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.
Orientation Overview
Welcome to NIC!
We are committed to providing you with a quality orientation experience to prepare you for the start of your studies at NIC. Whether you are a new student directly out of high school, a mature student returning to school after an extended absence, or a current NIC student wanting to better prepare yourself for another term, you will be provided with opportunities to prepare you for a successful term.
Orientation Winter 2023 consists of live virtual sessions, in-person orientation events, and an Orientation-on-Demand, which provides a collection of resources for when you need them.
Live Virtual Events
January 4 to 6 - International Student Orientation
Visit the new International Student Orientation webpage. For details about the Orientation events being offered by the Office of Global Engagement for new International students, email globalengagement@nic.bc.ca.
January 5 – Virtual Orientation for All Students: Meet your Student Life Team and North Island Students’ Union
Learn how your Student Life Team and NISU support you! Mez, Rachel, Lela and your NISU team will welcome you to NIC and share how they can help you get connected, get supported and get involved.
Time: 10 – 11 am PST
January 10 – Virtual Orientation for All Students: Meet your Student Life Team and North Island Students’ Union
Learn how your Student Life Team and NISU support you! Mez, Rachel, Lela and your NISU team will welcome you to NIC and share how they can help you get connected, get supported and get involved.
Time: 12 – 1 pm PST
In-Person Events
Come and meet us at our in-person events. The North Island Students’ Union and the Office of Student Life will be here to welcome you with swag, information and a warm meal! No registration required.
January 9 – Welcome Brunch at Campbell River Campus
10 am – 12 pm in the Student Commons
January 10 – Welcome Brunch at the Comox Valley Campus
10 am – 12 pm in Tyee Hall Student Lounge
January 11 – Welcome Brunch at the Port Alberni Campuses
10 – 11:30 am in the Cafeteria at Roger Street Campus
12 -12:30 pm in the Main Entrance at the Tebo Campus
Mixalakwila Campus
Details to come.
Orientation-on-Demand
Trades Student Orientation Guide
We’ve created this guide because trades program intakes are not always aligned with the ‘traditional’ academic start dates at North Island College. Explore specific information for trades students.
Navigating NIC’s Digital Platforms
Tyler from Student Technical Services will show you how to navigate the learning platforms at NIC including MyNIC, NIC email, Brightspace and more!
If you’d like additional information, want to attend a live virtual workshop or would like to book a one-on-one appointment with Student Technical Services for support, visit their page: library.nic.bc.ca/studenttech.
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.
If you’d like additional information, you can check out the links to each service area below, or email studentlife@nic.bc.ca with your questions.
Meet your North Island Students’ Union
Connect with NISU and learn more about their supports and services, including the students’ health and dental plan.
To learn more and connect with NISU, visit their website: www.nisu.ca.
Early Assist
Need help? Early Assist is a student support service that connects students with campus and community resources. Email
earlyassist@nic.bc.ca and Rachel, your Student Life and Outreach Liaison, will get in touch with you.
Learn about thriving at NIC, and what to do if you need information or help. If you have a question, contact
studentlife@nic.bc.ca.
If you have a concern about a grade, decision, or action that you believe is unfair, email
studentaffairs@nic.bc.ca and one of our Complaint Advisors will guide you through the process at NIC.
OGE supports international students who are learning outside of their current cultural contexts and provides support for success. Contact them at
globalengagement@nic.bc.ca.
Learn about NISU, their supports and services and their health and dental plan.
Campus Tours
Parents and Supporters
Parents and supporters can find more resources here: https://www.nic.bc.ca/audience/parent-and-supporter-resources/.
Stay Connected
Check your NIC email! Student Life newsletter outlines important upcoming dates, events and opportunities for you.
Explore the Student Life Event Calendar - www.nic.bc.ca/student-life-support-services/student-life/event-calendar/
Join our NIC social media to keep up to date with the latest news and events, connect with your fellow students and all members of the NIC community:
NIC Student Life Facebook group
NIC Student Life Instagram
North Island College Global Facebook group