More than just an Education at Algoma U

When you choose to study at Algoma University, you’ll be getting an experience that goes beyond books, studying, and exams. You’ll be getting the full student experience, which includes taking part in cultural activities on campus, getting involved in student clubs, or getting elected on our student union.

Students can begin their time at Algoma U in the Algoma Student Ambassador Program (ASAP). In this program, you will be partnered with an upper year student who will act as your mentor showing you around campus, the city, and getting you familiar with the Canadian culture and lifestyle.

Aside from taking advantage of ASAP, you can also participate in Frosh Week, Frost Week, and Spring Orientation Week, which will help you meet friends in your program and learn about the city.

Algoma U is also one of the most diverse campuses in Canada. With over 24 percent of our student body coming from outside of Canada, our campus is culturally-rich and cross-cultural. Students have the opportunity to share their culture with others in our frequent international dinners, including J-Night, K-Night, Brazil Night, and EID. Our dinners host over 250 guests, and continue to be some of the most popular events on campus.

Students can also run for the Algoma University Students’ Union (AUSU) or the Algoma Multicultural Students’ Association (AMSA) and become elected members by their peers. In fact, the past three years have witnessed international students from Ghana and Saudi Arabia winning the title of President!

Aside from getting an international student life experience on our campus, students can also venture to the United States, since we share a border with Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. With a passport, students can visit another country for a day!