Confederation College is providing an update to its students and staff. They thanked students for their patience as they took this week to plan how they would deliver online courses going forward.
While classes will be offered through technology, hands-on labs are suspended until further notice.
Cancelled, Suspended, Changed Programs:
- Flight training for Aviation – Flight Management (flying) is suspended until further notice.
- All work and clinical placements will continue wherever possible. Students should follow the direction of the organization where they are placed. Any questions or concerns should be directed to their Confederation College Program Coordinator (Thunder Bay) or their Placement Supervisor (Regional Campuses).
- Collaborative and Regional Bachelor of Science in Nursing students should follow directions provided by Lakehead University about when and how to access courses. See Lakehead University website.
- Dual-credit and School-College Work Initiative programs/courses are suspended until April 6, 2020, in alignment with secondary school closures. We will continue to align our decisions for these programs with our local school boards.
- Confederation College Apprenticeship programming is suspended until April 3, 2020. While it is anticipated that training will resume on April 6, 2020, this is subject to change.
DON’T HAVE TECHNOLOGY AND/OR WI-FI?
For those students in need, without access to at-home or nearby technology and/or Wi-Fi, we have arranged the following:
Scheduled/Limited Access to Computer Labs On-Campus FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES ONLY
THUNDER BAY – Book a Computer
- 43 computers will be available to book from 8:00 am-6:00 pm Monday to Friday in the Shuniah Building. Only every second computer in a lab will be used to comply with social distancing guidelines. Students can book up to 3.5 hours at a time, with a maximum of 15 hours per week per student. Click to Book a Computer or call (807) 475-6618, 1-833-330-1550 (toll-free)
REGION – please contact your local campus
COVID-19 Laptop Loan Application – Apply by 1:00 pm Friday, March 20, 2020
- We have a very limited supply of laptops that can be loaned to students. To help identify those with the greatest need, we have developed an application form.
- Only available to full-time students in Thunder Bay (regional students can contact their local campus for support). Additional eligibility requirements apply.
- Click to complete the Laptop Loan Application or call (807) 475-6618, 1-833-330-1550 (toll-free).
- Calls must be received by 12:00 pm ET on Friday, March 20, 2020. Laptops will be assigned on Friday afternoon and all applicants will receive a communication confirming the outcome of their application.
Other Information for Students:
- Effective immediately, Hello Fresh deliveries for students in residence will be redirected to Residence. Students are asked to update their delivery address or pause deliveries. Please contact Residence staff with any questions: info@confederationresidence.ca; (807) 475-6383.
- Standard mail for students in residence will continue to be accepted by the Shuniah Mail Room and will be held for a period of 24 hours before being delivered to its final location.
- A reminder that we are here for you! Most of our student services and supports remain available through online and phone-in options. These services include but are not limited to counselling, tutoring, accessibility services, student advising, Negahneewn Student Services, Paterson Library, International Education Centre, Computer Services Help Desk, Health Centre and Food Services (residence/meal plan only). See the full list of department/support service contacts at the end of this update.
