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 ABOVE THE PROVINCIAL AVERAGE OF NIPISSING OF NIPISSING STUDENTS FIND STUDENTS FIND EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT 90.8% WITHIN 6 MONTHS 95.7% 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 “ Q AWARDS 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 Q AUTOMATIC UPPER YEAR CARL SANDERS SCHOLARSHIPS Q NUWORK: 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 YEAR 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 Q GOVERNMENT 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