringing our campuses to life. Join your in a series of workshops, activities, and
peers in a variety of on and off-campus immersive experiences to learn more about
experiences designed to help you meet how to navigate these areas and develop
new people, learn more about the people strategies to assist in tackling all aspects of
you see around the College every day student life with confident independence.
More information
Learn more about Orientation@Centennial by visiting centennialcollege.ca/orientation
or by downloading the official Centennial College app. Questions about
Orientation@Centennial can be directed to firstyearcentral@centennialcollege.ca.
Centennial LIFE 29Supports
for Students
Student Relations Office Field trips to high ropes courses, snow
The Student Relations Office offers tubing, ski trips and more are offered
formal and informal support for students throughout the year which include
experiencing conflict at the College. transportation at a subsidized fee. We offer
If you have a complaint about your fitness classes across all campuses ranging
instructor or another member of the from yoga, boot camp, Pilates, Zumba and
College community, we can help you more. The experienced recreation staff,
resolve your concerns. You can call us knowledgeable fitness instructors and
at 416-289-5000, ext. 2499 or email industry-leading facilities and equipment
studentrelations@centennialcollege.ca make the recreation experience at
Centennial College a memorable one for
students at all levels.
Athletics and Recreation
Guided by the notion that every student In Athletics and Recreation, students also
deserves a positive recreational experience have access to programs and services to
while at Centennial College, the Athletics help keep them healthy and well. Through
and Recreation Department strives to our wellness services students can acquire
provide exceptional service. There are resources to help them quit smoking, learn
numerous opportunities for students to about alcohol harm reduction, and get
take part in Varsity and Intercollegiate temporary food support, to name a few.
competition as well as intramural sports.
Students have access to all of our fitness More information
facilities at our four main campuses Please visit: gocolts.ca.
Progress, Morningside, Ashtonbee, and
Email: athletics@centennialcollege.ca,
Story Arts.
or call 416-289-5000, ext. 2651
30 Centennial LIFECentennial College Student Association Need a place to Live?
Incorporated (CCSAI) Welcome to your new ‘home away from
The Centennial College Student Association home’!
Incorporated (CCSAI) is the voice of
Choosing whether or not to live in
students on campus. Its team of spirited
Residence is an important decision to make
student leaders and dedicated professionals
when transitioning into college. Although
work diligently to help students experience
it is an exciting time in your life, it may
all that college life has to offer.
also take some time to adjust to your new
Whether it’s creating memories at surroundings. Fortunately, our Residence is
incredible events and activities, making designed with facilities and staff in place
yourself at home in student-focused spaces to help ease this transition and point you
like Student Centres and the Athletic and in the right direction. Ultimately, we are
Wellness Centre, or engaging in campus here to help you succeed.
life through clubs, leadership development
Apply for Residence by completing
opportunities and the myriad of services
the online application form found on
offered, the CCSAI helps make Centennial
the Centennial Place website.
College the place to be!
More information
Please email:
centennialresidence@studenthousing.com
or call 416-438-2216, ext. 6294.
Centennial LIFE 31Your Campus
at Centennial
When you come for a visit...
As a student at Centennial College, your campus will be
your home base. Each campus is a complete community
offering comprehensive access to classrooms, computer labs,
study spaces, libraries and student services. Get to know your
campus before classes start – book a campus visit by calling
416-289-5325.
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