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Resources

Are you ready to start your program? We've pulled together the resources you'll need to help you prepare for your time with NSCC.

Academic | Financial | Services & Support | General Campus Info

Academic

Academic Schedule – The 2012-2013 Academic Schedule will be available in late April. The schedule includes important dates for program/course withdrawal and enrolment to assist you in planning your year (vacation, study and work schedules).

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

Additional Admissions Requirements (224 KB)

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 & 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 these courses by September 30th, 2012.

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.

RPL and Transfer Credit Form (238 KB)

Summer Refresher Courses – Refresher courses are offered at some campus locations during the summer months. Additional course schedule, locations and registration details will be available in late April. Scheduled courses:

Math Refresher for Trades & Technology | Waterfront Campus

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Computer Credit

Financial

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.

NSCC Money Matters (1.51 MB)

Parking Fees – Parking passes for students and carpoolers (defined as 3 or more people signed up to travel together) are available at the Campus front desk. The cost of a parking pass is $20 for the academic year. There are no pro-rated fees. A parking pass does not guarantee a parking space – parking lots operate on a first come, first served basis.

Program Costs – 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.

2012-2013 Fees Notification – 2012-2013 Fees are not finalized (The Nova Scotia government approves the annual tuition fees for full-time regular programs). Sign-up for Fees Notification and we'll let you know by email as soon as the fees are finalized (including approved tuition and additional program costs).

Metro Students U-Pass Fee – All full-time students in Metro (Akerley, IT and Waterfront) are required to purchase a mandatory $154 Metro Transit U-Pass that will provide them with a 9-month unlimited pass to buses and ferries (excluding Access-A-Bus).

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Services & Support

Student Services – A Student Services team is located at each campus. They provide a variety of resources to help you be a successful student and can help you understand how being a student will require you to manage your time well in order to maintain a healthy school, work, and life balance – Learn more about available services or contact the Student Services team at your campus for more information.

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

On-Campus Child Care Centres – 6 campuses have on-site child care centres. Contact the Campus for more information.

Campus	Contact Info
Akerley Campus	(902) 491-1631
Annapolis Valley Campus (Middleton)	The Family Tree Daycare (902) 825-5490
Burridge Campus	(902) 742-9103
Institute of Technology Campus	(902) 491-4622
Kingstec Campus	Kingstec Learning Centre Daycare (902) 679-7384
Truro Campus	My World of Learning (902) 897-0486
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 & Dental Plan – NSCC Students who are full-time, and Adult Learning Program (ALP) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 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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Am I ready for College?
Career and Transition Services - Career exploration workshops

General Campus Info

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