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On-campus Housing
| Lowest: $4,660.00 | Highest: $7,740.00 |
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Algoma's residence, Spirit Village, is located within a two minute walk of Shingwauk Hall (classrooms and library) and the Athletic Building. The facility offers 15 townhouse units consisting of five single bedrooms each. Some units are handicapped accessible. Each unit is equipped with a kitchen and a common living/dining room. Rooms are assigned primarily on a first come, first served basis, although priority may be given to first year, out of town students. In room telephone and cable hook ups are available through local providers. Connection to the University's computer network system can be arranged through the Department of Computing Services with a nominal deposit.
The dormitory style facility consists of single rooms; each is fully furnished with a bed, desk, chair, shelf, dresser, closet, and telephone (local calls only, phone cards are available). There is one bathroom available per two students. All dorm students have access to a microwave, vending machines, and TV in the common room.
Off-campus Housing
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Algoma also maintains an off-campus housing list. Contact housing@algomau.ca for more information.
Incoming Students
The Department of Student Services offers a range of workshops, counselling, academic advising, and an orientation program to assist in the transition to university.
Career Planning
The Employment Services and Career Resource Centre offers help with resume and cover letter writing. The Centre also offers updated employment postings, Internet access to labour market information, a career skills library, and staff resources. Information is also available regarding aptitude testing and overseas employment.
Sports
Intramural:
Badminton (F/M), Ball Hockey (F/M), Basketball (F/M), Dragon Boat Racing (F/M), Hockey (F/M), Ice Hockey (F/M), Nordic Skiing (F/M), Racketball (F/M), Squash (F/M), Taekwondo (F/M), Tennis (F/M), Volleyball (F/M)
Intercollegiate:
Basketball (F/M), Cross Country Running (F/M), Curling (F/M)
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The George Leach Centre is a fully equipped fitness and recreation facility. The Centre includes court surfaces accommodating badminton, basketball, volleyball, and tennis. Also available are squash courts, aerobics rooms, weight training equipment, outdoor tennis courts, and on site massage therapy. Instructional programs available include aerobics, dance, self defence, tennis, golf, and first aid.
Activities
A full range of activities are available on campus including student association sponsored events, concerts, March Madness, Welcome Week, poetry readings, and weekly pub nights.
Clubs
There are many opportunities for students to get involved.
Algoma University Christian Fellowship Club
AUBS-Algoma University Business Society
AUSU's Event Club
Community Economic and Social Development Club
Intramural and Athletics
Sociology/Anthropology Club
History Society
Algoma U Political Science Association (Algoma U PSA)
Algoma U PRIDE
Moot Court Club
Algoma Multicultural Students Association
Algoma University Solidarity and Action Coalition
Algoma University Foosball Association (AUFA)
Geography/Environmental Club
Information Technology
Computing equipment throughout the campus, including the library cataloguing/circulation system, is integrated into a local area network. The network links over 100 micro computer workstations located in student labs, faculty and staff offices, residence rooms, and the library. The aim of this network is to provide students, faculty, and staff with universal access to information systems, e-mail, Internet and Web access, and sophisticated computing resources. All students, staff members, and faculty are issued a personal e-mail account.
Cultural
Cultural groups include the International Film Society, Algoma Conservatory of Music, and Theatre Algoma. These groups are open to students and also organize events throughout the year.
Special Services
Algoma University offers Special Needs Counselling, Native Student Counselling, and a general Student Services Department to assist all students.
International Involvement
Exchange/Study Abroad programs provide an exciting opportunity for Algoma U students to gain international experience while completing degree studies!
Study Australia:
Murdock University located in Perth.
University of the Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia).
Study Japan:
Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS), located along Tokyo Bay in Chiba, Japan.
The Algoma Exchange program is open to current, full-time students entering their second or third year of a degree program, carrying a minimum overall average of 70%. Application is required.
Campus Tours
To arrange for a tour, contact the Liaison Office by phone (705) 949-2301, ext. 4217 or 1-888-ALGOMA-U (254-6628), or e-mail info@algomau.ca. Our campus tours will accommodate your schedule and your program interests.
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