Marianopolis is a caring and close-knit community of dedicated professionals from every field of expertise. We get to know students personally and provide easily accessible one-on-one support every school day. Whether we are faculty, staff or administrators, the success of our students is at the heart of everything we do.
Academic Advisors help students plan their Marianopolis studies and provide guidance when it comes time to consider and apply to university. In addition to one-on-one support, Advisors offer group workshops and organize university visits on campus. They advise students on topics such as:
CONTACTS
Maria Elena Abraham, Academic Advisor
Tanja Geurtsen, Academic Advisor
Isabelle Gryn, Academic Advisor
Jennifer Mancini, Academic Advisor, Student Success
Patricia Arbelaez, Academic Advisor, Support Services
Rosella Ambrosi, Assistant to the Office of the Associate Dean, Student Success
advising@marianopolis.edu
To see an Academic Advisor, students can book an appointment in Omnivox, or attend drop-in hours when no appointment is necessary; the schedule is posted in Omnivox.
The AccessAbility Centre provides services and accommodations to students with documented disabilities such as learning or physical disabilities, ADHD, visual and auditory impairments, mental health and temporary disabilities.
To register with the AccessAbility Centre, students must submit a Request for Accommodations Form along with an assessment that includes:
An individualized educational plan from the student’s high school is not sufficient proof to request accommodations at the College. Documents containing statements such as “compatible with, appears to, symptoms of, hypothesis of,” or any other non-specific statement are not considered a clear diagnosis, and students may be asked to provide an addendum or additional supporting documentation.
It is the student’s responsibility to submit their documentation as early as possible, preferably as soon as they are accepted for admission to Marianopolis.
Once registered with the AccessAbility Centre, students receive an individualized intervention plan (IIP) identifying the accommodations they are entitled to, detailed instructions and tips for success in their courses, and help with setting up and using any assistive technology.
CONTACTS
Dr. Ioana Constantinescu, Adapted Services Counsellor
Samantha Lamontagne, AccessAbility Technician
Sophia Barnard, AccessAbility Technician
Cristina Capogrosso, AccessAbility Assistant
accommodations@marianopolis.edu
Counselling Services helps students with mental-health concerns, social and personal issues and career choices. Through individualized sessions, group workshops, referrals and self-help resources, Counselling Services supports students in building self-awareness, resilience and skills that foster academic success and personal growth.
CONTACTS
Pat Baker, Psychologist
Joëlle Elbaz, Psychologist
Angela Kovalak, Psychologist
Amanda Guay, Social Worker
Josie Cavaliere, Assistant to the Office of Student Affairs
To see a Counsellor, students can book an appointment by sending a MIO to Josie Cavaliere.
RESOURCES
Counselling Resources Directory of support services in and around Montreal
Emergency Resources Directory of emergency services in and around Montreal
The College welcomes all academically qualified students, no matter their economic circumstances, and makes various forms of financial assistance available to offset the cost of tuition. Our bursaries, financial aid and scholarships are among the most generous in the Quebec college network.
CONTACT
Eileen Tarverdian, Financial Support Technician
Information Technology Services (ITS) supports all members of the Marianopolis community with their technology needs while equipping the College with a wide array of technological tools for teaching and learning.
EQUIPMENT
Each student needs their own laptop or desktop computer that includes a camera and microphone (built-in or installed separately), as well as a reliable internet connection. A vast array of equipment (laptops, digital cameras, voice recorders, clickers) is available for short-term borrowing from Teaching and Learning Technology (TLT) service counter (A-362) and can be booked through the Hub using My TLT Bookings.
ONLINE PLATFORMS
Each student’s Marianopolis account gives them access to the College’s online platforms, including Microsoft 365, Omnivox (including LEA and MIO) and Turnitin. Students should familiarize themselves with each of these platforms and make sure to read their course outlines carefully to find out which ones their teachers may use in their class.
SUPPORT
Students who need help with a technical issue can visit the Teaching and Learning Technology (TLT) service counter (A-362). They can also submit a support request online, by visiting the Hub and selecting My TLT Support. An ITS technician will respond with an in-person or virtual appointment time.
Registrar Services handles a range of processes that take students through their entire trajectory at Marianopolis, from admission to graduation, including:
DOCUMENTS
CONTACTS
admissions@marianopolis.edu
registrars@marianopolis.edu
The College is committed to fostering an environment where all members of its community feel respected, safe and free from psychological harassment and sexual violence. Through its policies, Marianopolis ensures access to appropriate and timely resources, as well as a fair process for responding to and investigating reports/complaints of psychological harassment and sexual violence.
As the on-campus resource person on matters of psychological harassment and sexual violence, the College’s social worker offers confidential consultation, education and support regarding any concerns, disclosures, reports or complaints around psychological harassment, bullying/cyber-bullying, sexual violence, corresponding code of conduct concerns and other related issues.
The social worker is sensitive to the vulnerabilities of survivors/victims, as well as the intersecting identities they may have, and is committed to maintaining the integrity and safety of all individuals seeking support.
CONTACT
Students can book an appointment by sending a MIO to Amanda Guay, Social Worker.
Employees can book an appointment by sending an email to Amanda Guay, Social Worker.
RESOURCES
Policies on sexual violence and psychological harassment
Declaration of services for survivors of criminal acts
COUNSELLING
Students can access counselling by sending a MIO to Josie Cavaliere, Student Affairs Technician
Employees can access counselling through the Employee Assistance Program
Anyone can access counselling through these community services:
Montreal Sexual Assault Centre
Kids Help Phone
SOS Violence Conjugale
Counselling Resources Directory is a list of support services in Montreal
HELPFUL VIDEOS
Introduction to support services
Consent
Consent culture
Bystander intervention
Supporting survivors
Marianopolis prides itself on its vibrant student life and its many enriching opportunities outside the classroom. Student Affairs provides support and animation for student clubs and extra-curricular activities, as well as information to all students on topics such as housing, employment and volunteering.
At the heart of Student Affairs is the Campus Store (A-101), or “Wayne’s World” as it’s affectionately known, the go-to place for students to buy just about anything and to get answers to just about every question they may have.
CONTACTS
Adam Reider, Student Life Counsellor
Josie Cavaliere, Assistant to the Office of Student Affairs
Wayne Clasper, Campus Store Clerk
Students who experience difficulties in a specific course can benefit from one‐on‐one tutoring to improve their performance, gain confidence about the course material and develop active learning and critical thinking skills.
Tutoring is available in a wide variety of disciplines, is offered at no extra cost and is typically provided in weekly one-hour sessions.
Most tutors are Marianopolis students, while some are recent graduates. Tutors are selected on the basis of their strong academic performance in a particular discipline as well as their communication and interpersonal skills. All tutors go through an interview process and training.
APPLY
Apply to receive tutoring
Apply to become a peer tutor
Apply to become an alumni tutor
CONTACT
Laura Paris, Learning Resources Centre Clerk
The Writing Centre and the Centre d’aide en français is where students can get help to improve their English or French language skills through professional pedagogical, at no extra cost. The Centre helps students:
There are various ways that students can receive support:
CONTACTS
Patricia Arbelaez, Academic Advisor, Support Services
Marie-Claude Leduc, French Monitor
Ellena Nyam, French Monitor
Scott Zochowski, English Monitor
Students can book an appointment with the Writing Centre or the Centre d’aide en français through Omnivox.