Conestoga College

Learn about services for students at Conestoga College, including their accessibility services, peer and academic support programs, financial aid, campus accessibility, and more.

General Information

Conestoga College serves 11,000 full-time and 30,000 part-time students on their 7 campuses in the Waterloo region: Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, Guelph, Waterloo, Brantford, Cambridge (downtown), Stratford, and the Ingersoll Skills Training Center. Conestoga College has 8 faculties and schools, each with their own academic programs and departments:

  • School of Business 
  • School of Career & Academic Access
  • School of Community Services
  • School of Engineering & Information Technology
  • School of Health & Life Sciences
  • School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts
  • School of Language & Communication Studies
  • School of Liberal Studies
  • School of Media & Design
  • School of Trades and Apprenticeships

The addresses for Conestoga College campuses are:

Doon (Kitchener) Campus: 
299 Doon Valley Drive
Kitchener, Ontario  N2G 4M4
(519) 748-5220

Cambridge Campus:
850 Fountain Street South
Cambridge, Ontario  N3H 0A8
(519) 748-5220

Guelph Campus:
460 Speedvale Avenue West
Guelph, Ontario  N1H 0A8
(519) 824-9390

Waterloo Campus:
108 University Avenue East
Waterloo, Ontario  N2J 2W2
(519) 885-0300

Brantford Campus:
274 Colborne Street
Brantford, Ontario  N3T 2H5
226-250-1772, ext 7342

Cambridge Downtown:
150 Main Street, Suite 402
Cambridge, Ontario  N1R 6P9
(519) 623-4890

Ingersoll Skills Training Center:
420 Thomas Street
Ingersoll, Ontario  N5C 3J7
(519) 485-5666

Stratford Campus:
130 Youngs Street
Stratford, Ontario  N5A 1J7
(519) 271-5700

www.conestogac.on.ca

Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services

At Conestoga College, the centre providing accessibility services to students is called Accessibility Services. Accessibility Services is the primary place to find out about all of your disability related needs.

 

Transition Programs

Conestoga College offers transition support for students with disabilities. C Success Summer Transition Program is for students who face barriers to participating in college life, and want to learn more about what to expect at college and become familiar with their new learning environment. Students explore the campus, visit important resources including the Accessibility Services Office and Adaptive Technology Centre, and speak with older students to learn about their experiences and tips for success.

 

Accessibility Plans

For more information about accessibility at Conestoga College, and their current initiatives to address issues of accessibility, please see Conestoga College's Accessibility Plan.

Documentation Requirements

To access accommodations, students must submit supporting documentation to Accessibility Services:

For Learning Disabilities 

Options of supporting documentation include:

  • OSAP Disability Verification Form
  • Psycho-educational Assessment Report (please note that this may allow for academic accommodations, however an assessment completed when the student was at least 18 years of age or within the past four years may be required to access funding for equipment and/or services)
  • Individualized Education Plan (please note your IEP may provide valuable information to help us understand what support was available in high school, however, additional documentation may be required depending on the accommodation request)

For Physical or Mental Health Conditions (ASD, ADHD, Physical Needs, Mental Health, Visual or Hearing Impairment, Injuries, Concussions and Medical Conditions)

Options of supporting documentation include:

  • OSAP Disability Verification Form
  • Conestoga's Health Certificate Form (pdf)
  • Medical Letter (including: name, title, professional credentials, licensure/certification information of assessing professional that indicates the student’s limitations or needs in the academic setting)
  • Psycho-educational Assessment Report (please note that this may allow for academic accommodations however an assessment completed when the student was at least 18 years of age or within the past four years may be required to access funding for equipment and/or services).
  • Individualized Education Plan that references a physical or mental health condition (please note your IEP may provide valuable information to help us understand what support was available in high school, however, additional documentation may be required depending on the accommodation request).

 

For more information about required documentation or how to obtain proof of your disability, contact the Conestoga College Accessibility Services directly.

Support Services Available

Health Services

Conestoga College's Medical Care, located on the Doon campus provides health care and services to all registered students.

 

Counselling Services

Conestoga College offers Counselling Services for any student who may be experiencing stressful events in their life.

 

Academic Support

The Learning Commons offers free academic services and resources as well as leadership and professional development opportunities to support student success at Conestoga. The Learning Commons offer four core academic services: Learning Skills, Peer Tutoring, Math, and Writing.

 

Library Services

The Library and Resource Centre at the Doon and Cambridge campuses offer a range of resources for students such as library catalogues, e-books, articles, and journals. Students can also access instructional services, borrowing services, and bookable meeting rooms. The Library and Resource Centre provides accessible facilities, and resources for students with disabilities. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Accessibility Services if they require specific accessible materials.

 

Other Support Services

Financial Aid

Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards

Conestoga College's Financial Aid & Awards Office offers a range of  financial assistance which consists of merit-based scholarships, need-based bursaries, and awards based on academic achievement. Information regarding Conestoga's financial aid is available on their website, as well as complete lists of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and contact information.

Residence and Housing

On-Campus Housing

Conestoga College’s Residence and Housing Office offers private and traditional style suites for students on Doon campus. Residence assignment operates on a lottery system and students who are not selected in the initial round of room allocations are placed on a waiting list. Traditional style suites include 2 students to a room with a shared washroom and kitchenette. Private suite style residence includes 2 private bedrooms with a shared kitchenette and a shared washroom. Building amenities include:

  • Common study areas
  • Common lounges
  • Housekeeping
  • Maintenance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Access to a front desk

All rooms come furnished and include internet access, cable television and local telephone service. Residence rates vary depending on room selection, and payment plans are available. Meal plans are optional and operate on a declining balance system.

Students requesting special accommodations should fill out the Medical, Accessibility, and Special Consideration form when filling out the online residence application.

 

Off-Campus Housing

Conestoga College offers an off-campus housing listing service where landlords can advertise rental properties available.

Getting Around

Campus Accessibility

Conestoga College offers maps and locations for each campus. Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) provides a complimentary shuttle service travelling between Residence, Cambridge campus and Doon campus at two locations. This service is free to all Conestoga College students, faculty and staff who show the shuttle driver their ONE Card.

 

Grand River Transit

Grand River Transit (GRT) is comprised of buses. Full-time students at Conestoga College are eligible to purchase a 4 month Term College PassSchedules and maps are offered for every transit route that GRT provides. The GRT provides the easyGO Mobile Application, which allows users to have instant access to real time transit information.

Accessibility

GRT provides accessible transit with features such as low floors, kneeling features, and a ramp. Users who require a support person to travel with them, can apply for the Transit Support Person Program, which will allow the support person to travel with the user free of charge. 

Academic Programs

Conestoga College offers Full-Time ProgramsTrades and Apprenticeship, and many other programs.

Contact Information

Doon Campus

Accessibility Services 
(519) 748-5220 ext 3232 
accessibility@conestogac.on.ca
Located in Room 2A105 

Health Services 
(519) 748-5220 ext 3679 
mywellness@conestogac.on.ca 
Located in Room 1A102 

Counselling Services 
(519)-748-5220 ext 3360 
Located at Student Life Centre, Room 1A101 

The Learning Commons 
(519) 748-5220 ext 3232
Located at Student Life Centre, Room 2A103

Library and Resource Centre
(519) 748-5220 ext 3361 
lrcinfo@conestogac.on.ca
Located in B Wing Room 2B5

Financial Aid & Awards Office
(519) 748-5220 ext 3378
financialaid@conestogac.on.ca
Located in the Welcome Center beside the Registrar's Office

Residence and Housing Office
(519) 895-2272
info@conestogaresidence.ca 
Located at 99 Conestoga College Boulevard

 

Cambridge Campus

Accessibility Services 
(519) 748-5220 ext 4501 
asoffice@conestogac.on.ca
Located in Room A1213 

Counselling Services 
(519) 748-5220 ext 4501
Located in Room A1213

The Learning Commons 
(519) 748-5220 ext 3232
Located in Room A1109

Library and Resource Centre
(519) 748-5220 ext 4526
rccamb@conestogac.on.ca
Located in Room A1109
 

Guelph Campus

Accessibility Services 
(519) 824-9390 ext 6184 
asoffice@conestogac.on.ca 
Located in the Welcome Centre, Room A3

Counselling Services 
(519) 824-9390 ext 6184 
Located in the Welcome Centre

The Learning Commons 
(519) 824-9390 ext 6184
Located in the Welcome Centre, Room A5

 

Waterloo Campus

Accessibility Services 
(519) 885-0300 ext 3507
asoffice@conestogac.on.ca
Located in the Welcome Centre, Room 1C04

Counselling Services
(519) 885-0300 ext 5273
Located in the Welcome Centre

The Learning Commons
(519) 885-0300 ext 5273
Located in the Welcome Centre

Library and Resource Centre
(519) 748-5220 ext 5150
LibWat@conestogac.on.ca
Room 1A18

 

Cambridge Downtown Campus

Accessibility Services 
(519) 623-4890
150 Main Street (Suite 402)

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