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A D M I S S I O N S 2 019
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Table of Contents
NU ADVANTAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IT’S YOUR MONEY
Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5
Government Assistance, Work Study Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Create a Financial Plan, Meal Plan Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
NU PROGRAM OPTIONS
Majors and Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dual Degrees, Professional and Graduate Programs,
Additional Credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SCHULICH SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Concurrent and Consecutive Bachelor of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES
Enji Giigdoyang: The Office Of Indigenous Initiatives,
Aboriginal Advantage Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Debwendizon, Diploma Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Experiential Learning Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
NU STUDENT LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
NU SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
Accessibility Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Study Abroad: International Initiatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Off Campus Living, Student Counselling,
Student Learning and Transitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
NU ATHLETICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
NIPISSING UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION (NUSU)
Health and Dental Plan, NUSU Crew, NUSU Cares, Foodbank . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
NUSU Events to Remember. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RESIDENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ADMISSION TO NIPISSING
To Do List and Important Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Applying to Nipissing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Out of Province Admission Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Admissions Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
CAMPUS MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover
Connect with us : facebook .com/NipissingU
@NipissingU @NURecruitment
Come for a visit and see why you belong at Nipissing!
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1 Main Campus 5 Townhouse Residence
Complex (TRC)
2 Harris Learning Library
3 R.J. Surtees 6 Founders and Chancellors 6
Residences 7
Student Athletics Centre
7 Monastery Hall (Fine Arts)
4 Governors Residence
8 Path to 20 km of trails
Check out our interactive map at:
map.nipissingu.ca
Sign up for Open House or a campus tour, and get more info at: ibelongatnipissingu.ca
NUadvantages
Reach your full potential with
the very best undergraduate experience
NIPISSING RANKED
#
1 STUDENT
in
SATISFACTION
among primarily undergraduate universities in Ontario – Maclean’s 2018
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The first initiative of its kind in an Ontario
university, our promise further enhances
Nipissing’s focus on our students’ success.
Supportive professors are accessible The current rate of employment for Nipissing
even outside of classroom hours. graduates is already above the provincial
average, but our promise further demonstrates
the University’s confidence in the quality of
programming, teaching, career development and
First in Ontario in student satisfaction, third in the overall student experience.
nation, and ranked in the top five universities in If you can’t find a job following graduation,
Canada in the areas of student services, residence Nipissing invites you to return for another year,
tuition-free for up to 30 additional credits if you
living, student life staff, mental health services, have not secured career-related employment 6
and sexual assault prevention, Nipissing is a known months after completing your undergrad degree.*
leader in providing a top-notch student-focused
For all the details visit:
education. The advantages work in your favour
while you are a student and after graduation.
nipissingu.ca/nupromise
*Terms and conditions apply. Visit our website for more information.
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N IPISSIN G’S
S T U D E N T T O FAC U LT Y
Enjoy small, interactive classes where every
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student h as a voice and a name.
We have some of the best residences in Canada with a guaranteed private room for all first-year students
coming directly from high school.
We focus on your success with a full range of
student services to assist you academically, Nipissing offers a friendly community feel,
financially, and personally. and a safe, personalized student experience.
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Scholarships, bursaries and awards
55%O F O U R FI RS T YE A R
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Q Q IF YOU GET THE MARKS, YOU GET THE MONEY.
Scholarships are your reward for strong academic achievement.
Your final grades make a big difference.
We calculate scholarship averages using your best six final 4U/4M marks (or final IB score including bonus points) completed as of
June 30, 2019. All Canadian applicants applying directly from secondary school will be considered automatically for guaranteed entrance
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scholarships – no application needed! Please contact the Financial Services Office for more information at finaid@nipissingu.ca LIC
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Year 1 to keep Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
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President’s Scholarships
90% + FREE *85% + $3000 $3000 $3000
(36+ for IB) TUITION
Carl Sanders Annual Scholarships
85-89% 90% + $1000 $1000 $1000
(33-35 for IB)
$2500
85% + $750 $750 $750
80-84% $1500
(30-32 for IB) 80-84% $500 $500 $500
t Average based on best six final 4U/4M courses or final IB score (including bonus points). Note: Students are only eligible for President’s and Carl Sanders Scholarship consideration
◊ Based on annual grades on 24 credits in the Fall/Winter term. for the first four years of study.
* Students who do not meet the renewal requirements have the next Fall/Winter to regain
eligibility.
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Q Q AWARDS AND BURSARIES Q Q GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
There are a number of awards and bursaries based on unique criteria like Government assistance programs are an important source of funding. The
• financial need Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is available to Ontario residents
• demonstrated citizenship who are Canadian citizens and/or who are permanent residents of Canada.
• volunteerism Learn more about your eligibility, the mix of grants and loans available and
• your program of interest other information you need to apply for funding at ontario.ca/OSAP
• home town.
Apply for these even before you’ve received your Offer of Admission by completing
and submitting the appropriate application form(s) which are due May 1. Separate Q Q NUWORK: ON-CAMPUS WORK STUDY PROGRAM
applications are required for the awards listed below. Nipissing University offers a Work Study program that enables students to work
part-time on campus. Students must first qualify for the program by submitting
an application that may be printed from the forms section of our website:
APP nipissingu.ca/studentfinancialservices. Notification of eligibility is sent
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Chancellor’s Awards Y 1 to Nipissing University email accounts. Once eligibility is confirmed, students
may apply to work in a NUWork-eligible position. The majority of work study
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It is expected that students will have explored all possible funding options,
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information at nipissingu.ca/financialaid/nuwork
• Entering full-time undergraduate studies (first entry only)
• Minimum average of 85%, evidence of personal leadership
activities, and financial need
• Renewable at $3,000 per year
nipissingu.ca/chancellorsaward
Schulich Scholarships
$ 7,000 each
• Awarded to selected full-time students entering the first year of
an undergraduate degree program with a focus on education
– Concurrent Education; Bachelor of Physical and Health
Education; or the Consecutive Bachelor of Education.
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For a complete list of scholarships, awards, bursaries, and other funding options, visit nipissingu.ca/bursaries
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It’syourmoney
Create a financial plan
Creating a financial plan for your education helps you achieve your goals on time and on budget. This information is provided for guidance only.
These costs are estimated based on 2018-2019 costs for the 8-month academic term and are subject to change from year-to-year.
International
Studying in North Bay Living in Residence Living Off Campus Living at Home
Student Fees
Tuition $6,423 – $8,084 $6,423 – $8,084 $6,423 – $8,084 $19,325
(includes a City of
Ancillary Fees North Bay transit pass) $1,368 $1,368 $1,368 $1,992
Housing $5,717 – $6,425 $6,000 – $9,000 † 0 $5,717 – $6,425
Food $2,600* $1,920 $600 $2,600*
Books and Supplies $500 – $1,000 $500 – $1,000 $500 – $1,000 $500 – $1,000
(does not include
Personal travel home) $3,250 $3,250 $1,050 $2,500
Total $19,858 – $22,727 $19,461 – $24,622 $9,941 – $12,102 $32,634 – $33,842
Optional Fees
• On-campus parking (depending on lot): $161 – $255 • *Meal plan included in above cost for example purposes is $1100/term.
• † Off-campus housing costs are estimated based on a 12-month lease. • Optional meal plans are available to all residence and non-residence students.
To estimate your tuition and living expenses, visit our online calculator at nipissingu.ca/tuition
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Student tip: You can earn up to $2200 with a NUWork on-campus job.
To qualify, you need to demonstrate financial need, so tap into funding sources like OSAP
(even if you don’t receive or accept it) and indicate that you’ve done so on the application form.
Our meal plans are optional
and operate just like a debit
card, but without the fees! For
details visit dineoncampus.ca/
nipissingcanadore
Optional Meal Plans Locations Cost Term Benefits
Annual Plan Main Cafeteria $2,200 Valid until end of school year Tax-free purchases (save 13%)
Nipissing Cafeteria 5% discount**
Semester Plan Campus kiosks: Tim Horton’s, $1,100 Valid until end of semester Tax-free purchases (save 13%)
Pizza Pizza, and Subway 5% discount**
Swipe & Save Reloadable Card Minimum $100 No expiry date 5% discount**
Gd2go Plans R.J. Surtees Student Athletics $250 No expiry date Tax-free purchases (save 13%)
gd2go.ca Centre kiosk $1000 (+$50 bonus)
Gd2go downtown location $2600 (+$260 bonus)
**5% discount applies to non-branded purchases on cafeteria items. Purchases made at Tim Horton’s, Pizza Pizza, and Subway are regular price.
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NUprogram
options
Your career opportunities are limitless
QQ Criminal Justice QQ Physical and QQ Environmental Science
Whether you choose an with streams in: Corrections, Health Education . . . . . . . . page 38 QQ Film
existing program or decide Criminal Justice Studies, Political Science. . . . . . . . . page 38
Criminology, Policing . . . . . . page 30
QQ
QQ French
to customize your degree, Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . page 38
QQ Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 30
QQ
QQ Gender Equality and Social Justice
you have the flexibility to QQ Religions and Cultures. . . . . page 40 QQ Geography
QQ English Studies. . . . . . . . . . page 32
take courses that interest QQ S ocial Welfare and Social QQ History
QQ E nvironment and Physical Development. . . . . . . . . . . page 40
you and help you realize Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . page 34 QQ Human Resources
QQ Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . page 40
your goals. QQ E nvironmental Biology and QQ Legal Studies
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . page 32
QQ Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 40
QQ Marketing
QQ Environmental Geography. . . page 34 QQ Mathematics
Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 32 Q Q MINORS
Q QU NDERGRADUATE QQ QQ Media, Culture and Communications
PROGRAMS OF STUDY Gender Equality and QQ Anthropology
QQ QQ Native Studies
QQ Anthropology . . . . . . . . . page 28 Social Justice . . . . . . . . . . page 32 QQ Art History and Visual Studies QQ Philosophy
QQ Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 28 QQ Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . page 34 QQ Biology QQ Physics
QQ B usiness with streams in: QQ History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 34 QQ Business Administration QQ Political Science
Accounting, Economics, Finance, QQ Liberal Arts . . . . . . . . . . . page 34 QQ Chemistry
Organizational Studies, Marketing, QQ Psychology
QQ Liberal Science. . . . . . . . . . page 34 QQ Child and Family Studies
Technology Management . . . page 28 QQ Religions and Cultures
QQ Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . page 36 QQ Classical Studies
QQ Child and Family Studies . . . page 28 QQ S ocial Welfare and Social
QQ Native Studies . . . . . . . . . . page 36 QQ Computer Science Development
QQ Classical Studies . . . . . . . . . page 30
QQ Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 36 QQ Corporate Social Responsibility Sociology
QQ Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . page 28
QQ
QQ Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . page 38 QQ Economics Spanish
QQ Computer Science . . . . . . . . page 30 QQ
QQ English Studies QQ Studio Arts
Questions? Contact the Student Recruitment Office at nuinfo@nipissingu.ca or call (705) 474-3450 ext. 4200
8Transferring to Nipissing from another post-secondary institution? Visit nipissingu.ca/transfer for more information.
Based on the 2016 Ontario University Graduate Survey
Q Q DUAL DEGREES
Bachelor of Commerce Dual Degree
If you would like to combine Business with an Arts or Science program, Nipissing
90.8% 95.7%
offers you the opportunity to study both and complete a Bachelor of Arts or
Bachelor of Science degree with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in five years.
This dual degree allows you to study a wider range of general interest and
career specific subjects. For more information see the Academic Calendar at
nipissingu.ca/dualdegrees and see the Admissions Chart at the back of this
book for admission requirements.
Concurrent Education OF NIPISSING STUDENTS OF NIPISSING STUDENTS
See next page for more information FIND EMPLOYMENT FIND EMPLOYMENT
If you want to earn both your undergraduate and professional degrees WITHIN 6 MONTHS WITHIN 2 YEARS
seamlessly, Nipissing offers a concurrent program leading to an honours O F G R A D U AT I N G O F G R A D U AT I N G
undergraduate degree in your discipline of choice (except Nursing and Social
Work), and a Bachelor of Education degree. For further details see the next compared to the Ontario university compared to the Ontario university
page or visit nipissingu.ca/concurrent average of 86.98% average of 93.56%
Q Q P ROFESSIONAL AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS
B achelor of Education (Concurrent and Consecutive)
Interested in Law School?
QQ
QQ Master of Arts (History)
QQ Master of Arts (Sociology) No specific degree or major is required for admission into Law School.
QQ Master of Education Nipissing offers all prerequisite courses required for admission
QQ Master of Environmental Science into Ontario Law Schools. A minimum of two to three years of
QQ Master of Environmental Studies undergraduate study will provide eligibility.
QQ Master of Science (Kinesiology)
QQ Master of Science (Mathematics)
Interested in Medical School?
QQ PhD in Education with a focus on Educational Sustainability
No specific degree or major is required for admission to Medical School.
Nipissing offers all prerequisite courses required for admission to
Ontario Medical Schools. A minimum of three years of undergraduate
Q Q ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
study, plus a few specific courses (depending on the medical school of
We offer certificates in: choice) will provide eligibility. Some Medical Schools require specific
QQ Aboriginal Leadership courses for admission consideration. Typically courses are in the areas
QQ A pplied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) – Lifespan of Biology, Biochemistry, General or Organic Chemistry, or Physical
QQ Archaeological Monitoring Sciences and Life Sciences. Some may require Humanities and/or Social
QQ Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention (EIBI) –
Science courses.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
QQ Bilingualism
QQ Digital Classics Interested in an MBA?
QQ Digital Humanities No specific degree or major is required for admission into a Master
QQ Entrepreneurial Finance of Business Administration program. Nipissing offers all prerequisite
QQ Environmental Management courses required. A minimum of three years of undergraduate study,
QQ Financial Services plus a few specific courses (depending on grad school of choice) will
QQ Financial Product Sales Professional provide eligibility.
QQ Forest Resource Management and Conservation
QQ Game Design and Development
Interested in Veterinary Medicine?
QQ Geomatics
No specific degree or major is required for admission to Veterinary
QQ Health Studies and Gerontology
Medicine. Nipissing offers all prerequisite courses required for
QQ Human Resources Management
admission into Veterinary Medicine. Typically applicants are required
QQ iLEAD Business Experience
to complete courses in Biology and Genetics, as well as Math and/
QQ Neuroscience
or Statistics for admission consideration. A minimum of two to three
QQ Peace and Violence Prevention
years of undergraduate study is required to apply.
QQ Program Evaluation and Applied Research (PEAR)
9SchulichSchoolof
Education
A recogniz ed leader in the field of education
Apply to the Schulich School of Education, and earn your Bachelor of Education of Education immerses teacher candidates in a series of experiential learning
(BEd) degree at Nipissing University in one of the pre-eminent education programs opportunities that range from the integration of digital technology in the
in Ontario. Renowned for graduating exceedingly well-prepared and professionally- classroom, to national and international experiences, to polishing résumés and
minded teachers, the Schulich School of Education will prepare you for teaching in interview techniques prior to the annual education career fair. Schulich School
traditional and non-traditional environments, and will provide you with transferable of Education graduates maintain a distinct reputation as leading-edge and
communication and collaborative skills that are essential to any career. professional educators.
With the delivery of well over 100 years of teacher education, combined with Consider one of two ways to earn your teaching certification:
a rigorous offering of professional learning opportunities, the Schulich School the Concurrent or the Consecutive program.
PURSUING A DEGREE IN EDUCATION
Concurrent Bachelor of Education Consecutive Bachelor of Education
The Faculties of Arts and Science, and Applied and Professional Studies, The Schulich School of Education offers a consecutive Bachelor of Education
in conjunction with the Schulich School of Education, offer concurrent program that requires, as a prerequisite, a completed undergraduate
education leading to an honours undergraduate degree in your degree from Nipissing or another university.
discipline of choice (except Nursing and Social Work) and a Bachelor of
Education degree.
Duration 6 years 2 years (following undergraduate degree)
Practicum 19 weeks of practicum + 19 weeks of practicum +
60 hours of Community Leadership Experience (CLE) 60 hours of Community Leadership Experience (CLE)
English Public school boards, English Separate school boards, English Public school boards, English Separate school boards,
and First Nations or federally administered schools and First Nations or federally administered schools
Division Choose one of the following: Choose one of the following:
P/J – (J/K to Grade 6) P/J – (J/K to Grade 6)
P/J – French as a Second Language* P/J – French as a Second Language*
J/I – (Grades 4 to 10) J/I – (Grades 4 to 10)
I/S – (Grades 7 to 12) I/S – (Grades 7 to 12)
P/J =Primary/Junior J/I = Junior/Intermediate I/S = Intermediate/Senior *Pending Senate approval
10Education student earns volunteer medal
Michelle Schenk is a person who loves to get involved, especially if it means helping others. The geography
and concurrent education student was recently celebrated for her efforts by the province of Ontario with an
Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, the highest honour young Ontarians can receive for volunteer service.
Schenk was one of only 10 Ontarians who received the award.
A dedicated advocate for individuals with disabilities, Schenk served in 2017/2018 as the President of the
Nipissing University chapter of Best Buddies, an on-campus club that works to create lasting friendships
between students and people with intellectual disabilities. Previous volunteerism on campus includes the
Biidaaban Academic Support Tutoring Program and NU Reads.
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“We are very impressed with Nipissing’s Education Career Fair and the quality of graduates from the Schulich School of Education. The students are always well
prepared, have strong resumes, and are interested in learning more about what the OCDSB has to offer. Over the last couple of years, the number of new teacher
positions at the OCDSB has grown and we are continuing to add teaching positions. We have traditionally enjoyed great success with Nipissing University graduates.”
Barry Scott, Human Resources Officer, Ottawa Carleton District School Board
“Nipissing’s Education Career Fair is extremely well organized and thoughtfully designed. The students are well organized, they ask smart questions, look professional
and have given some thought to what they want in their career. We work with a lot of First Nations communities and the Nipissing students are prepared and
knowledgeable about Indigenous education. It’s wonderful to meet future teachers who are so well-informed and open to working in the North.”
Mattie Goetstouwers, Teacher Recruitment Manager, Teach for Canada
11NUIndigenous
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Enji giigdoyang - “where we come to meet,
and talk about things”
Q Q ENJI GIIGDOYANG – THE OFFICE OF INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES Q Q ABORIGINAL ADVANTAGE PROGRAM (AAP)
Email: indigenousprograms@nipissingu.ca Email: indigenousprograms@nipissingu.ca
nipissingu.ca/indigenous nipissingu.ca/indigenous
We welcome Indigenous families, Elders, youth and children within inclusive Nipissing University’s Aboriginal Advantage Program is a full-time, first year
and intergenerational programs in the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. In the transition-to-university program for Indigenous students who are planning to
Nipissing dialect of Anishnaabemwin, Enji giigdoyang means, “where we come to pursue an undergraduate degree, and may want or need additional cultural,
meet and talk about things.” We enhance the educational experience through a personal, and/or academic resources.
holistic approach to academic, personal, and cultural support. Students who are transitioning from high school, upgrading, entering from
• Enji Giigdoyang Student Lounge a college program, or who have simply taken a break from their studies are
• Indigenous Week eligible to apply to the program.
• Elder in Residence You will be part of a community of peers, staff, faculty and Elders while
• Enji Giigdoyang obtaining 24 credits toward a university degree in pre-selected courses reserved
Speaker Series for AAP students. You will:
• Experiential Learning • learn alongside other Indigenous students;
Opportunities • attend orientation week to meet the professors and other students in the
program;
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printable application form at nipissingu.ca/indigenous
For more information, please contact the Student Success and Development
Coordinator at indigenousprograms@nipissingu.ca
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Students enrolled in the summer
diploma programs are invited to bring
their families with them into residence.
To engage the children while their
parents attend summer courses, we
offer the educational Youth Experience
Programs as well as a science camp
called NU Science Explorations.
Q Q DEBWENDIZON Q Q DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Email: indigenousprograms@nipissingu.ca INDIGENOUS TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (ITEP)
nipissingu.ca/debwendizon
The Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP) diploma/degree program is
November 2018 available for individuals of Indigenous ancestry. You are eligible if you have
In Anishnaabemwin, debwendizon is related to the Seven Grandfather successfully completed one of the following from an accredited university or college:
Teachings – the teaching of debwewin or truth – and means “to believe in • An undergraduate degree
yourself.” Debwendizon is an annual Indigenous Youth Education Gathering • Early Childhood Education (ECE)
held on campus in late Fall. In this interactive visit to Nipissing University, • Aboriginal/Native Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ACADP/NCADP)
Indigenous youth will participate in a series of hands-on learning activities led • Native Language Teaching Certificate (NLTC)
by our campus community – Indigenous university students, faculty, and Office
of Indigenous Initiatives staff. You will experience first-hand why you belong at This summer intensive program prepares individuals to develop teaching
Nipissing University! strategies, technological skills and curriculum knowledge within an indigenous
worldview. The program’s structure allows working professionals to attend classes
in the summer and to return to employment during the academic year. Upon
completion, successful applicants will earn a Certificate of Qualification from the
Ontario College of Teachers in the Primary/Junior Divisions.
For full details see: nipissingu.ca/indigenousprograms
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experiences. Students make a difference by investing time and energy in the
local community, putting classroom learning into practice. BCSL builds meaningful
relationships with local communities. A specialized focus of BCSL is increasing
literacy and numeracy with Indigenous youth through Biidaaban Youth Groups and
Biidaaban Academic Support programs. BCSL participants receive training from
Educators, Elders and Faculty prior to engaging with community.
WIIDOOKTAADWIN INDIGENOUS MENTORSHIP INITIATIVES
Wiidooktaadwin is an Anishnaabe word that means “helping one another.”
Wiidooktaadwin connects Indigenous Nipissing University students with Indigenous
youth in local secondary schools. Every school year begins with an opening by an
Elder in a teaching circle. Seven sessions are led by mentors in the schools, framed
in the Seven Grandfather Teachings. Topics covered in Mentor sessions include
leadership in community, working together, and the importance of sharing our
gifts. University Mentors are asked to participate in a weekend of training, and
volunteer for 2 hours weekly over 8 weeks in the Fall. In the Fall and Spring, we
host two Aasgaabwitaadwin Indigenous Youth Leadership Conferences on campus.
Q Q DIPLOMA PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
Aasgaabwitaadwin is an Anishnaabe word meaning “we are standing in support of
I NDIGENOUS CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DIPLOMA PROGRAM (ICADP) one another.” Aasgaawitaadwin culminates in a celebration of the Wiidooktaadwin
Mentorship Program for mentors, students, teachers, and community.
The Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP) offers its
candidates the opportunity to explore the role of the classroom assistant who Secondary schools participating include: Nbisiing, Chippewa, Northern, Scollard Hall,
works with Indigenous children in elementary public and First Nation schools. West Ferris, and Widdifield.
Students explore culturally relevant pedagogical understandings in working
with elementary students of all academic levels in numerous subject areas.
Practicum experiences allow students to connect educational theory with practical
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applications in the classroom and the entire school. Our graduates return to their
classrooms with newly acquired skills and knowledge gained from the Indigenous
Classroom Assistant Diploma Program to assist Indigenous children in elementary
classrooms across the province.
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For full details see: nipissingu.ca/indigenousprograms
T EACHER OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
(TILSL)
The TILSL Program provides students who are fluent in the languages of
Anishnaabemwin, Cree, Lunaape, Mohawk and Cayuga the opportunity to earn a
Diploma in Education from Nipissing University and a Certificate of Qualification
and Registration from the Ontario College of Teachers. You will acquire a thorough #i belong at N
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Supportive professors + small classes
= personaliz ed learning environment
Students just like you choose Nipissing because
of its friendly atmosphere and commitment to
providing a personalized undergrad experience.
You will benefit from small class sizes, access to
supportive professors, and if you are interested, the
opportunity to assist with faculty research as an
undergrad student. University is so much more than
classes, books, and studies, though. You will decide
what shape your life will take, and will have easy
access to all the support systems you need. You may
be most surprised by the amount of learning that
happens outside the classroom.
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Environmentally friendly and convenient, a city transit pass is included in your full-time student incidental fees.
Nipissing University is situated on the traditional territory of Nipissing First Nation, than 60 percent of our students coming from out of town, everyone is eager to
and within the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850. We also acknowledge the nearby get to know each other and make new life-long friendships. You will feel a sense
Anishnabek communities of Dokis First Nation and Temagami First Nation. of community the moment you step onto campus. Whether you are into the arts,
Located in North Bay, Ontario – three and a half hours north of Toronto, or four exploring the outdoors, or socializing with friends at any of our local restaurants
hours west of Ottawa – campus is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake within minutes of campus, check out the city’s website to get an idea of what there
and is located within a stunning 720 acres of Canadian Shield forest. Surrounded is to see and do in North Bay: cityofnorthbay.ca
by natural beauty, Nipissing is the ideal environment for learning. With more
16North Bay has lots to do, with
shopping, restaurants, nightlife,
waterfront and beaches all
on bus routes. The McKeown
Avenue strip offers more
shopping, restaurants, coffee
shops, and grocery stores closer
to campus. Walk, bike, take the
city bus, or take advantage of
the grocery bus — a service for
students in residence.
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forstudents
Student success is our top priority
NIPISSING RANKED
STUDENT SATISFACTION,
TOP 5
STUDENT SERVICES,
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION,
AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
in CANADA for among primarily undergraduate universities in Canada – Maclean’s 2018
Q Q ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
You can count on our support – academically, financially, Email: sas@nipissingu.ca
nipissingu.ca/sas
and personally. The Student Development and Services
We feel that all students have a right to accessible, barrier-free learning
division is an excellent resource that will help you with the environments. If you have or suspect that you have a disability, we encourage you to
specific assistance you require. contact us before you begin your studies to ask about test and exam accommodation,
distraction-reduced working and testing areas, note-taking support, adaptive
technology and assistive software, alternate format reading materials and counselling
or tutorial support. We can make your academic journey so much more productive
and rewarding.
18Travel abroad with one of
our partner schools
Upper year students enjoy our exchange partnerships
with Australia, Barbados, China, Finland, France,
Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway,
South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, United Kingdom,
and the United States.
Internationalizing Your Degree At Home
Q Q S TUDY ABROAD – INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES
• Get to know a different culture first-hand by volunteering your time to help
Email: myinternational@nipissingu.ca international students adjust to life in Canada and at the University. We
nipissingu.ca/international connect student mentors with international students to provide peer support,
In a globally-minded world, we believe it is important for our students to opportunities to explore our city and province, and to assist in their campus
internationalize their degree. Our office helps students achieve this goal by integration. Help our international students feel like they are right where
providing support services and programs to assist in intercultural development they belong.
and integration, fostering global citizenship, and providing opportunities to study • Work with internationally-minded individuals both on-campus and across
abroad and/or internationalize your degree at home. Canada who believe that education changes the world. Become a part of our
Internationalizing Your Degree Abroad local World University Service of Canada (WUSC) committee and think globally
while acting locally by participating in one of our awareness campaigns or
• Immerse yourself in a new culture and spend a semester or year studying at
fundraising efforts. WUSC also offers leadership development, conferences and
one of our partner schools from across the globe. opportunities to get involved globally. For more information, visit wusc.ca
• Take your teaching skills abroad by participating in an International BEd
Practicum or expand your perspective by participating in a conference,
internship and/or training opportunity.
• Give back globally by volunteering with one of our partner organizations.
• Research and study in a culturally different context with our study tours and
research opportunities.
nipissingu.ca/studentservices • facebook.com/nuSDS
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Q Q OFF CAMPUS LIVING Q Q STUDENT LEARNING AND TRANSITIONS
Email: offcampusliving@nipissingu.ca Email: slt@nipissingu.ca
ocl.nipissingu.ca nipissingu.ca/slt
Off Campus Living is a program designed to assist students with sourcing housing The Student Learning and Transitions office enhances the student experience by
off campus and is a point of contact for students who are in need of resources to providing learning and development opportunities that support your academic and
assist with everyday living in the community. personal successes. Services within this office include:
• further developing academic skills that meet individual student needs;
Q Q STUDENT COUNSELLING
• transition programming that assists with academic and social
integration into university life;
Email: counselling@nipissingu.ca • career counselling; and
nipissingu.ca/counselling
• peer tutoring.
Registered counselling professionals offer free, year-round personal counselling
services, specialized therapeutic groups, referral services and wellness events to
all undergraduate and graduate students. A few appointment times are reserved
each day to accommodate students in crisis situations and those urgently needing
to speak with a counselor. In the event of a crisis outside of North Bay or after
office hours, you may contact one of the following helplines, which are toll-free and
available 24 hours/7 days a week:
• G ood2Talk (Ontario’s Postsecondary Student Helpline) at
1 (866) 925-5454 FREE
• The Crisis Line at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at
1 (800) 352-1141 FREE
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Nursing student earns
humanitarian award
Chante Ellis, a nursing student in Nipissing’s Scholar Practitioner Program, has
earned a prestigious 2018 Sopman Humanitarian Award from the University Health
Network. Ellis is one of 14 nursing students at the University Health Network that
was nominated. She is in her first year of the 2-year Scholar Practitioner Program,
an innovative second degree nursing program for university graduates looking to
pursue nursing at the bachelor of science level.
“When I learned about the award, I was definitely in shock, then felt extreme
gratitude that my professor and preceptor recognized my ability to provide
compassionate care in practice,” said Ellis. “Awards that commend student nurses are
invaluable because they encourage the development of exceptional future nurses.”
The awards were established by the Sopman family nearly four decades ago to
recognize emerging physicians, surgeons and nurses who, in addition to their
academic and clinical excellence, have demonstrated profound compassion toward
their patients and colleagues.
Every year The Office of Indigenous Initiatives co-hosts a
welcome powwow. Dancers, students and community are
invited to participate in this celebration of song and dance.
21NUathletics
Sports and fitness – bring it on !
Q Q INTRAMURAL SPORTS Q Q VARSITY SPORTS
Exercise and healthy competition always help to clear the mind. Nipissing’s Athletics Go Lakers! Our varsity athletes always bring their A-game. Get your friends together
Department offers a wide range of intramural activities to keep you on your game. and come out to cheer on your favourite teams. For more details visit nulakers.ca
Teams include: We have both men’s and women’s varsity teams competing at the OUA level in:
• Basketball • Basketball
• Dodgeball • Cross-country Running
• Flag Football • Hockey
• Hockey • Nordic Skiing
• Slo-Pitch • Rowing
• Soccer • Soccer
• Volleyball • Volleyball
• Ultimate Frisbee
For a complete list of sports, and details on how to register, visit
nulakers.ca Q Q STUDENT ATHLETICS CENTRE
Whether you are a gym enthusiast or a weekend warrior, Nipissing has just
what you need. Oh, and put your wallet away because access to the R.J. Surtees
Q Q LAKERS CLUB SPORTS Student Athletics Centre is included in your student fees. Our facility features:
Club sports are available to all Nipissing students and are both recreational and • 3 gymnasiums
competitive. Join by visiting nulakers.ca and contacting the coach. • 2 international squash courts
• Cheerleading • Fitness centre with weekly fitness classes in a variety of disciplines
• Men’s Lacrosse • Cardio studio
• Women’s Ringette • Weight room
• Squash • 20 km of hiking trails and a natural waterfall right on campus
• Dance Pak
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Q Q NORTH BAY RECREATION
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• Public beaches ideal for swimming and canoeing
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Get involved and meet new people
Students attending Nipissing University and long distance students, who are
Q Q HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN
enrolled in at least one course and pay their student fees, are members of the
Nipissing University Student Union. Our organization strives to represent students Exclusively through “We Speak Student”, NUSU is able to offer a health and dental
democratically, provide a communication framework, and lobby for legislative plan to all students who pay the health plan ancillary fee. This extensive plan has
change on issues that affect students. As an elected board, NUSU Executives and been created to best suit our students’ needs. The best part is that if you already
Directors represent all Nipissing students and provide a full range of services have coverage you are able to opt out of the health plan. To view the complete
(financial and academic), activities, and political advocacy to improve your student benefit summary of the health plan, visit wespeakstudent.com or contact
experience. Want to get more involved on campus, or have questions? our VP Communications at vpcommunications@nusu.com
Email info@nusu.com
24Q Q COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Q Q FOOD BANK
North Bay is such an amazing community in which to get involved. NUSU works with NUSU funds and manages a food bank that is accessible to all students during the
groups such as the Nipissing Transition House, The Gathering Place, Community Living year, and provides much needed nourishment when funds run low. The food bank
North Bay, and the Military Family Resource Centre, among others. If you want to get is regularly stocked with the help of fellow students, Nipissing staff and faculty, as
involved either on or off campus contact vpcommunications@nusu.com well as the North Bay community. The food bank can be accessed during regular
hours of operation of the NUSU Office, which are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday
through Friday.
25NUstudentunion
Join a club, or start your own
Getting involved is a great way to meet new people and make your university is available at nusu.com or contact our VP of Services at vpservices@nusu.com.
experience more fulfilling. Consider joining an existing club, or create your own! To Check out our website and see how you can get more involved on campus! Here is a
start a club, drop by the NUSU office and fill out a club application package, which sampling of a few clubs and groups that are active this year.
The Lakers Competitive Cheerleading Team competed at
the World Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida
this year. Visit nulakers.ca for more. Nipissing University Nursing Society (NUNS)
The Lakers Dance Pak is a student run competition team,
training in a variety of disciplines from Ballet to Hip-Hop.
Alpha Phi Sigma – Criminal Justice Honour Society Visit nulakers.ca for more.
Near North Voices is North Bay’s university-community
choir. Membership is open to students, faculty, staff and
the community. Visit nearnorthvoices.com for info. Geography Club
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NUSU events to remember
Frosh Week Club Days
End of August – 1st week in September September and January
Frosh Week is undeniably one of the best weeks of university life! Every year Frosh Nipissing Club Days offer students the chance to meet face-to-face with clubs and
Week offers a plethora of themed events, activities, and bonding opportunities their members. You can learn about the club, sign up with a club or even start your
for all participants. Make sure you buy a frosh ticket to participate! Feel free own. Contact our VP Services at vpservices@nusu.com
to contact the executive in charge of making Frosh Week the best by emailing
Wellness Week
vpservices@nusu.com
1st and 2nd Semester
Shine Day – Frosh Event During Wellness Week, we focus on the overall health of our students through
September advocacy, events, and awareness campaigns. If you have awesome ideas, and want
Students raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis research and treatment by shining shoes, to bring attention to different mental health or philanthropic initiatives, contact
cars, windows, and anything else they can think of, with the support of the City vpcommunications@nusu.com
of North Bay and its surrounding communities. We support those who have Cystic
Fibrosis and their families and friends – they are the real rockstars! So grab a
t-shirt and a sponge and join us at one of our many locations to help! Contact
vpservices@nusu.com This is only a sample of what
NUSU offers throughout the year!
Other Events Make sure to check out nusu.com,
download our NUSUtalks app or follow
us on Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat or
Instagram (NUSUtalks).
/nipissinguniversitystudentunion • nusu.com
27NUprograms
Program Descriptions
Q Q ANTHROPOLOGY Q Q ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY see page 32
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Q Q BUSINESS
Anthropology is the study of the human experience – past and present. It examines Bachelor of Business Administration (four-years)
diverse peoples; their physical origins, material artifacts, cultures, and languages. Bachelor of Commerce (three-years)
Anthropology involves the exploration of multiple realms of social life including Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies
medical anthropology, globalization and development, law, and relations with Degree completion available online and through Ontario partner sites
the environment. In-class theoretical study supports research in areas such as Programs within the School of Business are designed for both secondary school
environmental anthropology, transitions in northern and rural communities, graduates and working professionals. You can choose to specialize in one of the five
and also offers the technical background to prepare you for participation in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) streams: Accounting, Economics, Finance,
ethnographic fieldwork and on archeological digs. Marketing, Organizational Studies or Technology Management. Regardless of your
Career and Academic Options choice of focus, you will gain the advantage of both in-depth business knowledge
• Graduate Studies and broad personal experiences to prepare for your future career. In addition, the
• Professional School (Medicine, Education, Law, MBA) School of Business believes in the importance of experiential learning opportunities
• Careers in research, museum curations, human rights advocacy, and applied through our iLEAD Initiative which offers academic credit and a Business Experience
archaeology Certificate for internships, international expeditions, and engaging with faculty
members in research.
Visit nipissingu.ca/anthropology
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
Q Q BIOLOGY • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
• Careers in management, accounting, taxation, e-commerce,
Bachelor of Science
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science government services, human resources, marketing, banking and international
investment
Nipissing University’s Biology and Chemistry Department offers a flexible and
Visit nipissingu.ca/business
dynamic approach to those who want to pursue a career in the field of Biology.
The Biology program can be tailored to suit your aspirations in various fields such
as, Human (medical), Veterinary, or Ecological studies, and you will be supported Q Q CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES
by a wide selection of fundamental Biology and Chemistry courses. You will have
access to state-of-the-art facilities, which include a central analytical lab, an Bachelor of Arts
automated greenhouse, a three-square-kilometer research preserve, a confocal Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies
microscopy unit, animal care facilities, and a genomics/gene expression lab. As Child and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary degree program that combines
you work closely with your professors, you will find opportunities to do original courses from Child and Family Studies, Psychology, Social Welfare, and Sociology.
research and have off-campus internship experiences with practicing professionals. It focuses on issues such as social justice, activism, children’s rights, human
Both offer ideal training if you want to pursue a health-related profession, development and developmental exceptionalities across the lifespan. Opportunities
research career, or graduate school. In addition to your Honours Bachelor of for applied learning and community practicums are available. Students may choose
Science degree, you will have the option of earning further credentials like the to complete a certificate in Program Evaluation and Applied Research, Early Intensive
Certificate in Neuroscience, or a Certificate in Forest Resource Management and Behaviour Intervention – Autism Spectrum Disorders or Applied Behaviours Analysis
Conservation. – Lifespan. Students have the option of specializing in either Human Development
Career and Academic Options and Learning, or Social Justice.
• Graduate Studies (Master and Doctoral degrees in the fields of Biology, Ecology Career and Academic Options
and Health) • Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Medicine, Education, Law, MBA, Physiotherapy, Dentistry,
• Professional School (Education, Law, Social Work)
Optometry, etc.) • Careers in areas such as child welfare, social services, community advocacy, and
• Careers in Biology, Research, Wildlife Management, Environmental Management,
community mental health
Forestry and Consulting
Visit nipissingu.ca/chfs
Visit nipissingu.ca/biology
28NIPISSING STUDENTS
RECEIVED
$1.19 MILLION
IN STUDENT
RESEARCH GR ANTS
2014 – 2019
Turning ideas into reality
For award winning business student Jeremy Butterworth, the Introduction to Entrepreneurship course he took in 2017
instantly helped him realize his dreams. The third-year student turned his course-work into a full-fledged business
opportunity, with external funding allowing him to make a reality out of his idea for a fitness-based app, named Flex.
“My professors were incredibly helpful in pushing me to flesh out all aspects of the business plan, including financial
forecasting and competitor analysis. They really helped me synthesize the plan to become a professional product, and
also helped me to find grants that were available for young entrepreneurs. I highly recommend this course to any
students interested in entrepreneurship.”
Jeremy is now working with a company to develop the app and is planning to launch Flex this year.
Faculty research at Nipissing contributes toa better
understanding of o ur communitiesand ourselves.
great research = first rate teaching
Dr. Carly Dokis, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, is working with Anishinaabe communities in Northern Ontario on the
ways that risk calculation around water quality is constructed, and how water is known and experienced by community
members. One of the strengths of this research program, funded by SSHRC, is the adoption of an exploratory methodology
established cooperatively with Dokis First Nation, which involves exchanging accounts about a common theme in the form of
storycircles. Storycircles bring together an interdisciplinary team of knowledge holders and expertise to better understand the
subjective and affective consequences of water quality risks for Indigenous peoples in Canada – an issue of direct importance
to Indigenous communities, policy-makers, scholars, and the general public.
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