Guide to becoming a Lethbridge College student

Congratulations! You’re a now

We are so excited that you have become part of our college family. We are a diverse campus with students and staff coming to us from small towns, rural areas and big cities across our great nation and around the world. We are certain that you will feel at home as you start your adventure at Lethbridge College. We love our college and are thrilled for you to be a part of it.

In this book, you will learn what your next steps are in making sure that you are set up to have the absolute best student experience possible. Not only does Lethbridge College offer an exceptional, world-class education, but we have many services and programs exclusive to our students that will help you carve out a unique, healthy and unforgettable educational experience. Your college years will be some of the best of your life, so use this book and the checklist to ensure that you are ready for success.

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You’ve made a fantastic choice.

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Congratulations! You’re a now

Checklist to becoming a college student

The Important Stuffpage 1 • Getting ready for college

page 2 • Map it out: academic advising • Home sweet home: residence and housing

page 3 • Money matters: awards and financial aid • The inside scoop: MyHorizon and the learning support system

page 4 • Getting the gear: Lethbridge College Bookstore • Research and study time: Buchanan Library

page 5 • Get your growl on: Kodiaks • Park it: parking on campus • A family affair: daycare

page 6 • Tools for success: Accessibility Services • Around the world: exchange opportunities • Flex those muscles: health and wellness

page 7 • Get connected: social media • Have some fun: students’ association • You are on your way page 8 • Next step: New Student Orientation

Tear this checklist out of this book and keep it with you to ensure a smooth transition into the Kodiak community. Check off important items as you go and feel free to add your own checklist items at the bottom to customize your college experience. Don’t forget to check out the back of this list for a great insider’s deal at the campus bookstore.

Apply for residence if you plan to live on campus. We have three different types of residence styles to suit your needs.

Apply for student loans or Alberta Works

funding. You can also apply for scholarships – remember that the scholarship deadline is May 1 each year.

Log in to MyHorizon from our homepage

and check your college email and schedule regularly. Your login is your student ID number; your password is your birth date plus the letters LC (YYMMDDLC).

Purchase your parking pass at the

bookstore. Buy your books at the bookstore

(you can also order them online and have them delivered to your residence).

Pick up your student ID card in the

Buchanan Library. Opt-out of the Student Health and Dental

Plan through the Students’ Association office in person if you already have your own personal health and dental insurance.

Pay your fees online on MyHorizon or at

Financial Services before the deadline. Register for New Student Orientation.

Getting ready for college

It’s official. You’ve made an amazing choice.

Becoming a student at Lethbridge College means:

1. You are going to get an exceptional education that will open many doors for you in industry and other educational institutions.

2. You are going to have an awesome experience getting to know your fellow Kodiaks and experiencing the hands-on education that sets Lethbridge College apart from the rest.

3. You’ll have help all along the way. As a Lethbridge College Kodiak, you can access our student services on our campus or online.

The checklist we have provided you will help you make sure that you’ve got everything taken care of in the weeks and days leading up to your first day of classes. And keep in mind that we are here to help. Anytime you’ve got questions, feel free to contact us – that’s what we’re here for. Also, make sure to take some time to explore our website. It is full of great information. On the website you can book a campus tour, learn about program transfer opportunities, browse our non-credit courses and catch up on college news.

Take a few moments to learn more about some of the items on the checklist and some suggestions of how to customize your checklist to suit your specific needs.

Your adventure begins here…

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Residence and housingThe living is easy here at Lethbridge College. For students new to Lethbridge, living in residence is a popular choice. We offer three different types of housing located on our gorgeous campus. Our Kodiak House suites are for those who love their privacy. You’ll have a spacious bedroom complete with a full bathroom and kitchenette. Our Cullen Avenue units feature two-bedroom apartments where you and your future roommate will have your own private bedrooms and share a living space, complete with a kitchen, as well as a full bathroom. Some of our Cullen units also back on to Lethbridge’s famous “coulees” so you can expect to have one of the best views in the city. Our 30th Avenue residences are our four-bedroom townhouses, where you will find ample space in your shared living room and kitchen to spend time with your new friends. You and each of your roommates will have your own bedrooms, plus you’ll have two bathrooms to share.

We also offer select suites for those with accessibility needs or with families. Please give us a call to learn more.

The commute (on foot) from any of our residences to any classroom on campus will take you no longer than 10 minutes. Not too bad for those early morning classes. We also offer laundry services and BBQ facilities just steps outside your front door. Our costs are low, our satisfaction levels are high and we are sure you’ll find our accommodations just right.

Want to live off campus? There are plenty of great options around Lethbridge. Our Residence Life office can give you tips and offer advice on finding the right home from you.

Home sweet homeResidence Life Office • 403.329.7218 • res.life@lethbridgecollege.ca

Our academic advisors very well may become some of your best friends at Lethbridge College. Our advisors will assist you in finding your way through course and program choices and academic regulations. If you are transferring in from another school or if your educational goals reach beyond your Lethbridge College education, an advisor can help you with the appropriate processes.

Map it outAcademic Advisors • 403.320.3202 ext. 4905 • advisor@lethbridgecollege.ca

Academic advising

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Lethbridge College gives away over $900,000 to our students each year. We’ve streamlined the application process for you to make it easy to apply. We’ve created one form that you can fill out online that will actually filter itself out to every scholarship we have that is applicable to you. It’s that easy – one form, multiple scholarships. Keep in mind that our scholarship application deadline is May 1 each year. You’ve got nothing to lose and tons to gain, and that’s the way we like it!

We also can help you with applying for student loans. Student loans enable many students to achieve their post-secondary education; therefore, we provide service to help you make sure you are on the right track. Visit lethbridgecollege.ca to find all of the information you need about how to apply for student loans no matter what province you call home. Not only can we help you obtain those loans, but we can also provide you with tips and suggestions when it comes to having to re-pay your loans. We’ve got your back through the whole loan process.

Alberta Works and Canada/Alberta Works funding is non-repayable grant funding available to eligible students in eligible programs. We can provide you with assistance on this funding option as well. Some full-time funded students even receive a living allowance.

To learn more about what it will take to fund your education, visit the Financial Aid and Awards page on our website to determine how much your education and living expenses will be while you are in college.

One of the best places to get started becoming familiar with our useful online resources is to check out MyHorizon, or the portal as we often call it, and the learning support system. These tools will help you stay on top of your work and life while you are a student.

MyHorizon is the place to find out what’s going on at Lethbridge College. You can access almost everything there, including your schedule and account balances. You can also check your college email, watch our Twitter feed and get the latest news, or check out student policies. To make sure you can access the portal no matter where in the world you are, connect it to your smart phone. You’ll want to be a regular on the portal so you don’t miss out on anything.

The learning support system is another online tool Lethbridge College provides that connects you directly to your classes. Some instructors use the system to post notes, interesting internet links, suggested readings, and grades. You can track your progress to make sure you are meeting your goals. And in many cases, you can access classmates and your instructors via the learning support system as well. It’s just another way that we make learning exciting and accessible at Lethbridge College.

Awards/financial aid

MyHorizon and the learning support system

Money mattersStudent Awards and Financial Aid • 403.320.3372 • awards@lethbridgecollege.ca

The inside scoopHelp Desk • 403.320.3202 ext. 3333 • helpdesk@lethbridgecollege.ca

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The Lethbridge College Bookstore is your one-stop shop for all the gear you will want to be ready to tackle your classes.

Textbooks are definitely on your horizon and the bookstore is where you can find the books you need. Everything is ordered alphabetically and books are listed by course code, so snagging the books you need is a breeze. You can also find APA style guides, dictionaries, thesauruses and other guides to help you improve your skills. Many classes will require tools beyond textbooks, and you can find most of that equipment here as well.

Also, the bookstore can help you look the part of being a Lethbridge College Kodiak. We’ve got clothing to suit all styles and offer seasonal options as well. Grab a polo for those warm golf days or a Kodiaks scarf when the weather turns cool. Purchase matching hoodies (or bunnyhugs, depending on where in Canada you are from) for yourself, your mom, your best friend, your little nephew and all the important people in your life and wear it with pride. We’ve also included a bookstore clothing coupon on the back of your checklist so you can start building your college wardrobe.

Oh, and if you can’t wait to start your school shopping, check out the bookstore online to order your books and gear and get them with plenty of time to spare.

Lethbridge College Bookstore

Getting the gearLethbridge College Bookstore • 403.320.3341 • lethbridgecollegebookstore.ca

Research and study timeBuchanan Library • 403.320.3352

Our library has many features that can help you lighten your work load. Take advantage of our vast selections of reference materials for your research papers. Log in to one of our many computers in The Commons – the one in the library or the one in the Instructional Building – for all of your writing assignments. Or check out a laptop from the library if you’d like to do your computer work off-campus. Have your own laptop? We’ve got wifi across our campus so that you can find what you need, when you need it. Also, if you’ve got a group project, feel free to reserve one of our break-out rooms, complete with a Smart board and projector. The library is also home to the Learning Café, our student tutoring centre. The Buchanan Library is designed to meet your study needs. Don’t forget to grab your student ID card from the library. Your ID card will be a great tool for accessing student deals on campus and around the community.

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We are all Kodiaks here at Lethbridge College. We rally around our Kodiak teams and have an immense sense of college pride, tons of spirit and a strong feeling of belonging and support.

Our Kodiaks athletes come to us from across the country and around the world. We have competitive men’s and women’s Kodiaks teams in basketball, volleyball, golf, cross-country running and soccer. Our teams compete in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference against other colleges from around the region.

If you would like to become a Kodiaks athlete, there are some steps you can take to help you get your name on one of our rosters. First of all, many of our teams have spring ID camps. You will find the dates of all ID camps on gokodiaks.ca. These camps give you the opportunity to meet some of our current players, run through some drills and scrimmages and get noticed by our coaches. On the Kodiaks website, you can also fill out the “Become a Kodiak” form. Filling out this form gets your personal and athletic information to the coach so that you can get noticed.

Our Kodiaks teams have open tryouts at the beginning of the school year. You will be able to learn about tryout schedules and procedures on gokodiaks.ca. Our Kodiaks athletes have support to make sure they find that healthy student-athlete balance. It can be a busy schedule balancing athletics and school, so we will do everything we can to help you manage your time efficiently so that you can be a stellar student and a star athlete.

Whether you are living in residence on-campus or have your own place off-campus, if you’ve got a vehicle and plan to park on-campus, you’ll need a parking pass. Our parking passes are very affordable compared to the big cities. Pick up your pass in the bookstore.

Get your growl onLethbridge College Kodiaks • 403.382.6900 • gokodiaks.ca

Park itBookstore • 403.320.3223

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A family affair

Daycare • 403.320.3430

To help you balance school and family life, we have a daycare facility right in the heart of our campus. As a student, you are welcome to register your child or children in the daycare.

Our daycare holds up to 40 children, aged 19 months to school age, and is open from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the school week. Full-time and part-time care is available. Our daycare is a popular place, so you’ll want to register your little ones early to ensure they will have a space.

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Tools for successAccessibility Services • 403.320.3202 ext. 5400

Lethbridge College is committed to helping all students achieve success in their academic programs. Our Accessibility Services department provides support to students with physical or learning disabilities and sensory impairments. This department can supply you with various support and services to make sure that you have an amazing Lethbridge College experience.

Around the worldIntercultural Services • 403.320.3202 ext. 5532

Share your Kodiaks pride around the world! Lethbridge College can give you a memorable college experience here on our main campus as well as on campuses around the world. Choosing to participate in an international exchange opportunity can give you a new cultural experience while working on your studies. Generally, the tuition for these exchanges is the same tuition you pay at Lethbridge College. Get a good sense of today’s global economy and relationships by studying in Finland, France or South Korea (depending on your program).

Flex those Fitness Centre • 403.320.3202 ext. 5753 • weightroom@lethbridgecollege.ca

Health and wellness

Accessibility Services

Exchange opportunities

Staying healthy while attending college will make your studying all the more productive. It is important to try to incorporate a healthy diet and physical activity into your daily routine. On campus, we’ve got a state-of-the-art weight room, a fitness testing centre, squash courts, tennis courts, a multi-purpose dance room and even a steam room in each locker room. Oh, and it’s one of the least expensive student gym memberships in the city, so staying fit is easy and affordable.

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This has been a lot to take in – and it’s only the beginning. Your checklist will start you off on the right foot. It also gives you the freedom to customize your experience and set yourself up for absolutely the best experience you could possibly want. Take advantage of our services; they are here for that very purpose. Ask questions, get informed and get in gear for some of the best years of your life. We’re sure you’ll be in prime Kodiaks form the second you set foot on our campus or start your online learning. We are proud to have you as part of the Kodiaks family.

Get connected

Have some funLCSA • 403.320.3373 • mylcsa.com

You are on your way

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The Lethbridge College Students’ Association (LCSA) is here to make sure you know your fellow Kodiaks have got your back and to make sure that you have a great time while at Lethbridge College. Our LCSA office provides students with health and dental benefit plans, locker rentals, photocopying, information about student clubs, transit passes and much more. Also, it’s important to add a little time for play in your busy study schedule, so your LCSA reps make sure there are tons of social activities on campus for you and your peers. Make sure to check out LCSA Campus Recreation – our intramural and activity hub.

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Don’t wait until your first day on campus to get connected. You can start keeping up on your Kodiaks news today. You can follow us on many different social media avenues.

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Next stepNew Student Orientation (NSO)

Welcome to the Kodiaks community at Lethbridge College. With your acceptance letter firmly in hand, you can now proudly call yourself a Kodiak, whether your time here includes playing sports, volunteering in the community, hanging out at the Cave with your friends or browsing through the books in the Buchanan Library. Being a Kodiak doesn’t only mean that you’re determined, strong and smart, but that you have a whole slew of fellow Kodiaks to watch your back and face the future with you.

The Student Experience Office at Lethbridge College is here to help you become familiar with the many amenities available to support you. As a new student, you may find that it takes some time to adjust to the rhythms and routines of college life, but connecting with your college community and building support systems will help you reach both your academic and personal goals. All of us at Lethbridge College have made it a priority to ensure that you have an amazing student experience. The entire Kodiaks community will be working together to help you bridge the gap between the many aspects of college life. We’ll be here for you the whole way.

There are so many ways to become connected, starting with New Student Orientation. For information regarding New Student Orientation visit lethbridgecollege.ca/nso.

If you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do to help make this transition as smooth as possible, just drop us an email at studentexperience@lethbridgecollege.ca.

We are excited to have you be part of our community. It’s time to get your growl on!

Student Experience Coordinator Terri-Ann Fitz-Gibson and LC mascot Kody the Kodiak

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