June 27 to July 1 is mid-term break week at Niagara College. The week also concludes with the Canada Day holiday (Friday, July 1) when campus buildings will be closed, with the exception of several NC learning enterprises.

Please refer to the list below for the status of college operations, services and learning enterprises during the week. NC wishes you a happy Canada Day long weekend.

Note: A reminder that, as announced on June 24, the Niagara College’s mandatory mask policy will be suspended as of July 4 following the mid-term break. Masking will still be encouraged at NC campuses but will no longer be mandatory except in specific academic areas where enhanced PPE requirements are already in place. The College continues to monitor COVID trends and public health guidance and direction for on-campus activity and will update measures or policies as required. Watch the Return to Campus website for updates.

Teaching Brewery: NC’s Teaching Brewery has reopened to the public. Current hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with plans to increase hours. The brewery will be open on July 1.

Wine Visitor + Education Centre: Retail store, patio and indoor service open daily (including July 1). Tasting, shopping, drinks by the glass and snack service is available every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Products include NC wine, beer, cider and spirits. For pickup, local delivery, and shipping across Ontario, please visit ncteachingwinery.ca or call 905-641-2252 ext. 4070.

NC Teaching Greenhouse: Current summer hours for in-person shopping are Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., however, the Teaching Greenhouse will be closed on Friday, July 1. Online sales/curbside pickup is also available. Visit the Teaching Greenhouse’s online store to place an online order.

Campus access: Campus doors will be closed on July 1 (no changes in access from June 27-June 30).

Athletics & Recreation: Fitness Centres and gymnasiums are open June 27-30; closed July 1. Visit the Knights website for facility rules and reservations.

Bookstores: Both campus bookstores will be open June 27-30 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.); closed on July 1. Online ordering is available via the Campus Bookstore website.

Community Employment Services: (43 Church St. in St. Catharines): Open June 27-30 for virtual service and in-person appointments, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Closed July 1. Virtual and in-person services resume July 4 and are available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit the CES website for more information.

Enrolment Services: Open for regular service, June 27-30. On-campus and virtual services closed July 1. Students may continue to submit requests via email and student portal. Requests will be reviewed in priority sequence when Enrolment Services reopens on July 4. Visit the Enrolment Services website for information.

Food & Ancillary Services: All ancillary services will be open June 27-30, with modified hours for campus food services as follows: Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All food and ancillary services will be closed on July 1.

Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services: HWAS is available by appointment only from June 27-30; closed July 1. Services are available in-person, by phone or video. Students can contact HWAS via phone or email to book an appointment. Students looking for support can also access the following resources:

Good2Talk
Good2Talk is a free, province-wide service for students in college/university and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It provides professional counselling, mental health information and connections to local resources. Students who are concerned about student life, health or mental well-being can contact Good2Talk via:
Email: [email protected]
Web: good2talk.ca
Phone: 1-866-925-5454
Text: Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

COAST Niagara / Mental Health and Addiction Help Line
COAST provides services to people in the Niagara Region who are in crisis and have a mental health concern. Ongoing telephone support and/or referral to appropriate follow-up services may be recommended to prevent further crisis.

Call 1-866-550-5205 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) and press 1 for COAST or press 2 for Mental Health and Addiction Help Line. Visit the COAST website for more information.

Indigenous Education: The Indigenous Student Centres are open June 27-30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed July 1. Visit niagaracollege.ca/indigenouseducation for information about IE services.

International Centres: Student Assistants will be available Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at both the Welland Campus and the Daniel J. Patterson Campus (NOTL). Permit Help sessions will be unavailable all week. Centres will be closed on Friday, July 1.

ncLibraries and Learning Commons: In-person and virtual services, including student support, test centre, academic drop-ins and peer tutoring services, available Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Friday, July 1. Online resources are available 24-7 at niagaracollege.ca/library.

NCSAC offices and Student Centres: NCSAC offices and virtual chat services will be available Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only one NCSAC cafe, The Shack (Welland Campus), will be open during the break. The Undergrounds (Daniel J. Patterson Campus), will be closed for the duration of the week. All NCSAC operations will be closed on Canada Day (Friday, July 1).

For a comprehensive list of services and resources available to assist students, visit the
Campus Services page on NC’s Return to Campus website.

Transit

Please check with individual transit providers for the most up-to-date information and holiday schedules:

Niagara Region Transit
St. Catharines Transit Commission
Welland Transit (including Port Colborne)
Niagara Falls Transit

For information, schedules and the latest updates, visit: Niagara Region Transit webpage

Visit yourncsac.ca/yourtransit for information and Frequently Asked Questions related to student transit.