AC Start (Winter 2026)

At AC Start, you will not only have the chance to explore the campus, but you will also have the chance to ask all of your burning questions at our live Q&A panel. You’ll leave AC Start feeling excited and prepared to start your journey at Algonquin College.

Live Q&A

From 10 am until 11 am, we will have a live panel of experts from the following areas who will be ready to answer your questions:

• Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid
• Campus Services
• ITS
• International Education Centre
• Students’ Association

Campus Tours

We know that navigating a new space can be tough, so you will also have your chance to tour our beautiful Ottawa Campus with our expert guides. You’ll leave this tour knowing where key AC services are located, where you can grab a bite to eat on campus, and so much more.

Sign up for one of the following timeslots:

• 11 am
• 11:30 am
• 12 pm

Tours last approximately 30 minutes. Spots for the tours are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note: Only ONE tour per student.

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AC Start is for incoming full-time, first-year Winter 2026 students at the Ottawa campus only.