Mohawk College

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Mohawk College

Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology is a college located in Hamilton, Ontario. Constituted in 1966, it is a college of applied Arts and Sciences. The three main campuses of college are the Fennell Campus on the Hamilton Mountain, the Stoney Creek Campus in Stoney Creek and the Mohawk-McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster University. Currently, there are 30000 students studying in the college.

Mohawk College History

Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology was constituted in 1966. Mohawk College was founded in 1967 as a part of an initiative to provide career-oriented diplomas and courses in the province. Mohawk College was also constituted for the purpose of continuing education programs in Ontario communities.

Mohawk College Programs, Courses and Schools

Mohawk College offers more than 130 Degree programs and around 1000 continuing education courses to students which consists of two-year and one-year degree programs, three-year diplomas, and four-year collaborative degree programs. The top courses are in the field of Health Sciences and Engineering Technology. Some of the fields in

which courses are offered are:

• Business
• Communication Arts
• Community Safety
• Graduate Studies
• Health
• Preparatory Studies
• Technology
• Skilled Trades

For more information, you log onto www.mohawkcollege.ca/careertools.

Mohawk College Achievements

The achievements of Mohawk College are as follows-

• Mohawk College is ranked among top 10 universities in Ontario. It was given a world ranking of 6218 in the world by Webometrics.
• It comes under the top 20 universities in Canada for Applied Science and is ranked 85th in the whole Canada by Webometrics.
• Mohawk College is a recipient of three national Yves Landry Awards and the McMaster

University’s Bachelor of Technology Partnership was recognized with the Yves Landry 2006 Innovative Manufacturing Technology Program Award. Students of Mohawk in the Advertising department have won more than 30 national Canadian Marketing Association awards.

Mohawk College USP

Mohawk College conducts special English language training programs for international students to reduce any linguistic barriers to their learning process. Mohawk College opened a Centre for Aviation in 2021 which is 75000 square feet in area and has a classroom and a laboratory space. The Centre is located near the Hamilton International Airport. Mohawk has a student faculty ratio of 12:1.

Mohawk College Alumni

The alumni of Mohawk College include-

• Dominic Agostino(politician)
• Jillian Barberie (television personality),
• Brad Clark(politician)
• Fred Eisenberger (Mayor of Hamilton)
• Annete Hamm(journalist)
• Gary Jones (actor)
• Master T(VJ)
• Alex Pierson(morning host)
• Joey Muha ( drummer).

Mohawk College Infrastructure

Mohawk College has three main campuses which are-

• The Fennel Campus
• The Stoney Creek Campus
• The Mohawk- McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences

The college provides all sorts of services such as transport and parking, one card, food services, campus stores for shopping, bookstores, conference services and sports facilities etc. Mohawk College Campus The Fennel Campus The main campus of Mohawk College, Fennel was opened in 2018 with an investment of $54.25 million. The Fennel campus accommodates Mckeil School of Business, David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre and The Mcintyre Performing Arts Centre.

Stoney Creek Campus

The Stoney Creek Campus currently trains over 4000 apprentices and is the largest trainer in Ontario. The under-construction Gerald Marshall Centre will be the newest addition to the campus with an area of 12000 square feet. The Centre will be inclusive of class- rooms and control labs.

IAHS at McMaster University in Hamilton

IAHS is the campus where Health Sciences and Research come together and are taught to more than 1700 students. The collaborative nursing and health sciences courses have been bestowed with the highest accreditations. The campus will be transformed into a simulated hospital and Care-Centre with a budget of $3 million, the transformation for which was started in 2016.

Library

Mohawk College has five different libraries out of which one is an e- library. The library of the Fennel Campus is called the Harold Cummings Library. It was named after the late Harold Cummings who had donated $4 million to the construction of the library. Other libraries are the Stoney Creek Library and the IAHS Library. The libraries in Mohawk College have books covering various topics, journals and magazines, video databases, e-books and research materials.

Housing Services

Only The Fennel Campus of the Mohawk College provides on-campus accommodation. The hostel has 170 fully-furnished two-bedroom suites which have television and Wi-Fi as well. The on- campus residence is a good way to ensure your safety and helps you in adapting with new places and people easily. Mohawk College official website provides information regarding off-campus residence and related details.

Students Club

Clubs are a great way for students to integrate and interact with one another. Students have the choice of picking up from dozens of options that Mohawk College offers them. Some of the clubs are-

• Astronomy Club
• Best Buddies
• Melee
• Traditional Gaming Club
• Mohawk College Anime Club
• Yarn Club
• Poetry Club
• Photography and Videography Club
• Guitar Club
• Laughing Yoga Club

At Mohawk College students also have the liberty to start a new club of their own.

Different Campus Location

Mohawk College has three different campus locations, all of which are located in Hamilton, Ontario. The three campus locations of the

Mohawk College is-

• Fennell Campus
• Stoney Creek Campus
• Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster

International Student Info

Courses Offered

Mohawk College offers over 130 Degree programs to students. The programs are offered in the following disciples-

• Business
• Communication Arts
• Community Safety
• Graduate Studies
• Health
• Preparatory Studies
• Technology
• Skilled Trades

Some of the courses offered are as follows-

• Advertising and Marketing Communications Management
• Business Administration-Accounting
• Global Business Management
• Paralegal
• Office Administration
• Social Service Worker
• Environmental Technician

Students Support

Mohawk College is dedicated towards the welfare of students and offers many services to the students such as Counseling Services, Financial Assistance, Sexual Assault and Sexualized Violence Support, Student Success Advisors, Equity, diversity and inclusion, medical services etc.

Visas and Immigration

Mohawk College extends assistance and support to international students by frequently organizing webinars and workshops detailing the whole admission and application process. For the latest updates, students can refer to IRCC website and for any queries, students can contact Mohawk International at 18447676871.

International Student Contact

Mohawk College has a special International Student Services Team, with separate help coaches for different language speaking students, where international students questions regarding their programs, working permits, accommodation or anything in general can by contacting them through the International Student Services Form. Students can also mail them on [email protected].

Students Life

With a community of around 30000 students, Mohawk College is a great platform for students to enhance their character and personality. Mohawk College gives each and every possible opportunity to students to add up-to their experience and brush up their skills. From providing leadership opportunities, volunteering opportunities to organizing orientations and events in the college, Mohawk College ensures an overall development of the student.

Sports & Fitness

Mohawk College has two major centers for fitness- the Stoney Creek Fitness Centre and the David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre.  Both the centers have a number of opportunities for the students to develop interest in various sports or to practice their favorite sport regularly. The facilities include a gym, basketball court, volleyball court, rugby fields and tracks for athletics. Fitness programs like Bootcamp, HIIT, Muay Thai, Pound, PiYo, Resistance Bands Training, Spin, Zumba and Yoga are also organized by The Mohawk College.

Health and Well-being

Mohawk College provides health services to students in case of any emergency or injury. The college has a team of medical professionals who also take care of chronic illness Students can directly mail them on [email protected] Mohawk College also has a special department for mental health called Mental Health in Motion. They provide help to students struggling with mental health issues by counseling and therapy sessions. You can mail the on [email protected].

Residential Life

Mohawk College’s Fennell Campus has on-campus accommodation facilities equipped with all the requirements. Living on the campus can be a great choice because it ensures your safety and also cuts the time of travelling. Students can have the opportunity to socialize as well. There are many off-campus accommodations available as well.

Food & Drink

All the campuses of Mohawk College have diverse options of food facilities available. The dining options available on different campuses are- Fennel Campus- C Wing Food Court, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Bento Sushi, Subway, Urban Fork, La Cocina, Booster Juice, The Cellar and OFF the Grid etc. Stoney Creek Campus- Tim Hortons and Food Court Airport Campus Food Options- MSA Airport Café

Short-term or Weekend Getaway

Hamilton is a great place to visit and roam around. There are a lot of attractive tourist destinations that students can visit. Some of these are-

• Dundurn Castle
• Bayfront Park
• Gage Park
• Tews Falls
• Waterfalls of Hamilton
• Christie Lake Conservation Area
• Tiffany Falls Conservation Area

Part-time Jobs

Mohawk College has on-campus job opportunities for students. The college has Campus Student Employment Program for students who wish to work part-time on-campus. For any queries, you can mail them to [email protected]. Mohawk College also organizes career fairs to help students connect with recruiters and employees to find off-campus part-time jobs.

Student Safety

Mohawk College is very concerned about the safety and security of Students; hence, it ensures a trouble -free environment for students by making the college security team patrols and monitors each and every activity happening on campus. The college also has its own safety app which can be used to access emergency contacts, reporting crimes, sexual assault resources and a personal safety toolbox.

Crime Around the Area

Hamilton is a safe locality with a low crime rate, so it’s generally safe at night for people. However, some criminal activities take place, students must take necessary precautions and use emergency numbers of the college or call the police in case of any emergency.

Famous Courses

The famous courses are as follows-

• Diploma in Business
• B-tech in Chemical Engineering
• B-tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Biotechnology
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Graduate Studies in Human Resources

College Address

The address of Fennel campus is 135 Fennel Ave W, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E5, Canada.

Campus Recruitment Process

Mohawk College offers students on-campus placements. The three types of placements provided by Mohawk College are field, clinical and practical placements. The placements are provided in the field of Business, Communication Arts, Community Service Placements, Health Placements, Skilled Trade Placements, etc.

Entry Requirements

• High School transcript/ College Transcript
• Application form submission
• Application fee
• 6.0 IELTS band for UG courses and 6.5 IELTS band for PG courses.
• Choosing program

Where to apply

College website, Students can apply online at https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/international-students/