ASD Prep Program
Start Strong!
Program Overview
RRC Polytech’s Student Accessibility Services and the Academic Success Centre recognizes that starting college is both exciting and challenging. To support incoming students identifying with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we offer a free preparatory program called Start Strong.
Schedule Highlights
If you are a new student who will be taking classes during the 2024/25 school year, please join us on campus for three week-day mornings in August to experience:
- An overview of College computer applications and accounts (i.e., College student account, Microsoft Outlook email.
- Study skill development for college academic success.
- Information on how to access campus services and resources (I.e. textbooks, parking, lockers).
- Workshops from student supporting services (I.e. Academic Success Centre, Student Accessibility Services, Student Counselling Services).
- A campus tour.
Dates, Times and Locations
| Date | Time | Campus | Campus Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 8:30am-12:00pm | Notre Dame Campus | 2055 Notre Dame Ave. |
| Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 8:30am-12:00pm | Notre Dame Campus | 2055 Notre Dame Ave. |
| Monday, Aug. 12 | 8:30am-12:30pm | Exchange District Campus | 160 Princess St. |
Registration and Questions
To register, please complete the Start Strong Registration Form.
We welcome questions, please email Student Accessibility Services at accessibility@rrc.ca or call 204-632-3966.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.