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ACCESSIBLE COLLEGE TRANSITION COURSE (ACT) – Registration Now Open

Offered by NOARC through Cambrian College, is a credit bearing course*

For students with learning exceptionalities preparing for college or university

  • Who is a good candidate for this course?

    • This program is open to Sudbury-area students (over 16 years of age) planning to attend any college or university in the coming year and who have a learning exceptionality (Learning disability, ADHD, ASD, etc.) or mental health challenge.**

    • It is also open to early year Cambrian College students with a disability.

  • How will ACT prepare students for college?

    • In this 8-week course a course moderator supports students through independent learning and live, interactive online activities.

    • Students are guided through a process to develop tools and skills matched to their learning strengths and weaknesses.

    • Students also learn ways in which college and university learning is different from high school learning.

    • By the end of the course students will have developed a personalized learning profile and transition plan.

  • Costs and Benefits of ACT?

    • There is no cost. This course is free to eligible students.

    • Completion of the course earns 3 GenEd credits at Cambrian College. *

    • These can be used in place of one of the three GenEd requirements in programs at Cambrian College

    • Students planning to attend any college or university may participate in ACT, however, the course credit is only available at Cambrian College.

  • What are the course requirements?

    • A computer, reliable internet access, and the ability to view and participate in videoconferencing sessions

    • About 5 hours of time every week for 8 weeks starting Oct. 21, 2024. The end date is Dec. 13, 2024.

HOW TO REGISTER IN ACT?

    • For more information or to register please contact Rafiq Rahemtulla at rafiq.rahemtulla@cambriancollege.ca or 705-566-8101 ext. 7643.