Get Ready for Post-Secondary
A Student’s Guide to Starting College or University
Get Ready to Start Your Next Adventure
Starting college or university is an exciting transition - but it also comes with new expectations, responsibilities, and questions.
Get Ready for Post-Secondary is a self-guided online program designed to help students better understand what to expect, explore the skills they will need, and prepare for this next chapter.
It is designed to support students preparing to begin college or university.
Is This Program Right For You?
Students often receive information about applications, registration, and orientation. But many of the biggest adjustments happen as students begin navigating a new environment, new expectations, and increased independence.
You might be wondering:
What will classes actually be like?
How different will college or university feel from high school?
How will I manage my time and responsibilities?
How do I find support when I need it?
How will I meet people and find my place?
What happens if things do not go exactly as planned?
This program helps students explore these questions and prepare for the transition ahead.
What You’ll Explore
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Throughout this program, students explore the academic, personal, and practical aspects of transitioning to post-secondary.
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Explore new expectations, environments, terminology, and responsibilities.
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Understand how learning changes after high school and explore approaches that support you as a learner.
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Explore routines, competing demands, motivation, and adjusting when challenges arise.
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Consider independence, everyday responsibilities, shared spaces, and taking care of yourself.
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Explore relationships, belonging, and ways to begin creating your own community.
What's Included
When you enrol, you receive access to:
8 self-guided modules
Audio and written lessons
Reflection activities
Module summaries and Quick Takeaways
Practical planning tools and resources
The program also includes the Ready for What’s Next Toolkit, with resources to help students revisit important ideas as they prepare for and navigate their transition to post-secondary.
Why We Created This Program
Starting post-secondary is about more than knowing where to go and what to do. It’s about understanding what the transition requires.
Students often receive support with the practical steps of starting college or university. However, the transition also involves adjusting to new expectations, increased independence, different learning environments, and changing responsibilities.
We created Get Ready for Post-Secondary to help students better understand this transition and begin with greater awareness, confidence, and practical tools.
This Program May Be a Good Fit If You Are:
Preparing to begin college or university
Curious about what post-secondary will actually be like
Looking for ways to prepare beyond academics
Interested in building awareness of the skills needed for this next chapter
Wanting to feel more informed and prepared before you begin
Parents and supports may also find this program helpful as a resource for understanding the transition their students is preparing to navigate.
Program Details
Format:
Self-guided online program
Designed For:
Students preparing to begin college or university
Includes:
8 modules, audio and written lessons, activities and resources
Cost:
$1000000
Frequently Asked Questions
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Get Ready for Post-Secondary is a self-guided online program that allows students to move through the lessons, activities, and resources at their own pace.
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The program is designed to be flexible. Students can complete it at a pace that works for them and revisit resources as they prepare for this academic transition.
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No. This is an educational, self-guided program designed to provide information, reflection opportunities, and practical skill-building resources.
While created by Registered Psychotherapists, it does not include individual counselling, therapy, or personalized recommendations.
Prepare for what’s next with greater understanding and confidence.
Starting college or university is a new chapter filled with opportunities, questions, and change. Get Ready for Post-Secondary helps students explore what to expect, reflect on the skills they will need, and build a stronger foundation for the transition ahead.