One-Stop Shop

Academic Advising is located in Herzberg – 117 (H-117)

You can reach us by:

• Using Quick Advising services in H-117
  Monday to Friday: 1:15 to 3:30 p.m.
  NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED, A GREAT WAY TO ASK A FEW QUESTIONS!
• Booking an appointment via the ACADEMIC ADVISOR APPOINTMENT MODULE on OMNIVOX.
• Sending your questions by MIO: Academic Advising.

(MIO: Academic success), email: academicsuccesscentre@johnabbott.qc.ca (follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) for essay writing support for college papers, ELL (English Language Learner) support along with peer tutoring on many of the college’s current subjects. Also, the ASC offers many types of workshops to help develop strong study skills. Our resources are available on TEAMS and on campus.

Tutoring Help

For students who have a specific diagnosis and/or medical condition and require accommodations, please contact the Access Centre by MIO: Access Centre or by email: access.centre@johnabbott.qc.ca.

The Campus Store is the location for official John Abbott College books, course packs, stationary supplies, and merchandise. These items can be purchased in-store at SH-147 or online at https://jac.bookware3000.ca/. Pick-up and delivery options are available.

The Casgrain Sports Centre is home to the John Abbott gymnasiums, weight rooms, dance studio, pool and squash courts.

During weekdays, free access is offered to staff and students when facilities are not in use by the Physical Education department. For the exact daytime schedule or for additional information, present yourself to the Sports Centre counter or contact us at: sportscentre@johnabbott.qc.ca.

During weeknights and weekends, discounted access fees are offered to staff and students ($5.00 for daily access, 50% off yearly memberships). For more information about our operations outside of school hours, please visit:
http://sportsandrecreation.johnabbott.qc.ca

If you need help with writing, reading and speaking in French, come and see us with or without an appointment in the Library, room  L-025.

Weekly appointment available.

The Psychological and Career Counselling Service, located in H-138, offers both in-person and virtual appointments.  For more information and to request services, please send a MIO to General Counselling. Please refer to the following online and social media platforms for the weekly schedule of our drop-in times: Omnivox Community titled Counselling Service – Resources for Students, Facebook: Counselling services-John Abbott College, Instagram:@johnabbottcounselling.

Our Omnivox community, Counselling Service-Resources for Students provide a list of crisis services and helplines, as well as resources to help you practice good self-care.

For questions or inquiries: MIO: General Counselling, email: Counselling@johnabbott.qc.ca or call: 514-457-6610 ext. 5292

Our new Peer Support Program offers students the opportunity to receive support from fellow John Abbott students trained in active listening. For more information about our Peer Support Program or to access the service, please send a MIO to Peer Support.

To sign up for one of our 4-week Career Exploration Workshops, MIO: Career Exploration Workshop and we will provide workshop dates and registration information. Workshops run throughout the semester; the workshop fee is $25.

The Sexual Assault Resource Team (SART) provides information, support and referrals to anyone affected by sexual violence in the John Abbott Community. To contact SART, MIO: SART; email: sart@johnabbott.qc.ca; or call SART help line: 514-457-6610 ext. 5555.

Harassment Resource Persons are available to provide support to the John Abbott Community in situations of psychological harassment, abuse of power, and/or violence.
To reach out, MIO: Harassment Resource People, email: harassment.resource@johnabbott.qc.ca; or call the Harassment Support Line: 514-457-6610, ext. 5577.

keep.meSAFE by guard.me provides John Abbott College students with real-time and appointment-based confidential support, anytime of the day or night from anywhere in the world!
Get matched with a counsellor that speaks your language, is from your culture, or has a shared experience for any school, health, or general life concern at no cost to you. Real-time support is available via telephone and chat. Appointment-based support is available over the phone, via video and in-person.

Through our free Telus Health Student Support app, access a wide variety of multilingual self-help resources, including articles, videos and assessment tools.

There are a number of ways to learn more and connect.

• Call or chat with a counsellor directly from the Telus Health Student Support app
• Call us directly at 1.844.451.9700
• Visit www.keepemesafe.org

Mentorship Program for BIPOC students – COMING SOON

For questions or inquiries: MIO: General Counselling, email: Counselling@johnabbott.qc.ca or call: 514-457-6610 ext. 5292

*See JAC Portal for online applications for Scholarships and Bursaries

• have student contact Anne-Marie Lafond by; (MIO: Financial assistance) or email; financial.assistance@johnabbott.qc.ca
• Scholarship applications – see JAC Portal or email; foundation@johnabbott.qc.ca
• Bursary applications – see JAC Portal or email; foundation@johnabbott.qc.ca

First year students who are struggling with their course load or have other academic questions are invited to send an MIO to First Year College Experience.

Contact MIO: Financial Assistance

Appointments are available with either the school nurse(s) or doctor(s) for all JAC students. All requests for an appointment must be done via email to healthandwellness@johnabbott.qc.ca or by MIO to Health and Wellness. Once we hear from you, we will determine the best way to offer you services, either remotely or in person.

Contact Sabrina by email sabrina.fyfe@johnabbott.qc.ca

Issues related to Passwords, your Office.com account, Microsoft TEAMS, Moodle or downloading software, students can send an email to: itsupport@johnabbott.qc.ca or go to the Microsoft Team called Student Peer Online Support Group (Within Teams, click on “Join or create team” and either click directly on “Student Peer Online Support Group” if you see it there or use the “Search teams” search bar in the top right and enter the team name if you don’t see it in your group of Teams).

The Language Resource Centre is a quiet study area for students taking a language course at the College. Students have access to 33 networked computers, many in study cubicles, headsets with recording function and multilingual keyboards formatted for all the language course material and more.

The study area is located in Penfield-006 and is beside the 2 multi-media computer language labs (P-008 & P-022).

Resources include:

• All of the course material used in the computer language labs is available in the study area on the student computers.
• Audio-visual programs for French, Spanish, Italian, German and Mandarin with course texts and answers for improving comprehension and grammar skills.
• Interactive computer programs to develop reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills.
• Internet-based language programs allowing students to study anywhere, anytime by purchasing a 4-month license for a nominal fee.
• The Antidote computer program combines grammar, spellcheck, dictionary and guides that correct as you write.
• Pronunciation Power 1 & 2 has interactive lessons and exercises to hear and produce the 52 sounds of English.
• The Acting with an accent audio program is available to Theatre students to perfect their stage voice.
• A variety of dictionaries for reference or to borrow with a JAC id card.
• A group study room.

For more information join the Language Resource Centre community on My JAC Portal

Email: langlab@johnabbott.qc.ca

514.457.6610 extension 5501

This guide is to help John Abbott College students and faculty access and use the resources available to them through the Library. All these resources are accessible from off-campus. Library Electronic Resources Guide

**if you need additional help, please do not hesitate to email the Library Reference Services at library.ref@johnabbott.qc.ca

The Registrar’s Office is open from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. You can also reach us by email or MIO:

1. For general questions and questions about transcripts or letters of attendance: reception@johnabbott.qc.ca, (MIO Registrar’s Office)
2. For Admissions questions: admissions@johnabbott.qc.ca, (MIO Admissions Office)
3. For Student Records: rorecords@johnabbott.qc.ca 
4. For Scheduling and Registration: registration@johnabbott.qc.ca,
5. For information on authorized absences: authorized.absence@johnabbott.qc.ca
6. For graduation and diploma inquiries: gradeval@johnabbott.qc.ca

Contact Roxanne Dupuis: jac.housing@johnabbott.qc.ca

• For Students: please follow this link – http://johnabbott.qc.ca/onsite-reservation/ – Not available at this time 
• For Faculty and Staff: please follow this link – http://johnabbott.qc.ca/supervised-educational-activities-room-booking/ – Not available at this time 

Do you have an idea for a project or a business that you would like to make a reality? Join the Sandbox Challenge for the Winter 2023 semester. Please contact Shannon.Coulter-low@johnabbott.qc.ca or MIO Sandbox for more information about this extra-curricular program.

Student should contact Sunil Ramgulam or Shawn Malcolm by MIO or email: sunil.ramgulam@johnabbott.qc.ca or shawn.malcolm@johnabbott.qc.ca to stay updated:

• On RSEQ decisions/guidelines for practices/tryouts and games.
• Our student athlete academic supports programs; Study Hall, Islanders Thriving in Action (Isles TiA) and Academic Coaching Excellence (ACE). We also offer in-person and remote support via TEAMS.
• Intramural opportunities

Cafeteria: OPEN
JAC Bistro: OPEN
Oval Coffee House: OPEN

Offers a variety of engaging in-person and virtual activities and events: – You can email: studentactivities@johnabbott.qc.ca or MIO: Student Activities to ask any general questions on- Clubs

• College ID Cards
• Mini Courses
• New Student Orientation
• Reduced Fare for OPUS Cards
• An idea for an activity you would like to propose or help organize

• For information on this services’ mission and related activities: Check out: http://johnabbott.qc.ca/services-to-students/student-diversity-inclusion/
• For resources and information pertaining to Diversity & Inclusion: Join online internally: Student Diversity & Inclusion Office Community Page on My JAC Portal 
• For questions or guidance: email: StudentDiversityAndInclusionOffice@johnabbott.qc.ca

Please contact Lindsay Baxter; employmentcentre@johnabbott.qc.ca

CV information; Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Ouest de l’Ile offers online services : https://www.cjeouestile.qc.ca/

Contact by email; sujacexecutives@johnabbott.qc.ca

Some of the following areas are accessible to students to do individual work:

• Library (head-sets on loan at Media Services, L-204)
• Agora (unless otherwise booked)
• AME Atrium

Learn about sustainability and help to make our school a greener place. Participate in events, working groups, or JAC’s “Green Team”. JAC Sustainability is located in H-163. Contact sustainability@johnabbott.qc.ca or MIO Shannon Coulter-Low for more information. You can also follow us on Instagram at @sustainablejac to learn about upcoming activities and opportunities.

This guide can help you self-assess your readiness for college success. You can keep these resources for reference to help you along your way. By consulting each section, you will have the opportunity to reflect, learn new strategies, find helpful information, and get an overview of your college’s resources. Do not hesitate to reach out to access services and resources to get more support. Follow this link to access the Survival Guide

Tutoring Help and On-Campus Study Locations

Tutoring Help

Study Centres

Updated 2022-10

The Writing Centre is offering in-person tutoring in their new location in the library basement (L-023) M-Th 08:30-16:30 and Fridays 08:30-14:30. Students can drop in L-023 or book an appointment using the Bookings app on Teams.

They also have a few tutoring slots during the week for online tutoring. Students should join the Writing Centre Team page using the link here

Both the in-person and online schedules are posted under the “files” tab on the team page.

Students can drop-in and leave a message on the general page when a tutor is on shift or they could book an appointment using the Bookings app.