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University College of the North – The Pas Campus

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University College of the North

Accommodations

Accommodations can include private homes, rooming and boarding houses or college dormitories. Pick up a Home Renters Guide, free at most convenience stores, or visit the following web sites:

Homes4Students
Rentingspaces.ca

The Pas Campus provides a Residence Guide that is included in your School Call Notice. The Residence Complex has basic rooms for students. Pillows and bedding are not supplied. Washers, dryers, main dining room, kitchenette and a games room are also available to the residents. For information call: 204-627-8518 or 1-866-627-8500 toll free.

Carroll Residence notice of new rates for 2009/2010 academic year.

Transportation and Parking

Parking spaces are available each term and can be purchased from the residence manager. For more information call: 1-204-627-8518. Students with disabilities have priority.

Security Services will walk you to the bus stop, your car or between buildings on campus, call: 204-627-8572 after 4:00pm or 204-627-8495 during the day to make arrangements.

Other Student Services

The Students Association at 204-623-6872 can assist you with any concerns you may have. Bring your student card to register and to obtain access to the facilities.

Library Services are provided. Students are assisted by library staff to do research, borrow books, inter-library loans, and provide information on books for upgrading. It is also a quiet place to study.

The College also offers other services such as an Aboriginal elders program, counseling, circle meetings and cultural workshops at the Mamawechetotan Aboriginal Center. For more information cal:l 204-627-8619.

Book Store: 204-627-8544
Cafeteria: 204-627-8643
Student Advisor for the Trades: 1-800-862-6307
Food Bank: 204-627-8518

Upgrading Your Skills

It is important to be prepared for your learning experience. If you need to upgrade your skills the University College of the North – The Pas Campus offers tutoring, assessments and assistance with study skills, computer literacy, and career and employment support.

The Learning Assistance Centre offers assessments and helps with learning, study styles, student success strategies, test and exam taking, math, computer use, reading, memory strategies and career planning. For more information call: 204-627-8373.

Tutoring Services: 204-627-8695
Learning Assistance Centre: 204-627-8373
Keewatin Adult Learning Centre: 204-627-8695

Health and Recreation Services

Health Links is a valuable information line, for answers to most health questions, call: 204-788-8200.

The College offers a fully equipped gym and recreation center for students attending the college. There are free intramural team sports as well as winter activities such as cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and curling. Certified instructors offer group and drop in classes. For information call Student Services at 204-627-8535.