Grad Photos

Congrats! You worked your butt off to get where you are today, and you don’t want to forget it. The March 20 – May 5 grad photo sessions are now available for booking.

Photos will be available via appointment only. Book your grad photos now and preserve the memory forever! Here’s how you do it:

Go to www.iconexp.com and click the “Book Now” button
First Select an event – MacEwan Graduation Portraits
Select your Service
– 10 Minute Portrait Session: Includes formal portraits and 6-12 images
– 20 Minute Full Portrait Session: Includes both casual and formal portraits and gives 12-20 images
Select your date and time

You can get detailed instructions on how to order grad portraits at www.iconexp.com.

You will receive a confirmation shortly after booking your appointment in addition to a reminder the day prior to your appointment.

Cost: $15 – $25 due at the time of your sitting.

Contact:

Icon Experience
176 Kaska Road,
Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 4G7
780-449-3558
qjterritory@lifetouch.com

Health & Dental

For information about your coverage, opting out or back in, and FLEXing your plan, visit the mystudentplan website.

All part-time and full-time students paying Students’ Association fees have Health & Dental coverage under the SAMU Health & Dental plan provided by Gallivan: Student Health & Wellness, unless you have opted out. Not sure if you’re eligible?

The cost for health and dental insurance is $278.40 per year.This annual fee is split into two equal payments of $139.20 for your convenience. The cost is included in your tuition.

Students now have access to a variety of digital options for accessing doctors.

Still Unclear?

Let’s be honest, insurance can be daunting. If you’re having trouble understanding the SAMU Health & Dental plan you can read more about it at mystudentplan.ca or check out the Frequently Asked Questions.

Still not getting your answer?

Please contact:
Linda Cuglietta,
Benefit Plan Coordinator
SAMU Building, SA-109A,
780-497-4675,
macewanplan@mystudentplan.ca

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

myWellness

To start your free mental health assessment visit the mywellness website.

Mywellness is included in your Health and Dental fees and is a mental health support that you can access throughout the year.

myLegalPlan

For more information on your legal coverage head to Your Toolbox on the mylegalplan website.

Opt out dates: Aug. 3- Sept. 30, 2021

The cost for legal coverage is $21.41/per member/per year (tax included) for the 2021-2022 year. The cost is included in your tuition.

The price is subject to change for future years but will be reviewed and assessed each year by SAMU.

StressLess

StressLess programming focuses on mental health resources, stress relief, and student wellness through a number of initiatives throughout both the fall and winter semesters, especially around mid-terms and finals.

In the past the StressLess Program has provided activities such as a free coffee station, free yoga, wellness dog visits, and snack bags.

For more information, please contact:
Wellbeing Assistant,
SAwellbeing@macewan.ca.

Book a Goal Session!

Do you find it difficult to stay on track with your assignments? Struggling to hit your deadlines? Goal sessions can be a helpful way to motivate yourself to keep your nose to the grindstone, and get stuff done. Goal sessions are an optional service within Study Buddies.

What to expect with a Goal Session:

Volunteer check-ins on your goal – beginning, middle and end of your session.
Referrals and suggestions on studying if you get stuck.
A cheerleader to help you focus on your goal!

We want your feedback

Let us know how Study Buddies is doing or if you have any suggestions for how we can improve the service.