The Algonquin Students’ Association (SA) and Algonquin College administration have once again joined forces to enhance student life at the College. The two organizations are pooling resources to build an anticipated 110,000 square-foot Student Commons facility that will feature large common spaces and lounge areas, an auditorium, study spaces, food services, several student services in a one-stop shopping model, as well as Students’ Association Board and Administration Offices.

The Student Commons, opening September 2012, will create a social hub, or “heart”, of the Ottawa Campus, providing students with a place for renewal, to study, or to meet new friends or relax with old ones between the classroom and home.

In the new Student Commons, students can expect to find amenities never before available on campus including, increased space for student clubs and activities, further centralization of student services, more study space, and a 700-seat auditorium that can proudly host anything from keynote speakers to rock concerts.