Student services
Every adult learning provider in Alberta has a student services office, helping you access:
- supports for learning differences
- mental health supports
- tutoring programs
- study rooms
Specific supports and services are also available:
The services your institution provides can help you navigate post-secondary life, your new campus and your studies. Contact your institution to find out what services may be available to you.
Student groups
Many students create clubs or peer support groups based on shared experiences or interest. The student services office at your institution can point you in their direction.
You could also volunteer to serve on your institution’s student council, or on one of Alberta’s student associations:
- Alberta Students' Executive Council (ASEC)
- Council of Alberta University Students (CAUS)
- Alberta Graduate Provincial Advocacy Council (ab-GPAC)
Other campus services
Depending on the size of the institution you’re attending, you may have access to:
- health services
- student housing
- cafeterias
- campus gyms
- childcare
- food banks
If your institution does not provide these services, they may have agreements with local businesses that provide student discounts, such as for gym memberships. Your city or town office can also help you find information about local food banks, childcare or other services you may need.
Talk to your institution’s student services office for details.
Thinking about withdrawing
Program withdrawal suggestions:
- Talk to your instructor or someone else you trust at your institution like your program advisor, chair or coordinator to figure out what caused your change of heart.
- Read about the experiences of Learning Clicks ambassador Sephra when she changed her mind.
- If you decide to leave your program, you must contact your institution’s Office of the Registrar to submit a withdrawal request.
- If you’ve already completed some courses, check to see if they can be used as transfer credit to a different education program or institution.
- If you received student loans or grants, read up on repaying your student loan and what happens if you have a grant overpayment.
Contact
Connect with the Public Awareness Branch:
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