Viewbook 2019/20 Kingston, Brockville, Cornwall www.stlawrencecollege.ca HELLO FUTURE DISCOVER WHAT SLC HAS FOR YOU: 100+ Programs Campus & Community Highlights Student Life Credit Transfer & Exchange Opportunities I wouldn’t be where I am without the knowledge and experience that I gained at SLC. I give thanks for it everyday. – Bertha Ouellette, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 The Biggest Expansion in SLC’s History 16 Your Own Way to Learn Program delivery options: Full-time, Online, 6 Campus Services Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Apprenticeships Residence, Food, Student Government, Campus Bookstores, Campus Health Services 18 Program Descriptions 18 Applied Arts 8 Resources For Your Success 20 Business Student Success, Counselling Services, 24 Community Services AccessAbility Services, Peer Tutoring, 28 Computer & Engineering Technology Academic Support Centre, Test Centre, First 30 Health Sciences Generation Services, Indigenous Services, 32 Hospitality & Culinary Arts Libraries, Career Services 33 Justice Studies 34 Skilled Trades 10 Our Communities 35 Apprenticeships Kingston, Brockville, Cornwall 36 Our Programs & Admission Requirements 12 Athletics & Recreation Recreation, Fitness & Student Life, Varsity 42 How to Apply Sports, Intramural Sports Critical dates, competitive programs 14 Where Do You Want To Go Next? 43 Paying For College Credit Transfer & Exchange opportunities Bursaries, Scholarships, Financial Aid/OSAP 2 // stlawrencecollege.ca THIS IS THE START OF SOMETHING BIG FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF 90,000+ SLC ALUMNI... No matter your choice, you’ll be prepared for the career and life of your dreams. • Health Care: nursing, medical lab tech, medical support • Community Services: policing, corrections, firefighting, Top careers paramedic, early childhood education, social services of SLC grads: • Business: accounting, marketing, and human resources • Engineering and Green Technology, Trades: solar and wind • Queen’s University Top 5 • Kingston Health Sciences Centre employers of • Empire Life SLC grads: • City of Kingston • Department of National Defence stlawrencecollege.ca // 3 THE BIGGEST EXPANSION IN SLC’S HISTORY! Kingston Student Life The new Student Brockville & Cornwall: & Innovation Centre: Life and Innovation New libraries featuring: • Student pub Centre in Kingston • New furniture and computers • Tons of space for studying and socializing • Group study rooms with SMART Boards • Double gymnasium and major renovations • Quiet study space • Upgraded fitness facilities in Brockville and Beautifully renovated cafeterias: • Indigenous student gathering place Cornwall will benefit • Organic fair trade coffee • Clinical simulation labs with advanced • Delicious hot panini sandwiches technical training equipment students for years and gourmet pizza • Upgraded library facilities • Refreshing smoothies to come. • Salad bar • Grab-and-Go meals 4 // stlawrencecollege.ca stlawrencecollege.ca // 5 RESIDENCE Apply for a spot in residence at stlawrencecollege.ca/residence after you accept your offer 1 More likely to stay in school. Students living in residence are less likely to drop out or not return for a second year compared to those living off campus Residence Enjoy the convenience of being on campus Apply for a spot in residence at and the friendships that form when you live stlawrencecollege.ca/residence after in residence. For students who are away from you accept your offer to SLC. 2 home, sometimes for the first time, living in More likely to residence is a great way to begin your college Kingston experience. 600 single and double-occupancy rooms graduate. All of our residences have fully furnished with ensuite bathrooms. The Kingston single or double-occupancy suites, common residence foyer and rooms have recently areas for group study and social activities, undergone extensive renovations in order Students living in residence in first year to provide a more welcoming environment and accessible suites available for students have a higher graduation rate compared to for our students. with disabilities. With easy access to public those living off campus. transit, on-site laundry facilities, access to Brockville college computer labs, library, dining services 29 double-occupancy rooms (59 beds) and meal plans, and more, residence has with ensuite bathrooms. everything you need in one comfortable, secure location. Cornwall 44 single-occupancy rooms with private 3 entrance and shared bathroom with Higher first year adjoining room. grades. Living in residence can improve student learning and development. 6 // stlawrencecollege.ca CAMPUS SERVICES With modern, expansive facilities and a solid track record of learning excellence, St. Lawrence College combines the benefits of a world-class education with the advantages of small-city living and personal attention to detail. Food Services SLC helped me become the person I always dreamed of being, not just Full-service cafeterias offer convenient, healthy food choices for students. Meal professionally but personally as well. I am thankful I chose SLC because plans offer savings of 13% sales tax on most purchases at campus food facilities. of the wonderful experiences I had! - Ashley Golench, Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology Student Government Student governments provide support and extracurricular activities for students during their time at SLC. The Student Association (SA) in Kingston, Student Administrative Campus Bookstores Council (SAC) in Brockville, and the Cornwall Students can find all the course materials needed for their program at the campus bookstores. Student Union (CSU) each operate a Each bookstore is focused on student savings and access with a variety of affordable materials, comfortable student space to relax and including new, used, digital, and rental. Students can also check out the textbook Buyback enjoy time with friends, as well as a variety program, which pays up to 50% of the original purchase price on select titles. Offering more of services to enhance student life both on than just textbooks, the bookstores also offer a great selection of quality merchandise, clothing, and off campus. gifts, supplies, and more. Shop our website: www.efollett.com, for all your course materials, apparel, and giftware needs. Campus Health Services Student health care needs are served by the Campus Health Centre in Kingston. In Cornwall, health care is available on campus by appointment, and in Brockville, students can access the Leeds & Grenville Community Family Health Team at designated times. stlawrencecollege.ca // 7 RESOURCES FOR YOUR SUCCESS We want you to have a fulfilling college experience; we offer a supportive atmosphere that includes a team of individuals dedicated to helping you succeed. Student Success AccessAbility Services Academic Support Centre Available on our three campuses, Student We work with students, faculty, and staff to The Academic Support Centre is a free service Success Facilitators provide support and provide equal access to learning opportunities available for one-on-one or group tutoring resources to help you adjust to college life for students with disabilities, including all sessions, on a drop-in basis or by appointment. and achieve your academic and personal types of physical, learning, and mental Friendly and knowledgeable tutors provide goals. They can connect you to college health related disabilities. Students may also assistance in writing, mathematics, sciences, resources, provide learning and study qualify for services while being assessed essay and research paper development, strategies, and assist you with obtaining or awaiting documentation. Services may first and second language English guidance, a Peer Tutor for complex courses. include academic accommodations, adaptive referencing and citing techniques, critical technology, learning strategy services, thinking skills, and more. Counselling Services referrals, information about bursaries for students with disabilities, and more. Connect Test Centre We understand that while the college with us at [email protected] to schedule a experience can be exciting, it can also be confidential intake appointment or for Test Centres provide a wide range of services, stressful at times. Confidential personal more information. including: testing for students who require counselling is available to all SLC students. accommodations, missed tests and scheduling Our counsellors support students dealing conflicts, admission assessments, exemption with a variety of issues including transition Peer Tutoring testing, and external examinations. to college life, stress management, loss and Peer Tutors help students who are grief, and more. Our primary goals are to experiencing difficulty in a course, providing First Generation Services support students during difficult times and practice and review to help enhance students’ If your parents or guardians did not attend the promotion of student wellness. Connect understanding of program content. Peer college, university or an apprenticeship with us at [email protected] to schedule an Tutors are available for most programs, program, you are a First Generation student appointment or for more information. subject to availability. Free for eligible students. (siblings may have attended or be attending). Our team understands the unique needs and challenges that First Generation students face during their transition to college. We provide academic and career support, financial guidance, and connections to other