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Loyalist College to reopen to 100% capacity in September

magicaloverseas — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 16:25:36 +0000

LOYALIST COLLEGE, CANADA:

#DestinationLoyalist August International Newsletter – Loyalist College to reopen to 100% capacity in September

Loyalist College is preparing for an exciting September as we safely welcome students back to campus! International students planning to enter Canada for their Fall 2021 program are required to follow the procedures outlined on our Travel to Canada web page and provide at least 15 business days notification before traveling to allow enough time for our team to prepare the proper documentation. Please keep these important dates below in mind.

September 7: Orientation for first-year students

September 8: Classes begin – all students

September 21: Day 10 of the semester – last day to complete registration*

International students are encouraged to pursue the many scholarship and bursary opportunities available.

* Students in programs that are listed as ‘In-Person’ or ‘Hybrid’, are required to arrive in Canada and complete 14 days of quarantine (if required) before September 21, 2021 which is the registration deadline.

News and Information

Loyalist College to reopen to 100% capacity in September and requires all individuals intending to be on campus to be fully vaccinated by November 1, 2021.

We are proud to announce that the Ministry of Colleges and Universities has indicated that all in-person instruction and on-campus activities at Loyalist College may resume this September without capacity limits or physical distancing requirements.

Since the start of this pandemic, we have put the health and well-being of our community first and will continue to do that as part of our dedicated safe return to campus this Fall. With the advice and support of local Public Health, Loyalist College will be implementing a vaccine policy requiring all individuals intending to be on campus to be fully vaccinated no later than November 1, 2021.

Read the full Messages from the President here.

Pre-Service Firefighter Education & Training Program

Loyalist College’s Pre-Service Firefighter Education & Training program has recently been opened to international students for the Winter 2022 intake. Students will learn the skills and knowledge to prepare them for success in the fast-paced and rewarding field of firefighting with this program, which conforms to the requirements for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001.

APPLY NOW

Refund Processing for Fall 2021

Any student who is unable to attend our Fall 2021 semester should request a deferral to the next available intake when possible. Students who wish to request a refund of their paid tuition fees are required to initiate a refund request on the IAS application portal before September 21 as indicated on our Academic Schedule.

To request a refund on IAS application portal, please complete the following steps:

Go to Loyalist College offer and “Withdraw Acceptance’.
Once you select ‘withdraw the acceptance’, a window will pop up and you must select reason for withdrawal. Select ‘No’ to a deferral and ‘Yes’ for a refund.
On Refund Request Details page, upload refund request and any other supporting documents.

Once submitted, the team will review to approve the request and send a notification to our Accounting Department to refund the fees. Fees must be refunded to the home country and cannot be refunded to other postsecondary institutions or directly to the student. Refunds can take 4 – 6 weeks for funds to arrive in the account. Refund administrative charges and policy details can be found on our Refund Policy web page.

Canada to Introduce New Open Work Permit for Essential Workers and International Student Graduates

Temporary residents who applied for the new pathway to permanent residence for essential workers and graduates can now get an open work permit while they wait for the results of their application. Read the full article here.

Virtual Trades & Tech Discovery Day for New Canadians

The skilled trades and technologies offer incredible career pathways and Skills Ontario is excited to engage New Canadians to explore them! Students can expect to hear from tradespeople, build their network, and learn about opportunities at the free Virtual Trades and Tech Discovery Day for New Canadians on Thursday, August 26. Register online here.

Loyalist College COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Loyalist College will be offering its own immunization clinic for staff and students at its Belleville campus starting Monday, August 30. The clinic will be run through the Loyalist Student Health Centre and will be free of charge.

Loyalist Contact Information Resource

FAQ: International Students

We created a web page to assist international students with their admissions and registration questions.

Contact InternationalAdmissions@ loyalistcollege.com for all questions related to:

Application approval uploads
Program availability
Payment inquiries
Deferral requests
Anything related to the application process and status
Registration and timetables

Contact International@loyalistcollege.com for questions related to:

Pre-arrival and quarantine planning (if required)

Contact Residence@loyalistcollege.com for questions related to:

On-campus housing options

Social media inquiries:

Loyalist College International Facebook

Northern College,Canada – Update July 2020

magicaloverseas — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:35:24 +0000

Please share the below information with our Fall 2020 new intake students. We will keep you and students informed about the procedure of online registration, orientation.

*All new students are expected to take part if Orientation, Tuesday, September 8th, in order to ensure readiness for their academic programming starts the next day.
*Start date is Day 1, September 9th, and all students are expected to be enrolled, fully equipped with technology and texts and materials as needed, and participating fully in their programming.
*Students of the Schools of Trades and Apprenticeship, and of Health Sciences and Emergency Services CANNOT be admitted late to their programming. Explanation: the applied nature of this programming in workshops and laboratories at the outset, combinations of social distancing and condensed in-person programming, and a certain volume of initial troubleshooting to be expected within the programming, IT, or student and enrollment services, does not permit accommodation of late arrivals.
*Students of the Schools of Applied Science, and of Business and Community Services CAN be admitted late to their programming up to and including Day 5 since most online programming, and certain lab-based programming is of a nature that can accommodate a somewhat late start.

However, a late arrival beyond Day 5 -over a week late– is not allowable. Explanation: the dynamics of online instruction including asynchronicity, cumulative online discussions and assignment work including group work, all present challenges to accommodate and maintain course ‘tone’ and progress with momentum, and again a certain volume of initial troubleshooting to be expected within the programming, IT or student and enrollment services, does not permit accommodation of further late arrivals.

*”Late students” need have a compelling reason for their lateness, as usual -ie. could not travel until a certain date, illness, a certain misc. problem but communicated in advance, “didn’t know (for a plausible reason), etc.
*In accommodating latecomers program and student service staff can make the decision to accept late students, or not, within these parameters. If not enrolled due to lateness, the applicant forfeits their deposit. A deferral may be considered and offered, usual rules and guidelines apply.

*Any student dissatisfied with the above, or seeming to need some exception beyond the limit permitted above, or other difficulties with timing, or appealing a decision persistently (more than twice) should be referred directly to the international office.

M College Canada-Online Classes Studies Update

magicaloverseas — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:12:40 +0000

Question: I (student) am not sure if online study is the right option for me. What should I do?

Answer: Try it free for 4 weeks! If you are not comfortable continuing your semester online, you can request an on-campus deferral to the next available intakes (October / November 2020 or January 2021). You will not be charged for the September 2020 semester and your fees will be transferred to Next Available Intake. The deferral deadline is October 30, 2020.

Students who register for online classes and then request a deferral after the October 30, 2020 deadline will be subject to our refund and withdrawal policy.

Question: What things are required to study online at M College of Canada?

Answer:

You must have a Final Letter of Acceptance from M College of Canada
You must have an approved Copy of CAQ/ CAQ Approval letter OR Visa / Study Permit Approval letter.
A computer or a laptop (Dual Core 2Ghz or Higher, i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent, with 4Gb of RAM)
Bandwidth for best quality 5.0 Mbps (up/down) is strongly recommended.
A Webcam and microphones are strongly recommended.

Question: Will studying online, outside Canada, affect my (student) study permit compliance or Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility?

Answer: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have approved students to complete up to 50% of their program online, outside Canada. IRCC has confirmed that students studying online, outside Canada, remain eligible for the PGWP program and students will not have any time deducted from the length of their future PGWP, up to Dec 31, 2020. These exceptions have been made due to the global COVID-19 situation. You can review this information on the IRCC website by clicking HERE.

Question: Which programs are eligible to study up to 50% of their courses online outside of Canada?

Answer:

Business Management (Regular Track & Fast-Track) *
Early Childhood Education Techniques (Regular Track & Fast-Track) *
Project Management in Graphic Communications Techniques (Regular Track) *
Multimedia Integration Techniques (Regular Track) *

* Students must have a laptop to attend these programs.

Question: What are the advantages if I (student) opt for online studies?

Answer:

Safety from COVID-19 Health Hazards
Eligible for Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). PGWP is not impacted in case of up to 50% online classes from home country
Flexi Approach, with classes in the student’s Time Zone.
4 Weeks of Free Trial of Online Classes.
Quality of Education is maintained by adopting a cutting edge hybrid model of education- blended learning delivered both via online and on-campus classes.
Time is precious, Save it. Join September 2020 intake and finish your program on time, thus avoiding a study gap in your career
Save Financial resources (No Immediate travel expenses and other costs living abroad). GIC is saved until the students do not arrive in Canada.

Question: How do I (student) know if my internet connection is fast enough?

Answer: Are you able to watch Netflix, YouTube, or other video streaming services at home?
If so, your internet speed should be sufficient for online study.

Question: How are the online classes delivered?

Answer: Online live classes will be delivered by college faculty via leading Video Communications/ conferencing open source platforms (such as zoom), keeping in mind the highest quality of pedagogy.

Question: What if I (student) lost the connection during the class / Have less connectivity?

Answer: Live, faculty-led lectures are recorded and available to view any time.

Question: I (student) live in a different time zone. Will it be difficult for me to study online?

Answer: Online courses will be delivered at flexible times to accommodate as many students from as many regions as possible.

Question: Will I (student) have an opportunity to interact with faculty and other students?

Answer: Yes, our online learning is designed to be interactive! You will not only take part in online lectures, complete projects, quizzes, and assignments but also, communicate with faculty and students in a virtual environment.

Question: How will be the quality of education maintained?

Answer: M College of Canada has adopted a hybrid model of learning with a similar level of accessibility like regular campus classes. We are using cutting edge technology and real-time simulation software to replicate in a lab environment and experience for our students. Remote access software is being used to enhanced involvement.

Question: Canada is known for its diversity and multicultural approach. How will I (student) experience a similar environment through online learning mode?

Answer: At M College of Canada, diversity is our priority. We have students from across the globe and focus on their holistic development. Our collaborative learning management system and approach ensure that the student can connect with buddy network of the campus along with faculties during, before, and after the classes. Students will have real-time access to our virtual campus in which they can connect anytime with our diverse professionals across student services team, administration, management, faculties, finance, etc.

Question: How will I (student) access require courseware such as textbooks?

Answer: Resources including e-textbooks/presentations will be available electronically. M College of Canada is using one of the world’s most popular learning management system to provide a collaborative learning experience. The platform is designed to provide educators and learners with a single robust, secure, and integrated system to create personalized learning environments. Using this system, each student will get a personalized login id and password in which they can access their assignment, course materials, presentations, etc. for upcoming lectures, assignments, projects, examinations, etc.

Question: What if I (the student) do not understand certain topics taught in online classes and want to discuss it privately with the faculty to clear my queries, like a real-time campus

Answer: M College of Canada understands that some students prefer to discuss queries personally. The students have access to all the facilities of the virtual campus and can get in touch with their faculties anytime before and after the classes during college hours to discuss any query individually.

Question: Do you have any students already attending online classes residing outside of Canada?

Answer: M College of Canada witnessed a highly successful online May 2020 intake with over 80% of students experiencing online classes under the current travel restrictions due to which they were unable to travel into Canada.

Question: I’ve never studied online before. Will it be challenging?

Answer: Online study requires motivation, self-discipline, and effective time management skills. This is a great opportunity to develop skills valuable to your ongoing studies and post-graduate employment success.

90 – 95% satisfaction rate from current online students.
88 – 93% success rate from current online students.

Question: Are there any changes to my program fees?

Answer: M College of Canada has developed a comprehensive virtual classroom and campus experience by adopting various cutting-edge technology management systems and hybrid teaching models in order to provide real-time in campus experience. The students will have access to all the services which include but not limited to faculty, administration, peer group networking, student services team, finance team, and reception. Moreover, students studying remotely, outside Canada, are not required to purchase international student medical coverage – CAD 426/Semester. All other program costs are unchanged. CAD 426/ Semester will be adjusted when the student arrives in Canada.

Question: I (student) am paying for lab fees as part of my program. Why is the college charging me for such a component for online classes?

Answer: M College of Canada understands and appreciates the importance and use of laboratory practical-teaching methodology. We have implemented course (subject) specific remote access software to enable students to experience in-lab environment remotely. The students from the comfort of their homes can log in into these easy to access software and enjoy simulative campus labs.

Question: How much attendance is required to pass the courses?

Answer: All Students must have a minimum of 85% attendance in every course to pass the semester successfully.

Question: What if I (student) fail in any course/module in the semester?

Answer: Students will be offered 1 FREE Remedial Exam for every course subject to having a minimum of 85% of attendance in that course/module.

A student who fails the course and does not have required % of attendance will have to retake the classes again for the given course.

Question: How will I (student) appear for exams (final and midterms) and work on assignments, projects?

Answer: Specific time-restricted examination links are provided to the students, which contain examination questions. Student can submit their projects and assignments electronically for grading. Our pedagogy is less focused on memorizing the data and concentrates on understanding the concepts. The learning outcome is to test the knowledge and practical use instead of the ability to memorize it.

Question: What happens if there is a technology failure during my classes or exams?

Answer: In case of technical issues, the student can get in touch with IT@collegem.ca and +1-514-466-4646. For students specifically from India, below is the contact info for additional support:

Anmoldeep Singh, Student Services Coordinator Leader: asingh@collegem.ca or WhatsApp at +1-514-4600
Harpreet Singh, In India Support Coordinator: +91-7527098315

Question: What happens if I complete 50% of the program online and still not able to travel to Canada?

Answer: At M College of Canada, we are closely monitoring the situation with concerned authorities. We will provide all the best possible solutions and support to all our students during this period.

Question: What happens to my PGWP Eligibility if my courses moved online and will now account to more than 50% of my overall study?

Answer: If you were already in Canada and your courses or program have moved to online due to COVID-19, you may still be eligible for the PGWP, even if your online study now accounts for more than 50% of your overall study.

Question: Do I need to attend online Orientation Sessions?

Answer: Yes, an Online orientation session will be conducted. Students will be issued digital Student ID Cards. You will receive further information and instructions by email during the week of September 28, 2020, for our Fall 2020 intake.

Question: When will I receive more information about my online program?

Answer: The registration for online studies starts during the week of September 28, 2020. Online classes are scheduled to begin during the week of October 05, 2020

Question: What happens if I do not want to study online?

Answer: You can submit a deferral request to the next available Intakes (October / November 2020 or January 2021) by filling out our Online Web Application Form.

Question: What happens if I want to apply for a refund of fees from M College of Canada?

Answer: Students who request a refund and whose visa is approved for May 2020 Intake and are not able to travel to Canada for next two Intakes (i.e. September 2020 and Jan 2021) due to travel restrictions are eligible for a FULL refund of Program fees (No Deduction) except wire transfer fees. Students who request a refund and whose visa is approved for September 2020 Intake and are not able to travel to Canada for next Intake (i.e. Jan 2021) due to travel restrictions are eligible for a FULL refund of Program fees (No Deduction) except wire transfer fees.

Student refund cases beyond the above-mentioned eligibility will be subject to our refund and withdrawal policy.