Virtual New Student Orientation
Welcome to the 2020-21 academic year! We hope you're looking forward to the upcoming semester as much as we are. Things will be a little different this year and this page contains general information about what you can expect for the coming academic year. Please review your department orientation information below, to find out more about what the semester will look like in your specific program. Just for fun, we've created an online scavenger hunt where you can enter to win a new laptop when you Find Farley - make sure you complete College-Wide Orientation to find out more!
Although we can't welcome you in person this year, we invite you to watch the videos below as GPRC's Executive team and the department Deans welcome you virtually.
Welcome from the Deans
What to Expect for Fall 2020
Technical Requirements
Some remote classes will be delivered via Zoom in combination with myClass. Your instructors will be in touch with you regarding the platform(s) used for each course. If you are wondering what capabilities your computer should have for remote and/or online delivery, please see our minimum device requirements.
Student Hub
The student hub is a place on the GPRC website where you can find all support information in one place, including technical support should you require it! You can access the Hub through the Student Life section of the website.
Access the Student Hub
How to Access Campus/COVID-19 Regulations
- Please watch the GPRC Student COVID-19 Awareness and Training: Returning to Campus video
- GPRC has implemented a mandatory screening process via the GPRC mobile app. Please update your app to ensure access to the COVID-19 screening process feature as well as the campus reservation booking system.
- What happens if I get sick?
- If you begin experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms while on campus, please mask up, sanitize your hands and leave the building immediately. Check in with student services for next steps at 780-539-2911.
- GPRC Relaunch plan
- Campus Access Guidelines and Expectations
- If you are coming to campus to access a particular service or department, please check your department orientation information for regulations regarding access.
Student Conduct and Policies
The College expects intellectual honesty from its students. Intellectual honesty demands that the contribution of others be acknowledged. To do less is to cheat. Intellectual dishonesty undermines the quality of academic activity and, accordingly, the College has adopted appropriate penalties for student misconduct with respect to plagiarism and cheating. Penalties are levied according to the degree of the infraction. Students who are unsure whether a course of action might constitute plagiarism are advised to consult with the instructor.
Academic Calendar (Student Conduct, page 46) Student Misconduct Policy
Academic Advising
Academic Advisors help you to plan your program. If you are in a 1-2 year Certificate or Diploma program you will be introduced to your Academic Advisor in your program specific orientation at the end of this section. If you are in a University Transfer program, you can access an Academic Advisor in Student Services - learn more about this in College-Wide Orientation on D2L.
Students' Association
The Students' Association of Grande Prairie Regional College (SAGPRC) is a nonprofit organization located within Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC). SAGPRC is proudly student owned and operated. We are constantly thinking of ways we can help GPRC students ensure they receive the best experience possible. SAGPRC offers students many different benefits such as the health and dental program, a relaxing lounge, study space and fun events and activities. Most importantly we provide student representation to College faculty and administration, as well as municipal and provincial levels of government.
Get to know your SA!
Student Services
Student Services provides numerous supports for students. Complete the College-Wide Orientation course to find out more!
Learning Commons
The Learning Commons is more than just a library! It is the academic heart of our campuses and a place for students, faculty, and community to engage, learn and discover. All library services as well as testing accommodation, research support, technology assistance, accessibility services and tutor supports will be provided. Learning Commons Services and study space will be appointment based for the fall semester. Download the GPRC app to access the reservation booking system.
Please visit our website for up-to-date information regarding access to our services and policies around accessing services during COVID-19.
Visit our Learning Commons
myClass: College-Wide Orientation
College-Wide Orientation can be accessed through myClass. All new GPRC students are expected to complete the full course before September 5, 2020. Returning students are also strongly encouraged to complete the course, as information has changed since last year. Don't forget, completing College-Wide Orientation gets you in on winning a new laptop!
If you are unfamiliar with the D2L or Brightspace learning platform, you can access technical support here.
Access the Course
- Go to gprc.me/myClass.
- Log into your account using your GPRC webmail login credentials.
- Your username should be StudentID@student.gprc.ab.ca (ex. 1234567@student.gprc.ab.ca).
- Password is originally set to YYYYMmmDD (ex. 2002Mar10).
- For help with login credentials please contact helpdesk@gprc.ab.ca.
- Click here should you need to reset your password.
- Log into myGPRC.
- Change your GPRC password (in :"My Profile" under "Account Information").
- Click on the correct "New Student Orientation" course for your campus (Grande Prairie or Fairview).
- Enroll in the course.
- Complete the course.
- Find Farley to be entered to win a new laptop!
If your department/program has created a myClass course for your Program Orientation, you will also be able to add that course to your myClass account by following the above steps.
Contact Us
To find out more information about orientation, please contact:
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