Holland College | Essential Information

As a Holland College student, you are expected to understand and abide by our policies and procedures. Scroll through to learn more about our administrative regulations.

Student Code of Conduct

You electronically agree to abide to these policies as you create your network Holland College account. To review our Student Code of Conduct policy and the Student Rights and Responsibilities policy, follow these links:

Respectful Learning and Working Environments

Holland College is committed to creating and maintaining respectful learning and working environments, a community in which students, staff, administrators, and others can work, live and learn together, free from all forms of harassment, exploitation, intimidation and discrimination. To review our policies on these matters, follow the links for information. (All links open in a new window)

Safety Procedures

The safety of students and staff is of the highest importance to Holland College. Knowing what to do in the case of an event that constitutes a crisis or an emergency is crucial. We have an Institutional Safety (Emergency Response Information) link on all college computer desktops for ease of access. To review our safety procedures, follow these links:

Accidents and Injuries

To ensure that accidents and injuries involving students are dealt with effectively and to inform yourself of the process for reporting student accidents and injuries, follow this link:

Student Success

It is our goal for you to succeed here at Holland College. Review documents that will explain the monitoring of student progress, student misconduct, attendance requirements and student appeals to help you achieve academic excellence.

Campus Closures

Winter weather can be unpredictable on PEI. Review our board policy on

Closures are posted on our website when required on our Closures & Delays page.

Waste Watch

In compliance with Island Waste Management, all garbage at Holland College must be sorted into compost, waste, and recyclables. Holland College produced a short video to help students who are unfamiliar with the system. .

to see the basic sorting guide.

If you are not sure where an item belongs, please refer to Island Waste Management’s .

Confidentiality of Information

Holland College is committed to taking every reasonable step to protect the confidentiality of the information contained in the records of students. Review our procedures on sharing information

Permission to Share Information with a Third Party

Holland College cannot share or discuss a student’s progress, status, or financial information unless the student has provided authorization by

Complaints

To see the process for filing

OUR MISSION

Empowering diverse, student-focused learning, strengthening communities, and supporting future prosperity.

OUR VISION

Inspiring Today. Creating Tomorrow

OUR VALUES

Innovation
We believe in being ahead of the curve. Seeing what’s coming down the line and ensuring our students, faculty and staff have access to the latest techniques, trends, and technologies.
Applied Learning
We have a rich history as the provincial community college for Prince Edward Island. We honour that legacy as the applied learning institute by ensuring the skills and applications we offer prepare students to be leaders in their chosen fields.
Inclusion
When we acknowledge and celebrate our differences, we strengthen who we are. Holland College strives to offer a welcoming and safe environment for all who come through our doors.
Engagement
We want every student, faculty, and staff member to feel heard, included and inspired. We encourage continuous learning, teamwork, and open communication. Our college is part of our greater provincial community and we will continue to be an active member of all communities we operate in.
Environmental Responsibility
Our decisions today impact the communities we operate in and their future. We aim to reduce our footprint and reconnect with nature.
Inspiration
We embrace the responsibility to inspire and guide students toward their future careers and life paths.

Strategic Plan

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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International Student Information

Settling into a new home in a new location can be stressful - but we're here to help! We have the tools and resources to help make your transition to life in Canada as smooth as possible.

STAY TUNED FOR THE DATES FOR THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION!

Join us for our International Student Orientation Information Session. Topics covered in this session will include but are not limited to:

How to set up a Canadian bank account
Canadian classroom culture
Obtaining a PEI health card and how to register for and opt out of health insurance
Academic Supports
Applying for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Student Union and getting involved in the Holland College Community
Library services
And much more to come!

Everyone in attendance will receive an International Student Handbook and there will be light refreshments available. Come out for this great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and meet some fellow International Students!

REGISTER FOR GLOBAL BUDDIES

Global Buddies is a FREE program that pairs students from different countries to form new friendships, offer new insight into different cultures, bring together the Holland College community and to allow for a smoother transition into life as a Holland College Student! Learn more...

WHAT'S THE PROCESS FOR ENTERING CANADA?

You must follow all the rules and requirements of the Government of Canada in order to be eligible to enter Canada.

Review all the current regulations and steps that you will need to complete to successfully enter Canada on the . This page is updated frequently, so be sure to monitor for any changes leading up to your arrival.

WHEN DO I NEED TO BE ON PEI?

The first day of class is September 2, 2025. You can arrive prior to this date and are encouraged to do so to allow you more time for possible travel disruptions.

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVELLING TO PEI?

You must abide by all rules and requirements outlined by the Prince Edward Island Government in order to enter the province. Click to review all current regulations and steps that you will need to successfully enter PEI.

WHERE DO I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT LIVING IN RESIDENCE?

For students requiring accommodations for the school year, we encourage you to .

To learn about Residence rules and Regulations please review the Holland College Residence Handbook

I DON’T HAVE MY STUDY PERMIT / MY STUDY PERMIT IS DELAYED. CAN I START MY PROGRAM LATE?

No, Students are required to be here for the start of their program. If you are not able to attend, please notify us as soon as possible to cancel your seat.

Please visit the following link for information on refunds.

CAN I DEFER MY ACCEPTANCE TO NEXT SEMESTER OR NEXT YEAR?

Unfortunately, we cannot defer acceptances or applications from one year to the next. Applicants who are looking to defer their acceptance to another year will have to reapply online, pay the application fee and upload their documents to their Dashboard again.

WHEN IS MY INTERNATIONAL FEE DUE?

Payments are due on the first day of classes. Late fees will be applied if payments are not received on time.

Find a step-by-step guide to making a payment on our blog on the front page of the website.

CAN I OPT-OUT OF THE STUDENT HEALTH PLAN?

To opt out of the "Medical (International)" a PEI Health Card is required. If you do not have one and are wanting to see if you're eligible, please visit

Opt-out instructions can be found on our Student Toolkit page

Contact Us!

If you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a personalized campus tour please email us!

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