Indigenous Admissions Pathway

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Indigenous Admissions Pathway

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Niagara College offers an Indigenous Admissions Pathway for Indigenous students who identify as First Nation (Status or Non-Status), Métis, or Inuit.

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Whether you’ve just graduated high school or are an adult learner, we’re committed to helping Indigenous students succeed! We are working to remove barriers and provide services and support through Indigenous Centres and Indigenous Counselling at both of our campuses. Part of this support includes helping you with the NC application process!

Our Indigenous Admissions Pathway helps give equitable access to Indigenous applicants for competitive Niagara College programs. We’re aware of the systemic barriers and adversities that Indigenous people face when pursuing a college or university education. This application process helps Indigenous applicants to apply to the program of their choice with less weight given to their past grades. Applicants must still meet the minimum entrance requirements.

How to Apply

Step One: Apply to Niagara College

Apply to a Niagara College program through the Ontario College Application Service at www.ontariocolleges.ca.

If you have any questions or need help with the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at [email protected].

The Indigenous Admissions Pathway helps give equitable access to Indigenous applicants for competitive Niagara College programs.

How do I know what programs are competitive?

Applicants must meet the application deadlines for competitive programs. Applications received after the equal consideration deadlines will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Step Two: Fill Out the IAP Form

Please fill out and submit the Indigenous Admissions Pathway form below by the applicable deadline.

Start Date	Application Deadline
September Start	March 1
January Start	July 1 (of the previous year)
May Start	December 1 (of the previous year)

About You

Name(Required)

First Last

Street Address(Required)

Apartment, Suite, etc.

City(Required)

Province(Required)

Postal Code(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

NC Student ID & Ontario Colleges Application Information

Niagara College Student ID #(Required)

Provide your 7 digit Niagara College student ID number.

Ontario Colleges Application #(Required)

Provide your 9 digit Ontario Colleges application number (do not include hyphens).

After applying to Niagara College through ontariocolleges.ca, applicants will receive a brochure in the mail with their Niagara College student ID and Ontario Colleges application number. Brochures should arrive within 5 business days of application, dependent on current CanadaPost lettermail times. Applicant’s Niagara College student ID can also be found on any email sent by Niagara College Admissions.

Indigenous Status

Please select an option to express your Indigenous status:(Required)

Self-Declaration of Indigeneity Statement

Meet with our Indigenous Recruiter

You may self-declare as an Indigenous, North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit community. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include status, treaty or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. In your statement please let us know why you are requesting consideration for the Indigenous Admissions Pathway. You may choose to include your connection to your Indigenous community and/or how your program choice will impact your family/community.

Our IE Student Success Leader will reach out to you via email to set up a time and date to meet with you.

Self-Declaration of Indigeneity Statement – Options(Required)

I am ready to include my statement now.

I would like to email my statement at a later date.

If you need some time to complete your statement, or need further information or guidance, please select this option. Instructions for submitting your statement will be emailed to you. You will be asked to submit your statement within 7 business days of submitting your application.

For more information or assistance with your statement, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to help you!

Self-Declaration of Indigeneity Statement(Required)

Please include your statement below. In your statement please let us know why you are requesting consideration for the Indigenous Admissions Pathway. You may choose to include your connection to your Indigenous community and/or how your program choice will impact your family/community.

Supporting Documentation(Required)

In order to support your application to the Niagara College Indigenous Admissions Pathway, please provide documentation regarding your First Nation (status and non-status), Métis, Inuit, Band Council, Tribal Council, Treaty, community, or Nation. Please attach at least 1 supporting document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. (Examples of Supporting Documentation)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: doc, docx, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf, bmp, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 3.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Indigenous Admissions Pathways please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to help you!

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