MATURE AND TRANSFER STUDENT GUIDE 2019
nipissingu.ca experienceNU
Table of Contents
NIPISSING ADVANTAGES...... 2
IT’S YOUR MONEY Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries ...... 4, 5 Government Assistance, Work Study Program...... 5 Create a Financial Plan, Meal Plan Options ...... 6
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ...... 8
PROGRAM OPTIONS...... 10 Dual Degrees, Professional and Graduate Programs, Additional Credentials...... 11
SCHULICH SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Concurrent and Consecutive Bachelor of Education ...... 12
INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES...... 14
NU STUDENT LIFE North Bay, Student Union, Health and Dental Plan, Community Involvement, Student Food Bank...... 16
OFF CAMPUS LIVING, RESIDENCE...... 18 NU ATHLETICS...... 20
PROGRAMS...... 22 ADMISSION TO NIPISSING Applying to Nipissing, Full- or Part-time ...... 36 Transferring from University ...... 37 Transferring from College...... 38 College Specific Policies...... 42 Other Transfer Policies ...... 44 International Applicants...... 44 Concurrent Education Admission requirements...... 46 Application Deadlines...... 47 Checklist...... 48
CAMPUS MAP...... inside back cover
Connect with us: facebook .com/NipissingU @NipissingU @NURecruitment Come for a visit and see why you belong at Nipissing!
4 6 7 3
2
1
8 5
1 Main Campus 5 Townhouse Residence Complex (TRC) 2 Harris Learning Library 6 Founders and Chancellors 3 R.J. Surtees 6 Residences 7 Student Athletics Centre 7 Monastery Hall (Fine Arts) 4 Governors Residence 8 Path to 20 km of trails
Check out our interactive map at: map.nipissingu.ca
Sign up for Open House or a campus tour, and get more info at: ibelongatnipissingu.ca Take the credit
Reach your full potential with the very best undergraduate experience
Our students come to us with unique backgrounds and circumstances. Whether a transfer, mature, Indigenous, Canadian living out of Ontario, or International student, all have their sights set on a successful future. Our priority is to offer as much help as possible by applying the credits you’ve already earned through university or college to an undergraduate or professional degree program, offering flexible full and part-time studies, and delivering collaborative, on-site, online and blended programs that fit into your location and schedule.
NIPISSING RANKED The first initiative of its kind in an Ontario university, our promise further enhances in STUDENT # Nipissing’s focus on our students’ success. 1SATISFACTION among primarily undergraduate universities in Ontario – Maclean’s 2018 The current rate of employment for Nipissing graduates is already above the provincial average, but our promise further demonstrates the University’s confidence in the quality of programming, teaching, career development and overall student experience.
If you can’t find a job following graduation, Nipissing invites you to return for another year, tuition-free for up to 30 additional credits if you have not secured career-related employment 6 months after completing your undergrad degree.*
For all the details visit: nipissingu.ca/nupromise
Supportive professors are accessible *Terms and conditions apply. Visit our website for more information. even outside of classroom hours.
2 A OVE THE PROVINCIAL AVERAGE
OF NIPISSING OF NIPISSING STUDENTS FIND STUDENTS FIND EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT 0.8 WITHIN 6 MONTHS 5.7 WITHIN 2 YEARS OF GRADUATING OF GRADUATING
Based on the 2016 Ontario University Graduate Survey
compared to the Ontario university average of 86.98% compared to the Ontario university average of 93.56%
Enjoy small, interactive classes where every student We have some of the best residences in Canada with has a voice and a name. modern facilities and a room of your own.
Valuable student support that provides help with We focus on your success with a full range of study challenges, success coaching, and school-to- student services to assist you academically, work preparation. financially, and personally.
3 It’syourmoney
Scholarships, bursaries and awards
#ibelongatNipissingU
“ QQAWARDS AND BURSARIES I think it’s inevitable at some point, if not the entire duration of our post-secondary journey, that finances for students are a Thanks to the generous funding provided by award donors, Nipissing University is able to provide additional funding to students on the basis of a range of bit of a stressor. I’m so grateful for the incredible support that say... students our criteria. donors to Nipissing offer in the form of scholarships, awards and bursaries. They truly are investments in our future and many Some of these are awarded based on academic merit, while others are for students demonstrating financial need, or a combination of extracurricular of them are given on the basis of financial need, community involvement, academics, demonstrated leadership ability, or volunteerism. involvement and volunteerism, not just academic accomplishment. They are well worth the short time it takes to fill out the Once you’re a Nipissing student, you just need to complete the Web Bursary application that is posted on Web Advisor the whole month of October to application form.” be considered for all of the “upper year” funding available. If you think you might have a financial shortfall, apply – you might just get some Abbey, Business Administration, Marketing stream extra funding! Hometown: North Bay, Ontario
4 For a complete list of scholarships, awards, bursaries, and other funding options, visit nipissingu.ca/bursaries
QQAUTOMATIC UPPER YEAR CARL SANDERS SCHOLARSHIPS QQNUWORK: ON-CAMPUS WORK STUDY PROGRAM Students qualify for the guaranteed upper year scholarships Nipissing University offers a Work Study program that enables students to work on the basis of their overall average on the top part-time on campus. Students must first qualify for the program by submitting an
24 credits taken at Nipissing in the previous fall/ AUTOMATIC application that may be printed from the forms section of our website: winter session. Scholarships are paid out in the CONSIDERATION nipissingu.ca/studentfinancialservices. Notification of eligibility is sent to subsequent year, as long as the student is registered AFTER ONE EAR Nipissing University email accounts. Once eligibility is confirmed, students may in at least 18 credits. The scholarships may be held AT NIPISSING apply to work in a NUWork-eligible position. The majority of work study positions for a maximum of four years. begin in September so students are encouraged to apply in August. It is expected that students will have explored all possible funding options, including OSAP, before applying for this program. Find applications and more information at Nipissing GPA in Annual Award nipissingu.ca/financialaid/nuwork previous fall/winter
90%+ $1000
85-89% $750
80-84% $500
QQGOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is available to Ontario residents who are Canadian citizens and/or who are permanent residents of Canada. Funding is available to students for full-and part-time study. Full time OSAP provides funding for direct educational costs and an allowance for living costs, local travel and childcare, if applicable. Funding is based on a need calculation performed by the government. Part time OSAP provides funding for direct educational costs (i.e. tuition, ancillary fees, books and supplies) and is based on whether your previous year’s income meets the government thresholds set each year. In both cases, funding may be provided in the form of loans and/or grants, depending on individual circumstances. Learn more about your eligibility, the mix of grants and loans available and access the applications themselves at ontario.ca/OSAP 4,837 38,000
UNDERGRAD, PROFESSIONAL NIPISSING ALUMNI & GRADUATE STUDENTS WORLDWIDE 2016/2017 IN 54 COUNTRIES
5 It’syourmoney
Create a financial plan
Creating a financial plan for your education helps you achieve your goals on time and on budget. This information is provided for guidance only. These costs are estimated for a single student with no dependents based on 2018-2019 costs for the 8-month academic term and are subject to change from year-to-year.
International Living in Residence Living Off Campus Living at Home Studying in North Bay Student Fees
Tuition $6,423 – $8,084 $6,423 – $8,084 $6,423 – $8,084 $19,325
(includes a City of Ancillary Fees North Bay transit pass) $1,368 $1,368 $1,368 $1,992
Housing $5,717 – $6,425 $6,000 – $9,000 † Variable $5,717 – $6,425
Food $2,600* $1,920 $600 $2,600*
Books and Supplies $500 – $1,000 $500 – $1,000 $500 – $1,000 $500 – $1,000
(does not include Personal travel home) $3,250 $3,250 $1,050 $2,500
Total $19,858 – $22,727 $19,461 – $24,622 $9,941 – $12,102 á $32,634 – $33,842
Optional Fees • On-campus parking (depending on lot): $161 – $255 • *Meal plan included in above cost for example purposes is $1100/term. • †Off-campus housing costs are estimated based on a 12-month lease. • Optional meal plans are available to all residence and non-residence students.
To estimate your tuition and living expenses, visit our online calculator at nipissingu.ca/tuition
6 Student tip: You can earn up to $2200 with a NUWork on-campus job. To qualify, you need to demonstrate financial need, so tap into funding sources like OSAP (even if you don’t receive or accept it) and indicate that you’ve done so on the application form.
Our meal plans are optional and operate just like a debit card, but without the fees! For details visit dineoncampus.ca/ nipissingcanadore
Optional Meal Plans Locations Cost Term Benefits
Annual Plan Main Cafeteria $2,200 Valid until end of school year Tax-free purchases (save 13%) Nipissing Cafeteria 5% discount** Semester Plan Campus kiosks: Tim Horton’s, $1,100 Valid until end of semester Tax-free purchases (save 13%) Pizza Pizza, and Subway 5% discount**
Swipe & Save Reloadable Card Minimum $100 No expiry date 5% discount**
Gd2go Plans R.J. Surtees Student Athletics $250 No expiry date Tax-free purchases (save 13%) gd2go.ca Centre kiosk $1000 (+$50 bonus) Gd2go downtown location $2600 (+$260 bonus)
**5% discount applies to non-branded purchases on cafeteria items. Purchases made at Tim Horton’s, Pizza Pizza, and Subway are regular price.
7 NUservices forstudents
Student success is our top priority
NIPISSING RANKED TOP 5 in CANADA for
STUDENT SATISFACTION, STUDENT SERVICES, SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
among primarily undergraduate universities in Canada – Maclean’s 2018
QQTHE MATURE AND TRANSFER STUDENT NETWORK The Mature and Transfer Student Network is a transition program that supports The results are clear. Our ability to provide one mature students, college transfer students, university transfer students, and of the best student experiences in the country is second-degree students as they complete their studies at Nipissing University. As a member of the network, you will have the option to participate in workshops, proven, but what does that mean to you? Nipissing day trips, and family-friendly programming where you can connect with other mature, transfer, and second-degree students. You also have access to a is committed to making your success our priority professional staff member for appointments to help support you as you transition by combining two of our greatest strengths: top to academic and social life on campus. Interested participants are encouraged to keep an eye on their student email account for monthly invitations to events and rated support services; and friendly staff to help workshops. you navigate. Student Experience Coordinator, Transfer Student Success: [email protected] (705) 474-3450 ext. 4151
of the on-campus student population at Nipissing University 15% are mature, transfer, and second-degree students nipissingu.ca/studentservices • facebook.com/nuSDS
8 QQACADEMIC ADVISING QQSTUDENT LEARNING AND TRANSITIONS nipissingu.ca/academicadvising Email: [email protected] Our primary focus is to enhance your learning experience and development. nipissingu.ca/slt We will help you to: The Student Learning and Transitions office enhances the student experience by providing learning and development opportunities that support your academic and • explore academic opportunities; personal successes. Services within this office include: • address difficulties; and • further developing academic skills that meet individual student needs; • make the best informed and responsible decisions regarding your academic • transition programming that assists with academic and social programs, priorities and goals. integration into university life; For more information, visit nipissingu.ca/academicadvising • career counselling; and • peer tutoring. QQACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Email: [email protected] QQSTUDY ABROAD – INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES nipissingu.ca/sas Email: [email protected] We feel that all students have a right to accessible, barrier-free learning nipissingu.ca/international environments. If you have or suspect that you have a disability, we encourage In a globally-minded world, we believe it is important for our students to you to contact us before you begin your studies to ask about test and exam internationalize their degree. Our office helps students achieve this goal by accommodation, distraction-reduced working and testing areas, note-taking providing support services and programs to assist in intercultural development support, adaptive technology and assistive software, alternate format reading and integration, fostering global citizenship, and providing opportunities to study materials and counselling or tutorial support. We can make your academic journey abroad and/or internationalize your degree at home. so much more productive and rewarding. For more information, visit our website nipissingu.ca/international
QQTHE HARRIS LEARNING LIBRARY eclibrary.ca/library Our award-winning library is located in the middle of campus and is a great place for learning, studying, collaborating and connecting. This large and open space is brilliantly illuminated with natural light and offers a comfortable place to do research, study, or meet with friends. Built to facilitate learning styles of all types, the library features: • Expanded online and print collections; • Learning commons equipped with Mac computers; • Individual study spaces; and • Collaborative workrooms and group instruction rooms.
QQSTUDENT COUNSELLING #ibelongatNipissingU Email: [email protected] nipissingu.ca/counselling “Coming to Nipissing as a mature student, I wasn’t sure Registered counselling professionals offer free, year-round personal counselling what to expect. I met with my coordinator on the first day, services, specialized therapeutic groups, referral services and wellness events to all undergraduate and graduate students. A few appointment times are reserved who introduced me to everybody I would be dealing with. each day to accommodate students in crisis situations and those urgently needing Student Services helped get my schedule sorted, gave me a to speak with a counselor. In the event of a crisis outside of North Bay or after tour of the campus, and even helped me get my accessibility office hours, you may contact one of the following helplines, which are toll-free accommodations ready for the school year. By the time I and available 24 hours/7 days a week: graduated, I knew everybody in that office by name and could • Good2Talk (Ontario’s Postsecondary Student Helpline) at 1 (866) 925-5454 FREE comfortably walk in there for help at anytime.” • The Crisis Line at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at 1 (800) 352-1141 FREE Dez, Business Administration Grad ’16 Hometown: Pembroke, Ontario
our students say...
9 NUprogram options
Your career opportunities are limitless
QQ Criminal Justice – with streams in: QQ Social Welfare and Social QQ Marketing Whether you choose an Corrections, Criminal Justice Studies, Development. page 34 QQ Mathematics Criminology, Policing. page 24 existing program or decide QQ Social Work . page 34 QQ Media, Culture and Communications QQ Economics. page 26 to customize your degree, QQ Sociology. page 35 QQ Native Studies QQ English Studies. page 26 you have the flexibility to QQ Philosophy QQ Environment and Physical take courses that interest QQMINORS QQ Physics Geography. page 28 you and help you realize QQ Anthropology QQ Political Science QQ Environmental Biology and QQ QQ Psychology your goals. Technology. page 26 Art History and Visual Studies QQ Biology QQ Religions and Cultures QQ Environmental Geography. page 28 QQ Business Administration QQ Social Welfare and Social QQ Fine Arts. page 26 Development All programs are available on-campus. QQ Chemistry QQ Gender Equality and See legend for other delivery options. QQ Sociology Social Justice ...... page 28 QQ Child and Family Studies QQ QQ Spanish QQ Geography. page 28 Classical Studies QQ QQUNDERGRADUATE QQ Studio Arts QQ Computer Science PROGRAMS OF STUDY History . page 28 QQ Corporate Social Responsibility QQ Anthropology . page 22 QQ Liberal Arts . page 30 QQ Economics QQ Biology. page 22 QQ Liberal Science. page 30 QQ English Studies Program Delivery Options: QQ Business – with streams in: QQ Mathematics. page 30 QQ Environmental Science QQ On-Campus Accounting, Economics, Finance, QQ Native Studies . page 30 Organizational Studies, Marketing, QQ Film Distance QQ Nursing . page 30 Blended Delivery Technology Management . page 22 * QQ French QQ Philosophy . page 32 Toronto (BScN Scholar QQ Child and Family Studies . page 24 QQ Gender Equality and Social Justice * Practitioner Program) QQ Physical and QQ Classical Studies. page 24 QQ Geography Health Education . page 32 See individual program QQ Commerce . page 22 QQ History descriptions for details. QQ Political Science. page 32 QQ QQ Computer Science. page 24 Human Resources QQ Psychology. page 32 QQ Legal Studies QQ Religions and Cultures. page 34
For a complete list of available online courses visit www.nipissingu.ca/online
10 If transferring to Nipissing from another post-secondary institution, visit nipissingu.ca/transfer
QQ DUAL DEGREES Bachelor of Commerce Dual Degree If you would like to combine Business with an Arts or Science program, Nipissing offers you the opportunity to study both and complete a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in five years. This dual degree allows you to study a wider range of general interest and 26:1 career specific subjects. For more information see the Academic Calendar at (Based on 2016/2017 classes) nipissingu.ca/dualdegrees and see the Admissions Chart at the back of this book for admission requirements.
Concurrent Education NIPISSING’S See next page for more information STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO If you want to earn both your undergraduate and professional degrees seamlessly, Nipissing offers a concurrent program leading to an honours undergraduate degree in your discipline of choice (except Nursing and Social Work), and a Bachelor of Education degree. For further details see the next page or visit nipissingu.ca/concurrent Interested in Law School? No specific degree or major is required for admission into Law QQPROFESSIONAL AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS School. Nipissing offers all prerequisite courses required for QQ Bachelor of Education (Concurrent and Consecutive) admission into Ontario Law Schools. A minimum of two to three QQ Master of Arts (History) years of undergraduate study will provide eligibility. QQ Master of Arts (Sociology) QQ Master of Education QQ Master of Environmental Science Interested in Medical School? No specific degree or major is required for admission to Medical QQ Master of Environmental Studies QQ Master of Science (Kinesiology) School. Nipissing offers all prerequisite courses required for QQ Master of Science (Mathematics) admission to Ontario Medical Schools. A minimum of three QQ PhD in Education with a focus on Educational Sustainability years of undergraduate study, plus a few specific courses (depending on the medical school of choice) will provide eligibility. Some Medical Schools require specific courses for QQADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS admission consideration. Typically courses are in the areas We offer certificates in: of Biology, Biochemistry, General or Organic Chemistry, • Aboriginal Leadership or Physical Sciences and Life Sciences. Some may require • Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) – Lifespan Humanities and/or Social Science courses. • Archaeological Monitoring • Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention (EIBI) – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Interested in an MBA? • Bilingualism No specific degree or major is required for admission into a • Digital Classics Master of Business Administration program. Nipissing offers • Digital Humanities all prerequisite courses required. A minimum of three years of • Entrepreneurial Finance undergraduate study, plus a few specific courses (depending on • Environmental Management grad school of choice) will provide eligibility. • Financial Services • Financial Product Sales Professional • Forest Resource Management and Conservation Interested in Veterinary Medicine? • Game Design and Development No specific degree or major is required for admission to • Geomatics Veterinary Medicine. Nipissing offers all prerequisite • Health Studies and Gerontology courses required for admission into Veterinary Medicine. • Human Resources Management Typically applicants are required to complete courses in • iLEAD Business Experience Biology and Genetics, as well as Math and/or Statistics for • Neuroscience admission consideration. A minimum of two to three years of • Peace and Violence Prevention undergraduate study is required to apply. • Program Evaluation and Applied Research (PEAR)
11 SchulichSchoolof Education
A recognized leader in the field of education
Apply to the Schulich School of Education, and earn your Bachelor of Education of Education immerses teacher candidates in a series of experiential learning (BEd) degree at Nipissing University in one of the pre-eminent education programs opportunities that range from the integration of digital technology in the in Ontario. Renowned for graduating exceedingly well-prepared and professionally- classroom, to national and international experiences, to polishing résumés and minded teachers, the Schulich School of Education will prepare you for teaching in interview techniques prior to the annual education career fair. Schulich School traditional and non-traditional environments, and will provide you with transferable of Education graduates maintain a distinct reputation as leading-edge and communication and collaborative skills that are essential to any career. professional educators. With the delivery of well over 100 years of teacher education, combined with Consider one of two ways to earn your teaching certification: a rigorous offering of professional learning opportunities, the Schulich School the Concurrent or the Consecutive program.
PURSUING A DEGREE IN EDUCATION
Concurrent Bachelor of Education Consecutive Bachelor of Education
The Faculties of Arts and Science, and Applied and Professional Studies, The Schulich School of Education offers a consecutive Bachelor of Education in conjunction with the Schulich School of Education, offer concurrent program that requires, as a prerequisite, a completed undergraduate education leading to an honours undergraduate degree in your degree from Nipissing or another university. discipline of choice (except Nursing and Social Work) and a Bachelor of Education degree.
6 years (maximum – time frame may be reduced Duration 2 years (following undergraduate degree) based on transfer credits received)
Practicum 19 weeks of practicum + 19 weeks of practicum + 60 hours of Community Leadership Experience (CLE) 60 hours of Community Leadership Experience (CLE) English Public school boards, English Separate school boards, English Public school boards, English Separate school boards, and First Nations or federally administered schools and First Nations or federally administered schools
Division Choose one of the following: Choose one of the following: P/J – (J/K to Grade 6) P/J – (J/K to Grade 6) P/J – French as a Second Language* P/J – French as a Second Language* J/I – (Grades 4 to 10) J/I – (Grades 4 to 10) I/S – (Grades 7 to 12) I/S – (Grades 7 to 12)
P/J =Primary/Junior J/I = Junior/Intermediate I/S = Intermediate/Senior *Pending Senate approval
12 Education student earns volunteer medal Michelle Schenk is a person who loves to get involved, especially if it means helping others. The geography and concurrent education student was recently celebrated for her efforts by the province of Ontario with an Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, the highest honour young Ontarians can receive for volunteer service. Schenk was one of only 10 Ontarians who received the award.
A dedicated advocate for individuals with disabilities, Schenk served in 2017/2018 as the President of the Nipissing University chapter of Best Buddies, an on-campus club that works to create lasting friendships between students and people with intellectual disabilities. Previous volunteerism on campus includes the Biidaaban Academic Support Tutoring Program and NU Reads.
#ibelongatNipissingU
Shannon Bomben, Nipissing alumna and graduate from the Schulich School of Education was awarded the Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic 2015 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow. Shannon is quick
to credit the hands-on practical experience she received at Nipissing as the incentive to taking her Bachelor of Education degree into say... students our the international forum. Having travelled to over 20 countries, she continues to inspire her students by sharing her Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Icelandic expedition experiences. “It’s a great experience for teachers. You get out there and you can be teaching full-time in your own classroom. I was working at a Canadian international school, so was teaching Canadian curriculum, and experiencing the world. From those experiences, it’s really changed the way I teach my students here in Canada. I think using my Bachelor of Ed for international travel was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
Shannon Bomben, BEd, 2011 employers say...
“We are very impressed with Nipissing’s Education Career Fair and the quality of graduates from the Schulich School of Education. The students are always well prepared, have strong resumes, and are interested in learning more about what the OCDSB has to offer. Over the last couple of years, the number of new teacher positions at the OCDSB has grown and we are continuing to add teaching positions. We have traditionally enjoyed great success with Nipissing University graduates.” Barry Scott, Human Resources Officer, Ottawa Carleton District School Board
“Nipissing’s Education Career Fair is extremely well organized and thoughtfully designed. The students are well organized, they ask smart questions, look professional and have given some thought to what they want in their career. We work with a lot of First Nations communities and the Nipissing students are prepared and knowledgeable about Indigenous education. It’s wonderful to meet future teachers who are so well-informed and open to working in the North.” Mattie Goetstouwers, Teacher Recruitment Manager, Teach for Canada
13 NUIndigenous Initiatives
Enji giigdoyang - “where we come to meet, and talk about things”
QQENJI GIIGDOYANG – THE OFFICE OF INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES QQABORIGINAL ADVANTAGE PROGRAM (AAP)
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] nipissingu.ca/indigenous nipissingu.ca/indigenous We welcome Indigenous families, Elders, youth and children within inclusive Nipissing University’s Aboriginal Advantage Program is a full-time, first year and intergenerational programs in the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. In the transition-to-university program for Indigenous students who are planning to Nipissing dialect of Anishnaabemwin, Enji giigdoyang means, “where we come to pursue an undergraduate degree, and may want or need additional cultural, meet and talk about things.” We enhance the educational experience through a personal, and/or academic resources. holistic approach to academic, personal, and cultural support. Students who are transitioning from high school, upgrading, entering from • Enji Giigdoyang Student Lounge a college program, or who have simply taken a break from their studies are • Indigenous Week eligible to apply to the program. • Elder in Residence You will be part of a community of peers, staff, faculty and Elders while obtaining 24 credits toward a university degree in pre-selected courses reserved • Enji Giigdoyang Speaker Series for AAP students. You will: • Experiential Learning • learn alongside other Indigenous students; Opportunities • attend orientation week to meet the professors and other students in the
I
S program; • Academic, Personal, and N E • D become more familiar with the university system; and Cultural Supports V I I • gain confidence to be successful at university. G T E A N I O I T To apply to the Aboriginal Advantage Program, prospective students can find the U S I N printable application form at nipissingu.ca/indigenous For more information, please contact the Student Success and Development Coordinator at [email protected]
14 NUindigenousinitiatives
Students enrolled in the summer diploma programs are invited to bring their families with them into residence. To engage the children while their parents attend summer courses, we offer the educational Youth Experience Programs as well as a science camp called NU Science Explorations.
Indigenous traditional teachings and Indigenous languages as a subject within First QQ DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Nation and Ontario public schools from grades Kindergarten to 12. The program’s structure allows working professionals to attend classes in the summer and to return INDIGENOUS TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (ITEP) to employment during the academic year. The Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP) diploma/degree program is available for individuals of Indigenous ancestry. You are eligible if you have For full details see: nipissingu.ca/indigenousprograms successfully completed one of the following from an accredited university or college: • An undergraduate degree QQEXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES • Early Childhood Education (ECE) • Aboriginal/Native Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ACADP/NCADP) BIIDAABAN COMMUNITY SERVICE-LEARNING • Native Language Teaching Certificate (NLTC) Biidaaban is an Anishnaabe word that means: “dawn, that point when the sun is This summer intensive program prepares individuals to develop teaching rising and a new day begins.” Biidaaban Community Service-Learning (BCSL) is a strategies, technological skills and curriculum knowledge within an indigenous unique experiential learning program. Through volunteer placements in community worldview. The program’s structure allows working professionals to attend classes organizations, students apply classroom theory to real-world experiences. Students in the summer and to return to employment during the academic year. Upon make a difference by investing time and energy in the local community, putting completion, successful applicants will earn a Certificate of Qualification from the classroom learning into practice. BCSL builds meaningful relationships with local Ontario College of Teachers in the Primary/Junior Divisions. communities. A specialized focus of BCSL is increasing literacy and numeracy For full details see: nipissingu.ca/indigenousprograms with Indigenous youth through Biidaaban Youth Groups and Biidaaban Academic Support programs. BCSL participants receive training from Educators, Elders and INDIGENOUS CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DIPLOMA PROGRAM (ICADP) Faculty prior to engaging with community. The Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP) offers its candidates the opportunity to explore the role of the classroom assistant who works with WIIDOOKTAADWIN INDIGENOUS MENTORSHIP INITIATIVES Indigenous children in elementary public and First Nation schools. Students explore Wiidooktaadwin is an Anishnaabe word that means “helping one another.” culturally relevant pedagogical understandings in working with elementary students Wiidooktaadwin connects Indigenous Nipissing University students with Indigenous of all academic levels in numerous subject areas. Practicum experiences allow youth in local secondary schools. Every school year begins with an opening by an students to connect educational theory with practical applications in the classroom Elder in a teaching circle. Seven sessions are led by mentors in the schools, framed and the entire school. Our graduates return to their classrooms with newly acquired in the Seven Grandfather Teachings. Topics covered in Mentor sessions include skills and knowledge gained from the Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma leadership in community, working together, and the importance of sharing our Program to assist Indigenous children in elementary classrooms across the province. gifts. University Mentors are asked to participate in a weekend of training, and For full details see: nipissingu.ca/indigenousprograms volunteer for 2 hours weekly over 8 weeks in the Fall. In the Fall and Spring, we host two Aasgaabwitaadwin Indigenous Youth Leadership Conferences on campus. is an Anishnaabe word meaning “we are standing in support of TEACHER OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Aasgaabwitaadwin one another.” Aasgaawitaadwin culminates in a celebration of the Wiidooktaadwin (TILSL) Mentorship Program for mentors, students, teachers, and community. The TILSL Program provides students who are fluent in the languages of Anishnaabemwin, Cree, Lunaape, Mohawk and Cayuga the opportunity to earn a Secondary schools participating include: Nbisiing, Chippewa, Northern, Scollard Diploma in Education from Nipissing University and a Certificate of Qualification Hall, West Ferris, and Widdifield. and Registration from the Ontario College of Teachers. You will acquire a thorough understanding of new technologies as well as necessary strategies to deliver
15 NUstudentlife
Support ive professors + small classes = personalized learning environment
Students just like you choose Nipissing because of its friendly atmosphere and commitment to providing a personalized undergrad experience. You will benefit from small class sizes, access to supportive professors, and if you are interested, the opportunity to assist with faculty research as an undergrad student. University is so much more than classes, books, and studies, though. You will decide what shape your life will take, and will have easy access to all the support systems you need. You may be most surprised by the amount of learning that happens outside the classroom.
QQNORTH BAY QQHEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN Nipissing University is situated on the traditional territory of Nipissing First Nation, Exclusively through “We Speak Student”, NUSU is able to offer a health and dental and within the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850. We also acknowledge the nearby plan to all students who pay the health plan ancillary fee. This extensive plan has Anishnabek communities of Dokis First Nation and Temagami First Nation. been created to best suit our students’ needs. The best part is that if you already Located in North Bay, Ontario – three and a half hours north of Toronto, or four have coverage you are able to opt out of the health plan. To view the complete hours west of Ottawa – campus is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake benefit summary of the health plan, visit wespeakstudent.com or contact and is located within a stunning 720 acres of Canadian Shield forest. Surrounded our VP Communications at [email protected] by natural beauty, Nipissing is the ideal environment for learning. With more than 60 percent of our students coming from out of town, everyone is eager to QQCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT get to know each other and make new life-long friendships. You will feel a sense of community the moment you step onto campus. Whether you are into the arts, North Bay is such an amazing community in which to get involved. NUSU exploring the outdoors, or socializing with friends at any of our local restaurants works with groups such as the Nipissing Transition House, The Gathering within minutes of campus, check out the city’s website to get an idea of what there is Place, Community Living North Bay, and the Military Family Resource Centre, to see and do in North Bay: cityofnorthbay.ca among others. If you want to get involved either on or off campus contact [email protected]
QQSTUDENT UNION QQFOOD BANK Students attending Nipissing University and long distance students, who are enrolled in at least one course and pay their student fees, are members of the NUSU funds and manages a food bank that is accessible to all students during the Nipissing University Student Union. Our organization strives to represent students year, and provides much needed nourishment when funds run low. The food bank democratically, provide a communication framework, and lobby for legislative is regularly stocked with the help of fellow students, Nipissing staff and faculty, as change on issues that affect students. As an elected board, NUSU Executives and well as the North Bay community. The food bank can be accessed during regular Directors represent all Nipissing students and provide a full range of services hours of operation of the NUSU Office, which are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday (financial and academic), activities, and political advocacy to improve your student through Friday. experience. Want to get more involved on campus, or have questions? Email [email protected] or visit nusu.com
/nipissinguniversitystudentunion • nusu.com
16 Every year The Office of Indigenous Initiatives co-hosts a welcome powwow. Dancers, students and community are invited to participate in this celebration of song and dance. #ibelongatNipissingU
“I chose Nipissing because of the great relationships students can form with their professors, and the excellent supports and services provided by the Student Accessibility Services staff at the University. The staff in Student Accessibility Services is fantastic. I identify as a student with a disability and require extra support in order to be successful in school. From providing support with my assistive technology or finding student note takers to assist me with note taking in my courses, they go above and beyond to meet the needs of the University community.”
Mark, Honours BA in Political Science our students say... Hometown: Orillia, ON
17 NUbestexperience
Nipissing offers a friendly community feel and a safe, personalized student experience
NIPISSING RANKED TOP 5 in CANADA for RESIDENCE LIVING AND STUDENT LIFE STAFF
among primarily undergraduate universities in Canada – Maclean’s 2018
QQOFF CAMPUS LIVING QQRESIDENCE LIVING ocl.nipissingu.ca nipissingu.ca/residence Our off-campus living site is an excellent resource with searchable lists of available Transfer and mature students may apply to live in residence and will be considered accommodations, listings, maps, and year-round housing information for students based on space availability. Our residences are rated some of the finest and and landlords. Also on the site are notes on how to inspect your potential new digs, most modern in Canada with residence options where studying, socializing, living tips for renters that address your personal safety needs, and features to look for in independently, meeting new friends and making your own choices will provide the search for your apartment or house. Quick links to the Hydro Home Assistance opportunities for many great experiences. In addition, you will have the added Program, the Landlord and Tenant Board, and the Residential Tenancies Act can also comfort of a room of your own. be found. The campus has both suite-style and townhouse-style accommodations. The If you are still left with questions or concerns, the Off-Campus Living office townhouse-style accommodation is specific to 2nd year students and up, and is open provides assistance with landlord/tenant issues and community outreach. to mature and transfer students. The residence staff and Residents’ Councils organize For more information call (705) 474-3450 ext. 4242 a variety of fun events to suit all interests such as group dinners and potluck suppers, or email: [email protected] skating parties, the winter carnival, athletic events, movie nights and coffee houses.
18 NUbestexperience
Stress relief: therapy dogs visit weekly.
Suite-style residence (sample layout) Townhouse style residence (sample layout)
Closet
Hallway Bathroom
BedroomBedroom BedroomBedroom BedroomBedroom BedroomBedroom BedroomBedroom BedroomBedroom
Bathroom Storage Kitchen DownDown BathroomBathroom Bedroom Bedroom HallwayHallway BathroomBathroom
Loft/StorageLoft/Storage
Bedroom Bedroom KitchenKitchen
Lounge OpenOpen to to Below Below UpUp
LivingLiving Room Room
19 NUathletics
Sports and fitness – bring it on!
QQINTRAMURAL SPORTS QQVARSITY SPORTS Exercise and healthy competition always help to clear the mind. Nipissing’s Athletics Go Lakers! Our varsity athletes always bring their A-game. Get your friends together Department offers a wide range of intramural activities to keep you on your game. and come out to cheer on your favourite teams. For more details visit nulakers.ca Teams include: We have both men’s and women’s varsity teams competing at the OUA level in: • Basketball • Basketball • Dodgeball • Cross-country Running • Flag Football • Hockey • Hockey • Nordic Skiing • Slo-Pitch • Rowing • Soccer • Soccer • Volleyball • Volleyball • Ultimate Frisbee For a complete list of sports, and details on how to register, visit nulakers.ca QQSTUDENT ATHLETICS CENTRE Whether you are a gym enthusiast or a weekend warrior, Nipissing has just what you need. Oh, and put your wallet away because access to the R.J. Surtees QQLAKERS CLUB SPORTS Student Athletics Centre is included in your student fees. Our facility features: Club sports are available to all Nipissing students and are both recreational and • 3 gymnasiums competitive. Join by visiting nulakers.ca and contacting the coach. • 2 international squash courts • Cheerleading • Fitness centre with weekly fitness classes in a variety of disciplines • Men’s Lacrosse • Cardio studio • Women’s Ringette • Weight room • Squash • 20 km of hiking trails and a natural waterfall right on campus • Dance Pak
20 #ibelongatNipissingU
QQNORTH BAY RECREATION
“I’m in the Honours Psychology program with double minors in say... students our If what’s available to you on campus is not enough, North Bay offers even more, Marketing and Social Justice, and I play on the women’s varsity all within minutes of campus: hockey team. With such a demanding schedule, I’m grateful that • YMCA with pool Nipissing has given me every tool to succeed with small class sizes, the chance to work one-to-one with my professors, multiple • Arenas resources, and a state-of-the-art athletics centre. With great staff • Downhill ski and snowboarding hill (1 right in town; and an amazing athletic director, I’m happy to say I have received and a 2nd within a 45 minute drive) recognition as a CIS Academic All-Canadian, OUA all-star, and the • Nordic ski clubs Female Athlete of the year at Nipissing.” • Biking paths • Walking trails Jackie, Psychology, (Double Minor Marketing/Social Justice) • Golf courses • Tennis courts Hometown: Ajax, ON • Public beaches ideal for swimming and canoeing
21 NUprograms
Program Descriptions
QQANTHROPOLOGY QQENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY see page 26 Bachelor of Arts Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science QQBUSINESS Anthropology is the study of the human experience – past and present. It examines Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA – four-years) diverse peoples; their physical origins, material artifacts, cultures, and languages. Bachelor of Commerce (BComm – three-years) Anthropology involves the exploration of multiple realms of social life including Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies medical anthropology, globalization and development, law, and relations with Degree completion available onsite, online and through Ontario partner sites the environment. In-class theoretical study supports research in areas such as Programs – On Campus environmental anthropology, transitions in northern and rural communities, The BBA and BComm programs within the School of Business are designed for both and also offers the technical background to prepare you for participation in secondary school graduates and working professionals. You can choose to specialize ethnographic fieldwork and on archeological digs. in one of the five Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) streams: Accounting, Career and Academic Options Economics, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Studies or Technology Management. Regardless of your choice of focus, you will gain the advantage of both in-depth • Graduate Studies business knowledge and broad personal experiences to prepare for your future • Professional School (Medicine, Education, Law, MBA) career. In addition, the School of Business believes in the importance of experiential • Careers in research, museum curations, human rights advocacy, and applied archaeology learning opportunities through our iLEAD Initiative which offers academic credit and a Business Experience Certificate for internships, international expeditions, and Visit nipissingu.ca/anthropology engaging with faculty members in research. Distance Learning Programs – Online delivery QQBIOLOGY The School of Business has made both the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and the Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) programs available to students Bachelor of Science completely through online delivery using a learning management system called Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Blackboard. The program is open to students in both Canada and around the world Nipissing University’s Biology and Chemistry Department offers a flexible and with no requirement to come to campus. Students can elect to take from one to dynamic approach to those who want to pursue a career in the field of Biology. The fifteen courses per year, and may be able to fast track by obtaining transfer credit Biology program can be tailored to suit your aspirations in various fields such as, or advanced standing based on previously obtained education. There are fast track Human (medical), Veterinary, or Ecological studies, and you will be supported by a opportunities for 2- and 3-year college diplomas, university transfers and a new wide selection of fundamental Biology and Chemistry courses. You will have access pathway for graduates of 3-year Advanced Technology diplomas (many streams) to state-of-the-art facilities, which include a central analytical lab, an automated who are eligible for a business degree completion program through online delivery. greenhouse, a three-square-kilometer research preserve, a confocal microscopy Degree Completion for College Graduates unit, animal care facilities, and a genomics/gene expression lab. As you work Offered to graduates of advanced business administration diplomas (any stream) closely with your professors, you will find opportunities to do original research and from our college partners, Algonquin College – Ottawa; Centennial College – Toronto; have off-campus internship experiences with practicing professionals. Both offer Lambton College – Sarnia; Niagara College – Niagara-on-the-Lake; and St. Clair ideal training if you want to pursue a health-related profession, research career, or College – Windsor. graduate school. In addition to your Honours Bachelor of Science degree, you will have the option of earning further credentials like the Certificate in Neuroscience, The BBA and BComm degree completion programs are delivered at our college or a Certificate in Forest Resource Management and Conservation. partner sites with a combination of in-class and live streamed lectures and online course delivery options. Students can complete their BComm degree in as little as Career and Academic Options 12 months and BBA degree in as little as 16 months. The BBA degree completion • Graduate Studies (Master and Doctoral degrees in the fields of Biology, Ecology programs meet the standard requirements for many MBA programs as well as the and Health) unified accounting CPA designation, while the BComm degree meets the standard • Professional School (Medicine, Education, Law, MBA, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, requirements for the HRPA CHRL designation; these completion programs are a solid Optometry, etc.) complement to any advanced diploma in business. • Careers in Biology, Research, Wildlife Management, Environmental Management, Forestry and Consulting Visit nipissingu.ca/biology
22 NIPISSING STUDENTS RECEIVED $1.19 MILLION
IN STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS 2014 – 2019
Turning ideas into reality For award winning business student Jeremy Butterworth, the Introduction to Entrepreneurship course he took in 2017 instantly helped him realize his dreams. The third-year student turned his course-work into a full-fledged business opportunity, with external funding allowing him to make a reality out of his idea for a fitness-based app, named Flex.
“My professors were incredibly helpful in pushing me to flesh out all aspects of the business plan, including financial forecasting and competitor analysis. They really helped me synthesize the plan to become a professional product, and also helped me to find grants that were available for young entrepreneurs. I highly recommend this course to any students interested in entrepreneurship.”
Jeremy is now working with a company to develop the app and is planning to launch Flex this year.
Faculty research at Nipissing contributes to a better understanding of our communities and ourselves.
great research = first rate teaching Dr. Carly Dokis, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, is working with Anishinaabe communities in Northern Ontario on the ways that risk calculation around water quality is constructed, and how water is known and experienced by community members. One of the strengths of this research program, funded by SSHRC, is the adoption of an exploratory methodology established cooperatively with Dokis First Nation, which involves exchanging accounts about a common theme in the form of storycircles. Storycircles bring together an interdisciplinary team of knowledge holders and expertise to better understand the subjective and affective consequences of water quality risks for Indigenous peoples in Canada – an issue of direct importance to Indigenous communities, policy-makers, scholars, and the general public.
23 NUprograms
Career and Academic Options QQCOMPUTER SCIENCE • Graduate Studies • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) Bachelor of Arts • Careers in management, accounting, taxation, e-commerce, government services, Bachelor of Science human resources, marketing, banking and international investment Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Visit nipissingu.ca/business The Computer Science program will train you to be a lifelong problem solver with computer systems and will provide a strong foundation in computer science theory and its practical applications including programming, data management, neural QQCHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES networks, artificial intelligence, robotics, graphics, computer security, software Bachelor of Arts engineering, distributed systems, and game design. You may choose to pursue Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science, or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Child and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary degree program that combines Computer Science, based on your preference and the courses you choose. This courses from Child and Family Studies, Psychology, Social Welfare, and Sociology. will allow you to tailor your degree to be more applied or theoretical by selecting It focuses on issues such as social justice, activism, children’s rights, human courses that align with your interests, and you will be supported by faculty who are development and developmental exceptionalities across the lifespan. Opportunities genuinely interested in providing you with the skills to make your dreams a reality. for applied learning and community practicums are available. Students may choose You also have the option of simultaneously attaining a Certificate in Game Design to complete a certificate in Program Evaluation and Applied Research, Early Intensive and Development. Behaviour Intervention – Autism Spectrum Disorders or Applied Behaviours Analysis Career and Academic Options – Lifespan. Students have the option of specializing in either Human Development • Graduate Studies and Learning, or Social Justice. • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA, Master-level Accounting Programs) Career and Academic Options • Careers as a systems analyst, programmer, software analyst, software developer, • Graduate Studies database administrator, information systems manager, IT consultant, game • Professional School (Education, Law, Social Work) designer, or web designer • Careers in areas such as child welfare, social services, community advocacy, and Visit nipissingu.ca/computerscience community mental health Visit nipissingu.ca/chfs QQCRIMINAL JUSTICE Bachelor of Arts (BA – four years) QQCLASSICAL STUDIES Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies Bachelor of Arts Program On-campus Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science As a student in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, you will examine The Classical Studies program, offered as part of the Humanities, provides a broad the Canadian criminal justice system and take courses that will provide you with a understanding of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations including their history, foundation in criminal law, justice policies, and statistical analysis. You will study philosophy, archaeology, art, language and literature. You will be introduced criminological theory, research methods, crime trends and prevention, and learn to to Ancient History, Literature, Latin and Greek, Religion, Military Traditions, apply legal concepts that include search, seizure, use of force, and criminal liability. Mythology, Philosophy, Art and Architecture, Social and Political Thought, and You will complete core courses in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Law and differing theories developed by various historians. The department of Classical Research Methods, along with specialized courses in one of our program streams: Studies and Modern Languages also offers minors in both French and Spanish. Policing, Corrections, Criminology, or Criminal Justice Studies. Career and Academic Options Degree Completion Program – On-campus delivery • Graduate Studies Graduates of a Police Foundations, Community and Justice Services, or Law Clerk • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) diploma program from a recognized Ontario community college are welcome to • Careers in research, library or museum services, and archaeology complete a degree in Policing, Corrections or Legal Studies and Administration. Visit nipissingu.ca/classicalstudies Collaborative Nipissing University and Canadore College Programs – On-campus delivery Collaborative programs in both the Policing and Corrections streams are available on-campus. Nipissing University works collaboratively with Canadore College (located on the Commerce Court campus) so that graduates receive both an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree as well as a College Diploma in Police Foundations or Community and Justice Services.
24 NUprograms
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
29 (Based on 2016/2017 Fall classes)
Our largest lecture hall with seating for 230, is typically reserved for first-year classes.
The Computer Science program provides a strong foundation in theoretical and practical applications such as neural networks, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
25 NUprograms
Career and Academic Options Career and Academic Options • Graduate Studies • Graduate Studies • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) • Professional School (Education, Law, Library Science, MBA) • Employment as a police officer, crime analyst, research and policy analyst, • Careers in journalism, public service, public relations, marketing, business and correctional officer or probation/parole officer non-profit, professional writing, and creative writing • Careers with the RCMP, OPP, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Visit nipissingu.ca/english Services, Correctional Service of Canada, Canada’s armed forces, regional, municipal, military and First Nation community police services QQENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY see page 28 Visit nipissingu.ca/criminaljustice QQENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY QQECONOMICS Bachelor of Science (BSc – four years) Bachelor of Arts (three-year) Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Collaborative Nipissing University and Canadore College Program – Economics is the study of how society allocates its scarce resources to satisfy needs On-campus delivery and wants. An understanding of economics is essential for understanding how the Nipissing University and its diverse ecological landscape of forests, lakes, streams, world works. Why do we have economic booms followed by periods of slow growth trails and waterfalls is the ideal location for studying Ecology and the Environment and high unemployment? What determines the prices of the products we buy? How and we encourage you to check out all of the degrees we offer. Our Environmental can the standard of living be so vastly different across countries? How and should Biology and Technology (ENBT) program specializes in providing you with the the government intervene in the economy? Economics is concerned with the social knowledge and skills required to study Environmental Biology from many science behind these kinds of questions. Our Economics program examines theories perspectives. You will gain a solid background in Biology and Chemistry during and concepts that help explain how the economy works and emphasizes how year 1 at Nipissing. Year 2 will be spent at Canadore College (conveniently located economics is connected to other disciplines such as business administration, finance, right next door) to learn a wealth of practical skills. Years 3 and 4, you will return geography, political science, and psychology. The study of economics also includes to Nipissing for upper year courses that provide specialty knowledge, research the critical examination of government policies that impact on individuals, markets, experiences, and internship opportunities. You will have access to state-of-the- and society in general. art facilities, which include a central analytical lab, an automated greenhouse, a wilderness research Preserve with access to pristine lakes and forests, animal Career and Academic Options care facilities, plant growth facilities, Herbarium, a confocal microscopy unit • Graduate Studies and a genomics/gene expression lab. This unique university/college approach • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) creates highly employable graduates who have a solid mix of practical and • Careers in economic development, market analysis, commercial and investment theoretical skills. All courses are normally completed within four years, and you banking, financial advising, economic policy planning and advising, economic will emerge with both a Bachelor of Science degree from Nipissing University and forecasting, project evaluation, insurance, accounting, taxation, e-commerce, an Environmental Technician – Protection and Compliance diploma from Canadore and credit analysis. College. A number of special certificates can also be earned by ENBT students. Visit nipissingu.ca/economics Career and Academic Options • Graduate Studies (Master and Doctoral degrees in the fields of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Ecology, Health Science, Environmental Science and QQENGLISH STUDIES Forest Science) Bachelor of Arts • Professional School (Medicine, Education, Law, MBA, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science • Optometry, Veterinary Medicine, etc.) • In English Studies we explore the way in which storytelling defines our lives and Careers in Biology, Research, Conservation, Wildlife Management, Environmental shapes our world. As an English Studies student, you will be challenged to think, Management, Forestry, Resource Management, and Consulting talk and write about stories across many media, from movies, television, games, Visit nipissingu.ca/environmentalbiotech and internet culture to more traditional literature such as novels, poems, and plays. By analyzing and writing about texts of all kinds, you develop communication skills (oral and written), critical thinking, research and organizational abilities. Over the QQENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY see page 28 course of your degree, you will study classics from a variety of literary traditions, such as British, Canadian, American, postcolonial, and Indigenous, and you will QQFINE ARTS have the chance to study newer media like digital culture, graphic novels, film Bachelor of Fine Arts and television. Your first-year experience will be in a small class setting, and you Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science will be able to choose from topics such as the Family, Monsters and Madness, Love and Loss, and Reading Culture. Discussion is core to the program at every level, The Fine Arts program will prepare you to become an artist, work in the field of culminating in intensive Honours Seminars in Fourth Year, where small groups of fine arts, and become a community leader in the promotion of visual arts and students can explore topics such as Early Modern Cross-dressing, Cannibalism, the culture. Through the problem-solving involved in preparing studio projects, the Victorian Fantastic, The Lord of the Rings and American War Culture. management skills involved in the preparation of exhibitions, and the analysis of contemporary culture that is developed through research, this program offers the
26 NUprograms
Environmental scientists at Nipissing are working to help us understand our physical world, its fragilities, strengths and vast interconnectedness with research on watersheds, geopolitics and environmental history, forest resources, and water management by Indigenous communities.
See more Nipissing Fine Arts student work on Instagram: /nipissingfinearts
great research = first rate teaching Dr. April James, Associate Professor in Geography and a Canada Research Chair (CRC), studies how water moves through watersheds, from rainfall to streamflow, how long it resides, and what flowpaths water takes as it makes its journey. Her research has important applications for watershed health and management, water quality, and ecological health. Dr. James established Nipissing’s Integrative Watershed Research Centre and her research is currently supported by the CRC program, Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
27 NUprograms essential mix between studio and academic training that provides the tools and the QQENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY certification to pursue a career in fine arts. You will study in a collaborative Bachelor of Arts studio environment and will learn from professors who are practicing artists as Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science well as educators. The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Geography concentrates on the causes and Nipissing’s fine arts program offers five key areas of studio concentration, effects of various environmental issues. including: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and digital media. Whether you are looking to specialize in a particular area or gain a breadth of studio QQENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY experience, the BFA program will serve you well. Bachelor of Science Career and Academic Options Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science • Graduate Studies (MFA Studio Art, MA Art History, MA Curatorial Studies/ The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Physical Geography focuses on Practice, MA Conservation, MA/MFA Interdisciplinary Studies, Art Therapy). geography as an earth science and integrates mathematics, biology, geology, • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) chemistry, and physics with geography-specific courses. • Careers as a professional artist, and in curatorial practice, museum management, communications, advertising, design, illustration, art direction, and Certificates entrepreneurial careers in the creative sector. Regardless of the Geography program you study, you can enhance employment Visit nipissingu.ca/finearts opportunities by choosing geography courses that earn you one of two available certificates. • The Certificate in Geomatics provides complementary skills in computer QQGENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE mapping, Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning Systems Bachelor of Arts (GPS), and Remote Sensing. Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science • The Certificate in Environmental Management further develops the Do you want to make the world a more just and better place? Are you passionate basic premises, theories and practices associated with managing environmental about issues like human rights violations, sexism, racism, homophobia, and problems. poverty? Would you like to understand these issues better? Then the Gender Equality and Social Justice (GESJ) program is for you. GESJ is an interdisciplinary Career and Academic Options program with courses in the areas of Culture and Criticism, Power and Inequality, • Graduate Studies and Human Rights and Social Justice. We ask how race, class, colonialism, ability, • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) sex, and gender intersect in everyday acts of power, oppression, activism, and • Careers in natural resources, hydrology, urban planning, environmental resistance. As one of few programs of its kind in Canada, the Gender Equality and consulting, climatology, geomatics, and transportation planning Social Justice program will teach you to think critically about who has the power Visit nipissingu.ca/geography in the world, and why, as well as how to resist, shape, and change power for social justice. Career and Academic Options QQHISTORY • Graduate Studies Bachelor of Arts • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA, Social Work) Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science • Careers in international affairs, media communications, policy analysis, To understand the world, you must understand the past. The past is foreign. To government, health, research and advocacy, non-profit sector, and appreciate it is to be able to understand and empathize with others and think community development. critically. Learning history provides a critical appreciation of difference that is Visit nipissingu.ca/gesj crucial to careers and citizenship in an interconnected world. It provides the skills in research, reading, writing, presentation and respectful engagement with others that are necessary to navigate contemporary society. We specialize in a range of QQ GEOGRAPHY teaching and research fields, including the history of state violence and genocide, Bachelor of Arts military history, international relations, Indigenous/non-Indigenous relations, oral Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science history, colonialism, women’s and gender history, and environmental history, as well as medieval, early modern and modern European history, early and modern The Bachelor of Arts in Geography provides a solid foundation in physical and Canadian history, and U.S. history. human geography with a focus on the cultural, economic, political, and social influences. Career and Academic Options • Graduate Studies • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) • Careers in journalism, archival research, museum work, politics and government, as entrepreneurs in heritage, communications, business and other fields Visit nipissingu.ca/history
28 NUprograms
Dr. Daniel Walters, Associate Professor in Geography, exploring the use of Unmanned Airborne Vehicles (UAV) for applications in precision farming.
great research = first rate teaching Dr. Kirsten Greer, Assistant Professor in Geography and History, is a trained historical geographer and holds the Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Global Environmental Histories and Geographies. Her research focus is on the global environmental histories and geographies of two key semi-periphery areas: Ontario’s Near North; and the Caribbean region. She seeks to better understand how the circulation of people, knowledge, commodities, and organisms generated environmental consequences throughout and beyond these networks. Her research ties these regions to broader global geopolitical and environmental processes, as well as to different forms of knowledge production involved in making the regions viable for military strategy, trade, settlement and natural resource exploitation from the 1800s-1960s.
29 NUprograms
QQLIBERAL ARTS QQNATIVE STUDIES Bachelor of Arts (three-year) Bachelor of Arts Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science The Liberal Arts program provides maximum flexibility to study a range of The Medicine Wheel provides a traditional, holistic framework for the acquisition disciplines. It emphasizes breadth rather than specialization to enable you to of academic knowledge and insight as well as being a personal guide to living life develop a program that is based on your specific interests and goals. The majority to the fullest (Bimadisiwin). It is a central template from which to explore a native of courses taken in this degree will be in the Humanities and Social Sciences, worldview, develop career skills and was the impetus for the unique structure and although you can take courses in Business and Science as well. courses developed in our Native Studies Program. You will receive valuable learning Career and Academic Options experiences and pertinent information that will allow you to create life-enhancing • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) and transformative opportunities in your career and life path. As examples, our • Careers in journalism, administration, public relations, theatre arts and courses include but are not limited to: Native philosophies, spirituality and religions, marketing kinships with the environment, historical contexts in legislations, contemporary issues, creativity and the arts, concepts of wellness in First Nation communities, Visit nipissingu.ca/liberalarts Native ethnobotany, and the Ojibway language. Career and Academic Options QQLIBERAL SCIENCE • Graduate Studies Bachelor of Science (three-year) • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science • Careers in community health, environmental management, fine arts, politics, The Liberal Science program is general in nature and will expose you to a range of social services, advocacy, and opportunities within corporate, non-profit and scientific disciplines, and provide a broad-based understanding of science. You will government sectors study the basic concepts and approaches of modern science and consider its role in Visit nipissingu.ca/nativestudies society today. Career and Academic Options • Professional School (Education, MBA, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy) QQNURSING • Careers in the health sciences sector, library services, and scientific journalism Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Visit nipissingu.ca/liberalscience Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies There are several Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degrees offered at Nipissing University. QQMATHEMATICS Bachelor of Arts Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Bachelor of Science Bridging Program – On-campus, full-time, 3-year Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science If you already have a RPN diploma and are registered, or currently undergoing the registration process through the College of Nurses of Ontario, Nipissing offers Mathematics is fundamental to understanding the physical universe surrounding a 3-year RPN to BScN Bridging Program. The program is offered on the North us. Mathematical knowledge is applied to multiple disciplines, and opens up a Bay campus on a full-time basis, where students complete a semester of bridging wide array of opportunities to you as a graduate. The four-year (Honours) degree courses and then integrate fully into year two of the four year on-campus program. has four different streams: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics and General. Our professors are committed to the success of their students and have Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) developed a Math Drop-in Centre for those who want to receive (or give) assistance Blended Program – Distance online delivery, Part-time, 5-year with math problem-solving. As an undergraduate Mathematics student you will The School of Nursing has formed a number of partnerships with Ontario health have the advantage of participating in research that is typically reserved for care agencies that allow current RPN’s the opportunity to study part-time towards graduate students. a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Theory based courses are offered through Career and Academic Options online delivery, while practicum based courses are offered either within the health • Graduate Studies in mathematics or areas of application of mathematics care agency that the student is employed by or one of our other partner agencies. • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Scholar Practitioner Program (SPP) • Careers as a statistician, economist, data scientist, researcher, and investment – Toronto, Full-time, 2-year (24 continuous months) fund manager The Scholar Practitioner Program is an innovative nursing program designed for Visit nipissingu.ca/mathematics those who have already earned an undergraduate degree from a recognized university and who would like to pursue nursing at the BScN level. It also offers a way to become a nurse that is highly learner centred and responsive to changes
30 NUprograms
Human science researchers help unlock secrets of our minds and bodies, studying the effects of cannabis, the role of testosterone in behaviour, developing new pharmaceuticals, the biomechanics of the hand, and exercise physiology.
Motion capture equipment at the Centre for Physical and Health Education facility.
great research = first rate teaching Dr. Mark Bruner, Associate Professor of Physical and Health Education within the Schulich School of Education, holds the Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Youth Development through Sport and Physical Activity. Announced recently by the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), Dr. Bruner’s research will receive funding for a period of five years from the CRC program as well as infrastructure funding for his lab from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). In addition to informing future coaching strategies that foster youth development and promote participation, Dr. Bruner’s work will discover the best ways to help youth develop personally and socially through sport and physical activity.
31 NUprograms in contemporary health care. The premise of the program is that nurses need to Q be clinically competent and theoretically sound thinkers as developing “scholar QPHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION practitioners.” This program prepares graduates to carry out knowledge work in a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education holistic healing relationship, to serve individuals and larger communities at home Offered by the Schulich School of Education and internationally, and to generate new forms of knowledge to support inter- The Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE) is a four-year degree professional health-care practice. program that balances the discipline of kinesiology (e.g. the science-based study of human movement) with curricular opportunities that broaden socio-cultural Collaborative program with Canadore College – experiences and promotes health and wellness through physical activity. Students On-campus, Full-time, 4-year in the BPHE program also investigate how physical activity contributes to the The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) is offered through a collaborative physical, mental and social well-being of individuals and populations. Core subject educational partnership with Canadore College. Classes are learner-centered, and areas include: Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Motor taught by skilled faculty and using resources from both institutions. Development and Control, Health Promotion, Exercise Prescription and Assessment, Coaching, Leadership, and Sport and Exercise Psychology. Through the practical Courses are taken at Nipissing University and Canadore College, both conveniently physical education component in each year of the program, students will also located on the same campus. Clinical experiences are provided at the new North participate in a variety of physical activities and sports. A unique community Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC), as well as agencies throughout the city, leadership placement in years three and four provides opportunities for students to depending on the focus of the practicum. The NBRHC is located within comfortable become a physical activity leader in the local community. Finally, the BPHE program walking distance of Nipissing’s main campus and residence complexes, and offers offers students an opportunity to meet the requirements for registration in the a convenient, accessible and state-of-the-art facility where you will gain valuable College of Kinesiology of Ontario. practical experience beginning in the first semester of your first year. Career and Academic Options For more information on all BScN programs available, please visit • Graduate Studies (Kinesiology, Human Kinetics) • nipissingu.ca/nursing Professional School (Education, Medicine, Kinesiology, Naturopathic Medicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic College, Athletic Therapy) • Careers in fitness assessment and promotion, personal training, research, sports management, and coaching QQPHILOSOPHY Visit nipissingu.ca/bphe Bachelor of Arts Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Thinking about a major? Why not major in thinking? Rather than being concerned QQPOLITICAL SCIENCE with a particular set of questions or a particular period of time, philosophy concerns Bachelor of Arts itself with the nature of inquiry, thought, and argument itself, asking how each of Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science these operates in the various areas of human life, from ethics and politics to the study of nature and reality. This means that philosophy students take up the truly The Political Science program at Nipissing is focused on preparing students to be big questions: What is the best life? Why should we be moral? How is knowledge engaged citizens through education in the history of political thought, international possible? Is the world really as it appears to us? How does the mind work? At the relations, comparative politics, public administration, and Canadian democratic same time, the skills students develop in pursuit of a degree in philosophy – careful institutions. Our aim is to educate students capable of contributing to civil society reading, charitable interpretation and discussion, and rigorous argumentation – through an applicable liberal arts education, drawing on an understanding of have proven themselves to be useful in innumerable fields within and beyond the great books and political systems to address perennial political questions in a university. contemporary context. The Philosophy Program at Nipissing is small and student-focused: students get to Career and Academic Options know and work closely with both their professors and their peers. The department • Graduate Studies is particularly committed to introducing students to the history of philosophy, from • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) the ancient period to the present. The program is designed to work well either as a • Careers in government advising, non-governmental organizations, policy stand-alone degree or as a combined degree with other programs, and there are making, politics, and journalism numerous philosophy courses offered each year that do not have prerequisites and Visit nipissingu.ca/politicalscience that are popular electives for students in other programs. Career and Academic Options QQPSYCHOLOGY • Graduate Studies • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) Bachelor of Arts • Careers in business, journalism, administration, government and social work Bachelor of Science Visit nipissingu.ca/philosophy Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Psychology covers a wide range of topics related to human behaviour, thoughts, and feelings. Course topics include: child and adult development; personality, cognition (how we think); social issues, work stress, hormones, behavioural and
32 NUprograms
Physical and Health Education students balance the study of kinesiology with activities that promote health and wellness through physical activity.
Psychology student wearing a mobile EEG monitor. Social work students on placement.
great research = first rate teaching Dr. Justin Carré, Assistant Professor of Psychology has earned research funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). His NSERC-funded research examines whether acute administration of testosterone increases aggressive behaviour in young men. His SSHRC- funded research examines the situational, psychological, and hormonal processes underlying sexual aggression. Dr. Carré’s research has the potential to transform our understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying human aggression, which may ultimately help with the development of prevention and/or treatment programs aimed at reducing the expression of excessive forms of human aggression.
33 NUprograms cognitive neuroscience, emotion, motivation, personality, psychological measurement, Program On-campus study design, theories, and healthy living. Courses on mental disorders include: The Social Welfare and Social Development (SWSD) program is unique in Canada Psychopathology, Counselling, and Childhood Disorders. in both name and content. It focuses on social inequality and the groups, identified You can earn either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in based on gender, race, class and Indigeneity, and underrepresented in recognition Psychology. Your professors have expertise in areas that include both animal and and the distribution of resources, opportunities, and power. Our students graduate human research. Some of the animal research areas include nerve-cell development, with a thorough understanding of the causes and consequences of inequality maternal care, and fear behaviours. Some of the human research areas include work in global, national, and local contexts, and an ability to formulate options for life, aggression, effects of aging, social decision-making, mate selection, and online addressing these disparities. We offer a wide range of interdisciplinary courses, social interactions. You can conduct collaborative research as an undergraduate student, including a full-year seminar in community service-learning, one component of work in active research labs, and participate in courses that have a practical service- which involves volunteering with a local social agency. learning component. Collaborative Social Welfare and Social Development/Social Service Worker You may also choose courses that qualify you to obtain a Certificate in Neuroscience program with Canadore College – On-campus delivery, 4-year alongside your BSc Psychology degree, or complete an Honours research thesis. Through the collaborative Social Welfare and Social Development/Social Service As a senior student, you may be selected as a Teaching Assistant, helping other Worker program, students earn an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Welfare undergraduates. These hands-on experiences will give you a significant advantage if and Social Development from Nipissing as well as a Social Service Worker diploma you plan to pursue graduate studies. All of your studies in Psychology give you a really from Canadore College, which is conveniently located next door. You will attend good understanding of what makes people tick! That knowledge can be immensely Nipissing in your first, second, and fourth years. In your third-year, at Canadore, you helpful in any career you choose. will receive training in the practical knowledge and skills of the Social Service Worker Career and Academic Options profession. In your final semester (April-June) at Canadore, you will complete a 350-hour fieldwork placement at a local human service agency, allowing you to gain • Graduate Studies valuable experience in a workplace setting. • Professional School (Education, MBA, Medicine, Nursing, Engineering) • Careers include any in which understanding and working well with others, Degree Completion Program – On-campus delivery critical thinking, and solving problems are important: counsellor, research analyst, Designed for those who have already earned a two-year Social Service Worker lab manager, technical writer, sales, marketing, business diploma from a recognized Ontario college, Nipissing offers a Social Welfare and administration, or designing products that depend on human perception. Social Development degree completion option. Eligible students can receive up to two full years (60 credits) of advanced standing toward a 4-year Honours Bachelor of Visit nipissingu.ca/psychology Arts degree in our program. Career and Academic Options QQRELIGIONS AND CULTURES • Graduate Studies (MA, MSW) Bachelor of Arts • Professional School (Education, Law, Social Work) Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science • Careers in government, human service agencies, and a variety of civil society What is the meaning of life? Does God exist? How did religion develop? Why do employers such as charities, trade unions, advocacy associations, interest groups, we die? Where does evil come from? If you have wondered about some of these and Indigenous organizations. questions, you will find a course in Religions and Cultures that asks them and Visit nipissingu.ca/socialwelfare engages in dialogue about the different possible answers. You will be introduced to the world’s major religious traditions and will develop your knowledge in the academic study of religion. Courses will raise your awareness about gender and QQSOCIAL WORK the Bible, examine the role of religion in society, deepen your understanding Bachelor of Social Work (BSW – four-years) of religion’s contributions to peace and violence, get you thinking about the Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies environment, and inspire your imagination with sacred cinema and literature. The goal of social work is to strengthen opportunities to improve the quality of Career and Academic Options life of individuals, families, groups and communities. Working directly with people • Graduate Studies who are, for example, dealing with personal challenges such as interpersonal • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) violence, addiction or chronic illness, social workers uphold the right for these • Careers in politics, journalism, government, and for non-government, individuals to have access to resources to meet their needs. Working with an in-depth development, and multi-cultural organizations understanding of the ways in which social, cultural and institutional structures Visit nipissingu.ca/religionsandcultures benefit and disadvantage various segments of society, social work’s intention is to promote social development and fair and equal treatment and protection for all. A degree in social work will help you develop the right knowledge and skills that are QQSOCIAL WELFARE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT necessary for practice by developing competencies in effecting change in a variety Bachelor of Arts (BA – four-years, On-campus delivery) of situations that impact individuals, families, groups and communities. The program Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies includes course work within social sciences (which may include psychology, social
34 NUprograms welfare, religion, philosophy and sociology) as well as social work-specific content and a 900-hour field education practicum. The practicum provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical learning to supervised work in a health and Social Science researchers contribute social care setting. In second-year, students are required to apply for admission to to a better understanding of our the professional years (Years 3 and 4). communities and ourselves, examining Graduates of the program will meet the academic requirements necessary to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Nipissing First Nation’s history, Registered members are regulated and must adhere to the Standard of Practice Indigenous Peoples, children’s physical and Code of Ethics of the profession. Registration is highly significant in the field activity, and how Northern Canadians of social work as only registered College members can use the title “social worker” and/or “registered social worker”. acquire and maintain skills. Career and Academic Options • Graduate Studies • Professional School (MSW, Education, Law) • Careers with government, hospitals, clinics, schools, correctional facilities, nursing homes and private practices Visit nipissingu.ca/socialwork
QQSOCIOLOGY Bachelor of Arts Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science The Sociology program examines how social structures and institutions such as class, family, community, and power influence society. Classical and contemporary social theories are investigated and problems such as how crime and abuse affect society are explored. Students gain a thorough understanding of research methods and techniques, hone their ability to design experiments and studies, and become adept at analyzing statistical data. The opportunity to choose courses and simultaneously complete the Certificate in Health Studies and Gerontology while earning a Sociology degree is available. If desired, choosing to undertake honours thesis research will provide a distinct advantage upon graduation, especially when pursuing graduate studies. Career and Academic Options • Graduate Studies (MA Sociology available at Nipissing) • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA, MPA) • Careers in government, healthcare, corrections, policing, and research Visit nipissingu.ca/sociology
great research = first rate teaching Dr. David Zarifa, Associate Professor in Sociology holds the Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Life Course Transitions in Northern and Rural Communities. He examines how individuals in northern and rural areas acquire and maintain the skills they need to succeed in today’s knowledge-driven economy. He is exploring whether some groups among northern and rural communities are under-represented in certain jobs; if the range and type of available schools and programs in northern and rural regions influence postsecondary choices and career pathways; and what unique challenges these regions face in attracting and retaining an innovative and skilled workforce. As well as helping Canadian youth into the labour market, launch their careers, and pursue success, his research will also change the way governments, policy makers, and education officials think about existing practices and policies.
35 admissiontoNipissing
Applying to Nipissing
QQFULL-TIME – SEPTEMBER ENTRY Be fully prepared to maximize your potential by making • 105D (ouac.on.ca) note of the following helpful information about the • International applicants will use the 105F (ouac.on.ca) application process. Look for details on how to apply, application deadlines and course prerequisites. QQPART-TIME – SEPTEMBER ENTRY Applications can be found at nipissingu.ca/registrarforms
QQFULL-TIME OR PART-TIME – JANUARY, SPRING/SUMMER ENTRY Applications can be found at nipissingu.ca/registrarforms
QQFULL-TIME VS PART-TIME • Full-time allows a student to register for the maximum about of courses per term (ie. 5 courses in each of the Fall and Winter terms ) • Part-time reduces the number of courses a student can register for each term • Part-time allows a student to study at their own pace by taking one or two courses each term • Not sure whether to apply for full-time or part-time studies? Why not choose full-time! This will give you the flexibility to choose how many courses to register in. You will be able to register in as few as one course all the way to the maximum available for the term you were admitted to. • Not all programs are available on a part-time basis.
Questions? Contact the Student Recruitment Office at [email protected] or call (705) 474-3450 ext. 4200
36 transferringfromuniversity
QQAPPLICANTS WITH POST-SECONDARY STUDIES
Transferring from university Applicants who are attending or have attended another university may be considered for admission to Nipissing University with transfer credit for courses already completed. Specific subject requirements for particular degrees must be met through prior grade 12 students or equivalent courses at the university level. Please visit www.nipissingu.ca/admissionschart or contact the Admissions Office for further details. Admission to some programs is highly competitive and admission is selective, therefore, meeting the minimum requirements will not guaranteed admission to certain programs.
Minimum grade Transfer credits Non-transferable credits for course transfer
60% Transfer credit is assessed on a case by case basis. Attempts will be made to provide Transfer credit will not normally be granted for specific course equivalencies. If a specific equivalence to a course is not available, practical or clinical courses taken in specific areas Nipissing will attempt to award an unspecified, non-equivalent course. such as Engineering, Education, Dance, etc. Credits for courses taken in the areas of Physical and Health Education or Nursing* may be granted when 50% Transfer credit will normally be awarded for a degree credit course provided a grade applied to the same program at Nipissing. of “C” or higher was achieved. A course with a grade of “D” may be considered for credit only when there are an equal number of course credits with “B” grades or higher on the same transcript.
*Applicants seeking advanced standing when admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program may only receive credit for required courses that have been completed within the last ten (10) years.
37 transferringfromcollege
Transferring from college Applicants to Nipissing University who have studied at an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology may qualify for admission if they meet the minimum admissions requirements outlined below. Specific subject requirements for particular degrees must be met through prior grade 12 studies or equivalent courses at the college level. Meeting the minimum requirements will not guarantee admission to certain programs. Admission to some programs is highly competitive and admission is selective.
GENERAL POLICIES Diploma Completed Nipissing Degree Prerequisites Minimum Transfer Credit Admission Average
3 year diploma Any Dependent on degree program 70% Up to 30 credits (1 year) applied to. Visit nipissingu.ca/ admissionschart or contact the Admissions Office for further details.
2 year diploma (2 years Up to 18 credits (0.5 year) of a 3 year diploma)
1 year of college or No transfer credits awarded certificate
Advanced Technology Bachelor of Business Administration Not applicable 70% Up to 60 credits (2 years) diploma Bachelor of Commerce Up to 45 credits (1.5 years)
Advertising and Bachelor of Arts (English Studies) Not applicable 72% Up to 45 credits (1.5 years) Marketing Communication
BTEC Higher National Bachelor of Business Administration Not applicable 75 points Up to 60 credits (2 years) Diploma Bachelor of Commerce Up to 45 credits (1.5 years)
Business (3 year) Bachelor of Business Not applicable 72% Up to 60 credits (2 years) Administration3
Bachelor of Commerce3 Up to 45 credits (1.5 years)
Business (2 year) Bachelor of Business Not applicable 72% Up to 42 credits (1.5 years) Administration3
Bachelor of Commerce3 Up to 30 credits (1 year)
Certified Aboriginal Bachelor of Business Administration Not applicable 65% in each Up to 45 credits (1.5 years) Financial Manager course Bachelor of Commerce Up to 30 credits (1 year)
38 transferringfromcollege
GENERAL POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Diploma Completed Nipissing Degree Prerequisites Minimum Transfer Credit Admission Average
Child and Youth Care Bachelor of Arts – 4 year Not applicable 70% Up to 60 credits (2 years) (Child and Family Studies)
Bachelor of Arts – 3 year Up to 45 credits (1.5 years) (Child and Family Studies)
Bachelor of Social Work1 Up to 30 credits (1 year)
Community and Justice Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) Not applicable 75% Up to 45 credits (1.5 years)2 Services – Corrections stream
Developmental Services Bachelor of Arts Dependent on degree program 70% Up to 30 credits (1 year) Worker applied to. Visit nipissingu.ca/ admissionschart or contact the Admissions Office for further details.
Bachelor of Social Work1 Not applicable Up to 30 credits (1 year)
Drug and Alcohol Bachelor of Arts Dependent on degree program 70% Up to 30 credits (1 year) Counsellor applied to. Visit nipissingu.ca/ admissionschart or contact the Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Arts Admissions Office for further details. 70% Up to 30 credits (1 year)
Educational Assistant Bachelor of Arts 70% Up to 30 credits (1 year)
Fine Arts (3 year) Bachelor of Fine Arts4 Not applicable 70% Up to 60 credits (2 years)
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) Up to 42 credits (1.5 years)
Fine Arts focused diploma Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) Not applicable 70% Up to 30 credits (1 year) (2 year)
Graphic Design Bachelor of Fine Arts4 Not applicable 70% Up to 54 credits (1.75 years)
Bachelor of Arts – Major or Specialization in Fine Arts – Studio stream
39 transferringfromcollege
GENERAL POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Diploma Completed Nipissing Degree Prerequisites Minimum Transfer Credit Admission Average
Indigenous Wellness and Bachelor of Arts Dependent on degree program 70% Up to 30 credits (1 year) Addictions Prevention applied to. Visit nipissingu.ca/ admissionschart or contact the Admissions Office for further details.
Law Clerk Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) Not applicable 75% Up to 45 credits (1.5 years)2 – Legal Studies and Administration stream
Mental Health and Bachelor of Arts Dependent on degree program 70% Up to 30 credits (1 year) Addictions Worker applied to. Visit nipissingu.ca/ admissionschart or contact the Admissions Office for further details.
Police Foundations Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) Not applicable 75% Up to 45 credits (1.5 years)2 – Policing stream
Practical Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing – For graduates of Cambrian College, 70% Up to 30 credits (1 year) Full-time RPN Bridging program Canadore College, College Boreal, Confederation College, Northern College, Niagara College and Sault College only. This is a limited enrollment program. The minimum GPA for admission consideration may be higher than the stated minimum. There is only one intake per year (September).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Applicants must be a current 70% Up to 30 credits (1 year) Part-time Blended Delivery RPN registered member in good standing Bridging program with the College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO) as an RPN and be an employee (with a letter of support) of one Nipissing’s partner health care agencies. Visit nipissingu.ca/ rpn-bscn for a list of partners. This is a limited enrollment program. The minimum GPA required for admission consideration may be higher than the stated minimum. There are two intakes per year (January and September).
40 transferringfromcollege
GENERAL POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Diploma Completed Nipissing Degree Prerequisites Minimum Transfer Credit Admission Average
Social Service Worker Bachelor of Arts Dependent on degree program 70% Up to 30 credits (1 year) applied to. Visit nipissingu.ca/ admissionschart or contact the Admissions Office for further details.
Bachelor of Social Work1 Not applicable 70% Up to 30 credits (1 year)
Bachelor of Arts – Honours 70% Ranges from 30 credits (1 year) Specialization or Specialization to a maximum of 60 credits (2 (Social Welfare and Social years) dependent upon final Development) diploma average
Theatre Arts (3 years) Bachelor of Arts (English Studies) 72% Up to 60 credits (2 years)
Theatre Arts (2 year) Bachelor of Arts (English Studies) 72% Up to 45 credits (1.5 years)
1 During Year 2 of the Bachelor of Social Work program, students must apply for admission consideration to the professional years (Years 3 & 4) of the program. Admission to the first or second year of the Bachelor of Social Work program does not guarantee acceptance into the professional years. 2 Other programs can be applied to with a 70% average and a maximum of 30 transfer credits granted. 3 Admitted students would be able to complete their program at Nipissing University in North Bay, or through one of our college partners (Algonquin College, Centennial College, St. Clair College, Niagara College and Lambton College) by using a combination of online, and where available, blended delivery courses. 4 All students admitted to the BFA are required to successfully complete the BFA Portfolio Assessment the year prior to their final year of study in order to remain in the BFA program. Students who are required to withdraw from the BFA maybe eligible to continue in the BA in Fine Arts Major or Specialization program.
41 transferringfromcollege
COLLEGE SPECIFIC POLICIES Diploma Completed Nipissing Degree Prerequisites Minimum Transfer Credit Admission Average
CANADORE COLLEGE
Biotechnology Technician Bachelor of Science – Honours Not applicable 72% Up to 60 credits (2 years) Specialization or Specialization in Biology
Bachelor of Science – Honours Specialization or Specialization in Environmental Biology and Technology
Biotechnology Bachelor of Science – Honours Technologist Specialization or Specialization in Biology
Bachelor of Science – Honours Specialization or Specialization in Environmental Biology and Technology
Environmental Protection Bachelor of Science – Honours Technician Specialization or Specialization in Biology
Bachelor of Science – Honours Specialization or Specialization in Environmental Biology and Technology
Environmental Protection Bachelor of Science (Biology) Up to 48 credits (1.5 years) Technology Bachelor of Science (Liberal Science) Up to 48 credits (1.5 years)
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Up to 69 credits (2.25 years) Biology and Technology)
Strength and Sport Bachelor of Physical and Health Education Up to 42 credits (1.25 years) Conditioning
Recreation and Leisure Services
Recreation Therapy
GEORGIAN COLLEGE
Fine Arts (Advanced) Bachelor of Fine Arts1 Not applicable 70% Up to 66 credits (2 years)
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) Up to 48 credits (1.5 years)
Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts1 Up to 42 credits (1.25 years)
FLEMING COLLEGE (HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF ART + DESIGN)
Visual and Creative Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts1 Not applicable 70% Up to 33 credits (1 year)
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts)
42 transferringfromcollege
COLLEGE SPECIFIC POLICIES (CONTINUED) Diploma Completed Nipissing Degree Prerequisites Minimum Transfer Credit Admission Average
HUMBER COLLEGE
Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science – Honours Not applicable 70% Up to 60 credits (2 years) Technology Specialization or Specialization in Computer Science
Electromechanical Bachelor of Science – Honours Engineering Technology Specialization or Specialization in Computer Science
TORONTO FILM SCHOOL
Fashion Design Any four year Bachelor degree Dependent on degree 72% Up to 30 credits (1 year) program applied to. Film Production Visit nipissingu.ca/ Graphic Design and admissionschart or contact Interactive Media the Admissions Office for further details. Marketing for Fashion and Any three year Bachelor degree Up to 18 credits (0.5 year) Entertainment Writing for Film and Television
1 All students admitted to the BFA are required to successfully complete the BFA Portfolio Assessment the year prior to their final year of study in order to remain in the BFA program. Students who are required to withdraw from the BFA maybe eligible to continue in the BA in Fine Arts Major or Specialization program.
43 admissiontoNipissing
QQOTHER TRANSFER POLICIES QQMATURE STUDENT APPLICANTS Applicants who, according to the Office of the Registrar, do not qualify for Certified General Accountants of Ontario (CGA) undergraduate admission as a regularly qualified applicant may be considered for Applicants to the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration admission consideration as a mature student if they: programs who have completed specific courses, with a minimum 60% average, through the Certified General Accountants of Ontario (CGA), will be eligible for • will be 20 years of age or older by the end of the semester in which they wish advanced standing credit. Courses eligible for advanced standing consideration can to enrol; be found at nipissingu.ca/cgatocpa • have been away from formal education (secondary school, community college, etc.) for at least the previous two years; and Post-Diploma Accounting courses • are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Applicants with post diploma courses in Accounting where a grade of 70% or better Mature student applicants to Bachelor of Science degrees or Bachelor of Arts degrees has been achieved will be recommended to be of granted up to 15 transfer credits. in Computer Science, Economics or Mathematics, must present the 4U or equivalent The recommendation will be determined by the director or designate of the School program specific prerequisites as listed in the Admission Chart in the Academic of Business, decided by the Registrar’s Office and will be consistent with existing Calendar. transfer credit practices. Mature student applicants to limited enrolment programs (Nursing and Physical and Health Education) are not able to apply for direct entry admission consideration to these programs. Mature student applicants interested in these programs may QQADMISSION WITH ADVANCED STANDING OR TRANSFER CREDIT be admitted to another program and apply for transfer consideration for the Applicants deemed eligible for admission with advanced standing or transfer credit following year. For transfer consideration applicants will need to present the 4U must submit recently-dated transcripts of their academic record directly to the Office or equivalent program specific prerequisites as listed in the Admission Chart in the of the Registrar. An Academic Calendar from their former institution(s) containing Academic Calendar. descriptions of the completed courses may be required. Those applicants who are eligible for advanced standing or transfer credits will be notified of their eligibility. Mature student applicants are still required to provide transcripts of marks for studies that have been previously completed or undertaken. The application of advanced standing or transfer credits to a degree program will vary depending on the degree program and major to which the applicant is Mature students who qualify for admission can be admitted full-time on probation admitted. Changing degree programs or majors may mean a loss of or change to the with a reduced course load to a maximum of 24 credits. Upon successful completion credits awarded. Nipissing University degree residency requirements will apply. of the 18 credits and having cleared academic probation, mature students are eligible for a full 30 credit load status.
QQAPPLICANTS FROM ACCREDITED CANADIAN COLLEGES QQINTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS Applicants to Nipissing University who have studied at an accredited Canadian college may qualify for admission to degree programs if they meet the minimum Nipissing encourages qualified applicants from outside of Canada to consider admissions requirements as outlined in the Ontario College of Applied Arts and applying to degree programs at Nipissing University. Interested applicants must Technology (CAAT) admission section above. apply for admission through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). Applications, the appropriate application fee and the required official documents (transcripts and other documentation) must be received by the Office of the Registrar QQBIBLE COLLEGE APPLICANTS by April 1 for September admissions consideration. International applicants are not Applicants from Bible Colleges and similarly religious based institutions that are eligible for consideration under Nipissing University’s Mature Student Admission accredited with the Association for Biblical Higher Education will follow the same Policy. policy for admission and advanced standing as for the CAATs. All international college and university transcripts must be assessed (Credential No credit will be granted for courses in church education or administration, Evaluation Report, including a Course-By-Course Analysis) by World Education pastoral studies, or courses intended to promote a particular doctrinal or Services – wes.org/ca. denominational belief. Applicants will be expected to show proof of English language proficiency and must have completed courses in specific academic disciplines depending upon the degree program to which they have applied. International applicants may qualify for transfer credit for previously-completed studies at non-Canadian universities.
44 admissiontoNipissing
Once an admission offer has been made, it is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain 4. Completion of an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with a minimum score the necessary documents required to study in Canada. A Study Permit is required to of 5 or better in HL or SL English A: Literature or HL or SL English A: Language study at a Canadian university for periods of 6 months or longer. Note that citizens and Literature. from some countries are also required to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa to enter 5. Graduate from a regionally accredited US secondary school and achieve a Canada. For further information and application forms, international applicants minimum score of 4 or better in Advanced Placement (AP) English Language & should contact the nearest Canadian Embassy or Consular office or refer to the Composition or English Literature & Composition. Citizenship Immigration Canada website cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp 6. Achieve a minimum grade of B in GCSE, IGCSE or GCE Ordinary Level English International students studying at universities in Ontario are required to purchase Literature or English Language, a minimum grade of C in GCE A Level or AS mandatory medical health insurance. The insurance is known as UHIP (University Level or AICE or CAPE English or English Language, or a minimum score of M3 in Health Insurance Plan) and must be purchased upon arrival at Nipissing University. Cambridge Pre-U English. Financial aid is not normally available to International applicants. International 7. Achieve a minimum score of 75% or better in the All India Senior Secondary secondary school applicants are eligible for Nipissing’s Entrance Scholarships School Certificate (ISSC) Core or Functional English or the Indian School starting at $1,500 for “A” average students. Limited opportunities for on-campus Certificate (ISC) English, issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate employment are available for international students, after the first year of study is Examinations (CISCE). completed, via the International Work-Study Program. See Nipissing International for further details. Applicants who have met all of Nipissing University’s admission requirements except for the English language proficiency requirement can enroll in an EAP program. Proof of Proficiency in English Applicants who enroll in one of the following programs will receive a conditional All applicants to Nipissing University undergraduate degree programs (excluding offer of admission. By successfully completing the program level indicated below, BEd) from countries where the dominant language of instruction is other than English applicants can begin their studies at Nipissing University without further testing. are required to demonstrate proficiency in English for admission consideration. UOIT English Language Centre: Level 5 Permanent Resident applicants whose first language is not English may be required AYJ Global EAP Program: Highest Level to provide proof of proficiency in English. Permanent Resident applicants whose first language is not English but who have lived at least three years in Canada, or a Brock University’s Intensive English Language Program: Level 5 country where English is the dominant language may be exempt. Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI): Advanced Level 10 Applicants can demonstrate proficiency in one of the following ways: Capital English Solutions: College/University Preparation Course (CUPIC) 1. Completion of three or more consecutive years of full-time education in English CultureWorks: Level 7 within Canada immediately prior to attending Nipissing University. Applicants who have successfully completed EAP programs associated with other 2. Completion of three or more consecutive years of full-time education in English Canadian universities and obtained that university’s minimum level for admission in a country other than Canada where English is the dominant language. These consideration may also be considered to have met Nipissing University’s English years must be immediately prior to attending Nipissing University. language proficiency requirement. 3. Achieve the required proficiency level on one of the following tests of English Alternatively, Nipissing University may enter into an agreement with a Languages language proficiency: Canada accredited program/school to offer such services on its campus, with similar minimum levels of proficiency. • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 86 (iBT) with no score below 20 in any section. The Nipissing University TOEFL institution code is #3614 • International English Language Test Service (IELTS): minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0. • The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): minimum overall score of 90%. • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): minimum score of 60. • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: minimum overall score of 55 with a minimum score of 55 in writing. • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum overall score of 176 with no less than 176 in each skill (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking) and Use of English.
45 admissiontoNipissing
Concurrent Education Admission requirements
Transferring from Minimum Prerequisites Average for admission consideration
College – ECE diploma 75% Must be eligible for admission consideration to Nipissing University’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours Specialization degree program based on their ECE diploma. Applicants must present:
• minimum of 70% in one semester of English or Communications at the college level (not Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program courses) or ENG4U from high school with a minimum grade of 70%. • minimum 60% in one semester of Mathematics (not Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program courses or Statistics) at the college level or a 3U or 3M Mathematics from high school with a minimum grade of 60%.
College – any program 75% Applicants must present:
• minimum of 70% in one semester of English or Communications at the college level (not Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program courses) or ENG4U from high school with a minimum grade of 70%. • minimum 60% in one semester of Mathematics (not Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program courses or Statistics) at the college level or a 3U or 3M Mathematics from high school with a minimum grade of 60%.
University 75% Applicants must present:
• minimum of 18 credits of undergraduate study, and no more than 72 university credits (including transfer/advanced standing credits). • minimum of 60% in 3U or 3M Mathematics (or equivalent) or a university or college level Mathematics (not Academic and Career Entrance(ACE) Program courses or Statistics) with a minimum grade of 60%
Another Nipissing 75% Application forms are available from the Office of the Registrar and must be submitted by April 1. program (Upper Year Applicants must present: Admission) • minimum of 18 credits of undergraduate study, and no more than 72 university credits (including transfer/advanced standing credits). • minimum of 60% in 3U or 3M Mathematics (or equivalent) or a university or college level Mathematics (not Academic and Career Entrance(ACE) Program courses or Statistics) with a minimum grade of 60%
46 admissiontoNipissing
Application Deadlines
Program Entry Point Application Deadline Document Deadline
FALL ENTRY ONLY PROGRAMS Bachelor of Social Work – September February 1 February 6 (4:30 pm) Professional Years Bachelor of Science in Nursing – February 1 February 6 (4:30 pm) Scholar Practitioner Program Bachelor of Business August 12 August 12 Administration – College Partnership Program Bachelor of Commerce – August 12 August 12 College Partnership Program WINTER AND FALL ENTRY ONLY PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science in Nursing – January October 24 October 31 (4:30 pm) RPN Bridging – Blended Delivery Program September May 25 June 1 (4:00 pm)
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS WINTER January December 3 December 3
SPRING/SUMMER May April 11 April 11
FALL – FULL-TIME September April 1 April 1
FALL – PART-TIME September August 12 August 12
47 admissiontoNipissing
Checklist
Check to see that you have your program admission requirements. To be considered for admission, be sure you will have earned all the required and/or recommended courses you need for admission to your program of choice.
RR ATTEND FALL OPEN HOUSE – OCTOBER 27, 2018 RR ATTEND MARCH OPEN HOUSE – MARCH 16, 2019 You are invited! Spend the day with us and meet our faculty, staff and some of your peers. It’s a great time to get answers to all of your questions about RR OFFERS OF ADMISSION SENT admissions, programs, and residence life. Timing of offers will depend on program and entry point applied to. Remember to keep an eye on WebAdvisor. This is the first place you will see a R APPLY ONLINE R decision made on your application. Entry Point Application RR ACCEPT OFFER OF ADMISSION Winter nipissingu.ca/registrarforms Detailed instructions will be provided in your offer of admission on how to Spring/Summer nipissingu.ca/registrarforms accept your offer. Fall – Full-time ouac.on.ca Be sure to accept by the deadline indicated on your offer. Fall – Part-time nipissingu.ca/registrarforms You will receive a confirmation email from Nipissing to confirm receipt of RR TRANSFER CREDIT ASSESSMENT your application. Transfer credit is assessed after you accept your offer of admission. Once completed you will be able to view your transfer credit in WebAdvisor under RR YAY! AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PACKAGE! Summary of Transfer Credits. After you have applied through OUAC, you will receive an acknowledgement package through the mail from the Office of the Registrar at Nipissing. RR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (NSO) Packages are mailed and confirm for you that we’ve received your application Students starting in September attend NSO in July. NSO is a one-day and that you are being considered for admission to Nipissing. program for all new students and their supporters, including mature and transfer students, who are starting programs in September. This is your RR SEND IN DOCUMENTS opportunity to learn about all of the student academic, health, financial, and Nipissing requires official secondary and postsecondary transcripts to be sent housing services available to support your success, and build connections to the directly from the issuing institution. Lakers community. You will be contacted directly with an invitation to attend. Child care is provided. If applicable, send proof of English proficiency. Some programs require additional documentation. Be sure to read all information sent to you carefully Students starting on-campus programs with a summer or winter entry to ensure you don’t miss anything or any deadlines. are connected directly to a Student Experience Coordinator who will identify all of the support services and programs available. Check WebAdvisor to ensure receipt of all documentation received. Distance and off-campus students receive notification of available support services and programs through their Program Administrators. RR KEEP AN EYE ON DEADLINES See page 47 for important dates. RR REGISTER FOR COURSES Information on course registration will be emailed to you. RR CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION WebAdvisor will show you any change in your application status. It will also help you keep track of any required documents for your application and/or offer of admission. Instructions on how to check your application status and required documents can be found at nipissingu.ca/applicationstatus
RR OFFER OF ADMISSION SENT Be sure to read the package carefully. Important information is contained regarding deadlines and next steps.
48 Hudson Bay
Attawapiskat Check out our interactive map at: James Bay map.nipissingu.ca North Bay and Campus map
Moosonee 16 hours from Toronto; Moose Factory Thunder Bay is lovely, Kenora but it’s not North Bay Kapuskasing
North Bay is 3 5. hours from Toronto, and 4 from Ottawa!
New Liskeard
Espanola MONTREAL
4 hours to Timmins Cedar Heights Governors House
Townhouses Residences College Drive Main Building Monastery Hall (Fine Arts) North Bay Regional Chancellors House Health Centre Jane St. Building Founders House Airport Rd. (Fine Arts) 1.5 hours to Sudbury Trafc Circle McKeown A ve. e ’Brien O Gormanvill Algonqui n . Jane St. ut Lake Rd Front Tro Cassells Northgate Ontari o Square Northlan d Main St. Bus Station
r Fishe 4 hours DOWNTOWN to Ottawa mour Sey Lake Nipissing
City Bus Terminal Oa 3.5 hours to Toronto k St Lakeshore .
Sign up for Open House or a campus tour, and get more info at: ibelongatnipissingu.ca Come for a visit and see why you belong at Nipissing!
Sign up for Open House or a campus tour, and get more info at: ibelongatnipissingu.ca
Open Houses Fall 2018: Saturday, October 27, 2018 March Break 2019: Saturday, March 16, 2019
Book Your Own Campus Tour If you can’t make it to one of our Open House events, visit when it is more convenient for you . Tours are Monday to Friday at 1 p .m . (except holidays) and some Saturdays in October, November, March and May . To register for your tour, please visit ibelongatnipissingu.ca, call (705) 474-3450 ext. 4200 or email [email protected] . Are you interested in personalizing your tour by attending a lecture, visiting a lab space, or meeting with a program representative? #ibelongatNipissingU Contact us at least two weeks in advance of your tour date and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request . “I loved the program. I felt like I was in the classroom. I had teacher and administrative support within 24 hours, and could Campus Tour Bursary always just pick up the phone and call someone for help. It was really perfect for my needs as it allowed me to study Nipissing University offers a bursary for prospective students who travel to visit our campus in North Bay . while continuing to work in banking. The course work was For an application form and full eligibility details visit always current and the technology was always excellent.” nipissingu.ca/tourbursary . Michelle, Bachelor of Commerce degree (BComm) Distance,
Questions? Email [email protected] or call our graduates say... (705) 474-3450 ext. 4200 . Saint Kitts Island, Caribbean
ONE STUDENT AT A TIME
Student Recruitment Office • 100 College Drive, Box 5002, North Bay, ON P1B 8L7 tel: (705) 474-3450 ext. 4200 • toll free (within Ontario): (800) 655-5154 [email protected] • fax: (705) 495-1772 • tty: (877) 688-5507
facebook.com/NipissingU • @NipissingU @NURecruitment
If you would like to request this publication in an alternative format please contact the Student Recruitment Office at (705) 474-3450 ext. 4200