2020 Student Guide Everything you need to know about being a student at North Island College www.nic.bc.ca CONTENTS Your Guide to Distance Course Exams ..............................16 Education Council ...................................... 23 North Island College ............... 2 Arranging an On-Campus Distance Exam .16 Board of Governors ................................... 23 Our Mission ....................................................2 Arranging an Off-Campus Exam ............16 Parking ......................................................... 23 Our Vision for the Future ............................2 Scheduled Course Exams ..........................16 Food .............................................................. 23 Our Focus is Your Success ...........................2 Learning Strategies......................................16 Transportation ........................................... 23 Student Responsibility ................................2 Academic Awards ...................................... 17 Bike Racks .................................................... 23 Confidentiality of your Record ..................2 Medal Awards ...............................................17 Gender Neutral Washrooms ................... 23 Release of Information/Proxy ...................2 President’s Award Child Care .................................................... 23 for Academic Excellence ............................17 Smoking Areas ........................................... 23 Schedules & Deadlines - Dean’s Honour Roll ......................................17 Cannabis Use .............................................. 23 Key Dates ................................... 3 President’s Community Housing ........................................................ 23 Programs with Varying Start Dates and Engagement Award ....................................17 Distance Courses .........................................3 Graduation .................................................. 17 College Policies Programs and Courses with Term-based 1. Register .......................................................17 & Guidelines ............................ 24 Start Dates .....................................................5 2. Attend the Ceremony.............................17 Guidelines and Student Conduct .......... 24 Contact Us ................................. 9 3. Get your Credentials ..............................17 1-01 Freedom of Information/ Online forms ............................................... 17 Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) ............24 MyNIC ...................................... 10 2-08 Human Rights .....................................24 Computers for Student Use .................... 10 Student Services .................... 18 3-06 Community Code of Conduct ........25 myNIC ........................................................... 10 Advisors ....................................................... 18 3-08 President’s Award ..............................25 Log In ................................................................10 Appointment booking ................................18 3-17 Instructional Accommodation Forgot your user ID .....................................10 Counselling ................................................. 18 and Access Services for Students Forgot or Reset your Password ................10 Services ............................................................18 with Disabilities ...........................................25 Using myNIC ............................................... 11 Limits of Confidentiality ............................18 3-21 Dean’s Honour Roll ...........................25 myNIC web parts ........................................11 Spiritual and Religious Diversity .............18 3-30 Student Appeals ................................25 Student email................................................11 Indigenous Student Services ...................18 3-31 Student Complaint Resolution .........25 BlackBoard Learn ...................................... 11 Elders in Residence ......................................19 3-33 Evaluation of Student Performance ..25 Having problems logging on? .................11 Indigenous Student Lounges ...................19 3-34 Sexual Violence and Misconduct ....25 Student Technical Services ..................... 11 Support Services for Students with 3-35 Course Outline ....................................26 Student Planning ....................................... 11 Disabilities ......................................................19 3-36 President’s Community Your NIC App .............................................. 11 Invigilation Services ....................................19 Engagement Award ...................................26 Student Employment Services ............... 19 3-37 Academic Standing & Progression .26 Registration to Graduation .. 12 Co-operative Education............................ 19 4-04 Tuition, Fees And Refunds ..............26 Registration ................................................. 12 Internships .................................................. 19 4-09 Registration ..........................................26 Registration Period ......................................12 Financial Aid .............................................. 19 4-14 Grading ..................................................26 1. Understand Course Codes Student Loans and Grants ......................... 0 4-17 Admission ............................................26 and Delivery Methods..........................12 Sponsorships .................................................20 Health and Safety ...................................... 27 2. Choose Your Courses .............................13 Financial Awards ....................................... 20 First Aid and Safety .....................................27 3. Timetable Your Courses ........................13 Scholarships and Bursaries .......................20 Liability Waivers ...........................................27 4. Register in Your Courses .......................13 Library & Learning Commons (LLC) ....... 20 Field Trips ........................................................27 5. Protect your GPA .....................................13 Research ..........................................................20 WorksafeBC Coverage ................................27 Residency Requirement ........................... 14 Math Support ................................................20 Emergencies ..................................................27 Transfer Credits .......................................... 14 Student Technical Services .......................20 First Aid ...........................................................27 Recognition for Prior Learning (PLA) ......14 Peer Tutoring .................................................20 Human Rights ...............................................27 Tuition and Fees ......................................... 14 Writing Support ...........................................20 Diversity ..........................................................27 Making a Payment .......................................14 Printing and Photocopying .......................21 Policies and Procedures .............................27 Understanding Your Fees ..........................14 Online Resources ....................................... 21 Safe Harbour ................................................27 Tax Receipts (T2202) ................................. 15 Did we Make the Grade? ......................... 21 Scent Free Policy ...........................................27 Student Identification Cards .................. 15 Emergencies and Closures ...................... 28 Textbooks .................................................... 15 Office of Global Engagement . 21 Emergencies ..................................................28 Campus Stores ........................................... 15 Internationalization at Home ............... 21 Closures ...........................................................28 Orientation.................................................. 15 Study Abroad .................................................21 Services for International Students .......21 International Student Orientation........ 15 NOTE: This Student Guide is published Student Records ......................................... 15 Student Life ............................ 22 before the beginning of the academic year, Grade Point Average (GPA) ........................16 Campus Life Assistants ............................ 22 and while every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of its content, it may My Progress ....................................................16 Students’ Union ......................................... 22 Transcripts ................................................... 16 be amended from time to time. Check our Student Leadership .................................. 22 website for up-to-date information. Exams ........................................................... 16 OGE Peer Mentors ..................................... 22 Exam Schedule ..............................................16 Questions? Email [email protected] or call 1-800-715-0914 today. 1 YOUR GUIDE TO NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE Welcome. We’re glad you’ve chosen to study with us. At NIC, you’ll have the best possible instruction and learning environment as well as the opportunity to join a supportive community focused on your success. This Student Guide