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Student Learning Centre (SLC)

Student Learning Centre

Welcome to the Coaching Lab

The Coaching Lab offers all AC students individual and small group coaching at no charge. Coaching is offered online and on campus (Ottawa campus).

The Coaching Lab offers all Algonquin College students individual and small group coaching at no charge. The areas of coaching offered are listed below. Choose the subject with which you need support to see more information.

Winter Coaching runs from January 13 – April 21, 2025
Spring Coaching runs from May 12 - August 15, 2025

Pembroke students may book appointments with the Pembroke Campus Coach in the Student Support Lab.

AC Online and Perth students can book appointments with Ottawa campus coaches. For more information, please follow instructions in Booking an online appointment (Perth and AC Online)

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Coaching Policies

Students are expected to follow the Algonquin College policy on student conduct (SA 07 – Student Conduct), which states that “all students and prospective students will conduct themselves in a manner that respects the rights of all members of the College Community and College property.”

Under SA 07- Student Conduct, Misconduct includes, but is not limited to, “Assault, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment and/or other conduct, which result in members of the College Community perceiving threat or danger.” Please see the full policy for a more complete list of actions that are considered Misconduct.

If a student cannot attend an appointment, they are expected to cancel as early as possible before the appointment time. To cancel, students can use the cancellation link in their confirmation email or the Session Cancellation Form.

If a student doesn't show up, they will be marked as a “no show.”

If a student receives two “no shows” in a semester, that student will lose access to Coaching Lab services for one academic semester.

Students can book appointments within the following limits:

  • Writing: Maximum of 2 sessions per week.
  • ESL: Maximum of 2 sessions per week.
  • Math, Computers, Chemistry, Anatomy/Biology/Physiology, Presentation Skills and English Conversation: no maximum.

The booking limits are used to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to access the services provided within the Coaching Lab.

If a student is found to exceed the booking limits, that student will lose access to Coaching Lab services for one academic semester.

If a student wishes to appeal a coaching policy or express a concern about an unsatisfactory experience, they must contact the SLC Coordinator, Evgeniya Minakova at slc@algonquincollege.com

The coordinator will connect with the student to discuss the situation in detail and determine a suitable course of action.

What Can You Expect in Coaching?

Coaches guide students through subject matter and will not complete students’ work for them.

Students can access support in areas such as the following:

  • Review of concepts
  • Introduction to software
  • Help developing self-editing techniques
  • Clarification of concepts and questions

Students CANNOT receive any of the following types of help from coaches:

  • Editing or proofreading of assignments
  • Completing of assignments
  • Answers to questions in students’ assignments or tests.

Do you need help with specific course material? Check out the Peer Tutoring Service.