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THE ACADEMIC CALENDERDo you have dreams and goals? Aurora Collegecan help you achieve them. This calendarprovides most of the information that you’llneed to learn more about courses, programs,eligibility requirements, upgrading, financialassistance, Campus and Community LearningCentre locations, Student Services, and contactinformation. Use this calendar for ideas andinspiration. Discover what you can do and how faryou can go. Discover your potential!Going through this calendar is the first step onthe path to a great career. The next step to asuccessful and rewarding future is enrolling in anAurora College course or program at any of ourlocations throughout the Northwest Territories.Whether you have just finished high school,are returning to school after a few years away,continuing your education or changing careers,Aurora College offers a range of educationaloptions that can lead to a bright future.As of the time of printing this calendar we planto offer face-to-face instruction for most of ourprograms. Due to the evolving nature of theCOVID-19 pandemic, delivery methods for AuroraCollege programs during the 2022-2023 academicyear may change, contingent on advice from theNWT Office of the Chief Public Health Officer.We will make every effort to communicateany changes with students and applicants asdecisions are made.Some Aurora College programs (including health,education and Office Administration) havemandatory practicums with external partners.COVID-19 Vaccination policies and guidelines havebeen developed by our practicum partners, whichAurora College students and faculty must follow inorder to participate with those partners.The information presented in this calendar isprepared several months in advance of theacademic year for which it is intended to provideguidance, and students are advised that theinformation is subject to ongoing review andrevision. The offering of programs and courses isdependent upon sufficient enrolment and on theavailability of funding.62022-2023 Academic ScheduleThe dates listed are guidelines. Pleasecontact the appropriate Campus for exactstart and end dates.Summer Term 2022July 1Beginning of JulyAugust 1Mid AugustHoliday - Canada DaySummer term beginsHoliday - CivicSummer term endsFall Term 2022June 30Application deadlineJuly 15Online Fall RegistrationopenJuly 30Late appplications finaldeadline*August 8ENRTP start date (Year 1)August 22ENRTP start date (Year 2)August 29 -31Orientation/Fall term beginsSeptember 5Holiday - Labour DaySeptember 30Holiday - Truth andReconciliation DayOctober 10Holiday - ThanksgivingNovember 11Holiday - Remembrance DayMid DecemberFall term endsWinter Term 2023Beginning of JanuaryApril 15April 18End of AprilSpring Term 2023Beginning of MayMay 23Mid JuneJune 21Registration/OrientationHoliday - Good FridayHoliday - Easter MondayWinter term endsSpring term beginsHoliday - Victoria DaySpring term endsHoliday - NationalIndigenous Peoples Day*Late applications will only be considered if thereis room available in the program.Prospective students should contact the nearestCampus to confirm the delivery of program ofchoice.Aurora College does not accept any responsibility forloss or damage suffered or incurred by any studentas a result of suspension or termination of services,courses or classes caused by strikes, lockouts, riots,weather, damage to College property or for anyother cause beyond the reasonable control of AuroraCollege.Bachelor of Education Degree UpdateCurrently, the Bachelor of Education program isundergoing a full program review. There will beno intake of new Bachelor of Education studentsfor the 2022-2023 academic year.Social Work Diploma updateCurrently, the Social Work program is undergoinga full program review. There will be no intakeof new Social Work students for the 2022-2023academic year.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSAdmission requirements vary from one programto another. Check the detailed program sectionsof this calendar for program-specific admissionrequirements.MATURE STUDENTSIf you do not have the academic requirementsfor direct entry, you may be eligible as amature student. A mature student must be20 years of age or older, and have been out ofschool for at least one year.Mature applicants will be required to completethe Aurora College Placement Package.Candidates who do not meet the academicrequirements for admission into a program willbe recommended for enrolment in Adult Literacyand Basic Education or preparatory courses.FEESNOTE: Fees information is accurate at thetime of printing this calendar.APPLICATION FEEThere will be no application fee for 2022-23programs.TUITION FEESThe fees for the current academic year arelisted below. All fees are payable in advanceand subject to change. 365.00 per course up to two courses 1800.00 per term 2400.00 per delivery for Heavy EquipmentOperator program 2400.00 for first term of first year ENRTP(Field camp cost is 1060 for part-time only)Adult Literacy and Basic Education (ALBE)students do not pay tuition or student fees.TRANSFER CREDIT FEESSome programs have transfer agreementswith other universities and/or course workrequired from other institutions (e.g. BusinessAdministration, Nursing).This may require students to apply to theinstitution and pay appropriate applicationfees. Please verify application requirementsfor the Aurora College program to which youare applying.ADDITIONAL FEESAurora College charges the following additionalfees:Technology Fee – This fee provides you withaccess to several online and computer softwaretools. For example, @myauroracollege.ca email,Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,etc.), Microsoft Teams, Grammarly, EBSCO onlinelibrary search, and more.Recreation Fee – This fee helps to providedifferent types of activities and events at eachcampus. You are encouraged to get involved inactivities on campus and online.Student Association Fee – This fee is collected byAurora College on behalf of your campus StudentAssociation. Each campus Student Associationhosts different activities and events on campus.Get involved with your Student Association.Fall/Winter TermFull-timeStudent Association Fee - 25/termRecreation Fee - 25/termTechnology Fee - 100/termPart-TimeStudent Association Fee - 10/termRecreation Fee - 25/termTechnology Fee - 100/termOff Campus ProgramsTechnology Fee - 100/term7

Spring TermFull-time & Part-timeStudent Association Fee - 0/termRecreation Fee - 25/termTechnology Fee - 100/termTypes of UnitsAurora College Housing features a variety of unitsranging from shared accommodation, to dorms,apartments and row houses. Availability of unitsvary between campuses.TradesPrograms 2 months or shorterStudent Association Fee - 10/termRecreation Fee - 25/termTechnology Fee - 100/termAurora Campus – Dorms, apartments (2bedroom) and row houses (2, 3 and 4 bedroom).Programs longer than 2 monthsStudent Association Fee - 25/termRecreation Fee - 25/termTechnology Fee - 100/termAs and When Required:Duplicate Documents of Recognition - 50NSF Cheques - 50Invigilation fee – 50/First three hours, 20/per additional hour.Books and MaterialsContact your campus or Community LearningCentre for program-specific fees relating tobooks and materials. Textbooks for the ALBEprogram are provided free of charge. For moreinformation, send an email to textbooks@auroracollege.nt.ca.STUDENT HOUSINGDue to the evolving nature of theCOVID-19 pandemic, availability of studentaccommodations may be affected.Aurora College provides a selection of housingfor both single students and for those withfamilies. Prospective students may apply forstudent housing at the time of their applicationthrough the online program application form.All other students should contact their campusresidence officer/manager directly.To be eligible for housing, students must beregistered as a full-time student in a full-timeprogram. Full-time students registered inlong-term programs have priority for studenthousing. Housing is assigned once you areaccepted into a program.8This chart outlines residence fees:Thebacha Campus – Breynat Hall (dorms),Grande DeTour (1 and 2 bedroom), Thebacha Kue(2 bedroom), Aurora Gardens (3 and 4 bedroom),houses (3 and 4 bedroom).Yellowknife North Slave Campus – NorthernUnited Place (Bachelor, 1-5 bedroom), NovaCourt (1 and 2 bedroom), Beck Court (2bedroom).Aurora College will continue to follow all COVID-19related public heath and safety directions for ourstudent accommodations we receive from theNWT Office of the Chief Public Health Officer.Rent and LaundryRent in Aurora College student housing is billedfor the entire semester at the beginning of theterm. For example, while your rent may be basedon 680/month, for the Fall term, September toDecember, you will be invoiced 2,720 on yourstudent account (i.e. 680/month x 4 months).The amount you will be invoiced will depend onyour monthly rate, whether laundry is included,and the length of your residency. You will still bepermitted to pay your rent monthly, howeveryour rent will be invoiced once per term.Some units include laundry and others have coinoperated laundry machines. If your unit includeslaundry, your rent will include either a 20/monthor 30/month amount for the cost of the laundry.The cost of coin-operated laundry machines isbased on a per load fee and varies in differentlocations. When you are notified about yourresidence placement, you will also be informedwhether laundry is or is not included.Rules and PoliciesOnly full-time Aurora College studentsare eligible for student housing, althoughexceptions may be made. A full-time student isa person enrolled in a post-secondary programtaking a minimum 60 percent of a 100 percentcourse load, or a person with a permanentdisability taking a minimum 40 percent ofa 100 percent course load. Residents, theirfamilies, and their guests are expected tofollow Aurora College bylaws and rules. Failureto follow the rules will result in a violationwarning and possible eviction. Please reviewPolicy D Student Affairs - D.05 Student Housingon our website.PriorityStudent housing is assigned to returning,out-of-town students who are enrolled inmulti-year programs (i.e. diploma or degreeprograms) first. After these returning studenthousing assignments are complete, othernew and returning housing applications areconsidered. An out-of-town applicant is anNWT resident who, at the time of application,is resident in a community located 40kilometres or more from the community wherethe person will be attending Aurora College.Please review the criteria and priorities forstudent housing assignments on the residencepage of our website. Only applications receivedby the priority deadline [March 31] will receiveconsideration for priority placement. Applyinglater can affect your chances of gettinghousing.More InformationPlease check out the Student Housing page onour website for more complete information.You can also contact residence by emailing:residenceIN@auroracollege.nt.ca (AuroraCampus, Inuvik), residenceFS@auroracollege.nt.ca (Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith), orresidenceYK@auroracollege.nt.ca (YellowknifeNorth Slave Campus, Yellowknife).9

HOW TO APPLYApplications for 2022-23 programs are openas of early November 2021. Completedapplications will be reviewed as quicklyas possible to provide timely responses tostudents. Applying to Aurora College formost programs is completed online throughthe MyAC Self-Service portal found on ourwebsite. Application deadline is June 30, 2022for most programs. Application deadlines forHeavy Equipment Operator are in Novemberand May. Contact Thebacha Campus forexact dates. For help with Student FinancialAssistance, please contact the Department ofEducation, Culture and Employment in yourarea, or call toll-free at 1-800-661-0793.APPLY ONLINE through our online portalor contact your local campus or communitylearning centre. Applications are reviewed inthe order that they arrive, so the earlier youapply the better your chance of entering theprogram of your choice.AFTER YOU APPLYYou will receive a letter or email acknowledgingthat your application has been received andrequesting any additional information ordocumentation that maybe required. You willbe contacted if an interview is needed. Someprograms require interviews while others donot.You will be notified via email when you are:a) accepted, with information on how toproceed with registration;b) not accepted, but recommended foranother field of study at Aurora College; orc) not accepted, with an explanation.10INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSCurrent information is available on ourwebsite: www.auroracollege.nt.caCONTINUING EDUCATIONTo find out what courses are currently beingoffered online or at a campus near you, visit theAurora College website at www.auroracollege.nt.ca. Under Future students Community-basedlearning follow the link to Continuing Educationfor each campus, or contact us directly at:Aurora CampusCoordinator, Continuing EducationPhone (867) 777-7816Fax (867) 777-2850Thebacha CampusCoordinator, Continuing EducationPhone (867) 872-7507Fax (867) 872-4511Yellowknife North Slave CampusCoordinator, Continuing EducationPhone (867) 920-8802Fax (867)873-0333CUSTOMIZED TRAININGThe Continuing Education office at AuroraCollege has a mandate to offer quality,cost effective programs for personal andprofessional development. Courses arecustomized to suit your specific trainingrequirements/goals. We offer practical, handson training relevant to real work situations.Training is delivered in a concise, time-sensitivemanner, which enables employees to gain themaximum amount of learning - at our facilitiesor yours. If you would like more informationon customized training for your organization,please contact your local Continuing EducationCoordinator.CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSESCourses in the following categories maybe offered at the Campus nearest you. Business Development Computer Training Finance and Accounting General Interest Personal Skill Development First Aid/CPR Project Management LeadershipCourse delivery is not limited to this list.Please contact your local Continuing EducationCoordinator for more information.PARTNERSHIPSAurora College works with Indigenous,municipal, territorial, and federal governments;business, industry, and non-governmentorganizations to ensure the timely deliveryof relevant and high-quality post-secondaryprogramming throughout the NorthwestTerritories.Programs delivered and funded throughpartnership arrangements form a key areaof college operations. These programsmay focus on immediate training needs oraddress recurring or high-demand programrequirements.Please contact the Admissions office at yournearest campus location to find out moreinformation about these programs.ARTICULATION AND TRANSFERCREDIT AGREEMENTSAurora College has a wide variety ofaccreditation and transfer credit agreementswith other post-secondary institutions andorganizations. These are reviewed on anongoing basis.Transfer credit is the awarding of course creditsearned at another post-secondary educationalinstitution for an equivalent course. If youhave completed the equivalent of an AuroraCollege course at another institution, you mayapply for transfer credit after you have beenaccepted to the College. Approval of transfercredits is at the discretion of the Registrar.Additional information on transfer credits canbe obtained from the program manager of theCollege program of interest.Students wishing to obtain transfer credits fromAurora College at post-secondary institutionsin Alberta should refer to the Alberta TransferGuide. It lists all courses and programtransfer agreements between post-secondaryinstitutions in Alberta, Northwest Territories,Yukon and Nunavut. The Guide and othertransfer information are available online atwww.transferalberta.ca or by contacting:Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer11th Floor, Commerce Place10155 – 102 StreetEdmonton, AB T5J 4L5Phone: (780) 422-9021Email: acat@gov.ab.ca11

Listed below are some of the organizationswith which Aurora College has current transferagreements. Some courses in the listedprograms may not be transferable underexisting agreements. Additional transferarrangements may be in place.Certificate in Adult Education University of AlbertaEnvironment and Natural ResourcesTechnology Diploma Wildlife Technology Program by the NorthAmerican Wildlife Technology Association University of Saskatchewan (BA NorthernStudies) University of Lethbridge (BScEnvironmental Science) University of Northern British Columbia(BSc Natural Resources Management)Business Administration Diploma University of Saskatchewan (BA NorthernStudies) University of Lethbridge Athabasca University Certified General Accountants (CGA)Bachelor of Science In Nursing University of VictoriaMost Programs* Nunavut Arctic College Yukon University* Check with the office of the Vice President,Education and Training, for current programtransfer agreements between Aurora Collegeand other institutions.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSEach university maintains its own admissionspolicy. Check with the Registrar at theinstitution to which you are applying to seewhich policies apply to you.CERTIFICATIONParticipants will receive an Aurora Collegetranscript as the official document ofrecognition.12ADDITIONAL FEESAll students must pay a registration feeto the university at which they apply. Fora description of other fees that may beapplicable, see the appropriate universitycalendar or check with the Registrar. Part-timestudents pay on a course-by-course basis.Financial assistance (grants, loans, etc.)may be available from the Student FinancialAssistance Program, Department ofEducation, Culture and Employment (ECE),Government of the Northwest Territories(GNWT). Other student financial assistancemay be available through your RegionalCareer Development Officer at ECE.Aurora College and any partner universitiesreserve the right to make changes toany policies or procedures, fees, courseavailability, deli

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