Admitted Students
Congratulations on being admitted to Olds College! We are excited to have you join us. This is your “one stop shop” for accessing Olds College information and receiving updates, from the time you are admitted until you arrive on campus.
Getting Started - Enrolment Checklist
Once you’ve received your acceptance email, we encourage you to complete our enrolment checklist.
Admitted Students Webinars International Students Checklist Apprentice Checklist
Start right away:
To reserve your seat, a tuition deposit is required. Payment must be received by the specific date on your admission letter.
Every Olds College student and employee has an Olds College email account. Email accounts are generated upon admission to Olds College.
Your “My Olds College” account is where you will view or update your personal information, view important dates and deadlines, see your timetable, final grades, and account balance, and be able to access tax forms or make credit card payments.
There are many student funding opportunities, including government student loans, RESPs, student lines of credit and much more.
Please note: government student loan applications typically open in June for the upcoming academic year.
Make the most of your college experience by living on campus. Apply now to live amongst your peers in a secure, fun, and supportive environment – plus it’s super convenient!
Campus Housing at Olds College
Learn more about residence life and why students choose to live on campus.
For students that are required to live off campus (TEP, families, pets), a list of resources is provided through the SAOC.
If you require academic accommodations, the earlier you register the better! Once you have been accepted into your program, it is a good idea to try and gather all the supporting documents you might need and complete the online registration form.
There are three ways in which Recognition of Prior Learning can be undertaken:
Transfer Credit
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition of Experiential Learning
Challenge Exam
All admitted students that would like to start the Recognition of Prior Learning assessment must apply a minimum of four weeks prior to their program start date.
Come for a visit! Guided campus tours are available Monday through Friday, between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Taking a tour is a great way to explore facilities and campus.
One month before your program begins:
Full Admission is required to attend Olds College. Final marks/ transcripts are required within one month following the completion for each course and no later than one month prior to the start of the program.
Mark your calendar to attend an Admitted Student Webinar (approximately 1 hour). We will spend some quality time covering important details regarding your admission to Olds College, and all from the comfort of your own home.
Visit your program page and scroll to the very bottom to view the “Admitted Student Information” section, including required books and supplies.
Please ensure you note the preferred device.
Refer to the Fee Schedule for an estimated maximum cost of new equipment and supplies. This cost is not included in your tuition and fees nor is it billed to your MyOldsCollege account.
Information on other required textbooks and any further supplies will be provided as you attend each class, or will be available with the Campus Store (for online delivery). All books and supplies will be available during the first few weeks of classes in the College Campus Store.
All students must complete online orientations. These orientations outline student responsibilities and expectations.
Students will be automatically scheduled in a full-time course load for their program. Due to the size and structure of most programs, there are limited opportunities to change this fixed schedule. Details regarding your fees and schedule will be available in your MyOldsCollege account approximately one month prior to your program start date.
You are attending a full-time program with classes scheduled from Monday through Friday. Although you may not have classes scheduled throughout the day, please ensure you have allocated time for additional projects or homework.
The MyOldsCollege schedule time zone is Mountain Time.
Your timetable details courses that, if applicable to your specific program delivery, will be completed online, online with virtual attendance scheduled on specific days and times, and courses with in-person on-campus attendance.
- Courses that include in-person on-campus attendance are indicated in the weekly schedule and include a building and room location.
- Online courses that require virtual attendance on specific days and times are indicated in the weekly schedule with the location identified as “OLDS MOODLE.”
- Online courses without required attendance are listed on the bottom of the weekly schedule under the heading “Courses without Assigned Meeting Times”.
Please note that instructors will be available to support students in all classes whether the course is scheduled or unscheduled.
Students may be required to be on campus outside of scheduled class time to complete program specific requirements.
Students in certain programs (Open Studies, Post Diploma Certificate) will be contacted by a Student Advisor to discuss course selection.
Some programs utilize block week delivery (fewer classes over a shorter period of time). Please ensure you skip through each week within your MyOldsCollege account to have a better understanding of your class schedule.
Review the Fee Schedule to view your program costs for the upcoming academic year, estimated costs for your books and supplies, and tuition payment deadlines.
The Fee schedule is made available in the Spring of each year.
Tuition and fees are assessed per term and payment is due on the first Friday after the start of each term. You can find a summary in your MyOldsCollege account
You will be added to the health and dental plan approximately 45 days from the start date of your program.
The deadline to Opt-Out is 30 days after the start date of your program.
Apprentices and Heavy Equipment Operator and Pre-Employment students are able to Opt-In for Health & Dental coverage.
All students, staff and visitors who park on campus between the hours of 5 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday, September to June are required to have a parking permit. This includes students living in campus housing.
An Airport Shuttle Service is complimentary for students living in Olds. Please register in advance!
Verification of Enrolment forms are typically required to access RESPs.
Verifications of Enrolment will only be issued one month prior to your program start date.
There are a number of dining options available on campus.
Meal plans are available at Elements Dining Fusion in Frank Grisdale Hall.
Students living in Centennial Village are required to have a Meal Plan.
The Student ID card is used to identify you as an Olds College student. Your Student ID card is required to participate in a number of college activities and services (CLC Fitness, Library, Campus Dining).
Review your Program of Study to view your curriculum, lecture and laboratory time, and graduation requirements. The terms (or semesters) also align with the Fee Schedule.
Your Program of Study will list courses with numbers behind them (#-#-#). These provide the lecture-laboratory-tutorial breakdown of course hours. Each number is multiplied by a 15 hour equivalent for each term. The Academic Calendar provides course description information.
As an Olds College student your timetable is automatically scheduled. If you require changes to your schedule, please complete an Add/Drop form and reach out to your Student Advisors, Amanda or Crystal. Also watch your Olds College e-mail for meeting availability during the first week of classes to make schedule changes.
Once your program begins:
Olds College offers a variety of awards valued at over $500,000. Students fill out one application to be considered for all awards that they are eligible for. Applications open at the beginning of the Fall and Winter terms.
Broncos Athletics
Olds College student athletes compete at the highest level in the provincial Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) and national Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) leagues. We have teams in men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, soccer, futsal, badminton, curling, women’s hockey and rodeo. For recruitment, please visit their webpage.
CLC Fitness Centre
A wide range of recreation opportunities are offered to our students through the CLC Fitness Centre located on campus.
Aquatic Centre
The Town of Olds operates the Aquatic Centre and it is available for all students located on campus.
Our Health & Wellness team is here to help! Contact them if you need Health Services (e.g., Doctor, Nurse, Counsellors), Wellness Services (e.g., massage, indigenous services), or access to additional health and wellness resources.
Review your program start and end dates and campus closures.
Final exam dates will also be posted here when they become available.
The Students' Association of Olds College plays an important role – they represent the student voice on campus for students’ needs and issues and priorities to Olds College staff, faculty and executive.
Visit the Student’s Association of Olds College (SAOC) to learn about all the services they offer: Clubs, Events & Activities, The Crossing Pub, SAOC Job Board, SAOC Pantry, Olds College Off-Campus Housing, Olds College Textbook Buy & Sell, and The Hive.
Student and Academic Policies are found in Section D
These are policies that have a direct impact on YOU! There are over 30 in total: Student Code of Conduct, Grading, Granting of Credit, Complaints & Appeals, Academic Integrity, Student Trips, and more. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with their location should you need to reference them when you’re here.
Policy A05 | Smoking & Tobacco Use
Policy A38 | Student Code of Conduct
Policy D31 | Academic Integrity
Graduation requirements are found in your Program of Study.
Our Teaching & Learning Centre of Innovation team offers a number of services to assist you with your program. Make sure to reach out to them if you need assistance with library services, technology support, or learning support (e.g., tutors, organization skills, exam strategies, note taking).
Olds College is committed to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment for our students, staff and visitors.
The Respect on Campus Program helps build an even stronger campus culture where everyone feels valued and is free from workplace Bullying, Abuse, Harassment, and Discrimination. The Respect on Campus Program can be found through Moodle.
Olds College ALERT - Download the App from the app store on your device. This is the official safety app of Olds College and features emergency contacts, crisis alerts, in-app tip reporting, location services features, and much more!
The Safe Walk program is offered through Campus Security.
Orientation Day InformationWe’ve created a schedule to help you maximize your time, avoid long lineups and help you through your first day on your campus. Admitted Student WebinarsYou’ve been admitted (Congrats!), now what? Learn about the next steps in your journey to becoming an Olds College student. Mark your calendar to attend an Admitted Student Webinar (approximately 1 hour). We will spend some quality time covering important details regarding your admission to Olds College, and all from the comfort of your own home. September 2021 Admitted Students Webinar New Webinar Dates TBA |
