Welcome to Vancouver Campus

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Welcome trail

Welcome

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Before we get started, let me explain the many ways in which you can explore our beautiful campus: - You can jump to the next stop by clicking on the "Next" button - If you already know where you want to go you can navigate the experience by selecting from the list - Lastly, remember that you can explore any particular location in more detail by clicking on the supplemental content icon

520 Seymour Street trail

520 Seymour Street

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As you can see, Adler University is located in a glassy, modern mid-rise building in Vancouver's education hub, in the Downtown area. The campus is closely located to regional transit as access to the Canada Line, SkyTrain, and SeaBus is within two blocks of the facility; and many of the city's major bus routes converge close to campus. Additionally, there are many restaurants, shops and entertainment options nearby.

Main Entrance

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This is Adler University's first floor main entrance. Even before entering, you'll notice the vivid decals and bold coloring—a design feature that continues throughout our urban campus and unifies the space with energy and vibrancy.

Lobby

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Inside the lobby, you'll be greeted by our concierge and security. You'll recognize, too, the halftone print of Alfred Adler on the wall. He is our University's namesake, and a pioneer in community psychology. Follow the stairs to reach the main reception on the second floor.

Reception trail

Reception (Floor 2)

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This is Adler University's main reception space. Located on the second floor—what is commonly called the Red Floor—here you'll find a variety of student amenities. Our spacious campus offers classrooms with city views, collaboration zones and common areas, filming rooms, and more. With an average class-size of 11 students, our state-of-the-art campus is undergoing LEED Gold certification, to recognize its highest standards in green building, indoor environmental quality and resource stewardship.

Student Kitchen (215)

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The student kitchen and prep area is a nook off the second floor reception area perfect for storing lunch, preparing a quick snack, or making tea or coffee.

Seminar Room trail

Seminar Room (214)

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This is an example of one of our seminar rooms. All of our classrooms are located along the perimeter of campus, with glass walls that provide views of the neighborhood and allow natural light to flood the interior spaces of our campus. All classrooms offer a robust technology experience for students and faculty, featuring: An interactive whiteboard with full audio/video playback features. An embedded computer with solid state drive technology. A wide-angle, HD camera and high-efficiency microphone to provide online collaboration and connection with others across the globe. And flexible and intuitive connectivity and control with wired and wireless Internet options and ample outlets for student devices.

Timeline trail

Timeline (Floor 2)

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Founded in 1952, Adler University has a rich history of graduating socially responsible practioners, engaging communities, and advancing social justice. What you see here is our historical timeline that stretches across a portion of the 2nd floor. It displays important moments in our history and relevant world events, focused on the changing world and our work to advance social justice.

Mission, Vision, Values trail

Mission, Vision, Values (Floor 2)

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Throughout Adler University, you'll see displays that reinforce the importance of our mission, vision, and values. Our mission is to continue the pioneering work of Alfred Adler, the first community-psychology—by graduating socially responsible practioners, engaging communities, and advancing social justice. The values that guide our expectations and behavior at Adler are social interest, pluralism, courage, excellence, and pragmatism.

Art Therapy Studio trail

Art Therapy Studio (200)

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Our Art Therapy program enjoys a unique, dedicated studio space on campus, equipped with art supplies and a sink for cleanup. Wall space will allow for future acquisitions of social justice based artwork from local artists in alignment with our mission.

Open Floor Plan trail

Open Floor Plan (218)

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Visitors to Adler University comment on our open floor plan—which provides for an upbeat environment with lots of inviting spaces and opportunities for connection. Classrooms, faculty offices, public spaces and service departments are strategically located throughout campus in a way that best supports engagement among all our students, faculty and staff.

Community Room (220)

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Our Community Room is where the entire Adler University comes together for special events, discussions, presentations and more. The glass walls on all three sides, and adjustable, partitioned doors emphasize the capacity and capabilities of the space. The Community Room also hosts public events organized by our student organizations, as well as outside community and professional groups that work with University faculty and students. Our Community Room meeting space offers high-resolution video presentations and sophisticated connectivity options.

Learning Commons trail

Learning Commons (328)

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The Learning Commons is a combination study space and library, providing you the resources you need to be an expert in your field. With views of the city, access to leading journals in psychology, counselling and policy, the Learning Commons is a relaxing space to write essays or cram for exams.

Medium Size Learning Studio trail

Medium Size Learning Studio (330)

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This is an example of a medium sized learning studio. All of our classrooms are located along the perimeter of campus, with glass walls that provide views of the neighborhood and allow natural light to flood the interior spaces of our campus. All classrooms offer a robust technology experience for students and faculty, featuring: An interactive whiteboard with full audio/video playback features. An embedded computer with solid state drive technology. A wide-angle, HD camera and high-efficiency microphone to provide online collaboration and connection with others across the globe. And flexible and intuitive connectivity and control with wired and wireless Internet options and ample outlets for student devices.

Collaboration Zone trail

Collaboration Zone (425)

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In addition to collaboration zones for study, group work, or just catching up with friends and colleagues, you'll notice many technological enhancements shaping your experience at Adler University. There's digital signage on every floor for news and class schedules; secure printing on multiple floors that includes color printing, collating, and scanning capabilities, supported by a mobile print system; and high-speed wireless internet available across the full campus, available to students for their personal devices.

Admissions Offices trail

Admissions Offices (420)

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The fourth floor is home to most our faculty offices as well as the Admissions Office. If you're a prospective student visiting our campus, stop by the Admissions Office if you've any questions about our degree programs. A counsellor will guide your through the admissions process, put you in touch with faculty members, and talk to you about living in Vancouver.

Large Size Learning Studio trail

Large Size Learning Studio (419)

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This is an example of a large size learning studio. All of our classrooms are located along the perimeter of campus, with glass walls that provide views of the neighborhood and allow natural light to flood the interior spaces of our campus All classrooms offer a robust technology experience for students and faculty, featuring: An interactive whiteboard with full audio/video playback features. An embedded computer with solid state drive technology. A wide-angle, HD camera and high-efficiency microphone to provide online collaboration and connection with others across the globe. And flexible and intuitive connectivity and control with wired and wireless Internet options and ample outlets for student devices.

Filming Rooms trail

Filming Rooms (417)

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In addition to classrooms, faculty offices, and a collaboration zone, the fourth floor also features a bank of filming rooms, for students to digitally record counselling sessions or complete other projects. Filming is a crucial component of gaining expertise in therapy and counselling—it allows you to see how you might dialog with patients and clients, how you hold your body, highlighting all manner of verbal and non-verbal communication—providing insight into ways of improving your technique.

Fifth Floor Look-Out trail

Fifth Floor Look-out

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The fifth floor is home to student services, conference rooms, administrative offices, and a learning studio. Its collaboration zone also provides one of the best lookouts on the neighborhood from its northwest corner.

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