Off-Campus Associates are students who do not live at Grebel but want to have a formal connection with our residence community. Students in all academic years are welcome to apply to associate at Grebel.
Perks of associating at Grebel:
- Connecting with a residence community in your first year will give you a stable community to start off your university experience.
- Associates can join Grebel clubs and intramural teams, participate in social activities, and enjoy delicious Community Suppers.
- Associates can apply for Grebel bursaries.
- Get access to support from the Student Services team.
- You can continue associating throughout your degree, growing the relationships that you formed in your first year.
- You may associate with Grebel if you are on academic or work term.
What is included in the base fee for OCAs?
- Three snack nights per week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
- All-included hot and cold drinks from the Grebel dining room (to be consumed in the dining room only)
- Orientation Week activities and the All-Grebel Retreat
- Participation in student council-run activities and events
- Access to Grebel's gym, practice rooms, silent study room, and games lounge
- A personal locker at Grebel
How do I become an associate?
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Apply online. When your application is received, you'll be invited to come in for a conversation. We'd like to meet you and give you more information about being an associate.
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Pay your associate fees.
Questions?
To learn more about becoming a Grebel Off-Campus Associate, email Gemma Ricker-Rampersad (Student Life and Recruitment Coordinator) or Grebel Student Services. Watch the video below to learn more about what it's like to be an OCA!
