Further Support and Resources
Student Services
At NC we are committed to your academic success, but also committed to creating a culture and community which fosters respect, inclusion, compassion, honesty, leadership, and engagement. To support this commitment, we offer several student support services that are available for students to access.
Student Services Available:
- Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services
- Academic Advising & Career Services
- Student Engagement & Athletics
- Libraries and Learning Commons
- Indigenous Education
- Student Rights and Responsibilities Office
To find out more about the different Student Services available at Niagara College click the link below.
Experience Student LifeEnrolment Services
Enrolment Services are here to support individuals along their academic journey: starting with the process of admissions, progressing through your program and on to graduation.
Services Offered:
- Admissions and Enrolment
- Important Dates and Deadlines
- Financial Aid and Awards
- Tuition, Fees and Payment
- Convocation
- Forms
Co-op Programs
A Co-op Consultant is assigned to specific programs that have a co-op component attached to them. Co-ops are paid, hands-on work experience in a student’s field of study. The Co-op Consultant helps to prepare students for their work term, provides job search supports, monitors students and employers throughout the work term, and evaluates submitted forms/documents.
A co-op work term is scheduled according to a student’s Program of Instruction (POI) and is sequenced so that an academic term follows the work term. To be eligible for a co-op work term, a student must maintain a certain academic standing (based on the 2 terms immediately prior to any work term) and must meet all pre-requisite requirements for co-op.
Field Placements
Field Placement experience is an unpaid period spent in the workplace for educational purposes. Typically, students will attend the first few terms in classes to receive program specific learning and then participate in a field placement to gain experience in a specific field or career area. Depending on the program, the minimum number of Field Placement hours varies and could either be completed during a block of time or concurrently.
Field Placements will enhance the topics learned while in class and provide the opportunity for students to develop practical skills and knowledge. This experience can be used to enhance a student’s resume and their chances to gain meaningful employment upon graduation.
All students are encouraged to check their program’s webpage for Admissions Requirements, as some programs with Field Placements require submitting immunization information (Communicable Disease Surveillance) and other documentation prior to placement.
Co-Curricular Record
The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) program allows students to officially record their participation in approved co-curricular activities which can be found on NC Engage.
The CCR is used to enhance a student’s resume and career or academic portfolios. It can be used to showcase co-curricular involvement to future employers, graduate schools, and for grants and bursaries. The activities listed on NC Engage are posted by Niagara College’s departments, services and clubs, as well as community organizations from the Greater Niagara Region.
Use the link below to find out more about the Co-Curricular Record and NC Engage.
Career Services
Career Services provide job postings and employment services to NC students and alumni, employers and Niagara community members. For NC students and alumni, Career Services can assist with job searching, co-op support, one-on-one assistance and guidance, resume reviews and more. These services are accessed through the MyCareer Portal.
Career ServicesStudent Rights and Responsibilities
The Student Rights and Responsibilities Office (SRRO) deals with issues related to non-academic student violations of the Student Code of Conduct and/or other non-academic applicable policies that relate to students.
The SRRO encourages all students to be aware of their rights and responsibilities as members of the college community. The SRRO contributes to creating a positive student experience while maintaining a safe and respectful environment. All students are expected to act responsibly and uphold standards of conduct that form the basis for good citizenship which includes civility, responsibility and respect. Should an incident occur that violates the Student Code of Conduct, the SRRO supports and aids in the resolution process.
Also, the SRRO plays a key role in addressing sexual violence. The SRRO employs a dedicated Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator (SVPRC) who helps students in need of support, reporting options, information on decision making processes, and resources/referrals. To contact the SRRO office, please check the link below.
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesPolicies and Procedures
Niagara College Policies and Procedures ensure consistency in the rules and regulations, define clear expectations, create quality standards for learning and teaching, and help provide structure to both academic and college life.
There are many important Policies and Procedures that students should familiarize themselves with; including those related to absences, late/missing assignments & tests, academic honesty, Code of Conduct, and complaints & appeals, to name a few.
NC Policies and ProceduresStudent Administrative Council (SAC)
There is more to student life than just academics and the Niagara College Student Administrative Council (NCSAC) is a support that focuses on improving students’ college life experience. Some areas connected to NCSAC include:
- Health and Dental Plan
- Transit
- Legal Services
- Food Services
- Special Events
- NC Clubs
Considering Further Education?
At Niagara College, individuals can take advantage of different pathways to further their educational opportunities in Canada and around the world. Some opportunities include:
- Advanced Standing – graduates of NC programs might be eligible to enroll in an advanced term of another NC program
- Transfer Credits – graduates or current students from other postsecondary institutions may be eligible to receive credit towards NC programs
- Articulation Agreements – NC graduates may be eligible to apply and receive credit for programs within Canada and around the world
- Preferred Admission – graduates of preferred preparatory programs have increased preparedness and are given preferred admission into specific NC programs