Student Support
Academic Advising & Career Counseling
Our on-campus Career/Guidance Counsellor helps students access educational, personal, funding, sponsorship, referral, and career-related support.
How the Counsellor Can Support Students
Advising and career counseling services help students navigate academic planning, funding pathways, personal guidance, referrals, and career development while connecting them with the right people and resources.
Educational & Personal Guidance
Support with academic direction, personal planning, and identifying next steps in a student’s learning journey.
Funding Eligibility
Information on funding eligibility for Post-Secondary, UCEPP, and Adult Education programs.
Sponsorship Recommendations
Assistance with sponsorship-related recommendations and helping students understand available pathways.
Referrals for Counselling Needs
Referrals for students who may need more in-depth counselling or additional specialized support.
Career Resource Information
Guidance with career-related resources, planning, and connecting academic goals to future opportunities.
Cultural & Career Workshops
Support organizing cultural and career workshops that strengthen student development and success.
Collaborative Student Support
The Counsellor works closely with the Registrar, Dean, instructors, and Mental Health team to ensure students receive comprehensive support. This collaborative approach helps students access academic, cultural, personal, and career-related guidance in a coordinated way.
Advocacy & External Connections
The Counsellor also acts as a key link between students and various post-secondary institutions, organizations, and committees, advocating for student needs and helping students connect with appropriate external supports.
Contact Admissions
For academic advising and career counseling support, please contact admissions@oldsuncollege.ca, call (403) 734-3862, or toll free at 1-888-734-3862.