The Learning Passport Program begins September 11, 2025.

  • The fall 2025 learning passport program runs September 11 to November 20.
  • The winter 2026 learning passport program runs January 15 to March 26.
    • Classroom informational visits begin January 12.

Students can Self-Enroll for the Learning Passport program via Moodle using their MSVU email address in September for the fall program.

If you require assistance with accessing the site please contact: learningpassport@msvu.ca

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Fall activities

What activities are coming up?

October

November

Digital Skills – Basic Computing skills (Seton 331) Pre-registration Required

Nov 3, 3:30 to 4:30pm

Self-Care (On-line) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS

Nov 4, 9 to 10am
This workshop will dive into the importance of Self-Care and the Benefits of sleep, eating well, movement, and being kind with yourself.

Introduction to Primary Resources (On-line) Pre-registration Required

Nov 4, 4:30 to 5:30pm
This webinar will teach you about primary sources and search Strategies to find them via Mount Library database.

Using Office 365 Products (Seton 331) Pre-registration Required

Nov 10, 3:30 to 4:30pm
Learn some essential tips that will help you when using Microsoft Word, OneDrive, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.

Finding & Creating Images for Assignments (Seton 331) Pre-registration Required

Nov 17, 3:30 to 4:30pm
Learn how to find images for assignments that are in Public domain, How to properly use an image that is protected by copyright, and how to create your own image, using tools like Canva.

What I wish knew about Career Planning + Ask-Me-Anything (On-line) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS

Nov 18, 12 to 1:30pm
A collection of resources and questions based on MSVU reflections on careers. The workshop includes 30 minutes at the end to ask our career counsellor anything career related.

Research on a Tight Schedule Pre-registration Required

Nov 18, 4:30 to 5:30pm
This workshop will provide tips and tricks for researching topics and citing your work when time is limited.

Exam Preparation (On-line) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS

Nov 19, 3 to 4pm
This workshop will assist in getting ready for exams by exploring a variety of study tips, organizing notes, and using tools such as Mind Mapping.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) panel (On-line) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS

Nov 19, 6 to 7pm
Join us for a candid conversation with top CEOs in Nova Scotia as they share their career journeys, insights, and challenges. Whether you’re exploring career paths or dreaming big, this is your chance to hear directly from leaders at the top.

 

Check out this past winters Learning Passport activities.

 

Why participate?

The Learning Passport program, introduced in 2009, provides students with opportunities to gain exceptional learning experiences outside the classroom and earn bonus points in eligible classes. Students taking business and tourism courses can self-enroll in our Learning Passport Moodle course site and select from over 40 events each term. Use the Moodle site to receive communications, access activities and view the “rules”.

We offer an extensive list of activities, there is something of interest for everyone. Like this one:

Four people, three women and one man, standing in front of a table at the accreditation in business panel session that occurred in winter 2025.

What is an accreditation in business panel? Find out by watching the recording

Our students share their thoughts and experiences with the Learning Passport Program

 

 

“…the Learning Passport Program allows students to have many benefits…networking opportunities, continual learning from past graduates of MSVU and from guest speakers. Fun and interesting experiences are gained, along with bonus points towards all of your classes!”– Josie Boutilier

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“I honestly can’t say enough about how great this program is. There are so many fantastic activities offered on-campus and online throughout the year. I would highly recommend it to students in all years of study.” – Gracen Marchand

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“Just want to thank you all for this program. I can’t say enough about it. The marks motivated me to attend those sessions but I think I will never stop attending seminars, and will look for learning opportunities outside of the classroom. It is such an amazing program.” – Fairouz Mothana

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“The Learning Passport Program is a great incentive for students to get out, network and learn from the real world. All we need is that push. Once we’re there, we see there is definitely more to get from it than bonus points.”- Gisele Gomes

Accelerate your Learning with some of these featured events.

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