For the Student

Aboriginal Centre

Aboriginal people encompass the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples of Canada. In some instances Aboriginal people may refer to being a member of a “Nation.”

The Aboriginal Centre will provide programs and services aimed at enhancing student success through the following:

Academic and program advising
Elder counselling
Financial advising for sponsorship
Culturally relevant info sessions
Facilitation of Aboriginal issues amongst the BVC campuses
Student Gatherings

A new Aboriginal Centre is a dynamic part of the expansion plans at BVC, with the expected date of completion in 2012.

All interested students may contact the following personnel at these locations:

Location: North (Main) Campus
Aboriginal Centre’s staff offices are on Level 1 room 174.
Contact: 403-410-1786

Bookstore

Bow Valley College operates a bookstore located on the ground floor of the Main Campus with textbooks and basic supplies for both full-and part-time programs. Bow Valley College merchandise, such as t-shirts, mugs, pens, etc., can also be purchased at the bookstore.

For more information about our bookstore, call 403-410-1740 or visit the Bookstore Web Site.

Counselling

A team of qualified counsellors is available to Bow Valley College applicants and learners. Counsellors can help you resolve educational and personal concerns. They can also help you explore programs and careers.

Counsellors can offer individual or group counselling, workshops or information sessions.

Counsellors can help learners to:

Define and meet their goals
Plan their careers
Review course placement
Promote and support mental health
Manage through times of crisis
Manage funding concerns
Live and learn more effectively
Access other agencies that may provide additional supports
Become more healthy in their lifestyle choices

Counsellors are available Monday to Friday at the main campus and on Wednesdays at Franklin Campus. All interviews are confidential.
Call 403-410-1440

Specialized Support

Bow Valley College offers a wide range of support to learners with diverse needs and disabilities.

We provide services, or will assist you in requesting funding for services, that include but are not limited to:

Sign language interpreting
Braille
Assistive technology
Preliminary assessment for Learning Disability/ADHD
Education Supports, such as: Tutor, Academic Strategist,Academic Aide
In-class supports, such as: Note Taker, Interpreter
Exam accommodations, such as: extra time, isolation, reader, scribe
Learning Strategies, Study Skills services

Please contact the Specialized Support office in advance of program start date (we recommend 3 months). Bring documentation if available to ensure that we can request and establish the appropriate supports.

See also: bowvalleycollege.ca/disabilities/

Call: 403-410-1440 or email: specializedsupport [at] bowvalleycollege.ca

Print Material Request

The Bow Valley College Course Guide, the High School ViewBook, career booklets, and other print information are available free of charge. Individual packages are also available for students inquiring about specific programs. Visit our website at bowvalleycollege.ca for the most up-to-date information on our programs.

Student for a Day

Education is perhaps one of the biggest investments you can make. BVC offers the opportunity for you to test drive your future with our Student for a Day program. You can spend a day attending classes in your area
of interest and meet other students and the staff who can pave the way to your personal success and new career. We match you with a student already enrolled in the program and ensure that your in-class experience
at Bow Valley College is valuable, tailored to meet your needs, and answers all of your questions.

Group/Individual Tours

The Student Recruitment office at Bow Valley College will customize a tour of our campus based on your needs and areas of interest. We are happy to accommodate a tour for you alone or for large groups.

Presentation/Information Sessions

Student Advisors and Recruitment Staff deliver presentations on Bow Valley College’s programs and services to a variety of audiences. Contact us to set up a customized presentation for your high school,
organization, or event.

Contact
For more information on BVC’s wide range of programs or to request print materials, Student for a Day, tours or presentations, please contact:

Student Recruitment
Phone: 403-410-1402
Email: recruiting [at] bowvalleycollege.ca
Fax: 403-297-4887
Web: bowvalleycollege.ca/student-recruitment/

Health Services

Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Location: Main Campus, 3rd floor, Room 371

Phone: 403-410-1675
Fax: 403-297-6308

Parking at Bow Valley College

Due to construction, there is no student parking available at Bow Valley College. This includes designated parking space for persons with disabilities. There is a drop-off area for clients that take the Handibus or other such means of transportation. If this is an issue for you, please contact Disabilities Services at 403-410-1440 or Health Services at 403-410-1673.

Learning Resource Services

The Learning Resource Services (LRS) is the learner and instructional support department for the College. For learners, the Library and Learning Commons unit provides high standards of academic support by providing library and information services, computers, technology access, testing facilities, workshops and orientations. The goal is to help learners succeed. For more information call 403 410-1647. bowvalleycollege.ca/library/

Student Affairs Office

The Student Affairs Office at Bow Valley College is dedicated to providing co-curricular student life opportunities and strategic advice on matters related to student affairs. The mission of the Student Affairs Office is to advocate on behalf of student rights and the betterment of student life on campus, as well as act as the primary point of contact between the College and the Bow Valley College Students’ Association. Student success is the heart of this office!

Bow Valley College students may take part in New Student Orientation, the LEAD (Leadership Experience and Development) Series, and campus volunteering opportunities by contacting the Student Affairs Office.

Email: studentaffairs@bowvalleycollege.ca
Phone: 403.410.1723

Bow Valley College Students’ Association (BVCSA)

The BVCSA represents student matters within the College, community and province. Executive Members and Council Representatives administer the assets of the association.

Students’ Council is the governing board of Bow Valley College Students’ Association. Volunteers who work in this capacity are elected each Fall from and by the student body. The BVCSA is always looking for volunteers. It’s a great way to meet new people and learn more about the College.

All BVCSA members are welcome to visit the office, 2nd floor, Main Campus. BVCSA offers students a number of services, including access to computers, photocopier, fax, and telephone.

The Students’ Association administers a comprehensive health and dental plan. Students on these plans may also purchase coverage for a spouse and/or dependents through the Students’ Association Office.
The family add-on form and payment of the additional fees must be submitted to the Health and Dental office in the Students’ Association Office prior to the applicable deadline.

For additional information regarding deadlines, plan details and to print a waiver form please contact the office directly (220-8157) or visit the Gallivan website at: www.gallivan.ca/studentnetworks or email:
bvcsaplan@gallivan.ca

Plan information and waiver forms are also available from the Students’ Association Office.
For more Students’ Association information, please contact: 403-410-1695 (Main), 403-410-1668 (General Manager) or email: mailsa@bowvalleycollege.ca

Related Services

Workopolis Campus provides Canadian job listings, job search information and a resume posting service. To use this services as a Bow Valley College student, use the access code "BVCW" when prompted.