The Learning Passport Program begins September 11, 2025.

  • The fall 2025 learning passport program runs September 11 to November 20.
    • Classroom informational visits begin September 8.
  • 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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What activities are coming up?

September

What Students Need to Know About AI at MSVU (On-line) Pre-registration Required

Sept 18, 6 to 7pm
This session will discuss various aspects of AI, such as what GenAI culture is like at MSVU, how to communicate about GenAI with your professors, ethical uses of AI, and AI and citations, among other topics.

Using Office 365 Products (On-line) Pre-registration Required

Sept 22, 3:30 to 4:30pm
Join Meagan and Sara as they share essential tips for using Word, OneDrive, PowerPoint, and Teams. Covering topics like file management, slide notes, image handling, and audio troubleshooting to help your assignments.

Fireside Chat – Effective Communication and Entrepreneurship (On-line) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS

Sept 22, 6 to 8pm
with Dave Reynolds, CEO, The Rumin8 Group Inc.

Using AI for your Job Search (On-line) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS

Sept 23, 12 to 1pm
Career Service, Teaching and Learning, and the Library co-host this to explore how you can use AI effectively in your job search.

Tips for Interviews (On-line) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS

Sept 24, 10 to 11am
A practical workshop with examples of interviews Q&A to help you improve your interview skills.

Effective Database Searching (On-line) Pre-registration Required

Sept 24, 4:30 to 5:30pm
This workshop will provide tips and tricks for choosing databases, generating keywords for your topic and using Boolean search techniques appropriately. Concepts and strategies learned are common tools to most search tools.

From Resistance to Governance: The Emergence and Relevance of Mi’kmaw Ethics Watch (Hybrid, room is TBA) Pre-registration Required

Sept 29, 12 to 1pm
This presentation by Zabrina Dowton explores this history and of Mi’kmaw ethics Watch (MEW), highlighting its role in colonial research, protesting Mi’kmaw knowledge and sovereignty, and advancing Indigenous-led research governance in Mi’kma’ki.

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

Sept 29, 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.

October

Job Search + New Grads (On-line) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS

Oct 2, 12 to 1pm
If you’re getting ready to graduate in the next year, this is a workshop you don’t want to miss. We’ll cover the resources you need to know about to help the transition from university life to professional life.

Career Week – Accounting and Finance panel (Hybrid) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS or go in person to Seton 407

Oct 6, 12 to 1:15pm
Hear from industry professionals in this dynamic panel discussion as they talk about career paths, share strategies for landing your first job after graduations, and offer insights on long-term career growth.

Basic Computing Skills (Seton 331) Pre-registration Required

Oct 6, 3:30 to 4:30pm
Learn how to review basic skills that will help make your life easier when using a computer.

Note-Taking & Time Management (On-line) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS

Oct 7, 10 to 11am
In this workshop we will explore the Cornell Method of note-taking with the added feature of doodling and the of learning. We will also learn about the Pomodoro technique and ways to maximize the effectiveness of study time.

Career Week – Entrepreneurship panel (Hybrid) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS or go in person to Seton 407

Oct 7, 12 to 1:15pm
Hear from industry professionals in this dynamic panel discussion as they talk about career paths, share strategies for landing your first job after graduations, and offer insights on long-term career growth.

Career Week – Marketing panel (Hybrid) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS or go in person to Seton 407

Oct 9, 12 to 1:15pm
Hear from industry professionals in this dynamic panel discussion as they talk about career paths, share strategies for landing your first job after graduations, and offer insights on long-term career growth.

Finding Data & Statistics Part 1- General Data (On-line) Pre-registration Required

Oct 9, 4:30 to 5:30pm
Learn the differences between data and statistics and how to find reliable numbers for your research using Mount Library resources.

Prepare for the Halifax Universities Career Fair (On-line) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS

Oct 14, 6:30 to 8pm
Get ready with us Halifax’s largest post-secondary career on Tuesday, October 21 from 10 am to 3 pm. At the Halifax Convocation Centre! It’s FREE and there’s a shuttle bus for MSVU students (do a 3-hour round trip!).

 Sign up now to stay informed on the happenings with the Halifax Universities Career Fair!

Single-Tasking: “No More Multi-Tasking!” (On-line) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS

Oct 20, 2 to 3pm
This workshop will explore the benefits of Single-Tasking

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

Oct 20, 3 to 4:30pm
Get practical tips from Meagan and Sara on using Word, OneDrive, PowerPoint, and Teams – covering file managing, working with images, slide notes, and troubleshooting audio to make your assignments easier.

FREE Halifax Universities Career Fair (In-person)

Oct 21, 10am to 3pm
Take for time? Make a 3-hour round trip to Halifax’s largest FREE post-secondary career fair on Tuesday, oct 21 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm at the Halifax Convocation Centre!

Sign up now to stay informed on the happenings with the Halifax Universities Career Fair!

Finding Data & Statistics Part 2 – Business Data (On-line) Pre-registration Required

Oct 23, 4:30 to 5:30pm
We will be focusing on sourcing data & statistics when doing research. You can still attend this survey even if you didn’t make it to part 1!

Sustainable Business Tour Pre-registration and ticket purchase Required

Oct 24, 8am to 4:30pm
Students will have an opportunity to learn about sustainability, the impact of small business on rural communities, and how various beverages are made. Learn more: Sustainable Business Tour

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

Oct 27, 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.

Fireside Chat – Effective Communication and Entrepreneurship (On-line) Join with your Mount email account through TEAMS

Oct 27, 6 to 8pm
with Angela Lewis, Chief Commercial Officer, Stewart McKelvey

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 24, 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.

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

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