Niagara College Canada

Student Life and Services

Computing & Information Technology Services
Many computer labs are located throughout the College campuses. Some are used in formal class settings, while others are available in an open-access format for completion of course assignments. All labs are open from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm, Monday through Friday; and access on the weekend is often available with a pass. Students can check with the security office on campus for specific instructions and availabilities.

Open Access labs (PC and Mac) are available for completion of course-related assignments (a list of locations is available on the web site). Internet access is available in these and all other computer labs on campus. Students are assigned e-mail accounts on Niagara servers, and have access to a very wide range of software packages and to information on their own programs, courses, grades, timetables, etc.

The college web site is the focus for information exchange and access to data. The college will, as available and appropriate, provide access to a student’s own records, as well as information on college services and programs of study. A Campus Spotlight feature also provides news on current events and initiatives.

Full and current information on computer standards and policies, services such as grades, timetables, and e-mail; and lab availability is available via the Computing at Niagara site:
http://computing.niagaracollege.ca/
and the Niagara College web portal:
http://www.peoplesoft.niagarac.on.ca/

Continuing Education
The Continuing Education department offers three terms annually with more than 500 courses and programs for adult students, mostly on evenings and weekends. Courses cover a broad range of credit, vocational and general interest areas and are offered at locations throughout the Niagara Region.

Students may pursue studies on a part-time basis towards the completion of many certificate and post-secondary programs. Check the Continuing Education calendar for a complete and up-to-date list. Copies are available at local libraries, campus locations and from the department directly.

An on-line version of the calendar is on the college web site. Check cecalendar.niagarac.on.ca

For more information, contact:
Continuing Education
Niagara College Canada
300 Woodlawn Road
Welland, Ontario L3C 7L3
Tel: 905-735-2211, ext. 7510
Web: http://ce.niagarac.on.ca

Co-op Services – The Job Centre
Niagara College’s Job Centre supports 23 Co-operative Education programs in business, environmental, horticultural, legal, hospitality and tourism and technology fields. You will gain paid work experience that focuses on your academic and personal goals that will give you the edge in your career pursuits.

Co-op Programs provide you with:

• Career-related work experience.
• Application of classroom learning to the workplace.
• Opportunities to earn income while you complete your education.
• Contacts for graduate employment.
• Potential for higher rates of employment and higher starting salaries.

Co-op Services Consultants are here to:.

• Prepare you for and support you in your job search.
• Provide individual employment and career planning advice.
• Promote Niagara College students to employers and generate new co-op program opportunities.
• Monitor your co-op work term.

For more information, contact The Job Centre

Counselling Services
The Counselling office is a vital part of the Student Services division, offering confidential services to all students attending Niagara College. Our objective is to support students in matters related to academic, career and personal success.

Professionally trained counsellors can help you with such things as admissions procedures, resolving academic difficulties, developing better study skills, and improving decision-making abilities in a confidential and supportive setting.

Students are invited to meet with counsellors at any point during their academic careers at Niagara College to discuss personal, academic, vocational or educational issues. Appointment and drop-in counselling services are available at all campus locations.

For more information call 905-735-2211, ext. 7778.

Distance Learning
Distance education is becoming an attractive alternative for students seeking educational flexibility. Niagara College is one of 22 colleges that have joined together to offer college courses in an on-line format. The Continuing Education calendar has an up-to-date list of current offerings.

For further information call 905-735-2211 ext. 7510, check the web site at http://www.niagarac.on.ca/distance