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Academic | Financial | Services & Support | General Campus Info

Academic

Academic Schedule – The 2010-2011 Academic Schedule outlines important dates for program/course withdrawal and enrolment and will assist you in planning your year (vacation, study and work schedules).

College 101 – Have you been out of school for awhile? Are you feeling worried about your learning skills? Would you like to brush up on time management and test taking? College 101 will be offered at Akerley Campus, and it is open to any students enrolled in a NSCC program for the fall. If you would like to attend, you can choose August 25 (6-8 PM) or August 26 (9 AM – 3 PM). To register, contact Heather Bundy at 491-6776, or .

Health & Human Services Students – Additional program requirements and instructions on how to complete these requirements will be provided with your acceptance notification.

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MyNSCC – MyNSCC provides all active NSCC students (in a credited full-time or part-time course, including apprenticeship) with real time access to key NSCC data. You’re able to access your grades, financial Information, personal demographic information, unofficial transcripts, weekly schedules, and also update your contact information (phone numbers, emergency contacts, email addresses).

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS) – NSCC is committed to safety education and to helping Nova Scotians meet their safety training needs. SAFE 1000 and SAFE 1001 provide a basic introduction and lay the groundwork for any specific OH&S and WHMIS training. All students are required to complete theses courses by September 30th, 2010. For more information see Safety Courses.

Program Schedules – Individual program schedules will be available on MyNSCC by the last week of August.

Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) and Transfer Credit Process & Forms – NSCC recognizes that students come to us with previous training and experience. For more information on what RPL is visit Recognizing Prior Learning. To apply for transfer credit or RPL, you must complete the form, including a copy of your transcript, and course outline. This form can be dropped off at the campus. If you have specific questions about RPL, please contact the campus you are attending in the fall.

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Summer Refresher Courses – Burridge Campus and Waterfront Campus Summer 2010 Refresher Course registration is now closed.

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Financial

Metro Students U-Pass Fee – All full-time students in Metro (Akerley, IT and Waterfront) are required to purchase a mandatory $151 Metro Transit U-Pass that will provide them with a 9-month unlimited pass to buses and ferries (excluding Access-A-Bus). More U-Pass details »

NSCC Money Matters – NSCC Money Matters provides additional information about tuition, related student fees, the financial resources that may be available, and a budget worksheet which you can use to prepare for your studies at NSCC.

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Parking Fees – Students who request a parking pass to park on NSCC property or in NSCC-leased parking spaces will be required to pay the annual $20 fee in exchange for a parking pass. It is important to note that a parking pass does not guarantee a parking space will always be available. Passes will be issued at the start of the Academic Year, and the $20 fee is paid in cash when students pick up a new parking pass. The pass is effective from September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011. If someone requests a parking pass later in the year, the cost will still be $20 – there is no pro-rated fee structure.

Program Cost Information – Find out the costs associated with your program, including tuition. Estimated fees will also detail any specific supplies you may need to purchase for your studies for the year as well as start and end dates for your program.

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Services & Support

Centre for Student Success – For all learners who are planning on attending school, it is important that they feel comfortable with how being a student will require them to manage their time well in order to maintain a healthy school, work, and life balance. The Centre for Student Success has a variety of resources that can help you be a successful student. Centre for Student Success Contact Information »

Housing – If you have not arranged for your accommodations, NSCC has partnered with Places 4 Students to help you in your housing search. More off-campus housing info »

On-Campus Child Care Centres – All three Metro Campuses have on-site child care centres. To find out more, please contact the numbers below:

Akerley Campus: (902) 491-1613
Burridge Campus: (902) 742-9103
Institute of Technology Campus: (902) 491-4622
Truro Campus: (902) 897-0486 | Visit My World of Learning
Waterfront Campus: (902) 491-1330

Student Association – Becoming an NSCC student isn't just about academics! All on-campus, full-time students are automatically members of the Student Association (SA). The SA provides many opportunities to really become involved in campus life.

Student Health and Dental Plan – NSCC Students who are full time as well as those ALP students taking 3 or more units will be enrolled in a NSCC Student Health and Dental Plan that provides extended medical and dental benefits.

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