Indigenous St. Lawrence College online programs are designed to fit your lifestyle and career goals. Whether you're looking to advance your education while balancing work, family, or other commitments, or you prefer the online learning environment, our online programs offer the flexibility you need to achieve your academic aspirations. Additionally, many programs are available to register as a part-time or full-time learner.
Online courses are taught by experienced faculty/facilitators who bring their real-world expertise to the virtual classroom, with the same learning outcomes as our on-campus offerings. When you graduate from an SLC online program, you’re earning the same SLC credential that employers recognize and value.
SLC online offerings are the perfect choice for:
- Working professionals looking to upskill or advance their career
- Parents and caregivers who prefer flexible options
- Career changers exploring new fields or opportunities
- Students unable to attend campus wanting accessible, quality education
- Lifelong learners seeking personal or professional development
- Current SLC students aiming to swap an on-campus course for an online equivalency
FAQs about online learning at SLC
After you have paid for your course you will receive a confirmation email from Continuing Education that outlines your course(s) order. Prior to the course start date you will also receive email confirmation of any further course details.
slc.me is the St. Lawrence College student portal
New Students
slc.me is a student hub and provides you access to more resources at the College. In this portal you can access your student email, view available SLC resources, final grades, enrolment history, library services, student wellness, and more.
Returning Students
If you have previously taken a course with St. Lawrence College (either in person or online) you can continue to use your student email, username and password to access the SLC.me student hub and take advantage of the SLC resources available.
Though every effort is made to offer courses/programs as published in the print guide and on the website, the College reserves the right to change, cancel or modify courses/programs as necessary. To help avoid course cancellation due to insufficient enrollment, register early.
The following links provide information all students should be aware of when participating in SLC Continuing Education courses. Click on the links below for more information.
Using your slc username and password to access SLC.ME you will be able to see the resources available to you including library services, student success support, student wellness, grades, enrolment history and more.
All SLC Continuing Education students receive an SLC student number, email address, username, and password. If you are new student, you will receive an email from Information Technology Services (ITS) within 2-3 business days of registration and payment. This allows you to access the SLC student portal slc.me.
If you have previously taken a course with St. Lawrence College (either in person or online) you can continue to use your student email, username, and password to access the slc.me student portal and take advantage of the SLC resources available. If you have not accessed your SLC account in the last 18 months you may need to reach out to slc.me@sl.on.ca to reactivate your account.
You can register for individual courses without committing to a full certificate program. Feel free to select and enroll in any course(s) that interest you.
All credentials are processed by the SLC Registrar’s Office. There are two ways to receive your credentials.
Once you have completed all of the requirements noted for your desired credentials, you can email LifelongLearning@sl.on.ca with your name, student number and credential completed and it will be processed and mailed to you.- At anytime during your studies, you can the program page on the website and click on the “Learn more about declaring your interest in completing this certificate” link . From here you can add this declaration course to your cart, complete the free registration and your credential will be automatically processed once all courses are completed.
Please allow 6-8 weeks for completion and contact LifelongLearning@sl.on.ca with any questions.
SLC's online courses are interactive and engaging, taking your learning to new levels. Some are offered in partnership with other colleges and are valid towards your SLC credentials. All courses are offered using a Learning Management System (LMS).
Some courses are synchronous, meaning students must attend at the scheduled time with faculty and students.
Other courses are asynchronous, meaning there are no scheduled lectures or meeting times. Students progress independently through the course syllabus week by week, meeting all the curriculum requirements by set deadlines
International students interested in online learning should first connect with your International Student Advisor (ISA) to see if online offerings are right for you. Your ISA can also discuss if additional fees may apply and help review current guidelines and rules that may impact your Study Permit or Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility.
International students can take a few online courses, but you are not permitted to take your entire program online. The IRCC states you must complete at least 50% of your program in class inside Canada. The time you spend studying outside of Canada will be deducted from the length of your PGWP.
If there is an approved Online Course Equivalency for your on-campus course, you may be able to complete it online and apply the credit to your program. Learn more.
Please consult academic policy to ensure you will meet residency requirements for your SLC credential. International students should also consult their International Student Advisor to ensure their approved study permit is not compromised.
Details on how to apply to online programs are found directly on the individual program pages. Or contact us (link to ask form) for or more information
International students are not permitted to take an entire program online. The IRCC states you must complete at least 50% of your program in class inside Canada. The time you spend studying outside of Canada will be deducted from the length of your PGWP.
Policies
ONLINE (OntarioLearn) COURSES: A full refund if the course is cancelled by the College. A refund less a $25 administrative fee per course if the withdrawal request is received in writing by the deadline listed for your course intake. See OntarioLearn Critical Dates. Email your request to lifelonglearning@sl.on.ca.
There are no refunds on material fees. Any withdrawal requests received after the deadline for your course intake will be processed without a refund.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT, AND NON-CREDIT COURSES: A full refund if the course is cancelled by the College. A refund less a $25 administrative fee, per course, if the withdrawal request is received in writing/email five (5) business days prior to the start date of the course. Withdrawal requests must be emailed to lifelonglearning@sl.on.ca
CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING: A full refund if the course is canceled by the College. A refund less a $25 administrative fee, per course, if the withdrawal request is received in writing/email five (5) business days prior to the start date of the course. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal from a course.
There is no refund once you have completed the online component of the the course.
Requests to transfer to an alternate section of Crisis Intervention Training training are subject to a $50 transfer fee.
Withdrawal and/or transfer requests must be in writing and emailed to lifelonglearning@sl.on.ca
REGISTERED NURSE CRITICAL CARE NURSING: A full refund if the program is cancelled by the College. A refund less a $250.00 fee, if the withdrawal request is received in writing/email prior to accessing the course online. Withdrawal requests must be sent to RNCCNP@sl.on.ca.
PRACTICAL NURSING & REGISTERED NURSE PERIOPERATIVE NURSING: A full refund if the program is canceled by the College. A refund less a $250.00 fee, if the withdrawal request is received in writing/email 10 business days after the course start date and prior to accessing the course online. Withdrawal requests must be sent to lifelonglearning@sl.on.ca.
REGISTERED NURSE PRESCRIBING: A full refund if the course is cancelled by the College. A refund less a $25 administrative fee, per course, if the withdrawal request is received in writing/email five (5) business days prior to the start date of the course. Withdrawal requests must be sent to Lifelonglearning@sl.on.ca.
Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal from a course – applies to all courses.
Registered students are responsible for reviewing the academic policy, guidelines, and codes of conduct. College policies can also be found in your slc.me student portal under Academics.