Student-Athlete Support Services
The Douglas College community cares deeply about your academic success. We treat your wins in the classroom with the same importance as the wins on the competition surface. Being a student-athlete at Douglas College requires high degree of commitment to achieve the standard we demand from our athletic teams. We have brought together resources from across the college to give you what you need to succeed:
Learning CentreAll services provided by the Learning Centre are free to Douglas College students and available at the New Westminster campus, Coquitlam campus, and online. |
TutoringIf you’re having a rough time with your classes or are unsure which path to take in your post-secondary career, we can help. |
CounsellingDouglas College’s counsellors provide free, accessible and confidential support to students with a variety of concerns that may be affecting your studies or personal well-being. |
Accessibility ServicesIf you are anticipating or experiencing barriers to learning or participating on campus, contact Accessibility Services. We can help with accommodations, applying for StudentAidBC disability funding, finding technology to help with reading and writing, working with your instructors to support your accommodation plan, and more. |
Indigenous Student ServicesOur vision is to be responsive to your needs as an Indigenous student so that you can achieve your potential for success as a self-directed, independent learner. |
Student Support & ConductThe Office of Student Support and Conduct works with the Douglas community to identify students in distress or address disruptive student behaviour. |
Student-Athlete Success Advisors
Douglas College student-athletes have direct access to the Student Success Advisors (SSA) in Enrollment Services. Each varsity team has a dedicated SSA that can assist student-athletes with resources and information on student support services and provide academic advice to help keep students on track through their academic journey, so they have a better chance to reach their educational goals
Important Dates and Information
Academic Integrity Resources for Students
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Academic Advising and Financial Planning Services
Athletic Therapy
Our Certified Athletic Therapist provides individual care to our student athletes through assessment, prevention, emergency care and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries. He works on campus and travels with our Royals teams. Should you get injured, our therapist is part of the optimal care we provide for healing and a safe return to activities.
Our student extended healthcare and dental plan is an initiative of the Douglas Students’ Union (DSU). For information please call the DSU at 604-527-5110.
Strength & Conditioning
Our teams work with Strength & Conditioning Coach Cody Low of Peak Sports Performance to help ensure they are in top physical shape to perform their best on the competition surface.