For parents and families of current students

Students who are away from home for the first time love receiving mail.

You can send mail or packages for students to:

Student's full name
62A York St.
Sackville, NB E4L 1H3

For more information, visit mail services.

Students can request a confirmation of enrolment through their Self Service account.

Students can scan and e-mail to regoffice@mta.ca, fax to (506) 364-2272, or bring the form to the Registrar’s Office, located at the Wallace McCain Student Centre, to be completed.

Your student may request the information on your behalf.

Alternately, you need to have a release of information consent form filled out by your student that gives us permission to speak with you on their behalf.

For more information, visit records, documents, and forms.

"Mountie Money" is an on-campus debit card program for students.

Funds can be loaded online using a credit card. The student's ID card is then used to purchase good and services on campus.

Mountie Money can be used at:

• all on-campus dining operations
• the University Bookstore
• Library (printing, photocopying, payment of fines)
• Wellness Centre (shots and some chargeable medical services)

Mount Allison has a wealth of services and resources to help students succeed, but first year students are sometimes hesitant to ask for help or are not sure where to find it.

If your student is struggling academically, encourage them to:

• attend all classes and listen carefully to the professor
• use a calendar or agenda to track tests, assignments, projects, and exams
• schedule in social activities
• take good notes and review them regularly
• set realistic academic expectations
• speak to their professors if they have questions or concerns about a course
• get to know the library and the many resources it offers
• meet with their academic mentor if they are living in residence
• speak with an academic advisor
• get a tutor if necessary
• consider reducing their course load

Though each student’s experience is different, here are some of the common feelings and behaviours students may experience in first year.

September

• Excitement and potential fears about the transition to university
• Social networks begin forming and adjustment to campus life
• Homesickness may occur
• Possible testing of new limits and boundaries

October

• Residence relationships grow stronger (and sometimes more tense!)
• Consequences of life decisions felt (“Are these choices working?”)
• Mid-term exams begin
• Planning living arrangements for next year

November

• Mid-term grades returned and reactions to grades
• Cold and flu season begins
• Potential pressure/procrastination with course-work and exams ahead
• Fall Study Break

December

• Preparations and likely stress over final exams
• Anticipating going home (or not) for the holidays— may want to assert a new personality with family (“I’m different now”)

January

• New Year’s resolutions – may attempt a “fresh start”
• Excitement or possible disappointment over first-term grades
• Happy or sad to return to campus and routine; possible homesickness

February

• Winter weather may affect moods and motivation level
• First round of mid-terms start
• Independent study week offers time to recharge, refocus, or catch up
• Winter Study Break

March

• Planning summer employment
• Academic stress may increase with mid-terms and deadlines

April

• Potential stress over final exams
• Excitement or concerns about summer plans and/or returning home
• Potential sadness over losing touch with friends over summer

Jennings Dining Hall

Jennings Dining Hall is the main meal hall for residence students. Its marché-style dining makes it easier to eat a well-balanced meal at a variety of stations.

Meal plans

Residence students have a convenient and flexible all access unlimited meal plan, so the food, cooking, and cleaning up is on us and your student is free to focus on academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities, and other aspects of campus life!

In addition to saving time and money, being on a meal plan offers a sense of belonging and community for students. Dining on campus gives your student time to socialize with friends, take a break from a hectic schedule, and enjoy nutritious food in an atmosphere designed with students in mind.

Off-campus students can also take advantage of dining options on campus.

FAQs

When does the meal plan begin and end?

Meal plans begin at lunch on move-in day in the fall/winter terms. The meal plan ends at noon following the last full day of exams in the fall/winter terms.

Can special dietary needs be accommodated?

Yes. Students with food intolerances and allergies are encouraged to schedule a meeting with our director (dining@mta.ca) to best evaluate how we can accommodate requests. As part of your meal plan we can also schedule a meeting with a dietitian for consultation on issues ranging from allergies to weight management.

What is on the menu each day?

The daily menu is posted to our Twitter feed @MTADining daily. Any changes to the menu due to delivery problems will be tweeted before the meal begins.

When and how does my student sign up for a meal plan?

If your student applies to live in residence the all access unlimited plan is automatically assigned to their student account.

Can my student opt out of the meal plan?

No. All students living in residence have a meal plan.

Can my student use their meal plan for family or friends?

No. Their meal plan is subject to government regulation regarding tax-exempt status and is only for their own use. At Mount Allison parents are welcome to eat free of charge when accompanied to Jennings Hall by their student.

Are you open on weekends?

Yes. Jennings Hall is open for brunch and dinner from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday the dining hall opens from 10 p.m. to midnight for Late Night.

Are there vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes. We have a station that has never been touched by meat! It has its own cooking equipment and utensils.

There are also vegan and vegetarian options at almost every station in Jennings — soup, pizza, breakfast, made-to-order charbroil and Mongolian grills, salad and fruit bars, pasta, and dessert.

We can work with students to have other options available at the accommodation station. Students should contact dining@mta.ca with requests.

What happens during storms when the University offices are closed?

During heavy snow or blizzard conditions we continue normal operations as much as is safely possible for both students and employees. Some stations may not be open. Most staff live close by and can make it to work or will work a double shift to ensure everyone is accommodated.

Our grounds crew works hard to clear snow — their priority is to keep the pathways to Jennings open and to keep the loading dock open for deliveries. We also follow the 72-hour preparedness recommendations for food inventory. The dining hall is on emergency power with a back up generator.