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Whether you’re joining us directly from high school, transferring from another university or college, or returning to school after a long time away, we believe that each student brings a unique set of skills and life experiences to our campus community. We can't wait to get to know you!

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Algoma University Presents - Transfer Week 2022

Algoma University is committed to ensuring that the transfer experience from college to university is as seamless as possible. We offer block transfer credits that provide college graduates with maximum recognition for their prior learning experience.

Come discover the Algoma University Advantage and learn how to transfer your college credits to earn an Algoma University Degree.

Plus, if you submit an application during transfer week (Monday, April 25th - Friday, April 29th), we'll waive your application fee! Come find out how!

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Future Student Events

Want to connect and learn more about studying at Algoma University?

Across all three campus, we have in-person and virtual events to give prospective students a chance to connect with staff, faculty, current students, and alumni. Check out all of our upcoming events on our Future Student’s Event page!

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Student Blogs

Written by students, for students

Our talented student writers have created this page to share some of their stories, tips, opportunities, and resources with future and new students.

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Faculty / Student Interaction

The biggest advantage of smaller classes? More facetime with your professors. That means more one-on-one interactions with the person instructing, critiquing, and shaping your future.

You’ll receive valuable feedback on assignments allowing you to be the best your can be. By the end of your time at Algoma University, you’ll know your professors on a first-name basis, and they’ll know all of your goals and aspirations. Even better, they’ll help make them a reality by providing assistance during the grad-school application process or providing references for jobs. Our professors are committed to your success well after your years at Algoma U come to an end.

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Small Class Atmosphere

Algoma U is the only university in Ontario that caps classes at 75 students.

You’ll never be in a class with hundreds of other students in a big lecture hall; instead, you’ll find most classes have no more than 35 students in them. This eases the transition from high school to university, and helps relieve stress. You’ll be in a setting where you’re comfortable to share your worldviews with others and ask questions. Plus, with small class sizes, there is less lecturing and more discussion. That’s what make our classes student-centered and student-driven.

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New SHSM Award Opportunity

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Award is a $500 non-renewable, cumulative entrance award that recognizes recent Ontario Secondary School graduates who have completed any Specialist High Skills Major. The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Award will be automatically assessed and no additional application is required.

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Transfers & Pathways

Algoma U is committed to ensuring that the transfer from college to university is as seamless as possible. We offer transfer credit with all Ontario colleges to provide college graduates with maximum course recognition for their prior learning experience.

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Algoma Connect Program

Helping high school students solve Math problems, big and small, is what we do well. ACP Tutors are offering free, fully online one-on-one mathematics support for Grades 9 through 12.

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Dual Credit Program

Grade 11 & 12 students from the Algoma District are invited to apply for the FREE Dual Credit program offered at AU in July 2021. This unique course will be delivered in an online format with many opportunities for experiential learning. Apply by June 22nd!

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COVID-19 Prospective Student FAQ

We are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak, and recognize that its impact may create uncertainty for our offer holders and future students.

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Meet Your Enrolment Specialists

Have questions about Algoma U? We want to chat! Schedule a one-on-one meeting any day or time that works for you.

Student Stories
Aksel Polari

Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2020

I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn and work in small class settings that facilitated a lot of teamwork amongst my classmates which ultimately lead to great friendships. I enjoyed my time on the varsity XC running team and wrestling team where we made a lot of great memories training, travelling, and competing. I also enjoyed studying in The City of Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding area where I could hike and camp with friends in the summer and ski at Searchmont Resort in the winter.

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Matthew Battisti

Bachelor of Business Administration, Specialization in Accounting, 2020

After a professor's recommendation, I joined the Algoma University Business Society (AUBS). I was also offered to be a Teacher's Assistant for first-year Accounting courses. I continued to be a Teacher's Assistant until my final year at Algoma University which has allowed me to be a part of a majority of business students' first-year experience. Being both a Teacher's Assistant and a member of the Algoma University Business Society has made my time at Algoma something I will never forget

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Shawna Partridge

Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in English, 2011

I am so thankful for all the help I have received from the University, especially from the professors in English. They have written countless personal letters of references for me, continue to edit my work, and help me craft applications. I think Dr. DiSanto and Dr. Burnett have written over 10 letters each now for me! And I have Dr. Bondar to thank for reenergizing my passion of creative writing.

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Mitch Case

Bachelor of Arts in History and a Certificate in Anishinaabe Studies, 2015

Attending Algoma University and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig marked the start of what will be a lifelong journey toward reconnecting with and understanding Anishinaabe philosophy and knowledge. By combining research skills from my history program with the critical Anishinaabe thinking approaches I learned at Shingwauk, I feel prepared to help do my part to tell the truth of my people.

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Baffa Yusuf

Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics, 2016

From Nigeria to Sault Ste. Marie, Baffa Yusuf’s checklist of requirements for a university were really quite simple: the school had to be located in Canada and it had to provide an environment that would be conducive to academic success. “I walked around and some students from Saudi Arabia took me out to have lunch. There’s that diversity and I got accepted by people so fast.”

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Explore Our Programs, Certificates & Schools

Whether you’re interested in Biology or Law & Justice, Business Administration or Computer Science, we have a wide range of programming and certificates for everyone. Be sure to explore our School of Business & Economics, School of Life Sciences & the Environment and our School of Computer Science & Technology.

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Visit Campus

Whether you’re interested in our Brampton, Sault Ste. Marie or Timmins campus, exploring our campuses is the best way to get a feel for what we’re really all about! Visit us during the week when classes are taking place, or online virtual tour; here you’ll discover the many ways you can experience Algoma University.

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