Important Dates
August 14, 2024: Bookstore Express is open for course material purchases (after 5 p.m.)
August 14, 2024: Official schedules are available on Omnivox (after 5 p.m.)
August 15-16, 2024: Orientation for incoming students (obligatory)
August 19, 2024: First day of classes
August 23, 2024: Last day to make adjustments or add courses to your schedule
September 20, 2024: Last day to drop a course
October 28, 2024: Last day to abandon a course without failure
November 1, 2024: Last day to request a program change for the Fall semester
December 18, 2024: Language Exit Exam
Official Schedule
Your official schedule will be made available on August 14, 2024 after 5:00 p.m.
Retrieval of the course schedule on Omnivox confirms attendance; students who do not pick up their schedules by the first day of classes will have their semesters cancelled.
Course Materials
All coursepacks and textbooks are purchased online through Bookstore Express. This will be made active as soon as schedules become available on August 14th at 5:00 p.m.
To begin, enter your student number to receive the full list of course materials that must be purchased for this semester.
Some items may have special instructions. Please read the full details of each item before adding to your cart.
All transactions will be by credit card only (no debit purchases).
All orders must be picked up in person in the Champlain Building. Orders will be ready to be picked up two business days after you place your order.
Pick-up will take place in room C156, near the first floor lobby of the Champlain Building, during the first two weeks of classes (August 19-30) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Please note that used books may also be available in Melanie Alden’s Office (SUB Building – MOU #15).
If you have any questions concerning books or merchandise, please email books@crcmail.net.
Course Changes
The College may have modified your course schedule. If you need to make adjustments or add courses, you may do so until August 23, 2024. To make an appointment with your Academic Advisor, sign up on the sheet in front of their office.
**Please note that Monday, August 19 will be for course drop only. Students will be able to meet with their Academic Advisors to change courses and drop over the rest of the week.
Academic Advisor Offices:
Laura Beausse – C136 (Technical Programs & Springboard)
Maude Fortier – C133 (Social Science – returning students)
Kelly Grenier – C171 (Social Science – new students, Visual Arts, ALC, Science)
Grace Herring – C124 (Liberal Arts)
Course Deletion Deadlines
Course Drop Deadline
The official Ministry deadline to drop a course (have it removed from your schedule) with no effect on your student record is Thursday, September 19, 2024. You must inform your Academic Advisor by this date to remove any courses you are NOT attending from your schedule.
Course Abandon Deadline
New this year, students may abandon a course later in the semester, past the course drop deadline. The Ministry deadline to abandon a course is Monday, October 28, 2024. You must inform your Academic Advisor by this date. If you abandon a course after the course drop deadline and by the course abandon deadline, the course will remain on your schedule/transcript with a mention of ‘Abandon without failure’.
If you do not adhere to the deadlines above, the non-attended courses will remain on your permanent academic transcript as failures.
Language Exit Exams
The Ministerial Language Examination (also referred to as the English Exit Exam or Épreuve uniforme de Français), is a mandatory examination issued by the Quebec Ministry of Education. All students completing a program of studies are required to pass a language exam in order to obtain their DEC. Your status of eligibility for English education determines which exam you need to pass.
The next Language Exit Exams will be:
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (make-up exam)
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Eligibility
English Exam
Students must have successfully completed two of the three English courses (603-101, 603-102, 603-103) and be in the process of completing the third (603-102 or 603-103) when they register for the examination.
French Exam
Students must have successfully completed two of the three French courses (602-UF0, 602-UF1) and be in the process of completing the third (602-UF2) when they register for the examination.
The Registrar’s Office will contact you about the exam when you are eligible.
Orientation
Hello new Champlain student!
Information sessions and activities have been planned to help you get off to a great start this fall. The orientation sessions for incoming students will be held on August 15 and 16, 2024.
Thursday, August 15, 2024 |
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Springboard |
Social Science – Commerce |
Social Science – Criminology |
Social Science – Global Studies |
Social Science – Sports & Leisure |
Science |
Friday, August 16, 2024 |
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Arts, Literature and Communication |
Liberal Arts |
Visual Arts |
Social Science – Psychology and Society |
Accounting & Management Technology |
Computer Science Technology |
Nursing |
Special Education Techniques |
Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. We will meet you at Centennial Theatre at 8:00 a.m.
Please note that your presence is mandatory. If you cannot attend because of medical reasons, please contact Jean-François Joncas, Dean of Student Services, by MIO.
We look forward to seeing you, and welcome to Champlain-Lennoxville!
Cougar Ambassadors are here to help!
As you experience your orientation days at Champlain-Lennoxville, you will be accompanied by our amazing Cougar Ambassador Leadership Team, trained to support you through the whole experience. They are on hand for any questions or concerns you might have, and as returning students, they remember exactly what it is like to be new to campus. They will also be around during activities and during the first week of school in case anyone needs help finding their way around, or has questions about school. They represent all of the programs at Champlain-Lennoxville, and are a dynamic bunch. And who knows, maybe next year YOU will be part of the team!
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Absences
Please refer to the complete Excused Absences Procedure, which is available in Omnivox, under Registered Students.
Academic Advisors
Academic Advising Team
Laura Beausse is your Academic Advisor if you are in one of the following programs:
- Accounting & Management Technology (AMT)
- Computer Science Technology (CST)
- Nursing
- Special Education Techniques
- Springboard
Maude Fortier is your Academic Advisor if you are in one of the following programs:
- Social Science (returning students)
Kelly Grenier is your Academic Advisor if you are in one of the following programs:
- Arts, Literature and Communication (ALC)
- Visual Arts
- Science
- Social Science (new students)
Grace Herring is your Academic Advisor if you are in one of the following programs:
- Liberal Arts
Accommodations
Equity-seeking students who may need accommodations are encouraged to contact Maude Fortier, Adapted Services Counsellor, at mfortier@crcmail.net.
Agenda
Agendas, generously paid for by the Champlain Students’ Association (CSA) are available at the CSA office during your Orientation day tour. If you missed Orientation, simply stop by Melanie Alden’s office located in the SUB Building (also known as Mountain House – MOU #15) during office hours. *Limited quantities. First come, first served!*
Books & School Supplies
All coursepacks and textbooks are purchased online through Bookstore Express. This will be made active as soon as schedules become available on August 14th at 5:00 p.m.
To begin, enter your student number to receive the full list of course materials that must be purchased for this semester.
Some items may have special instructions. Please read the full details of each item before adding to your cart.
All transactions will be by credit card only (no debit purchases).
All orders must be picked up in person in the Champlain Building. Orders will be ready to be picked up two business days after you place your order.
Pick-up will take place in room C156, near the first floor lobby of the Champlain Building, during the first two weeks of classes (August 19-30) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Please note that used books may also be available in Melanie Alden’s Office (SUB Building – MOU #15).
If you have any questions concerning books or merchandise, please email books@crcmail.net.
Bus & Parking Passes
Bus Pass
Bus passes are available for purchase at the STS Office, Limocar or Pharmaprix Carrefour de l’Estrie. Once you have your card La Vermeilleuse, you can stop by Doolittle’s store on the Bishop’s University campus reload it every month.
Parking Pass
Parking Permits are now available for purchase through the HotSpot Parking app. You will need to download the app on your smart phone/tablet via the Apple App Store and Google Play or you can go onto the HotSpot website at www.htsp.ca. You must use your Champlain email address LE(your student number)@crc-lennox.qc.ca to create your profile.
- Click on Permits
- Click on Purchase a Permit
- Select Sherbrooke
- Select BU/CRC P1-P2 B
- Select your permit: 1 semester or 1 year
FEES
– P1-P2 only $260.00 for the year
– P1-P2 only $150.00 for the semester
Campus Map
Not sure where your classes are located? We’re here to help!
Grab your schedule and look at the room number (starting with a letter) right above your teacher’s name. The letter indicates the building where your classes will be held, and the numbers indicate the floor and room number.
Example: J201. This class would be located on the second floor of the Johnson Building in room 201.
C = Champlain
N = Nicolls
H = Hamilton
J = Johnson
BAN = Bandeen
M = Molson
PUB = Marjorie Donald House (Student Union Building)
GYM = Sports Centre
HANGAR2 = Hangar
Please refer to this campus map to find the buildings where your classes are located.
Dining Options
A.M. Bistro
Location: Third floor of the Champlain Building
Menu: Breakfast and lunches on the go, pastries, coffee, smoothies, and more!
Opening Hours: Mon-Thur, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fri, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
*Hours may differ during the week of August 12th.
Dewhurst Dining Hall
Location: In the center of Bishop’s Residence complex (Security building)
Menu: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner – All-you-can-eat option
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Meal Plan: Click here to purchase a meal plan.
Purple Pod
Location: SUB Building
Menu: Tacos, piazettas, dumplings, burritos, smoothies, lunch on the go, and more!
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. & Sat-Sun, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Tim Hortons
Location: Sports Centre
Menu: Sandwiches, soups, donuts, coffee/tea, and more!
Opening Hours: Mon-Thur, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sat-Sun, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Library Café
Location: Library Learning Commons
Menu: Bagels, sandwiches, soups, pastries, coffee/tea, and more!
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bus Stop Café
Location: Between Nicolls and Hamilton Buildings.
Menu: Coffee, muffins, pastries, chili, sushi, and more! Gluten-free snacks are also available.
Opening Hours: Mon-Thur, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. & Fri, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Click here to see what’s open!
Lockers
Locker rental is available! The rental price is $10, and you must supply your own lock. You may rent your locker by visiting Marie Félixe d’Amours in C173.
Logins & Passwords
All new students will receive, in OMNIVOX (documents), a Login Account with a Username and Password, which gives you access to the Champlain computers and other access listed below:
There is free WiFi in the Champlain Building. Select the CRC-LENNOX network and enter your Username and Password when prompted. More details on how to log in can be found in the FAQ section.
To access Office 365 go to www.office.com (this link is also in the top bar on the Champlain homepage). Your Office 365 account is your Username followed by @crc-lennox.qc.ca (LE1234567@crc-lennnox.qc.ca) and the Password is your Champlain Computer Password.
Omnivox App
The Omnivox platform is an essential tool to:
- Stay informed about what’s going on at the College (Latest News section)
- Communicate with teachers, Academic Advisors, and staff via MIO
- Confirm your course selections
- Consult and/or modify your schedule
- Pay your registration fees
- View your pedagogical pathway grid
- Consult LÉA to have access to your documents and your course notes
- Participate in surveys
Photo Refusal Form
ONLY IF you do not wish to have your photo, image, or video captured at Champlain College-sponsored activities or events and published for promotional purposes. Fill out the Student Photo/Image/Video Refusal form and return it to the Records Office by MIO. Students under 18 years old require a legal guardian to sign their form.
Print Credit
At the beginning of each semester, each student will receive a $5.00 credit for printing in the Champlain Building. The cost is 10 cents/page or 14 cents for recto-verso (both sides) or color print is 14 cents/page or 20 cents for recto-verso. To purchase print credit, students may contact Student Records or stop by C135.
Residence
Move-in day for new students: August 14 and 15, 2024August 17
This is the mandatory move-in date unless an alternative move-in date has been discussed with the Student Life Counsellor, April Gauthier. Please check your MIOs for more details and your official move-in date.
Move-in day for returning students: August 18, 2024August 17 – 20
Students must arrive between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as Student Life Counsellor, April Gauthier, will be on site to help with any questions or issues. Please check your MIOs for more details.
Any questions or concerns regarding move-in should be sent to April Gauthier through MIO.
** IMPORTANT**
All students must complete the Room Condition form found in their welcome package within 24 hours of arriving at residence. Once completed, please return it to April Gauthier. If any damages are found in the apartment, the student must take a picture and include the photo with their form when handing it in.
For any inquiries about the Champlain residence, please email Residence@crcmail.net. Please note that parking passes for the Champlain Residences must be purchased for students who wish to park at the residence.
SAFEGaiter App
What is the SAFEGaiter app for?
The app allows you to instantly receive emergency-related messages, have access to emergency guidelines, a campus map, lists of resources, safety tips & tools, easy access to contact campus security and more. IMPORTANT: In the event of an active shooter situation on campus, Bishop’s University and Champlain College-Lennoxville will send out an emergency notification to their community members via the SAFEGaiter app.
Download the app on your device: Android and Apple
School Year Calendar
To view the full 2024-2025 calendar, click here.
Student I.D.
Your Champlain student ID card is digital. It is available in the ”Services” tab of the Omnivox app.
Procedure to download your student ID card:
– Open the Omnivox app
– Upload a photo of yourself. To do so, you must click on the Services tab, and then on the Photo ID tab.
– Once approved, you will have access to your digital student card from your smartphone via the Omnivox mobile app. Your student card is under the tab Services, and then Student ID Card.
Students who are unable to submit a photo through Omnivox will need to inform Student Records.
Nursing students who require a printed ID card should visit Marie-Félixe d’Amours in C173.
WIFI
In the Champlain Building
Go to the Wi-Fi settings of your device.
- Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
- Select “CRC-LENNOX” from the list of available Wi-Fi.
Enter your username and password.
- The username is the same as the computer labs’ username.
- The password is the same as the computer labs’ password.
Note: Android users need to scroll down to see the “Identity” and “Password” fields.
Accept the certificate warning.
Note: the certificate warning may not show.
In Bishop’s classrooms and on campus
Go to the Wi-Fi settings of your device.
- Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
- Select “CHAMPLAIN” from the list of available Wi-Fi.
The following login page should appear in your web browser. Enter the same username and password that you use to get on the WiFi in the Champlain building (steps above).
Services On Campus
For more information, please contact Student Services at studentservices-lennox@crcmail.net.
Champlain Students' Association
Come visit the Champlain Students’ Association (CSA) in the Mountain House building (SUB building). The easiest way to get to the CSA offices is by using the staircase right by the Purple Pod. Looking for lanyards and used books? You can purchase some at the main CSA office.
The office hours are Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cougar Ambassadors
The Cougar Ambassador Leadership Team is a selected group of returning students here to support the student population through activities and by their presence at events. They train together to prepare for orientation and include the Champlain Students’ Association executives, the Residence Life Team RAs, and students from each program at the College.
During orientation, they will be present with all groups, and then on hand during other events and activities throughout the year. Their team motto is LEARN SHARE LEAD BUILD PRIDE, and their mission is: “To learn leadership skills as part of a team that supports fellow students to academic and personal success and builds community on campus and beyond.”
To reach our leadership team, or to get involved in leadership, contact Sheila Quinn, Recreational Activities Technician for Champlain Lennoxville.
Guidance and Career Counselling Services
Need help with your choice of program?
Need guidance to define your career path?
Need coaching to jump into the workforce (resume, interview prep, job search strategies)?
Meet with Marlène Canuel, our Guidance Counsellor.
You can contact her at counsellingserviceslennox@crcmail.net to book an appointment or visit the Career Counselling webpage.
Health Clinic on Campus
Did you know that you can meet with a doctor or a nurse on campus? The Health Clinic is located in the Sports Centre, room 2091 (offices are across from the pool windows). The clinic staff is available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 3:45 PM.
For an appointment with a doctor, contact Jill Johnson at jill.johnson@ubishops.ca and for an appointment with a nurse, please email nurse@ubishops.ca. Not sure when to see a doctor or a nurse? Be sure to visit the Health Clinic webpage for more details.
Indigenous Student Services
Indigenous Student Services provides personal and individualized support services and activities designed to foster a sense of community and to support academic success for Indigenous students. The service also offers a dedicated gathering space in the form of a student lounge called M8wigamikw. M8wigamikw is a space for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students. M8-WI-GA-MIKW (first syllable pronounced MON) is an Abenaki word meaning “our community space or communal house.”
For more information, please send a MIO to Lois Dana, Student Life Counsellor – Indigenous and Intercultural.
IT Help Desk
Do you know where to seek help when computer and technology problems arise? If you need help with the technology required for a class, email IT-SUPPORT-LENNOX@crcmail.net or stop by the IT Help Desk located on the 2nd floor of the Champlain Building.
For more information on how to use Omnivox, Moodle, Office 365 or Zoom, check out the IT Resources for Students webpage.
Library Learning Commons
The Newly-Renovated Library Learning Commons can accommodate over 610 users for individual or group study. Reference librarians and library staff are available to provide front desk services, library instruction and orientation services, and research support to faculty and students. Comfortable lounge areas and a café offer students a place to relax and socialize with friends.
Mental Health Support
If you need help with your well-being, personal counselling (stress, anxiety, motivation, feelings, relationship, crisis), academic issues, or indigenous student support, reach out to our team of social workers, social work technicians, and counsellors by sending an email to counsellingserviceslennox@crcmail.net.
You will be asked to fill out a form so we can provide you with the service that is right for you. A member of the team will reach out to you as soon as possible. If it’s during school hours, that’s usually within a day.
SEXed
SEXed is a group of dedicated peers, supported by a small team of faculty, who are there to answer your questions and help you find what you need, from information to birth control. They support your sexual and romantic priorities with information on consent, healthy relationships, safer sex, peer pressure, and gender and sexual identity. All the Peer Educators have received training from specialist organizations. They organize information campaigns, fun events, a referral service, and safe spaces to explore a wide range of relevant issues. Our approach is non-judgmental, inclusive, diverse, and confidential.
Spiritual Care Services
This service is interfaith and fosters faith development, spirituality, and social justice. The Campus Minister provides pastoral services to all members of the campus community and is available to confidentially discuss whatever interests and concerns people may have.
For more information, please contact Jesse Dymond, Campus Minister, at jdymond@crcmail.net.
Sports Centre
The Sports and Recreation Centre (housed on our shared campus with Bishop’s University) features several facilities designed to promote health and wellness and studios for gymnastics, aerobics, yoga, Pilates, fitness, and weight training. Outdoor facilities on campus include a golf course, a professional-quality trail for cross-country skiing, and an artificial turf field.
Student Clubs and Groups
There are various clubs available to students at Champlain-Lennoxville. Most of them are hosted in any given year on campus and nearly all of them are created and managed by students. The purpose of these clubs is to provide a place to meet new people who share a common interest, explore new things, develop different skills, learn about yourself, and have fun. Newcomers are always welcome!
Don’t miss Club Day on August 22nd during co-curric! Be sure to check out Omnivox for more details.
Here are some of our clubs:
- The Current Affairs Club
- Philosophy Circle
- Mind Your Health
- Green Champlain
- SEXed
- Gamers’ Club
- Residence Garden Group
- And more!
Interested in something that is not represented? If you would like to start a club, reach out to Sheila Quinn by MIO to get started!
Workshops and Tutoring
Stay tuned – more details coming soon!
My Courses FAQ
Who is my Academic Advisor?
Laura Beausse is your Academic Advisor if you are in one of the following programs:
- Accounting & Management Technology (AMT)
- Computer Science Technology (CST)
- Nursing
- Special Education Techniques
- Springboard
Maude Fortier is your Academic Advisor if you are in one of the following programs:
- Social Science (returning students)
Kelly Grenier is your Academic Advisor if you are in one of the following programs:
- Arts, Literature and Communication (ALC)
- Visual Arts
- Science
- Social Science (new students)
Grace Herring is your Academic Advisor if you are in one of the following programs:
- Liberal Arts
Can I extend my course of study?
Yes, you may extend your course of study to adapt your academic path to your reality. To do so, contact your Academic Advisor by MIO to schedule an appointment.
If I choose to withdraw from a course this fall, can I take it again next semester?
Some courses may be rescheduled to the following semester. However, please note that some courses are prerequisites to others or are not offered every semester.
How many classes do I need to take to be full-time?
You must take 4 classes (or 180 hours) per semester. Some exceptions apply; please verify your situation with your Academic Advisor.
I am enrolled in a program, can I take only general courses?
Yes, you can. However, if you are not following your program progression grid, your course of study may take longer to complete.