Dates and deadlines
Applications open at the beginning of October for the following academic year. Check the tables below for application deadlines. We recommend you apply to your program
of choice at least six months before the term start.
Application deadlines
| Term start | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
| September 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| January 2027 | August 31, 2026 |
Important: Completed applications are processed on a first come, first served basis. Many programs fill before their application deadline; contact us to confirm there are open seats in your program before paying your application fee.
Submitting your application by the deadline does not guarantee it will be processed in time for the start of your program. Be sure to allow enough time for North Island College to process your application, as well as for your study permit to be approved.
We also encourage you to review the Government of Canada's estimated processing time for study permits.
Study permit deadlines
| Term and Program | Study permit deadline |
|---|---|
|
Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma - Infants and Toddlers September 2026 start |
May 22, 2026 |
|
Health Care Assistant and Community Mental Health Worker September 2026 start |
May 22, 2026 |
| Limited-entry programs September 2026 start |
August 7, 2026 |
| Open-entry programs September 2026 start |
August 14, 2026 |
| Limited-entry programs January 2027 start |
December 11, 2026 |
| Open-entry programs January 2027 start |
December 18, 2026 |
