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Update: October 21, 2020, 4:30 p.m.

Question updated:

• I left items on campus or in my locker. When can I retrieve them?
  • Information on upcoming locker retrieval dates has been added

Update: October 15, 2020, 9:15 a.m.

Question updated:

• I am feeling unwell. What should I do?
  • Removed information specific to Brantford students; Medical Care Clinic now provides service to Brantford campus students

Update: October 14, 2020, 8:00 p.m.

Question added:

• Do all courses delivered remotely have a class time scheduled for a certain day and time?

Question removed:

• Where can I find more information about government resources and aid?
  • Information has expired

Questions updated:

• How will the winter 2021 term be delivered?
  • Information about delivery has been added
• I have a field placement or co-op scheduled in the fall 2020 term. What should I expect?
  • Removed reference to fall 2020 term
• Will there be a convocation ceremony?
  • Removed COVID-19 response details; no longer necessary

Update: September 30, 2020, 3:00 p.m.

Question added:

• How will the winter 2021 term be delivered?

Questions deleted:

• How will the fall 2020 term be delivered?
  • No longer necessary to highlight
• Do all courses that are being delivered remotely in fall 2020 have a class scheduled for a certain day and time?
  • No longer necessary to highlight
• I require short term accommodation to attend classes on campus. What are my options?
  • No longer relevant; rates discontinued as of October 1, 2020
• I am a first-year student. Will there be an orientation?
  • No longer relevant
• Where do I find information on the government’s emergency support for students?
  • No longer relevant

Question updated:

• Will there be a convocation ceremony?
  • Information about upcoming virtual ceremonies added

Update: August 27, 2020, 1:45 p.m.

Questions added:

• How do I get my ONE Card?
• I am required to be on campus for in-person learning. What should I expect?

Questions deleted:

• I have to return to campus for classes that cannot be delivered remotely. What should I expect?
  • Question reworded; considered new question
• I haven't heard about my application for admission: when are offers going out?
  • No longer relevant

Update: August 12, 2020, 3:30 p.m.

Question added:

• I am a first-year student. Will there be an orientation?

Question deleted:

• Can I get a refund on my winter 2020 tuition?
  • No longer relevant

Question updated:

• Will there be a convocation ceremony?
  • Contact information added

Update: July 10, 2020, 3:45 p.m.

Questions added:

• I have to return to campus for classes that cannot be delivered remotely. What should I expect?
• When I return to campus, do I need a parking permit?
• I require short term accommodation to attend classes on campus. What are my options?

Questions updated:

• Where can I order my books and course supplies for classes?
  • Information for fall semester added
• I left items on campus or in my locker. When can I retrieve them?
  • Contact information added

Update: July 9, 2020, 4:00 p.m.

Questions reordered for clarity/relevance

Questions added:

• Do all courses that are being delivered remotely in fall 2020 have a class time scheduled for a certain day and time?
• Where can I find information about the delivery format for non-post-secondary programs for fall 2020, i.e., apprenticeship, LINC or academic upgrading?
•  What technology do I require for remote delivery?
• I have a field placement or co-op scheduled for fall 2020. What should I expect?

Questions removed:

• I’m an apprentice whose intake was cancelled. When will classes resume?
  • No longer relevantI’m an apprentice currently enrolled.
• How will my classes be delivered?
  • No longer relevant
• When will refunds for cancelled apprenticeship intakes be issued?
  • No longer relevant

Question updated:

• How will the fall 2020 semester be delivered?
  • Information about the academic plan added

Update: July 8, 2020, 9:45 a.m.

Question updated:

• Is there an increase in tuition or a discount for the fall 2020 semester?
  • Information regarding ancillary fee reductions added 

Update: June 12, 2020, 10:45 a.m.

Question added:

• Can I live in residence for the 2020-2021 academic year?

Update: June 6, 2020, 5:00 p.m.

Questions reordered for clarity/relevance

Questions added:

• How will the fall 2020 semester be delivered?
• Is there an increase in tuition or a discount for the fall 2020 semester?
• When are fall semester deposits due?

Questions removed:

• How will the spring 2020 semester be delivered?
  • Spring semester has started: information no longer relevant
• Will I be charged ancillary fees for the spring 2020 semester?
  • Spring semester has started: information no longer relevant
• Will there be an extension to the fees due date for the spring semester?
  • Extension period ended

Update: May 26, 2020, 3:30 p.m.

Question updated:

• Will the June graduation ceremony take place?
  • Information about convocation frames, rings and gifts added

Update: May 18, 2020, 12:00 p.m.

Questions reordered for clarity

Questions removed:

• Can I withdraw from my program?  
  • Question no longer relevant
• If I withdraw, can I reapply and start again?
  • Question no longer relevant
• Will there be a change to the start date for the spring semester?
  • Question no longer relevant
• When will timetables be released?
  • Question no longer relevant

Questions updated:

• • I haven’t heard about my application for admission: when are offers going out?
    • Removed spring 2020 from answer; no longer relevant 
  • Where do I find information on the government’s emergency support for students?
    • Language updated and application link added
  • Is there a Student Success Week during the spring semester?
    • Link to academic dates added

Update: May 11, 2020, 1:00 p.m.

Question added:

• Will Continuing Education courses be offered?

Questions removed:

• Will Spring Continuing Education courses be offered?
  • Updated question - considered new question
• Will there be any assistance offered to students who are struggling financially due to the COVID-19 situation?
  • Applications for student relief bursary closed 

Update: May 5, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

Question added:

• Is there a Student Success Week during the spring semester?

Update: April 24, 2020, 3:30 p.m.

Question added:

• Where can I find more information about government resources and aid?

Question removed:

• Will there be an extension to the winter term?
  • End of the term; information not relevant anymore

Update: April 23, 2020, 3:45 p.m.

Question added:

• Where do I find information on the government’s emergency support for students?

Update: April 23, 2020, 12:15 p.m.

Question updated:

• Where can I order my books for spring classes?
  
  • Addition of link to bookstore FAQs

Update: April 20, 2020, 4:15 p.m.

Question updated:

• When will refunds for cancelled apprenticeship intakes be issued?
  • Updated details re: method of refund payment

Update: April 17, 2020, 4:30 p.m.

Question updated:

• When will timetables be released?
  
  • Information regarding program delivery/designs and how that might affect timetables

Update: April 16, 2020, 4:30 p.m.

Questions added:

• I’m an apprentice whose intake was cancelled. When will classes resume?
• When will refunds for cancelled apprenticeship intakes be issued?
• I’m an apprentice currently enrolled. How will my classes be delivered?

Update: April 14, 2020, 4:30 p.m.

Question added:

• Where can I order my books for spring classes?

Update: April 14, 2020, 11:00 a.m.

Question updated:

• Will there be any assistance offered to students who are struggling financially due to the COVID-19 situation?
  • Updated email address to Covid19bursary@conestogac.on.ca

Update: April 13, 2020, 4:30 p.m.

Question added:

• Will my GRT winter term bus pass be extended?

Question updated:

• Will there be any assistance offered to students who are struggling financially due to the COVID-19 situation?
  • Information regarding the grocery gift card program and the COVID-19 Student Relief Bursary added

Update: April 9, 2020, 6:30 p.m.

Questions added:

• How will the spring 2020 semester be delivered?
• Will I be charged ancillary fees for the spring 2020 semester?
• When will timetables be released?
• I left items on campus or in my locker. When can I retrieve them?
• I am finding it difficult navigating the remote learning environment. What should I do?
• I am feeling unwell. What should I do?

Question updated:

• Can I get a refund on my winter 2020 tuition?
  • Information about refunds to services has been added

Questions removed:

• Will timetables be released April 13?
  • Question reworded and answer updated; considered new question
• Will refunds for services be considered?
  • Duplicate information

Update: April 8, 2020, 1:30 p.m.

Question updated:

• Can I withdraw from my program?
  • The deadline to withdraw/drop a course without academic penalty has been extended to April 13. It was previously listed as March 28.

Update: April 6, 2020, 8:30 a.m.

Question updated:

• Will the June graduation ceremony take place?
  • More information added to answer. Original answer listed convocation as suspended.  

Update: March 27, 2020, 5:30 p.m.

 Question added:

• Will there be a change to the start date for the spring term?

Question updated:

• Will there be an extension to the fees due date for the spring term?
  • Internal fee due dates for the spring term have been adjusted to May 29, 2020