Niagara College will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labour Day. During that time, there will be limited access to campus facilities. All exterior doors at both Campuses will be locked on Monday and will reopen on Tuesday, September 2 at 6 a.m.
Please review the list below of operating hours for services and enterprises on the holiday weekend:
Wine Visitor + Education Centre (Wine VEC): The Wine VEC retail store, patio and indoor service will remain open with regular hours from Sunday to Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Campus Access: The Welland Campus and the DJP Campus exterior doors will be locked on Monday September 1, 2025 and will reopen on Tuesday September 2, 2025 at 6:00am. Should you require access to either Campus, you must contact Security 905-735-2211 ext.6999 or email [email protected]. Access to either facility will be at the discretion of Security, or as previously approved/communicated.
Academic Advising & Career Services: Academic Advising & Career Services at both campuses will be closed on Monday, September 1.
Athletics & Recreation: Both campus fitness centres and gymnasiums will be closed from Saturday, August 30 to Monday, September 1and will re-open with regular hours of operation on Tuesday, September 2.
Benchmark: Benchmark will be closed on Monday, September 1 and will re-open with regular hours of operation on Wednesday, September 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Community Employment Services: Community Employment Services will be closed on Monday, September 1.
Enrolment Services: Enrolment Services, including all in-person, online and phone services, will be closed on Monday, September 1.
Food & Ancillary Services:
NCSAC cafes, The Shack (Welland Campus) and The Undergrounds (Daniel J. Patterson Campus) will be closed on Monday, September 1.
Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services (HWAS): HWAS will be closed on Monday, September 1. Students looking for support can also access the following resources:
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.
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
International Student Services: International Student Services at both campuses will be closed on Monday, September 1.
ncLibraries and Learning Commons: ncLibraries and Learning Commons will be closed on Monday, September 1.
NCSAC offices and Student Centres: NCSAC offices and online chat will be closed on Monday, September 1.
Student Rights and Responsibilities Office (SRRO): SRRO will be closed on Monday, September 1.
Teaching Greenhouse: The Teaching Greenhouse will be closed from Saturday, August 30 to Monday, September 1 and will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, September 2.
Teaching Salon & Pavilion: The NC Teaching Salon and Pavilion will be closed on Monday, September 1.
Transit: Please check the Niagara Region Transit website for the most up-to-date information and holiday schedules. Visit yourncsac.ca/yourtransit for information and Frequently Asked Questions related to student transit.


