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NEW
STUDENTS
REGISTRATION &
WELCOME
ORIENTATION guide
See where experience takes you.
centennialcollege.ca
Congratulations and Welcome to CENTENNIAL COLLEGE!
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.
ANN BULLER Familiarize yourself with myCentennial to help you along the way.
What is myCentennial and how do I access it?
myCentennial is the College portal that gives all students
personalized online access to key dates, web-registration,
PRESIDENT e-mail, grades, class start dates, loan disbursement information,
& CEO College announcements and research tools – from any internet
connection. myCentennial e-mail is the official communication
tool of Centennial College. All College announcements,
broadcast messages and important e-mails regarding College
closures, program information, scholarships and bursaries
information, etc. will be sent to your myCentennial
Welcome e-mail address.
I often meet students who tell me that they were drawn to Centennial College You can access myCentennial from the Centennial College website
because of our vision of “transforming lives and communities through learning”. or directly at: http://my.centennialcollege.ca. Your login is your nine-digit student number;
Their decision to join us was as much about our commitment to changing the your initial password is your date of birth. (Note: You will be asked to change the password
world around us as it was to study in a particular field. We care deeply about upon initial login.)
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 Centennial College Pathway Checklist:
your field of study may be with a unique global perspective, then you couldn’t Watch for this checklist on our letters and brochures.
have selected a better college. You should feel confident that you have chosen
the only college in Canada that doesn’t isolate learning from our responsibilities ✔✔ Qualify – for your program by submitting transcripts, documents and
to the world around us. attending mandatory admission sessions. (check on myapplication
From the first moment that you walk down the halls, you will realize that you are to make sure you have)
part of a learning community that mirrors the world – Centennial has more than
18,00 full-time students, 20,000 continuing education students and more than ✔✔ Confirm – your Centennial Program Offer at ontariocolleges.ca
2,400 international students. These students represent 100 different cultures and by the deadline.
more than 80 languages.
A Centennial graduate is not just someone who has completed one of our
✔✔ Investigate – your financial assistance options: OSAP, bursaries
programs, but a transformed and more self-aware human being, who has the and/or scholarships.
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 ✔✔ Log in – to my.centennialcollege.ca and explore your student portal.
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
✔✔ Watch – for e-mails that talk about testing and other resources you need
succeed. And, you’ll leave with the desire to make a real difference in the world. to take care of.
In choosing Centennial, you have begun a challenging and rewarding journey, Pay – your fees by the deadline on your fee statement.
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. Register – online at my.centennialcollege.ca when web registration opens
Ready to change your life? Then you are ready for Centennial. for the best choice of courses.
Attend – Centennial Welcomes orientation.
Begin – your classes. Make sure you know when classes begin.
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Step 1 Visit centennialcollege.ca/book-your-skills-assessment 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,
How do I know if I need a Skills Assessment for Placement?
MasterCard or American Express) or Debit Card. You can also purchase a locker and parking
Look up your program on the Centennial College website and navigate to the Program Outline permit; both are available while supplies last on a first-paid, first-served basis.
tab. If you see a COMM course listed in Semester 1 or 2 of your program, you will need to take
an English Skills Assessment for placement. If you see a MATH course listed in Semester 1 or 2, You can now pay with Aeroplan point.
you will need a Mathematics Skills Assessment. Students in most post-graduate programs Aeroplan members can now redeem their loyalty points for something even more valuable than
(Graduate Certificate) do not need to take an assessment for placement. If in doubt, call us at a holiday in the sun: a college education. Tuition redemption is available in increments of 35,000
416-289-5300 and we will help you verify. miles, which Aeroplan members can convert to $250 towards tuition. There is no limit to the
Students with documented disabilities can be accommodated for assessment exams. number of points that can be redeemed.
Please contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities for more information (see page 12). For more information visit: centennialcollege.ca/centennial-college-blog/2013/november/14/
For more information about Skills Assessment for Placement, please visit our website at: pay-for-tuition-with-aeroplan-points!
centennialcollege.ca/book-your-skills-assessment or e-mail What if I’m not paying online?
assessment@centennialcollege.ca. If you are not paying online, you can choose one of the alternate payment methods
If you haven’t done your skills assessment you may miss out on available English and listed below:
math courses.
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
Step 2 Pay your tuition fees.
a minimum 5 days before the fees due date printed on your Fees Statement, as processing
Your Fees Statement has been e-mailed to your preferred e-mail as well as your takes approximately 3-5 business days. Fees must be paid and a payment option selected
myCentennial e-mail address. Your Fees Statement provides you with an itemized list of fees, on myCentennial, by the due date printed on your Fees Statement. You must then go to
and a series of payment plan options. Your fees due date is printed on your statement. It is myCentennial and choose your payment option by clicking on “Paid fees at your bank”
your responsibility to ensure that your fees are paid by the fees due date to secure your seat in and if you require a locker rental or parking, choose these options as well.
the program.
PAY BY TELEPHONE: Call 416-289-5300. We accept VISA, MasterCard and American Express.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
PAY BY MAIL: Complete both sides of the Fees Statement and mail (please allow sufficient
• PAY FOR THE CURRENT SEMESTER OR FOR MULTIPLE SEMESTERS: You may choose to pay time for delivery) with your payment (certified cheque, money order or credit card
your fees in full for one, two or three semesters, depending on your program. information) to:
• PAY BY DEPOSIT (online or in person only): By making a deposit of $350 (of which Centennial College
$30 is a non-refundable processing fee) you can defer your fee payment until the Enrolment Services
first day of classes when the balance of your fees must be paid in full. Failure to pay the P.O. Box 631, Station A
balance by the first day of classes will result in late fee charges. Accept the terms of the Toronto, ON M1K 5E9
Deposit Payment Plan Agreement either online via myCentennial or complete the PAY IN PERSON AT THE ENROLMENT SERVICES OFFICE:
agreement in person at any Enrolment Services Office. Visit the Enrolment Services Office at any campus to
OSAP FUNDING (online or in person only): If you have applied for OSAP funding and your make your payment by Interac, VISA, MasterCard,
estimated total of OSAP funding is equal to or greater than your tuition and you provided American Express, debit card, certified cheque or money
authorization for the Ministry to remit your fees directly to Centennial, you may pay $130 fee order. Cash or personal cheques are not accepted.
deferral (of which $30 is a non-refundable processing fee) by the fees deadline. Accept the If you choose to pay in person, pay before the
terms of the Fee Deferral Agreement either online via myCentennial or complete the fees due date to avoid the line-up.
agreement in person at the 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.
• 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 fee of $130 (of which $30 is a non-
refundable processing fee) 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 Deferral
Agreement either online via myCentennial or in the Enrolment Services Office.
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What if I don’t pay on time?
Fees must be paid in full and a payment option chosen by the date noted on the Fees
Statement or you may lose your seat in the program. If you choose the Deposit Payment Option
the balance of your fees is due by the first day of classes or late fee charges will apply.
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 BOOK A
Services Office within the first ten days from the start of the semester to qualify for a partial
refund of fees.* The college will return all tuition paid with the exception of ancillary fees**
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and $100 for Canadian residents or $500 for international students. If you deferred your tuition
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using the OSAP based fee deferral plan, RESP plan or Deposit plan, you must still complete an
Intent to Withdraw Form and submit it to the Enrolment Services Office.
* 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.
**Examples of ancillary fees include ID card fees, late fees, payment plan processing fees and
student services fees. Refundable fees include building fund, health insurance, etc.
Step 3 Register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Once you’ve chosen your payment option, use the online registration system through
myCentennial to build your timetable. You will 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). Your program and semester can
be found on the front of your Fees Statement. Please note, if access must be limited to certain
programs during times of peak activity a notice will be posted on myCentennial.
• Fall semester web registration begins mid to late July
• 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 class.
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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 centennialcollege.ca/campustours
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 am – 4:30 pm.
Please note that any changes to these hours will be posted on myCentennial.
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Step 4 Obtain your Centennial College Student Photo ID.
How do I obtain a Student Photo ID?
Pictures for your Student Photo ID are taken at the beginning of each semester and during
Centennial Welcomes orientation. You will need a copy of your timetable and photo ID (driver’s
license, etc.). A Centennial College Student Photo ID is required in order to write your exams as
well as access services on campus such as the Library, Residence Meal Plan, CCSAI and the
Gymnasium. Your Student Photo ID also acts as identification for discounts to travel, such as
VIA Rail, clubs and other establishments outside of the College. You are encouraged to have
your Student Photo ID validated each semester. Validation stickers are available at the
Enrolment Services Office. Check myCentennial for your campus’ schedule, place and times
when this is available.
Step 5 Enhance your success – student services at Centennial.
Student Financial Services (SFS) – Plan your future – Plan your budget
When you enrol 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 to help students with their financial needs.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
OSAP is designed to supplement your financial resources. By filling out an OSAP application,
you will be assessed by the Ministry 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.
visit us @ centennialcollege.ca
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ADDITIONAL AVENUES OF SUPPORT
IMPORTANT OSAP PROCESS
There are other financial programs that you can apply for separately. Visit the SFS department
for answers to your financial aid questions and more information on our various financial aid
Great News: The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has implemented a new direct opportunities. Students wishing to access any scholarships and bursaries must first
deposit disbursement of OSAP funds directly into your bank account which came into effect complete the online Scholarships and Bursaries Questionnaire before being considered
Fall 2012. The implementation of this change however requires steps you must be aware of to for these funding opportunities.
ensure your funds are deposited in a timely manner.
Centennial College Scholarships: Centennial College has an annual student awards program
Here are the steps of the OSAP process: that recognizes the academic excellence of our learners. Awards requiring an application are
Step 1: Apply online for OSAP. Authorize OSAP to remit your tuition fees from your funding advertised on the College website, myCentennial, by e-mails, or on posters throughout the
if you plan to defer your Fall fees – failure to do this will require you to pay your fees College. Many of our scholarship opportunities are solely based on your academic performance
in full on or before your fees due date. and do not require an application.
Centennial College Bursaries: Centennial provides more than $2.8 million in non-repayable
Step 2: Print out, complete and submit to the SFS office you/your parents or your spouse, bursary funding each year to financially eligible students. Financial opportunities are regularly
Signature Package(s) and Supporting Documents. New uploading capabilities give advertised on myCentennial and on the College website. For more details, visit the SFS website
you the option to submit your documents online. at centennialcollege.ca/financialsupport.
Step 3: Print your Master Student Financial Aid Agreement and submit to a designated
Canada Post Outlet with your social insurance card, valid government photo
identification and personal ‘voided’ cheque. (Designated CP Outlets are identified
and posted on myCentennial.)
Step 4: Pay (see above Step 1) or defer your Fall fees prior to your fees due deadline
Step 5: Register for your Fall 2014 full-time timetable (SN 40%)
Step 6: Centennial will electronically confirm your Fall 2014 enrolment to the Ministry
Step 7: The Ministry will deposit your Fall OSAP in your bank account within 10 days of
receiving your confirmed enrolment from Centennial.
Step 8: Confirm your income on your OSAP record online once your funds have been
deposited into your bank account (failure to do this will prevent any OSAP being
processed for you for January)
Step 9: Winter fee requirements necessitate second payment options (Refer to step 4)
Step 10: Register for your Winter 2015 full-time timetable (SN 40%)
Step 11: Centennial will electronically confirm your Winter 2015 enrolment to the Ministry
Step 12: The Ministry will deposit your Winter OSAP in your bank account within 10 days of
receiving your confirmed enrolment from Centennial.
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The Student Advising Office – Helping You with the Transition to College Life Student Life and your First Year Experience
The Student Advising Office is designed specifically for prospective and current students. Our The Student Life department at Centennial understands that adjusting to the demands of
advisors will answer your questions, explain your options, help you understand our College College can be overwhelming, so our Student Transitions Team provides a wide range of
services and resources, and then guide you through the next steps. If you have questions or are services and programs designed to support your success both inside and outside of the
not sure what step you need to take, visit us at the Progress Campus, room D2-05, Monday classroom.
through Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm, (except holidays) or call 416-289-5000, ext. 2598. You can also Our team plans and delivers Centennial Welcomes, your official Centennial
e-mail us at advising@centennialcollege.ca for more information. Orientation as the first step on your Road to Success as a first year student.
The Counselling Centre As a first year student, it’s important to get involved and connected to your
peers, faculty, programs and services early. Get started on your road to success
At the Counselling Centre, you will find professional counsellors who can help you resolve the
by attending your campus orientation. Watch for e-mail invitations and web
challenges you may encounter as a student. We are here to support your personal development
updates with opportunities to meet your classmates and faculty and
and academic success. Counsellors on each campus offer short-term, solution-focused personal
enjoy a free lunch, and gain valuable information on services.
counselling to help you with issues such as anxiety, stress management, grief and loss,
This is an important first step to life at Centennial College.
relationship challenges, and crisis intervention. We also provide referrals to appropriate
community agencies or other professionals when needed. Our services are free, confidential Road Map to Success
and offered in a safe and supportive environment. If you are a student, you can contact the
Your Road Map to Success is a great resource to keep handy throughout
Counselling Centre at: 416 289 5000.
your first semester. It outlines workshops (everything from time
• Ashtonbee Campus – ext. 7252 • Morningside Campus – ext. 8025
management, study skills to managing a budget), social events, and
• Story Arts Centre – ext. 8664 • Progress Campus – ext. 2627
information about peer mentoring or tutoring – all in one
Centre for Students with Disabilities convenient place.
The Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) is here to help students with a documented
learning disability, ADHD, medical or mental health condition, physical, hearing, visual or Leadership Passport
mobility impairment find success in college. There is a CSD at each campus, and students can Are you ready to be a leader? Consider growing and developing yourself as a leader
receive accommodations and support once they register with the CSD. Documentation of the future by becoming involved with Centennial’s dynamic Leadership Passport.
regarding the disability is required to register. This dual-credential program will provide you with the skills and
knowledge to develop leadership capacity for the 21st century –
START Smart: In addition to our ongoing services, the CSD offers START Smart (Successful DERSH
something you can leverage at graduation. With a combination LEA I
Transitions: Advocacy, Resources and Training), an award-winning transition program for
of workshops and leadership experiences, it is a great
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students with learning disabilities. START Smart provides the tools you need to understand how AS
opportunity to grow as a leader.
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to successfully get through that difficult transition into post-secondary education. The START
For information on: Student Life and Your First Year Experience,
Smart Conference is a unique and exciting four-day experience for students with learning
Road Map to Success and Leadership Passport please visit:
disabilities. To find out more, go to centennialcollege.ca/csd. Watch the START Smart Video and
centennialcollege.ca/student-services
see for yourself how to Get Connected and Stay Connected.
To register or for information, contact the CSD at 416-289-5000, ext. 2627 or Peer Mentoring
e-mail csd@centennialcollege.ca. Looking for extra support, advice and guidance from someone who
has been there? Why not sign up for a free Peer Mentor through
CAREER SERVICES & CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION STAMP (Student Transitions and Mentor Program). Peer Mentors are
senior students specially trained to help you through your transitions
Our team of career counsellors, employment and co-op advisors are here to help you explore to college life. Students are there to help connect you to college
your career interests and develop your career plan and job search skills. You can also gain resources and services, provide support and guidance on scheduling
related work experience through our co-op program, which will be useful to you now and your time, balancing school and life commitments and updating you
after graduation. on the events taking place throughout the college
•• Assessment tools and career •• Labour market information and job centennialcollege.ca/mycentennial/peermentoring
planning resources search strategies
•• Resume and cover letter writing •• Access to employment opportunities
•• Portfolio development through online job portal
– HireCentennial
•• Interview tips and practice sessions
Start planning your career now!
From Education to Employment
Call us at 416-289-5233, or e-mail careerservices@centennialcollege.ca
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Attend CENTENNIAL WELCOMES Orientation Student Relations Office
The Student Relations Office offers formal and informal support for students experiencing
What is Centennial Welcomes?
conflict at the College. If you have a complaint about your instructor or another member of the
Centennial Welcomes orientation is a day when you can familiarize yourself with your campus, College community, we can help you resolve your concerns. You can call us at 416-289-5000,
meet your classmates, and faculty obtain your Student Photo ID, parking permit, purchase ext. 2499 or e-mail studentrelations@centennialcollege.ca
books, get program specific information and even take a campus tour.
Athletics and Recreation
Who attends Centennial Welcomes?
Guided by the notion that every student deserves a positive recreational experience while at
All students who are starting a full-time program at Centennial are invited to attend. Centennial College, the Athletics and Recreation Department strives to provide exceptional
Why should I attend Centennial Welcomes? service. There are numerous opportunities for students to take part in Varsity and
Intercollegiate competition as well as intramural sports. Students have the use of
We believe success is about helping students achieve their goals. Orientation allows you the
great facilities, and may participate in activities such
opportunity to prepare yourself for college, by making connections with your faculty, other
as paintball, ski trips, rock climbing and more.
students and staff at Centennial. These are some of the people who will be important sources
The experienced recreation staff, knowledgeable
of support in your college education. Attending orientation will help you connect with your
fitness instructors, industry leading facilities and
classmates, and feel comfortable starting at Centennial.
equipment, makes the recreation experience at
What do I bring to Centennial Welcomes? Centennial College a memorable one for students
• A pen and some paper to take notes at all levels. For more information please visit
centennialcollege.ca/colts
• Your timetable e-mail: athletics@centennialcollege.ca,
• Photo identification and a copy of your timetable if you plan to obtain your Student Photo or call 416-289-5000, ext. 2205.
ID, your books, and parking permit Centennial College Student Association
• Any questions you have about becoming a college student Incorporated (CCSAI)
From free legal advice to club nights to publishing a fantastic student magazine, The Courier,
Also, we suggest you dress casually so you feel comfortable during the day.
the CCSAI offers more than 50 services that enhance and improve student life on campus.
What should I expect at Centennial Welcomes? The CCSAI is also a great place to work and acquire valuable skills that will aid you after
You should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your Centennial Welcomes orientation session graduation. Visit www.ccsai.ca
so you can get settled. There will be plenty of signs directing you to where you need to start. Need a Place to Live?
Centennial Welcomes begins with a welcome session and is followed by activities and sessions The Centennial Student Residence is a safe, fun, and friendly place
to enhance your sense of belonging to the Centennial family and to give you the opportunity to live located at the Progress Campus. More than just a place to
to meet fellow classmates. It also includes program sessions for you to gain more sleep! Residence provides you with the opportunity to build
understanding of the expectations and requirements of your program from your faculty. friendships, gain your independence, get in on the action, and
Family members and friends are welcome to attend our Family & Friends Session. This session, experience life on campus to the fullest. There’s always something
hosted by our counsellors, will highlight the academic cycle of a student and provide an going on to keep you entertained, informed and active in the
overview of student support systems on campus. Residence Community! To reserve your spot today, visit
centennialrez.ca or call 416-438-2216.
After your small-group sessions, you are invited to attend Success Workshops, sessions for First
OUR CAMPUSES
Generation Students, campus tours, and participate in other fun activities. Lunch is on us!
You may also obtain your Student Photo ID, purchase books or pick up your parking permit.
Where and when is Centennial Welcomes?
Centennial Welcomes takes place on the campus where you will be attending classes. You will
receive further information on the dates and times. Once you arrive at the campus, just follow
the signs to the Centennial Welcomes orientation and our volunteers and staff will guide you
from there. Check the website for further details on dates and times of your program
Centennial Welcomes orientation at centennialcollege.ca/orientation.
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