Student guide
If you are regular day time Diploma of College Studies student, this page is your quick start to Vanier.
Throughout your studies, most of the college communications will happen through Omnivox, so make sure to access your account regularly.
What to know
ID Cards
A valid Vanier ID card is required for all students and employees of the College. If you are a new student, you'll receive information via Omnviox to pick up your card. If you lost your card, visit E-402 or contact the IT Centre.
Paying your bill
To pay your registration fees, go to Omnivox, under Services, then Fee Payment.
Refilling your printing card
To purchase printing credits, go to Omnivox, then select Services and Printing Credits.
Study spaces on campus
- Tutoring and Academic Success Centre (TASC) : E-300 (enter through library main entrance)
- Library : F-300
- STEM Centre : D-301
- N-Building
- N-131 : Quiet caf study zone
- N-215: IT Centre
- N-400 and N-500 : Study spaces
Study spaces for specific disciplines
- Animal Health : N-403
- Architecture Technology : N-319
- Building Engineering Technology : A-001A
- Chemistry : B-512
- Centre d'aide en français : C-409
- Computer Science lab : D-207
- Early Childhood Education : N-188
- Environmental health and Wildlife Management : N-403
- Women and Gender Studies : A-573
- Languages and Cultures lab : C-403
- Nursing and Respiratory Anaestesia Technology : D-414
- Physics : B-400A
- Social Sciences : A-301
- Special Care Counselling : N-123
Other student spaces
- Tranquility room : B-205
- Space with 6 lounge chairs, 5 bean bags
- Muslim prayer room : B-520A
Resources and services
Academic Advising
- Changing programs
- Choosing courses
- Deleting a course
- Complementary courses
- Comprehensive assessment
- Graduation requirement
- Intersession courses
- R-Score
- Registration information
- University programs and admissions
- Progression chart
Access centre
Services for students with learning, physical, medical and mental health disabilities
Help with English
- Writing Centre (E-320)
- Help with English Exit Exam
Help with French
- Help with written and oral French
- Tutoring
- Workshops
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Bridge building
- Math and science competitions
- Robotics teams
- Science fair
- Tutoring in math and science
Peer mentoring
Tutoring and academic success
- Academic probation
- Midterm assessment
- On-campus resources
- Study skills and strategies
- Time management and organisation
- Tutoring and help with course work
- And lots more
Research and library
- Search the library collection
- Get help with research
- Borrow materials
- Print and scan
- And lots more
Career counselling and employment
- One on one appointments
- Discover your strengths
- Plan your future
- Update your CV
- Find work
Mental health and wellness
- Personalized counselling
- Group support and workshops
Other services for students
- Financial aid and scholarships
- Health services (school nurse)
- Student advocate
- Sexual violence support and response
- Lockers - Student services C-203
- OPUS card - Student services C-203