We are honoured to acknowledge the traditional territories of the combined 35 First Nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish traditions on whose traditional and unceded territories the North Island College campuses are situated.
Events
In-person events - See you on campus!
In-person Orientation — Campbell River campus
September 6
Stop by and explore campus. We’ll have welcome booths with snacks, swag, information. This is a great chance to connect with NIC supports.
11 am - 1 pm
Main campus entrance
September 7
Meet NIC’s Student Life Team and visit the North Island Students’ Union table for swag and information. Meet other students and enjoy a light refreshment.
11 am - 1 pm
Student Commons
In-person Orientation — Comox Valley campus
September 6
Stop by and explore campus. We’ll have welcome booths with snacks, swag, information. This is a great chance to connect with NIC supports.
11 am - 1 pm
Outside of Discovery Hall
September 7
Meet NIC’s Student Life Team and visit the North Island Students’ Union table for swag and information. Meet other students and enjoy a light refreshment.
11 am - 1 pm
Outside of Tyee Hall
In-person Orientation — Mixalakwila campus
October 4
Stop by and explore campus. We’ll have welcome booths with snacks, swag, information. This is a great chance to connect with NIC supports.
10 am - 12 pm
Main Campus
In-person Orientation — Port Alberni campus
September 6
Stop by and explore campus. We’ll have welcome booths with snacks, swag, information. This is a great chance to connect with NIC supports.
8:30 - 9:30 am
Main Campus
September 7
Meet NIC’s Student Life Team and visit the North Island Students’ Union table for swag and information.
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Tebo Vocational Centre
September 13
Explore our marketplace of NIC supports and information and enjoy lunch and light refreshments.
11:30 am - 1 pm
Main Campus
Digital events - Connect with us online!
Welcome to NIC!
Felicity Blaiklock, our director of Student Affairs, is excited to welcome you to NIC and give you an overview of our Fall 2022 Orientation program. Join us for a chance to win a prize. REGISTER
August 29
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Online
Supports for Success
Discover the FREE personal and academic supports available to you as an NIC student, including counselling, the Library & Learning Commons, accessible learning services, work-integrated learning, financial aid, advising, and Indigenous education. REGISTER
August 31
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Online
Meet Student Life and ask away!
Still have questions? This is a great opportunity to meet other students and make sure you have all your questions answered. REGISTER
September 2
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Online
International Student Orientation
Please visit the new International Student Orientation webpage.
If you require further information, email globalengagement@nic.bc.ca.
Quick Links
Early Assist
Don’t know who to talk to for wellness or academic support? Email earlyassist@nic.bc.ca.
Stay Connected
Student Life - Get all your questions answered studentlife@nic.bc.ca
Check your NIC email! Student Life newsletter outlines important upcoming dates, events and opportunities for you.
Explore the Student Life Event Calendar - https://www.nic.bc.ca/student-life-support-services/student-life/event-calendar/
Follow us
NIC Student Life Facebook group
NIC Student Life Instagram
North Island College Global Facebook group
NIC Orientation was made possible in partnership with the North Island Students’ Union.