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!
Our orientation program is here to welcome you to North Island College and support you as you transition into the college community. Whether you’re a new student directly out of high school, a mature student returning to school, or a current student wanting to better prepare yourself for another term, we’re here to help!
We'd like to introduce you to the academic programming, support services and people that make up the community here at NIC, so that you can have a strong foundation for your learning journey as you grow academically, emotionally, socially and personally.
Orientation consists of live virtual sessions, in-person events, and Orientation-on-Demand, which provides you with a collection of resources for when you need them.
Live Virtual Sessions
Session:
Date & Time:
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Session:
Navigating NIC’s Digital Learning Platforms
Date & Time:
Tuesday, August 29
12:30 – 1:30 pm PT
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Tyler from Student Technical Services will show you how to navigate the learning platforms at NIC including MyNIC, NIC email, Brightspace and more!
Session:
Learn about NIC’s Supports for Success
Date & Time:
Wednesday, August 30
12:30 – 1:30 pm PT
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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.
Session:
Meet your NIC student Life Team & North Island Students’ Union
Date & Time:
Thursday, August 31
12:30 – 1:30 pm PT
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Learn how your Student Life Team and NISU support you! Mez and Rachel from Student Life and Carissa, Rebecca and Joanne from the NISU am will welcome you to NIC and share how they can help you get connected, get supported and get involved.
Session:
Meet your NIC student Life Team & North Island Students’ Union
Date & Time:
Thursday, September 12
12:30 – 1:30 pm PT
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Missed the first session or have more questions? Learn how your Student Life Team and NISU support you! Mez and Rachel from Student Life and Carissa, Rebecca and Joanne from the NISU am will welcome you to NIC and share how they can help you get connected, get supported and get involved.
In-Person Events
Campus:
Date & Time:
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Campus:
Campbell River Campus
Date & Time:
Wednesday, September 6
11:00 am – 1:30 pm PT
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Join us for a campus and community marketplace celebration!
During this event, you'll be able to visit welcome booths, learn more about the supports and services available to you as a student and interact with NIC students and employees, as well as community partners.
Music, free food and great swag make this event you don't want to miss!
Campus:
Comox Valley Campus
Date & Time:
Thursday, September 7
11:00 am – 1:30 pm PT
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Join us for a campus and community marketplace celebration!
During this event, you'll be able to visit welcome booths, learn more about the supports and services available to you as a student and interact with NIC students and employees, as well as community partners.
Music, free food and great swag make this event you don't want to miss!
Campus:
Port Alberni Campus
Date & Time:
Monday, September 11
11:00 am – 1:30 pm PT
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Join us for a campus and community marketplace celebration!
During this event, you'll be able to visit welcome booths, learn more about the supports and services available to you as a student and interact with NIC students and employees, as well as community partners.
Music, free food and great swag make this event you don't want to miss!
Campus:
Mixalakwila Campus
Date & Time:
Details to come
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Join us for a campus celebration!
During this event, you'll be able to interact with NIC students and employees and learn more about the supports and resources available to you as a student at North Island College.
Music, free food and great swag make this event you don't want to miss!
International Orientation Events
Campus:
Date & Time:
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Campus:
Online
Date & Time:
Tuesday, August 29 2023
9 am – 2:30 pm PT
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New International Student Orientation Online
Join us for a full day online to learn everything you need to know as you begin your studies at NIC as an international student. Please watch your NIC student email for an invitation and link to join.
Campus:
Comox Valley Campus
Date & Time:
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
10:30 am - 2:30 pm PT
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In-Person Orientation Day Comox Valley Campus
New international students studying in Comox Valley are invited to the Comox Valley campus for a tour, lunch and community building activities. Please watch your NIC student email for details.
Campus:
Campbell River Campus
Date & Time:
Thursday, August 31, 2023
10:30 am - 1:30 pm PT
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In-Person Orientation Day Campbell River Campus
New international students studying in Campbell River are invited to the Campbell River campus for a tour, lunch and community building activities. Please watch your NIC student email for details.
Visit the new International Student Orientation for details.
Questions? Email globalengagement@nic.bc.ca.
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.
Parents and Supporters
Parents and supporters can find more resources here: nic.bc.ca/audience/parent-and-supporter-resources/.
Stay Connected
Check your NIC email! Student Life sends a Monday Memo each week to outline important upcoming dates, events and opportunities for you.
Join us on social media! Find NIC Student Life on Facebook and Instagram
Have any questions? Email studentlife@nic.bc.ca.