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Webinar Wednesday Recap: Social Service Worker

Last week, we hosted a Webinar Wednesday session highlighting Fleming College’s Social Service Worker program. If you couldn’t join us live, don’t worry. Below are the key takeaways from the session, along with the full webinar recording to watch at your convenience.  During the webinar, prospective students connected with Shannon Bellamy from Student Recruitment and Kirstin Parry, who teaches in the Social Service Worker… Continue reading Webinar Wednesday Recap: Social Service Worker

Be Prepared to Save a Life: Why Suicide Intervention Skills Training Belongs in Your Mental Health Toolkit

When we think about saving a life, we often picture emergency responses by medical or community service professionals. But suicide prevention can happen anywhere: in workplaces, community centres, classrooms, and around kitchen tables. The frontline of support isn’t just hospitals and crisis lines. It also includes relatives, friends, healthcare providers, frontline workers, employment service providers,… Continue reading Be Prepared to Save a Life: Why Suicide Intervention Skills Training Belongs in Your Mental Health Toolkit

Preparing for Placement: Understanding Non-Academic Requirements  

Starting a placement or clinical experience is an exciting milestone in your academic journey, but before you can step into a professional setting, there’s one important process every student needs to complete: Non-Academic Requirements (NARs).  At Fleming College, completing your NARs requirements is more than just checking boxes. It’s your first step to getting hands-on learning and real-world experience.  What… Continue reading Preparing for Placement: Understanding Non-Academic Requirements  

Webinar Wednesday Recap: On-Campus Residence

Last week, we hosted a Webinar Wednesday session all about living in residence at Fleming College. If you couldn’t join us live, don’t worry. Below are some of the key highlights from the session, along with the full recording to watch whenever it’s convenient for you.  Choosing where you’ll live is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make before starting college. During the webinar, prospective students… Continue reading Webinar Wednesday Recap: On-Campus Residence

Don’t Start from Scratch: How Fleming Turns Your Real-World Experience into College Credit 

Education isn’t one-size-fits-all. While thousands of students join the Fleming community throughout the year to embrace the exciting challenge of learning a brand-new discipline from the ground up, others arrive with an extensive toolkit of real-world experience. If you fall into that second group, your journey looks a little different. Hitting the reset button isn’t necessary; you just need… Continue reading Don’t Start from Scratch: How Fleming Turns Your Real-World Experience into College Credit 

Webinar Wednesday Recap: Financial Aid

We recently hosted a Webinar Wednesday session focused on one of the most common questions prospective students have: How am I going to pay for college? During the session, Financial Aid Officer Amy D’Silva shared practical advice about OSAP, scholarships, bursaries, work-study opportunities, and the resources available to help students plan for their education with confidence.  Three Key Takeaways  1. Financial Support Is Available … Continue reading Webinar Wednesday Recap: Financial Aid

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Creative Collaboration Between Graphic Design Students and Five Counties

In March 2026, Fleming College celebrated a unique partnership between our Graphic Design–Visual Communication (GDV) program and Five Counties Children’s Centre. Students Taylor Polley and Austin Lane took on the challenge of developing “Rethink Therapy,” an awareness campaign designed to educate parents that progress and growth happen everywhere, not just in a clinical setting. This… Continue reading A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Creative Collaboration Between Graphic Design Students and Five Counties

Celebrating Success: Second Annual Conservation Biology Days

We’re proud to celebrate the success of our second annual Conservation Biology Days at Fleming College’s Frost Campus! Over the course of three fun-filled educational days, Fleming welcomed 85 local Grade 11 and 12 Science and Environmental Specialist High Skills Major students for an immersive, hands-on experience in conservation biology. Hands-On Learning in Action High… Continue reading Celebrating Success: Second Annual Conservation Biology Days

Celebrating the Class of 2026: Highlights from our 59th Convocation

The energy was vibrant at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on June 9 and 10 as the Fleming College community came together for our 59th Convocation. Across five ceremonies over two incredible days, we celebrated the hard work, resilience, and achievements of more than 4,600 graduates. Representing 93 programs across all of our academic schools including… Continue reading Celebrating the Class of 2026: Highlights from our 59th Convocation

Class of 2026: How to Make the Most of Your Fleming College Convocation

Convocation is more than just a ceremony, it’s a celebration of your hard work, achievements, and all the memories you’ve made here at Fleming. Whether you’re walking the stage or cheering from the stands, here are some tips to help you make the most of this unforgettable milestone.   Come Prepared  Convocation can feel like a full-day experience, so a little prep… Continue reading Class of 2026: How to Make the Most of Your Fleming College Convocation