conestoga college
- Country Canada
- Founded In 1967
- University Type Public
- Phone Number +15197485220
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code N3T 2H5
- Website https://www.conestogac.on.ca
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Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1967, Conestoga serves approximately 23,000 registered students through campuses and training centres in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford, Ingersoll and Brantford with an enrolment of 11,000 full-time students, 30,000 part-time students, and 3,300 apprenticeship students.
History
The college was founded in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology, one of many such institutions established in that time by the Ontario government to grant diplomas and certificates in career-related, skills-oriented programs. It was renamed in 2012 when the government extended the school's reach, namely to grant degrees in technology-based fields.
Over the years, it has added programs such as the Master of Business Administration program, in cooperation with the University of Windsor. In addition, the college offers a new nursing curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) degree. Students accepted to Conestoga's Nursing Program take all four years of study at the Doon Campus in Kitchener. Graduates of the program will receive a degree from McMaster University.
Beginning in August 2003, two new programs began which would be the first to award a degree to students entirely through the college. These are the B.Eng. Mechanical Systems Engineering program, a fully accredited engineering program by Engineers Canada, and the B.A.Tech Architecture - Project and Facility Management In 2007 a third B.A. Tech in Integrated Telecommunication and Computer Technology degree program was added, targeting embedded system hardware and software design and manufacture. All three programs award a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree. At the beginning of 2005 a new Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences Degree in Health Informatics Management program was started in the School of Health Sciences, Community Services, and Biotechnology.
In 2006, the college purchased the former University Heights Secondary School in Waterloo for nearly $6,000,000, into which its Waterloo campus relocated later that year from 435 King Street North. The property is significantly larger than its former Waterloo campus, which the college will sell to cover the cost of the purchase.
Academic program
Conestoga has one, two, three, or four-year programs, as well as apprenticeship training programs. There are also many options available to students including four-year degrees in Mechanical Systems Engineering, Integrated Telecommunications and Computer Technology, Architecture, Health Informatics or the International Business Management degree which started in the fall of 2006. Conestoga also has several agreements with Ontario universities including Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Windsor, and McMaster University, as well as several other Canadian and international institutions.
Conestoga College has a variety of diploma programs, degree programs, and other academic programs taught by highly educated professors. Conestoga College has a number of women professors who teach courses, giving opportunities for both men and women to work as professors in the academic workforce.
Conestoga College offers a full-time program for students who wish to work in the field of Early Childhood Education, this diploma program has changed the way women are seen in the Early Learning and Care field. After graduating the two-year program, students are eligible to register to be members of the College of Early Childhood Educators, which allows them to pursue a job in that field. The program is also offered as part time, allowing students who aren't able to attend full-time to still have the opportunity to obtain an ECE diploma.
The Bachelors of Early Learning Program Development was introduced to Conestoga as a four-year degree program, ECE students who have successfully graduated have the opportunity to bridge into this degree program, allowing them to obtain their degree in only two years.
Conestoga College is committed to supporting parents and children, the Family Literacy Facilitation Program is a program that is designed to give students knowledge and skill to be able to successfully support their child's literacy skills. This program usually brings in mothers and child care students who wish to learn more about literacy.
Trades and apprenticeship
The college operates trades programs at the campuses in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph; training facilities are operated in Brantford and Ingersoll. The school's programs include Construction, Motive Power, Industrial and Service sectors, as well as Traditional Apprenticeship and, most recently, Pre-apprenticeship,offered in partnership with private enterprise companies. The college's president revealed a plan in late 2019 to consolidate all of the trades programs at one location in future, but the date of the move was not disclosed at that time.
Location
299 Doon Valley Dr, Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4, Canada
Programs
All Courses offered
Certificate in Construction Techniques- Brick and Stone
Full Time Canada
Duration
1 year
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 16361
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredCertificate in Baking and Pastry Arts
Full Time Canada
Duration
1 year
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 18841
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredDiploma in Baking and Pastry Arts Management (Optional Co-op)
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 year
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 18841
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredDiploma in Computer Programming
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 year
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 16852
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredAdvanced Diploma in Computer Programming and Analysis (Optional Co-op)
Full Time Canada
Duration
3 year
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 16852
Exams Accepted
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Accomodation
Accessible Learning has implemented a new system for managing academic accommodations, called Accommodate. This system enables students to access accommodation letters, request an appointment, complete a semester request, and more. If you have questions about Accommodate, view the how-to videos below, or contact us.
Requesting an Appointment
If you have been invited to book an intake appointment, or if you are already registered with Accessible Learning and wish to speak with your advisor, login to Accommodate to request an appointment date and time that is convenient for you.
Please note that there are specific documentation requirements to register for academic accommodations.
Accessing and Signing your Accommodation Letter
The academic accommodation letter provides general information about the roles of both the College and of Faculty in supporting academic success for students. This letter is generated by a student’s Accessibility Advisor following discussion of strengths and skills, barriers to learning and review of supporting documentation.
Semester Requests
Each semester, students with registered with Accessible Learning MUST complete a Semester Request (this step does not apply to BScN program courses, but is required for all other courses). You must complete this step each semester. It is recommended that you complete the week prior to the start of classes to ensure your accommodations & supports are in place.
Submit your documentation
If you have a documented permanent or temporary disability, or are experiencing difficulties that affect your learning, you can register for academic accommodations.
Documentation can be uploaded via our Intake Form, if you are new to Accessible Learning. Alternatively, it can be uploaded to Accommodate, emailed, faxed or submitted in-person to Accessible Learning.
Email: [email protected]
Please be advised that documents received by email are not secure.
Fax: 519-748-3507
Office locations
Documentation
Accommodations are determined with your Advisor based on:
- Your needs
- Your program requirements
- Your documentation
Documentation is helpful to support your need for accommodations. Depending on the accommodation need, our office may ask for additional, updated, or more specific documentation. Receiving this documentation in advance of your first appointment will assist us in providing an accommodation plan more quickly.
Accomodation Website:
https://studentsuccess.conestogac.on.caPlacement
Conestoga is pleased to offer a variety of services designed to help employers with their recruiting and employee assessment and training needs.
We invite you to explore this site to learn how Conestoga can help you find the talent your organization needs. Learn about posting jobs, participating in college-run recruitment events, accessing assessment and training services and opportunities to become more involved with Conestoga.
