5 Supports and Services for Mohawk College Students
Whether you’re picking up lunch, going for a workout or studying for a math test, Mohawk College is there for you as you go about your daily routine as a student. The college is home to supports and services for every part of your student experience, making sure that your time at Mohawk is the best it can be.
We have created a list of five of our most used services and supports so you can learn what they are and what they offer.
The five on this list are just a small part of the resources Mohawk College offers. We encourage you to explore all your options, as there will certainly be something for you that isn’t included on this list.
Mohawk Student’s Association (MSA)
The Mohawk Students’ Association is an organization that’s provides students with quality supports, services and activities to help enrich their student experience.
The MSA offers a wide range of resources to students in many different areas. If there is something you need, the MSA will do there best to help.
Q: “I need an outfit for my job interview.”
A: The Career Closet provides professional clothes like dress shirts, ties and skirts that are free to borrow.
Q: “I need insurance for my wisdom teeth removal.”
A: The MSA offers plans for dental insurance, as well as health, auto and home insurance.
Q: “I need to access mental health services.”
A: The Conversations mental health program, delivered by Studentcare, will help you in accessing mental health services.
The MSA also makes it more cost-effective and sustainable to commute to campus with the MSA Presto Bus Pass. Using your Presto card, you will be able to use the HSR without having to pay fare every time. Be sure to use the pass to its fullest by exploring the rest of Hamilton with it.
Stop by the MSA office if you need help accessing these services, have a question or just want to chat. The MSA is always there to help.
Follow @msamohawk on Instagram and the Mohawk Student’s Association Facebook page to stay up to date with the latest MSA news and events.
Mohawk Library
The Mohawk Library is way more than just a place on campus to check out books.
Along with its large collection of books, the Mohawk Library also has a wide array of videos, articles, magazines and eBooks. You don’t even need to be on campus to access these resources, as they can be found on Mohawk Library’s digital database.
While you don’t need to be on campus to make use of Mohawk Library’s vast collection of knowledge, we do recommend taking the time to stop by. The library is the perfect place to complete an assignment, study or even collaborate with other students.
Study solo in a quiet Study Pod. You can book a Study Pod online and use it for up to two hours.
Work together with your group at a Media Table or in a Study Room. Both spaces offer the perfect environment for collaboration on group projects or study jams.
Complete assignments on one of our many desktop computers. They are free to use and come with many commonly used applications such as Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud.
The library also offers printing and photocopying services. Prices vary depending on how you are looking to print something. All payments are made through your ONE Card.
For more information on library hours at the different campuses, visit the Libraries page on the Mohawk Library website.
DBARC- David Braley Athletic & Recreation Centre
Exercising regularly has benefits like improving physical and mental health, higher-quality sleep and even boosting memory. If you’re looking to improve your health and wellbeing by getting more exercise, the David Braley Athletic & Recreation Centre (DBARC) is where you want to go.
The DBARC is has something for everyone with its wide selection of athletic spaces, including:
- A fitness centre with workout equipment and machines
- Two outdoor basketball courts
- Three gymnasiums
- A multi-purpose workout room
Full-time Mohawk College students have access to all these facilities with their DBARC membership that is included in their tuition.
Another great way to stay active and make friends is by getting involved in sports. While Mohawk College is home to many different varsity athletics teams, you can also get involved by joining one of Mohawk’s intramural leagues. All you need to do to join is pick which sport you want to play and sign up for a game, no tryouts needed.
For more information about DBARC hours, varsity and intramural sports, you can visit the Mohawk Mountaineers website.
Learning Support Centre
Every student, no matter their program or year, will need help with their coursework at some point. Mohawk’s Learning Support Centre (LSC) exists to give you that help so that you’ll be able to succeed in your program.
The LSC offers tutoring for most first year courses, both program-specific and general. All the LSC’s tutors are students, meaning they’ll have familiarity and experience with the course materials and topics you need help with.
Math and coding can be challenging for many students, which is why the LSC offers PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions). These group tutoring sessions allow students to study together for specific math and coding that students often struggle with. PASS has been proven to help students not only “PASS” their classes but achieve higher grades too.
Other learning resources offered by the LSC include:
- Study Skills tutoring
- ESL Conversations Club
- Study jams
Book a tutoring appointment online on the Learning Support Centre webpage
Student Life
One of the best parts of going to Mohawk College is being involved with the Mohawk community. Student Life is your connection to community events, volunteering, leadership opportunities and more.
New students to Mohawk will want to check out the different Orientation events that Student Life runs. These include both in-person and digital events, aimed to getting you informed and excited about attending Mohawk College.
While attending these events, you will see MoCrew members running them. MoCrew is a student leadership program focused turning students into leaders in the Mohawk College community and beyond. By joining MoCrew, you’ll get to form friendships and grow as a person through:
- Volunteering
- Team-building games
- Exclusive trips
- And much more!
If you are interested in joining MoCrew or want to know more about Student Life, you can visit the Student Life page of Mohawk College’s website to learn more.
