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Welcome, and congratulations on your acceptance into the Child and Youth Care Worker program at the Prince of Wales Campus.

You are about to begin a very exciting and busy new chapter of your life! The information provided here is intended to help you prepare for the upcoming semester. Please read through it carefully, and contact us if you have any questions.

Essential Information

Below is the list of required courses for year 1 of your program. To complete your course registration, log in to Self Service. For further information and step-by-step instructions, please visit our course registration guide. 

2026 PS Fall

  • COUN-1100-CYCW
  • CYCW-1035-CYCW
  • CYCW-1200-CYCW
  • CYCW-1280-CYCW
  • PSYC-1100-CYCW
  • PRAC-1100-CYWC
  • NCPR-1000-CYCW
  • NCPR-1006-CYCW
  • SAFE-1005-CYCW

2027 PS Winter

  • COUN-1200-CYCW
  • CYCW-1230-CYCW
  • CYCW-1300-CYCW
  • CYCW-1205-CYCW
  • EDUC-1200-CYCW
  • EDUC-1210-CYCW
  • HLTH-1000-CYCW
  • NCPR-1009-CYCW

2027 PS Spring

  • PRAC-1325-CYWC

Holland College - Key Dates:

  • First Day of Classes (Fall Semester): September 8, 2026
  • Last Day of Classes (Fall Semester): December 18, 2026
  • First Day of Classes (Winter Semester): January 5, 2027
  • Last Day of Classes (Winter Semester): April 23, 2027
  • February Break (No Classes): February 22-26, 2027

For a complete list of important dates, please consult the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar: https://www.hollandcollege.com/student-experience/registrars-office/academic-calendar.html

Required Books

We recommend waiting until each class starts prior to purchasing textbooks.

Required Materials & Tools

N/A

Required Technology

N/A

Your First Day

  • Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Location: Room 106E, Charlottetown Centre, Prince of Wales Campus
You are encouraged to get logged into SAM, apply for your Holl pass and complete SAFE 1005 in SAM prior to attending class if you can.
 
To note: before attending any/each practicum, a student must submit a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check. If the check indicates that a record exists, the student will not be able to complete portions of their program that are required for graduation. Any associated costs are the responsibility of the student. 

Program-Specific Information

Before attending any/each practicum, a student must submit a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check. If the check indicates that a record exists, the student will not be able to complete portions of their program that are required for graduation. Any associated costs are the responsibility of the student. 

A Message from the Program

Hello and welcome to the CYCW program. We are thrilled you are here. It will be a busy two years ahead but also very rewarding. We would like to note that before attending any/each practicum, a student must submit a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check. If the check indicates that a record exists, the student will not be able to complete portions of their program that are required for graduation. Any associated costs are the responsibility of the student. 

Contact Information

Welcome Hub
Find everything you need for September, from event schedules to resources and helpful checklists.
College Kickstart
Complete our online pre-arrival program to get ready for the year ahead and learn about available support services.