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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

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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

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 NUadvantages
Reach your full potential with
the very best undergraduate experience

NIPISSING RANKED

#
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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
Canada in the areas of student services, residence
living, student life staff, mental health services,
and sexual assault prevention, Nipissing is a known
leader in providing a top-notch student-focused
education. The advantages work in your favour
while you are a student and after graduation.
If you can’t find a job following graduation,
Nipissing invites you to return for another year,
tuition-free for up to 30 additional credits if you
have not secured career-related employment 6
months after completing your undergrad degree.*
For all the details visit:
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
R AT I O
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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 It’syourmoney
Scholarships, bursaries and awards

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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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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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may apply to work in a NUWork-eligible position. The majority of work study
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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 QQPhysical 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

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Transferring 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)

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 SchulichSchoolof
Education
A recogniz ed leader in the field of education

Apply to the Schulich School of Education, and earn your Bachelor of Education
(BEd) degree at Nipissing University in one of the pre-eminent education programs
in Ontario. Renowned for graduating exceedingly well-prepared and professionally-
minded teachers, the Schulich School of Education will prepare you for teaching in
traditional and non-traditional environments, and will provide you with transferable
communication and collaborative skills that are essential to any career.
With the delivery of well over 100 years of teacher education, combined with
a rigorous offering of professional learning opportunities, the Schulich School
of Education immerses teacher candidates in a series of experiential learning
opportunities that range from the integration of digital technology in the
classroom, to national and international experiences, to polishing résumés and
interview techniques prior to the annual education career fair. Schulich School
of Education graduates maintain a distinct reputation as leading-edge and
professional educators.
Consider one of two ways to earn your teaching certification:
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,
in conjunction with the Schulich School of Education, offer concurrent
education leading to an honours undergraduate degree in your
discipline of choice (except Nursing and Social Work) and a Bachelor of
Education degree.
The Schulich School of Education offers a consecutive Bachelor of Education
program that requires, as a prerequisite, a completed undergraduate
degree from Nipissing or another university.

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

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 Education 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

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 NUIndigenous
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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
November 2018
In Anishnaabemwin, debwendizon is related to the Seven Grandfather
Teachings – the teaching of debwewin or truth – and means “to believe in
yourself.” Debwendizon is an annual Indigenous Youth Education Gathering
held on campus in late Fall. In this interactive visit to Nipissing University,
Indigenous youth will participate in a series of hands-on learning activities led
by our campus community – Indigenous university students, faculty, and Office
of Indigenous Initiatives staff. You will experience first-hand why you belong at
Nipissing University!
The Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP) diploma/degree program is
available for individuals of Indigenous ancestry. You are eligible if you have
successfully completed one of the following from an accredited university or college:
• An undergraduate degree
• Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Aboriginal/Native Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ACADP/NCADP)
• Native Language Teaching Certificate (NLTC)
This summer intensive program prepares individuals to develop teaching
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

Q Q DIPLOMA PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
 I NDIGENOUS CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DIPLOMA PROGRAM (ICADP)
The Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP) offers its
candidates the opportunity to explore the role of the classroom assistant who
works with Indigenous children in elementary public and First Nation schools.
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
ts say...
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.
Aasgaabwitaadwin is an Anishnaabe word meaning “we are standing in support of
one another.” Aasgaawitaadwin culminates in a celebration of the Wiidooktaadwin
Mentorship Program for mentors, students, teachers, and community.
Secondary schools participating include: Nbisiing, Chippewa, Northern, Scollard Hall,
West Ferris, and Widdifield.

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,
and within the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850. We also acknowledge the nearby
Anishnabek communities of Dokis First Nation and Temagami First Nation.
Located in North Bay, Ontario – three and a half hours north of Toronto, or four
hours west of Ottawa – campus is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake
and is located within a stunning 720 acres of Canadian Shield forest. Surrounded
by natural beauty, Nipissing is the ideal environment for learning. With more
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than 60 percent of our students coming from out of town, everyone is eager to
get to know each other and make new life-long friendships. You will feel a sense
of community the moment you step onto campus. Whether you are into the arts,
exploring the outdoors, or socializing with friends at any of our local restaurants
within minutes of campus, check out the city’s website to get an idea of what there
is to see and do in North Bay: cityofnorthbay.ca
 North 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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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

You can count on our support – academically, financially,
and personally. The Student Development and Services
division is an excellent resource that will help you with the
specific assistance you require.
Q Q ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Email: sas@nipissingu.ca
nipissingu.ca/sas
We feel that all students have a right to accessible, barrier-free learning
environments. If you have or suspect that you have a disability, we encourage you to
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.

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Q Q S TUDY ABROAD – INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES
Email: myinternational@nipissingu.ca
nipissingu.ca/international
In a globally-minded world, we believe it is important for our students to
internationalize their degree. Our office helps students achieve this goal by
providing support services and programs to assist in intercultural development
and integration, fostering global citizenship, and providing opportunities to study
abroad and/or internationalize your degree at home.
Internationalizing Your Degree Abroad
• Immerse yourself in a new culture and spend a semester or year studying at
one of our partner schools from across the globe.
• 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
Travel 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
• Get to know a different culture first-hand by volunteering your time to help
international students adjust to life in Canada and at the University. We
connect student mentors with international students to provide peer support,
opportunities to explore our city and province, and to assist in their campus
integration. Help our international students feel like they are right where
they belong.
• Work with internationally-minded individuals both on-campus and across
Canada who believe that education changes the world. Become a part of our
local World University Service of Canada (WUSC) committee and think globally
while acting locally by participating in one of our awareness campaigns or
fundraising efforts. WUSC also offers leadership development, conferences and
opportunities to get involved globally. For more information, visit wusc.ca
• 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.

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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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• 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
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
democratically, provide a communication framework, and lobby for legislative
change on issues that affect students. As an elected board, NUSU Executives and
Directors represent all Nipissing students and provide a full range of services
(financial and academic), activities, and political advocacy to improve your student
experience. Want to get more involved on campus, or have questions?
Email info@nusu.com
Q Q HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN
Exclusively through “We Speak Student”, NUSU is able to offer a health and dental
plan to all students who pay the health plan ancillary fee. This extensive plan has
been created to best suit our students’ needs. The best part is that if you already
have coverage you are able to opt out of the health plan. To view the complete
benefit summary of the health plan, visit wespeakstudent.com or contact
our VP Communications at vpcommunications@nusu.com

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Q Q COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
North Bay is such an amazing community in which to get involved. NUSU works with
groups such as the Nipissing Transition House, The Gathering Place, Community Living
North Bay, and the Military Family Resource Centre, among others. If you want to get
involved either on or off campus contact vpcommunications@nusu.com
Q Q FOOD BANK
NUSU funds and manages a food bank that is accessible to all students during the
year, and provides much needed nourishment when funds run low. The food bank
is regularly stocked with the help of fellow students, Nipissing staff and faculty, as
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.
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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
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Q Q ANTHROPOLOGY
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
Anthropology is the study of the human experience – past and present. It examines
diverse peoples; their physical origins, material artifacts, cultures, and languages.
Anthropology involves the exploration of multiple realms of social life including
medical anthropology, globalization and development, law, and relations with
the environment. In-class theoretical study supports research in areas such as
environmental anthropology, transitions in northern and rural communities,
and also offers the technical background to prepare you for participation in
ethnographic fieldwork and on archeological digs.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Medicine, Education, Law, MBA)
• Careers in research, museum curations, human rights advocacy, and applied
archaeology
Visit nipissingu.ca/anthropology
Q Q BIOLOGY
Bachelor of Science
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
Nipissing University’s Biology and Chemistry Department offers a flexible and
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
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
automated greenhouse, a three-square-kilometer research preserve, a confocal
microscopy unit, animal care facilities, and a genomics/gene expression lab. As
you work closely with your professors, you will find opportunities to do original
research and have off-campus internship experiences with practicing professionals.
Both offer ideal training if you want to pursue a health-related profession,
research career, or graduate school. In addition to your Honours Bachelor of
Science degree, you will have the option of earning further credentials like the
Certificate in Neuroscience, or a Certificate in Forest Resource Management and
Conservation.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies (Master and Doctoral degrees in the fields of Biology, Ecology
and Health)
• Professional School (Medicine, Education, Law, MBA, Physiotherapy, Dentistry,
Optometry, etc.)
• Careers in Biology, Research, Wildlife Management, Environmental Management,
Forestry and Consulting
Visit nipissingu.ca/biology
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Program Descriptions
Q Q ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY see page 32
Q Q BUSINESS
Bachelor of Business Administration (four-years)
Bachelor of Commerce (three-years)
Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies
Degree completion available online and through Ontario partner sites
Programs within the School of Business are designed for both secondary school
graduates and working professionals. You can choose to specialize in one of the five
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) streams: Accounting, Economics, Finance,
Marketing, Organizational Studies or Technology Management. Regardless of your
choice of focus, you will gain the advantage of both in-depth business knowledge
and broad personal experiences to prepare for your future career. In addition, the
School of Business believes in the importance of experiential learning opportunities
through our iLEAD Initiative which offers academic credit and a Business Experience
Certificate for internships, international expeditions, and engaging with faculty
members in research.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
• Careers in management, accounting, taxation, e-commerce,
government services, human resources, marketing, banking and international
investment
Visit nipissingu.ca/business
Q Q CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies
Child and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary degree program that combines
courses from Child and Family Studies, Psychology, Social Welfare, and Sociology.
It focuses on issues such as social justice, activism, children’s rights, human
development and developmental exceptionalities across the lifespan. Opportunities
for applied learning and community practicums are available. Students may choose
to complete a certificate in Program Evaluation and Applied Research, Early Intensive
Behaviour Intervention – Autism Spectrum Disorders or Applied Behaviours Analysis
– Lifespan. Students have the option of specializing in either Human Development
and Learning, or Social Justice.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, Law, Social Work)
• Careers in areas such as child welfare, social services, community advocacy, and
community mental health
Visit nipissingu.ca/chfs
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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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Q Q CLASSICAL STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
The Classical Studies program, offered as part of the Humanities, provides a broad
understanding of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations including their history,
philosophy, archaeology, art, language and literature. You will be introduced
to Ancient History, Literature, Latin and Greek, Religion, Military Traditions,
Mythology, Philosophy, Art and Architecture, Social and Political Thought, and
differing theories developed by various historians. The department of Classical
Studies and Modern Languages also offers minors in both French and Spanish.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
• Careers in research, library or museum services, and archaeology
Visit nipissingu.ca/classicalstudies
Q Q COMPUTER SCIENCE
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
The Computer Science program will train you to be a lifelong problem solver with
computer systems and will provide a strong foundation in computer science theory
and its practical applications including programming, data management, neural
networks, artificial intelligence, robotics, graphics, computer security, software
engineering, distributed systems, and game design. You may choose to pursue
a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science, or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in
Computer Science, based on your preference and the courses you choose. This
will allow you to tailor your degree to be more applied or theoretical by selecting
courses that align with your interests, and you will be supported by faculty who are
genuinely interested in providing you with the skills to make your dreams a reality.
You also have the option of simultaneously attaining a Certificate in Game Design
and Development.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA, Master-level Accounting Programs)
• Careers as a systems analyst, programmer, software analyst, software developer,
database administrator, information systems manager, IT consultant, game
designer, or web designer
Visit nipissingu.ca/computerscience
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Q Q CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies
As a student in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, you will examine
the Canadian criminal justice system and take courses that will provide you with a
foundation in criminal law, justice policies, and statistical analysis. You will study
criminological theory, research methods, crime trends and prevention, and learn
to apply legal concepts that include search, seizure, use of force, and criminal
liability. You will complete core courses in Criminology, Psychology, Law and
Research Methods, along with specialized courses in one of our program streams:
Policing, Corrections, Criminology, or Criminal Justice Studies. For the Policing and
Corrections streams, Nipissing University works collaboratively with Canadore
College so that graduates receive both an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree and a
College Diploma (in Police Foundations or Community and Justice Services).
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
• Employment as a police officer, crime analyst, research and policy analyst,
correctional officer or probation/parole officer
• Careers with the RCMP, OPP, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional
Services, Correctional Service of Canada, Canada’s armed forces, regional,
municipal, military and First Nation community police services
Visit nipissingu.ca/criminal justice
Q Q ECONOMICS
Bachelor of Arts (three-year)
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
Economics is the study of how society allocates its scarce resources to satisfy needs
and wants. An understanding of economics is essential for understanding how the
world works. Why do we have economic booms followed by periods of slow growth
and high unemployment? What determines the prices of the products we buy? How
can the standard of living be so vastly different across countries? How and should
the government intervene in the economy? Economics is concerned with the social
science behind these kinds of questions. Our Economics program examines theories
and concepts that help explain how the economy works and emphasizes how
economics is connected to other disciplines such as business administration, finance,
geography, political science, and psychology. The study of economics also includes
the critical examination of government policies that impact on individuals, markets,
and society in general.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
• Careers in economic development, market analysis, commercial and investment
banking, financial advising, economic policy planning and advising, economic
forecasting, project evaluation, insurance, accounting, taxation, e-commerce, and
credit analysis.
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Our largest lecture hall with

seating for 230, is typically
reserved for first-year classes.

The Computer Science program provides a strong foundation

in theoretical and practical applications such as neural
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Q Q ENGLISH STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
In English Studies we explore the way in which storytelling defines our lives and
shapes our world. As an English Studies student, you will be challenged to think,
talk and write about stories across many media, from movies, television, games,
and internet culture to more traditional literature such as novels, poems, and plays.
By analyzing and writing about texts of all kinds, you develop communication skills
(oral and written), critical thinking, research and organizational abilities. Over the
course of your degree, you will study classics from a variety of literary traditions,
such as British, Canadian, American, postcolonial, and Indigenous, and you will
have the chance to study newer media like digital culture, graphic novels, film
and television. Your first-year experience will be in a small class setting, and you
will be able to choose from topics such as the Family, Monsters and Madness, Love
and Loss, and Reading Culture. Discussion is core to the program at every level,
culminating in intensive Honours Seminars in Fourth Year, where small groups of
students can explore topics such as Early Modern Cross-dressing, Cannibalism, the
Victorian Fantastic, The Lord of the Rings and American War Culture.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, Law, Library Science, MBA)
• Careers in journalism, public service, public relations, marketing, business and
non-profit, professional writing, and creative writing
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Q Q ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY see page 34
Q Q ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
The Environmental Biology and Technology program is a specialty program
that focuses on developing a wide range of hands-on skills that are suitable
for studying all aspects of the environment. You will gain a solid background in
Biology and Chemistry during year 1 at Nipissing. Year 2 will be spent at Canadore
College (conveniently located right next door) to learn a wealth of practical skills.
Years 3 and 4, you will return to Nipissing for upper-year courses that provide
specialty knowledge, research experience, and internship opportunities. You will
have access to state-of-the-art facilities, which include a central analytical lab, an
automated greenhouse, a three-square-kilometer research preserve, a confocal
microscopy unit, animal care facilities, and a genomics/gene expression lab.
This unique university/college approach creates highly employable graduates
who have a solid mix of practical and theoretical skills. Once completed, you
will earn both an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from Nipissing University,
an Environmental Technician Diploma from Canadore College, and a number of
valuable environmental skills certificates.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies (Master and Doctoral degrees in the fields of Biology, Ecology
and Health)
• Professional School (Medicine, Education, Law, MBA, Physiotherapy, Dentistry,
Optometry, etc.)
• Careers in Biology, Research, Wildlife Management, Environmental Management,
Forestry and Consulting
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Q Q FINE ARTS
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
The Fine Arts program will prepare you to become an artist, work in the field of
fine arts, and become a community leader in the promotion of visual arts and
culture. Through the problem-solving involved in preparing studio projects, the
management skills involved in the preparation of exhibitions, and the analysis of
contemporary culture that is developed through research, this program offers the
essential mix between studio and academic training that provides the tools and the
certification to pursue a career in fine arts. You will study in a collaborative
studio environment and will learn from professors who are practicing artists as
well as educators.
Nipissing’s fine arts program offers five key areas of studio concentration,
including: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and digital media. Whether
you are looking to specialize in a particular area or gain a breadth of studio
experience, the BFA program will serve you well.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies (MFA Studio Art, MA Art History, MA Curatorial Studies/
Practice, MA Conservation, MA/MFA Interdisciplinary Studies, Art Therapy).
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
• Careers as a professional artist, and in curatorial practice, museum management,
communications, advertising, design, illustration, art direction, and
entrepreneurial careers in the creative sector.
Visit nipissingu.ca/finearts
Q Q GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
Do you want to make the world a more just and better place? Are you passionate
about issues like human rights violations, sexism, racism, homophobia, and
poverty? Would you like to understand these issues better? Then the Gender
Equality and Social Justice (GESJ) program is for you. GESJ is an interdisciplinary
program with courses in the areas of Culture and Criticism, Power and Inequality,
and Human Rights and Social Justice. We ask how race, class, colonialism, ability,
sex, and gender intersect in everyday acts of power, oppression, activism, and
resistance. As one of few programs of its kind in Canada, the Gender Equality and
Social Justice program will teach you to think critically about who has the power
in the world, and why, as well as how to resist, shape, and change power for social
justice.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA, Social Work)
• Careers in international affairs, media communications, policy analysis,
government, health, research and advocacy, non-profit sector, and
community development.
Visit nipissingu.ca/gesj
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Environmental scientists at
Nipissing are working to help
us understand our physical
world, its fragilities, strengths
and vast interconnectedness
with research on watersheds,
geopolitics and environmental
history, forest resources,
and water management by
Indigenous communities.

See more Nipissing Fine Arts student work

on Instagram: /nipissingfinearts

great research = first rate teaching

Dr. April James, Associate Professor in Geography and a Canada Research Chair (CRC), studies how water moves through
watersheds, from rainfall to streamflow, how long it resides, and what flowpaths water takes as it makes its journey. Her
research has important applications for watershed health and management, water quality, and ecological health. Dr. James
established Nipissing’s Integrative Watershed Research Centre and her research is currently supported by the CRC program,
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crucial to careers and citizenship in an interconnected world. It provides the skills

Q Q GEOGRAPHY
in research, reading, writing, presentation and respectful engagement with others
Bachelor of Arts that are necessary to navigate contemporary society. We specialize in a range of
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science teaching and research fields, including the history of state violence and genocide,
The Bachelor of Arts in Geography provides a solid foundation in physical and military history, international relations, Indigenous/non-Indigenous relations, oral
human geography with a focus on the cultural, economic, political, and social history, colonialism, women’s and gender history, and environmental history, as
influences. well as medieval, early modern and modern European history, early and modern
Canadian history, and U.S. history.
Q Q ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY Career and Academic Options
Bachelor of Arts • Graduate Studies
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
• Careers in journalism, archival research, museum work, politics and government,
The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Geography concentrates on the causes and
effects of various environmental issues. as entrepreneurs in heritage, communications, business and other fields
Visit nipissingu.ca/history
Q Q ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Bachelor of Science
Q Q LIBERAL ARTS
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
Bachelor of Arts (three-year)
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Physical Geography focuses on
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
geography as an earth science and integrates mathematics, biology, geology,
chemistry, and physics with geography-specific courses. The Liberal Arts program provides maximum flexibility to study a range of
disciplines. It emphasizes breadth rather than specialization to enable you to
Certificates develop a program that is based on your specific interests and goals. The majority
of courses taken in this degree will be in the Humanities and Social Sciences,
Regardless of the Geography program you study, you can enhance employment although you can take courses in Business and Science as well.
opportunities by choosing geography courses that earn you one of two available
certificates. Career and Academic Options
• The Certificate in Geomatics provides complementary skills in computer • Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
mapping, Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning Systems • Careers in journalism, administration, public relations, theatre arts and
(GPS), and Remote Sensing. marketing
• The Certificate in Environmental Management further develops the Visit nipissingu.ca/liberalarts
basic premises, theories and practices associated with managing environmental
problems.
Q Q LIBERAL SCIENCE
Career and Academic Options Bachelor of Science (three-year)
• Graduate Studies Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
The Liberal Science program is general in nature and will expose you to a range of
• Careers in natural resources, hydrology, urban planning, environmental
scientific disciplines, and provide a broad-based understanding of science. You will
consulting, climatology, geomatics, and transportation planning
study the basic concepts and approaches of modern science and consider its role in
Visit nipissingu.ca/geography society today.
Career and Academic Options
Q Q HISTORY
• Professional School (Education, MBA, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy)
• Careers in the health sciences sector, library services, and scientific journalism
Bachelor of Arts
Visit nipissingu.ca/liberalscience
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
To understand the world, you must understand the past. The past is foreign. To
appreciate it is to be able to understand and empathize with others and think
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Dr. Daniel Walters, Associate Professor in Geography, exploring the use of

Unmanned Airborne Vehicles (UAV) for applications in precision farming.

great research = first rate teaching

Dr. Kirsten Greer, Assistant Professor in Geography and History, is a trained historical geographer and holds the Canada
Research Chair (CRC) in Global Environmental Histories and Geographies. Her research focus is on the global environmental
histories and geographies of two key semi-periphery areas: Ontario’s Near North; and the Caribbean region. She seeks
to better understand how the circulation of people, knowledge, commodities, and organisms generated environmental
consequences throughout and beyond these networks. Her research ties these regions to broader global geopolitical and
environmental processes, as well as to different forms of knowledge production involved in making the regions viable for
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Q Q MATHEMATICS
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
Mathematics is fundamental to understanding the physical universe surrounding
us. Mathematical knowledge is applied to multiple disciplines, and opens up a
wide array of opportunities to you as a graduate. The four-year (Honours) degree
has four different streams: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics and
General. Our professors are committed to the success of their students and have
developed a Math Drop-in Centre for those who want to receive (or give) assistance
with math problem-solving. As an undergraduate Mathematics student you will
have the advantage of participating in research that is typically reserved for
graduate students.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies in mathematics or areas of application of mathematics
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
• Careers as a statistician, economist, data scientist, researcher, and investment
fund manager
Visit nipissingu.ca/mathematics
Q Q NATIVE STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
The Medicine Wheel provides a traditional, holistic framework for the acquisition
of academic knowledge and insight as well as being a personal guide to living life
to the fullest (Bimadisiwin). It is a central template from which to explore a native
worldview, develop career skills and was the impetus for the unique structure and
courses developed in our Native Studies Program. You will receive valuable learning
experiences and pertinent information that will allow you to create life-enhancing
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and transformative opportunities in your career and life path. As examples, our
courses include but are not limited to: Native philosophies, spirituality and religions,
kinships with the environment, historical contexts in legislations, contemporary
issues, creativity and the arts, concepts of wellness in First Nation communities,
Native ethnobotany, and the Ojibway language.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
• Careers in community health, environmental management, fine arts, politics,
social services, advocacy, and opportunities within corporate, non-profit and
government sectors
Visit nipissingu.ca/nativestudies
Q Q NURSING
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies
There are several Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degrees offered at Nipissing
University. The four-year, full-time collaborative program is offered in partnership
with Canadore College. Grounded in scientific theory and evidence-based practice,
the program is designed to equip you with both clinical and critical thinking skills.
You will gain the professional abilities and capacity for lifelong learning – both
of which are necessary to meet the growing needs of today’s health care system.
The broad-based curriculum covers physical, emotional, social, spiritual and
cultural aspects of health. From the beginning you will work side-by-side with
nurses in practice and in our state-of-the-art simulation lab. Opportunities for an
international placement are available.
For more information on this and other BScN programs available, such as our RPN
to BScN Bridging and Blended Programs, and our Scholar Practitioner Program,
please visit nipissingu.ca/nursing
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Human science researchers

help unlock secrets of our
minds and bodies, studying
the effects of cannabis,
the role of testosterone
in behaviour, developing
new pharmaceuticals, the
biomechanics of the hand,
and exercise physiology.

Motion capture equipment at the Centre for Physical

and Health Education facility.

great research = first rate teaching

Dr. Mark Bruner, Associate Professor of Physical and Health Education within the Schulich School of Education, holds the
Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Youth Development through Sport and Physical Activity. Announced recently by the Honourable
Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), Dr. Bruner’s research will receive funding for a period of five years from
the CRC program as well as infrastructure funding for his lab from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). In addition to
informing future coaching strategies that foster youth development and promote participation, Dr. Bruner’s work will discover
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Q Q PHILOSOPHY
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
Thinking about a major? Why not major in thinking? Rather than being concerned
with a particular set of questions or a particular period of time, philosophy concerns
itself with the nature of inquiry, thought, and argument itself, asking how each of
these operates in the various areas of human life, from ethics and politics to the
study of nature and reality. This means that philosophy students take up the truly
big questions: What is the best life? Why should we be moral? How is knowledge
possible? Is the world really as it appears to us? How does the mind work? At the
same time, the skills students develop in pursuit of a degree in philosophy – careful
reading, charitable interpretation and discussion, and rigorous argumentation –
have proven themselves to be useful in innumerable fields within and beyond the
university.
The Philosophy Program at Nipissing is small and student-focused: students get to
know and work closely with both their professors and their peers. The department
is particularly committed to introducing students to the history of philosophy, from
the ancient period to the present. The program is designed to work well either as a
stand-alone degree or as a combined degree with other programs, and there are
numerous philosophy courses offered each year that do not have prerequisites and
that are popular electives for students in other programs.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
• Careers in business, journalism, administration, government and social work
Visit nipissingu.ca/philosophy
Q Q PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education
Offered by the Schulich School of Education
The Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE) is a four-year degree
program that balances the discipline of kinesiology (e.g. the science-based study
of human movement) with curricular opportunities that broaden socio-cultural
experiences and promotes health and wellness through physical activity. Students
in the BPHE program also investigate how physical activity contributes to the
physical, mental and social well-being of individuals and populations. Core subject
areas include: Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Motor
Development and Control, Health Promotion, Exercise Prescription and Assessment,
Coaching, Leadership, and Sport and Exercise Psychology. Through the practical
physical education component in each year of the program, students will also
participate in a variety of physical activities and sports. A unique community
leadership placement in years three and four provides opportunities for students to
become a physical activity leader in the local community. Finally, the BPHE program
offers students an opportunity to meet the requirements for registration in the
College of Kinesiology of Ontario.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies (Kinesiology, Human Kinetics)
• Professional School (Education, Medicine, Kinesiology, Naturopathic Medicine,
Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic College, Athletic Therapy)
• Careers in fitness assessment and promotion, personal training, research, sports
management, and coaching
Visit nipissingu.ca/bphe
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Q Q POLITICAL SCIENCE
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
The Political Science program at Nipissing is focused on preparing students to be
engaged citizens through education in the history of political thought, international
relations, comparative politics, public administration, and Canadian democratic
institutions. Our aim is to educate students capable of contributing to civil society
through an applicable liberal arts education, drawing on an understanding of
great books and political systems to address perennial political questions in a
contemporary context.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
• Careers in government advising, non-governmental organizations, policy
making, politics, and journalism
Visit nipissingu.ca/politicalscience
Q Q PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
Psychology covers a wide range of topics related to human behaviour, thoughts, and
feelings. Course topics include: child and adult development; personality, cognition
(how we think); social issues, work stress, hormones, behavioural and cognitive
neuroscience, emotion, motivation, personality, psychological measurement,
study design, theories, and healthy living. Courses on mental disorders include:
Psychopathology, Counselling, and Childhood Disorders.
You can earn either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in
Psychology. Your professors have expertise in areas that include both animal and
human research. Some of the animal research areas include nerve-cell development,
maternal care, and fear behaviours. Some of the human research areas include work
life, aggression, effects of aging, social decision-making, mate selection, and online
social interactions. You can conduct collaborative research as an undergraduate
student, work in active research labs, and participate in courses that have a practical
service-learning component.
You may also choose courses that qualify you to obtain a Certificate in Neuroscience
alongside your BSc Psychology degree, or complete an Honours research thesis.
As a senior student, you may be selected as a Teaching Assistant, helping other
undergraduates. These hands-on experiences will give you a significant advantage if
you plan to pursue graduate studies. All of your studies in Psychology give you a really
good understanding of what makes people tick! That knowledge can be immensely
helpful in any career you choose.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, MBA, Medicine, Nursing, Engineering)
• Careers include any in which understanding and working well with others,
critical thinking, and solving problems are important: counsellor, research
analyst, lab manager, technical writer, sales, marketing, business
administration, or designing products that depend on human perception.
Visit nipissingu.ca/psychology
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Physical and Health Education students balance the study of kinesiology with activities that promote health and wellness
through physical activity.

Psychology student wearing a mobile EEG monitor.

great research = first rate teaching

Dr. Justin Carré, Assistant Professor of Psychology has earned research funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering
Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). His NSERC-funded
research examines whether acute administration of testosterone increases aggressive behaviour in young men. His SSHRC-
funded research examines the situational, psychological, and hormonal processes underlying sexual aggression. Dr. Carré’s
research has the potential to transform our understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying human aggression, which
may ultimately help with the development of prevention and/or treatment programs aimed at reducing the expression of
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Q Q RELIGIONS AND CULTURES
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
What is the meaning of life? Does God exist? How did religion develop? Why do
we die? Where does evil come from? If you have wondered about some of these
questions, you will find a course in Religions and Cultures that asks them and
engages in dialogue about the different possible answers. You will be introduced
to the world’s major religious traditions and will develop your knowledge in the
academic study of religion. Courses will raise your awareness about gender and
the Bible, examine the role of religion in society, deepen your understanding
of religion’s contributions to peace and violence, get you thinking about the
environment, and inspire your imagination with sacred cinema and literature.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA)
• Careers in politics, journalism, government, and for non-government,
development, and multi-cultural organizations
Visit nipissingu.ca/religionsandcultures
Q Q SOCIAL WELFARE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies
The Social Welfare and Social Development (SWSD) program is unique in Canada in
both name and content. It focuses on social inequality and the groups that have been
underrepresented in the distribution of resources, opportunities, and power. Our
students graduate with a thorough understanding of the causes and consequences of
inequality in global, national, and local contexts, and an ability to formulate options
for addressing these disparities. We offer a wide range of interdisciplinary courses,
including a full-year seminar in community service-learning, one component of
which involves volunteering with a local social agency.
You can apply directly through OUAC for the collaborative Social Welfare and Social
Development/Social Service Worker program. In just four years you will earn an
Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Welfare and Social Development from
Nipissing as well as a Social Service Worker diploma from Canadore College, which
is conveniently located next door. You will attend Nipissing in your first, second,
and fourth years. In your third-year, at Canadore, you will receive training in the
practical knowledge and skills of the Social Service Worker profession. In your
final semester (April-June) at Canadore, you will complete a 350-hour fieldwork
placement at a local human service agency, allowing you to gain valuable experience
in a workplace setting.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies (MA, MSW)
• Professional School (Education, Law, Social Work)
• Careers in government, human service agencies, and a variety of civil society
employers such as charities, trade unions, advocacy associations, interest groups,
and Indigenous organizations.
Visit nipissingu.ca/socialwelfare
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Q Q SOCIAL WORK
Bachelor of Social Work
Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies
The goal of social work is to improve the quality of life for individuals, families,
groups, and communities dealing with personal and/or social issues such as
disability, poverty, discrimination, chronic illness, interpersonal violence, addiction
or social isolation. The degree will help you develop the knowledge, skills and
experience necessary to advocate for change and social improvement. The program
includes course work within social sciences (which may include psychology, social
welfare, religion, philosophy and sociology) as well as social work-specific content
and a 900-hour field education practicum. The practicum provides students with
the opportunity to apply theoretical learning to supervised work in a health and
social care setting. In second-year, students are required to apply for admission to
the professional years (Years 3 and 4). Admission to the first or second-year of the
program does not guarantee acceptance into the professional years and admission
consideration is based on both academic and non-academic criteria.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies
• Professional School (MSW, Education, Law)
• Careers with government, hospitals, clinics, schools, correctional facilities, nursing
homes and private practices
Visit nipissingu.ca/socialwork
Q Q SOCIOLOGY
Bachelor of Arts
Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science
The Sociology program examines how social structures and institutions such as class,
family, community, and power influence society. Classical and contemporary social
theories are investigated and problems such as how crime and abuse affect society
are explored. Students gain a thorough understanding of research methods and
techniques, hone their ability to design experiments and studies, and become adept
at analyzing statistical data. The opportunity to choose courses and simultaneously
complete the Certificate in Health Studies and Gerontology while earning a Sociology
degree is available. If desired, choosing to undertake honours thesis research will
provide a distinct advantage upon graduation, especially when pursuing graduate
studies.
Career and Academic Options
• Graduate Studies (MA Sociology available at Nipissing)
• Professional School (Education, Law, MBA, MPA)
• Careers in government, healthcare, corrections, policing, and research
Visit nipissingu.ca/sociology
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Social Science researchers

contribute to a better
understanding of our
communities and ourselves,
examining Nipissing First
Nation’s history, Indigenous
Peoples, children’s physical
activity, and how Northern
Canadians acquire and
maintain skills.

great research = first rate teaching

Dr. David Zarifa, Associate Professor in Sociology holds the Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Life Course Transitions in Northern
and Rural Communities. He examines how individuals in northern and rural areas acquire and maintain the skills they need to
succeed in today’s knowledge-driven economy. He is exploring whether some groups among northern and rural communities
are under-represented in certain jobs; if the range and type of available schools and programs in northern and rural regions
influence postsecondary choices and career pathways; and what unique challenges these regions face in attracting and retaining
an innovative and skilled workforce. As well as helping Canadian youth into the labour market, launch their careers, and
pursue success, his research will also change the way governments, policy makers, and education officials think about existing
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residences
A private room of your Own

Our top-rated residences will make you feel right at home, and you can count on making fast friends
within your residence community. Our student leaders, Residence Dons, and award-winning residence
staff give tutorials on everything from the basics of laundry and cooking to making connections within
the community. Our Community Assistants and Academic Dons are additional elements of support for
residents in each complex to help you succeed in all aspects of student life.
Equally helpful is the grocery store bus that provides a free door-to-door shuttle service. Buses
circulate all residence buildings at least once a week on a rotating basis to suit students’ varied
schedules.
There are also many fun activities planned throughout the year like potluck suppers, skating parties,
a winter carnival, athletic events, movie nights, and academic support workshops and programs. Get
involved in the Residents’ Council to make your mark and help shape the residence experience for all
students. Residence life is all about studying hard, being social, living independently and learning to
make your own choices. And, you will enjoy the luxury of a private room to make your own!
For full details, visit nipissingu.ca/residence

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NIPISSING RANKED

TOP 5 in CANADA for

RESIDENCE LIVING AND
STUDENT LIFE STAFF
among primarily undergraduate universities in Canada – Maclean’s 2018

Q Q GUARANTEED SINGLE ROOMS IN RESIDENCE

If you are a current secondary school student who receives full-time admission
by May 29, 2019, and you meet the residence application and deposit
deadline of June 3, 2019, you are guaranteed a single room in a suite-style
residence that comes equipped with:
• local telephone
• cable television in all bedrooms and living rooms
• both wireless and wired high-speed internet access

• laundry rooms
• common areas and lounges

All residences are smoke-free environments.

Q Q LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES

BALANCE CONNECT LEAD MOSAIC

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med
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Physical, mental, and Global citizenship and LEAD (Leaders Emerging through Music, drama,
spiritual well-being cultural education Active Development): Leadership crafts, the arts

Want to live with people who are into the same things you are? Nipissing
can make it happen. We offer four Living Learning Communities (LLC) that
bring together students who share similar interests. The LLC can give you an
immediate support network, which definitely helps to make the transition into
#ibelong at Nipiss
university a lot smoother! Our communities include: in gU
our students s
• Balance: physical, mental, and spiritual well-being
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experience a sm residence becaus
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I’ve met some of what I got.
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and projects in residence, on campus, and within the community.
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4 Top-rated Residences

Founders House (Suite-style) Chancellors House (Suite-style)

Townhouse Residence Complex

Governors House (Suite-style) (Usually reserved for upper year students)

Governors House

Townhouses Founders House

Chancellors House

A short walk or a 3-minute bus ride will get you from Founders and Chancellors Houses to the front door of the university.

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Suite-style Residences

Closet
Q Q SUITE-STYLE RESIDENCES
Hallway Nipissing has three suite-style residences: Founders
Bathroom
House and Chancellors House, located at the bottom
of the College Drive hill, are a short walk or a three-
Bathroom
minute bus ride to your classes. Governors House is
Storage located across from the athletics facilities, at the top
Kitchen
Bedroom Bedroom of the hill. Each fully-furnished suite accommodates
four students and features:
• private bedrooms
Bedroom Bedroom • kitchen with fridge and stove
Lounge • living room
• two full bathrooms
• dining area

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Students relax in a common game room

TRC residences

Q Q TRC – TOWNHOUSE RESIDENCE COMPLEX • Main Level

The TRC is located beside the main academic building at the top of College Drive and
accommodates six students to a house. These residences are usually reserved for upper
year students. Built on two levels, each fully-furnished townhouse has:
• three private bedrooms and half bathroom on the main floor Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom

• three private bedrooms and a full bathroom on the upper level

Dow
Hallway Bathroom
• kitchen with fridge and stove
• dining area
• living room and loft Kitchen

Up

Living Room

• Upper Level

Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom

Hallway Bathroom Down Bathroom

Loft/Storage

Kitchen

Open to Below
Up

Living Room

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Our residences offer top-notch programming

and support for students through the school year

A free bus service travels from residences to the grocery

Stress relief: therapy dogs visit weekly. store and back again.

A volunteer to cuddle kitties at the Humane Society. Zumba class during a new student orientation event.

This is only a sample of what residence offers – our award-winning residence programs will keep you busy all year!

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Residence events and activities help you form lifelong

friendships and socializ e all year long.

Snow Angels and Hot Chocolate! In 2nd semester the Residents’ Council hosts the annual Winter Carnival.

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Enjoy the groomed trails right on campus – bring your When the weather gets cold enough, the residence
cross country skis, or sign out a pair of snowshoes and skating rink is flooded for students to skate for fun or
get hiking! play a game of shinny!

The annual Residence Formal and semesterly

banquets provide residents with great food and a
chance to kick back and relax.

Frosh week teams prepare for some friendly competition.

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 Applyingfor
admissionto
Nipissingin2019
To do list with dates and events to remember
Q Q C HECK TO SEE THAT YOU HAVE YOUR
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission, be sure you will have earned all the required and/
or recommended secondary school courses you need for admission to your program
of choice. See the admissions chart at the end of this book.
Q Q OCTOBER 27, 2018 – OPEN HOUSE EVENT
You are invited! Spend the day with us and meet our faculty, staff and some of your
peers. It’s a great time to get answers to all of your questions about admissions,
programs, and residence life
Q Q APPLY ONLINE AT: ouac.on.ca
To be admitted full-time to an Ontario university, you will apply to the Ontario
Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)
If you are currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school, your guidance
counsellor will give you a Personal Identification Number (PIN) so that you can
access the OUAC site and follow the application process.
You will receive a confirmation email from Nipissing to confirm receipt of your
application.
Q Q YAY! AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PACKAGE!
After you have applied through OUAC, you will receive an acknowledgement
package through the mail from the Office of the Registrar at Nipissing. Packages
are mailed starting in November and confirm for you that we’ve received your
application and that you are being considered for admission to Nipissing.
Q Q JANUARY 16, 2019 IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY
Ontario secondary school students are expected to submit application forms
to the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) by this date.
Ontario secondary school students use the OUAC 101 application form.
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Q Q O FFERS OF ADMISSION ARE SENT OUT FROM NIPISSING
BETWEEN JANUARY AND MAY
Check your mailbox! Offers of Admission are made during this period.
Q Q C HECK THE STUDENT PORTAL ON mynipissing.ca USING WEBADVISOR
You don’t have to wait for an Offer of Admission to start checking the student
portal. In fact, your login information was sent to you in your acknowledgement
package. Your account will allow you to track your admission status online, and
apply for a private room in residence.
Q Q SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019 OPEN HOUSE EVENT
If you missed the Fall Open House, come see us on your March break and we’ll give
you the tour! Meet with faculty, staff and peers to get the answers to all of your
questions about admissions, programs, and residence life.
Q Q APRIL 1, 2019
Transfer, mature, and International students, and Canadian secondary school
students from outside Ontario, are expected to submit application forms to the
Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) by this date.
Use the 105D application form.
Q Q A PRIL – MAY OFFERS OF ADMISSION TO
LIMITED ENROLMENT PROGRAMS
Offers of Admission to limited enrolment programs (Physical and Health Education
and Nursing) are made during this time period.
Q Q MAY 1, 2019 ENTRANCE AWARDS APPLICATIONS DUE DATE
You do not have to wait for an Offer of Admission to apply for the Chancellors
Scholarships,Schulich Scholarships, and all awards and bursaries. Forms can be
found at nipissingu.ca/studentfinancialservices
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Q Q MAY 29, 2019 – RESPONSE DATE Q Q REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU IN JUNE
Secondary school applicants should receive one of three responses from Nipissing: This information will explain the process of selecting the courses you will take and
1) Offer of Admission to your program of choice or an Alternate Offer; or will provide further details about your New Student Orientation event.

2) D elay of decision notification pending your response to our letter of request for
specific additional information; or Q Q JULY 2019 – NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
3) Refusal. New Student Orientation (NSO) is a one-day orientation program for all new
Secondary school students receiving a full-time Offer of Admission by this date are students and their supporters, designed to introduce the Nipissing University services
eligible for a guaranteed spot in residence. and programs available to support student success, and build connections to the
Lakers community.

Q Q JUNE 3, 2019 – ACCEPT OUR OFFER BY THIS DATE

Q Q AUGUST – WELCOME TO RESIDENCE PACKAGE
Accept our Offer of Admission on the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)
website. Let the social planning begin! The Welcome to Residence package is emailed to
you and reveals your assigned residence complex, room placement, and roommate
information.
Q Q S UBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION DEPOSIT TO NIPISSING BY
JUNE 3, 2019
Q Q LATE AUGUST/EARLY SEPTEMBER – STUDENTS MOVE-IN
Make new friends, explore your interests, and let your academic journey begin!
Q Q A PPLY FOR RESIDENCE BY SUBMITTING YOUR RESIDENCE
APPLICATION FORM AND DEPOSIT BY JUNE 3, 2019
Guarantee your spot in residence! The Offer of Admission package you received from
us will provide instructions on how to apply and make online payments. Requests
for special accommodations in residence through Accessibility Services should also be
completed by this date.
If you have admissions questions,
contact admissions@nipissingu.ca or
call (705) 474-3450 ext. 4600

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Applying to Nipissing
Be fully prepared to maximize your potential by making
note of the following helpful information about the
application process. Look for details on how to apply,
application deadlines and course prerequisites.
Q Q APPLYING TO STUDY FULL-TIME
Secondary School Students
Ontario secondary school students will apply through the Ontario Universities’
Application Centre (OUAC) 101 application process. Visit ouac.on.ca
Students attending Canadian secondary schools outside Ontario will apply through
the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) 105D application process.
Visit ouac.on.ca
Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents Presently not Attending
Secondary School
You will apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) 105D
application process. Visit ouac.on.ca
International Applicants
International applicants will apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application
Centre (OUAC) 105F application process. Visit ouac.on.ca
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Q Q APPLYING TO STUDY PART-TIME
Applicants to part-time university study or those applying for a January (Winter
semester) start, apply directly to Nipissing University using the Nipissing online part-
time application found at: nipissingu.ca/registrarforms
Q Q CANADIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL APPLICANTS
Applying to your program of interest at Nipissing is simple – there are no hidden
formulas. A minimum average of 75% is required for consideration for admission
to the Concurrent Education, and Criminal Justice programs. A minimum average of
70% is required for consideration for admission to all other programs. Averages for
all programs are based on your best six final 4U/4M or equivalent courses including
all required courses. Please refer to the Admissions Chart at the back of this book for
specific course requirements.
For general admission requirements for all Canadian provinces and territories, see
page 55. The chart also outlines each provincial/territorial high school course
that Nipissing University will accept as equivalent to the specific Ontario program
prerequisites.
Q Q INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Applicants who have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate
(IB) diploma with at least six subjects, including three at the higher level, with
a minimum final grade total of 24, will be considered for admission. Advanced

standing, to a maximum of 30 credits, may be granted for courses completed at the
higher level with a grade of 5 or higher.
Q Q ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Applicants who have completed Advanced Placement (AP) courses are encouraged
to submit their examination results. Official AP score reports must be sent directly
to Nipissing University. Advanced standing will be granted for most AP courses
completed with a grade of 4 or higher, to a maximum of 18 credits. Nipissing’s
College Board number is 4149.
Q Q APPLICANTS WITH POST-SECONDARY STUDIES
Applicants who have previously attended a college or university and are eligible for
admission consideration may receive transfer credit for completed studies. Official
transcripts from all institutions attended are required for admission. Prerequisite
subjects must be met for specific programs as outlined in the Admissions Chart at the
back of this book.
University Applicants
Applicants in good standing at recognized universities may apply to Nipissing
University. Transfer credit is usually awarded for university courses previously
completed (at an accredited university) with “C” grades or higher.
Depending on the program applied to, transfer credit is not normally granted for
practical or clinical courses taken in specific areas such as Engineering, Physical and
Health Education, Dance, etc. Students enrolled at other universities may apply to
take Nipissing University courses for transfer credit to their home university via
a Letter of Permission. Letter of Permission applicants apply directly to Nipissing
University at nipissingu.ca/registrarforms
admissiontoNipissing
College Applicants
Applicants from colleges who have completed a recognized diploma program with
a minimum 70% overall average are normally eligible for admission consideration.
Some programs are restricted to applicants with higher averages. Applicants who
have not completed a diploma program must present proof of having completed a
minimum of one full year in a recognized college diploma program or completion of
a certificate program with an overall 70% average in order to be considered.
Q Q MATURE STUDENTS
Applicants who are not admissible to Nipissing University based on previous
academic results may be considered for admission on probation. Full academic
disclosure is required and official transcripts must be submitted. Mature students
who qualify for admission will be considered for full-time admission on probation
with a reduced course load to a maximum of 24 credits. Mature student applicants
must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, must be 20 years of age or older
by the end of the semester in which they wish to enrol, and must have been away
from formal academic education for at least the previous two years.
Mature student applicants to Bachelor of Science degrees or Bachelor of Arts degrees
in Computer Science, Economics or Mathematics, must present the 4U or equivalent
program specific prerequisites as listed in the Admissions Chart at the back of
this book.
Mature student applicants to limited enrolment programs (Nursing and Physical and
Health Education) are not able to apply for direct entry admission consideration
to these programs. Mature student applicants interested in these programs may
be admitted to another program and apply for transfer consideration for the
following year. For transfer consideration, applicants will need to present the 4U
or equivalent program specific prerequisites as listed in the Admissions Chart at the
back of this book.
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Q Q INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
We’re excited that you want to study at Nipissing and we want to welcome you into this
inclusive and friendly community. We hope you enjoy your new Laker status, and that
you will quickly feel right at home. Successful applicants will be able to show proof
of English proficiency and will have completed courses in certain academic disciplines
depending upon the degree program to which they’ve applied. For guidance, please
refer to the Admissions Chart at the back of this book. International secondary school
applicants are eligible for Nipissing’s Entrance Scholarships starting at $1,500 for
“A” average students. International applicants do not typically qualify for transfer
credit for previously completed post-secondary courses at non-Canadian institutions,
and at this time, part-time university study is unavailable to international students.
American School System
Applicants graduating with a “B” average from Grade 12 at an accredited secondary
school and presenting high SAT scores or ACT examinations (minimum score of 24)
and at least two SAT Subject Tests or AP /IB subjects appropriate to their proposed
area of study are normally eligible for admission. Please refer to the Admissions
Chart at the back of this book for specific subject requirements. Nipissing’s SAT code
is 4149 and ACT code is 5167.
Other applicants from the U.S. must have completed a minimum of 30 semester
credits (45 quarter credits) at an accredited post-secondary institution (U.S.
applicants who have completed more than 30 semester credits at an accredited
postsecondary institution will be assessed on an individual basis for transfer credit/
advanced standing).
British Patterned Education
Applicants must present the General Certificate of Education (GCE) with satisfactory
standing in at least five academic subjects, two of which must be at the advanced
level or satisfactory standing in at least four academic subjects, three of which must
be at the advanced level. Two Advanced Supplementary/Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
subjects are considered equal to one Advanced Level subject for admissions purposes.
Advanced standing credit may be awarded for A level results. Cambridge Pre-U
Diploma with a minimum of M3 in at least 3 principal subjects. Pre-U certificates
may be presented in lieu of A levels. Pre-U Principal Subject courses may be
considered for advanced standing credit.
Other International Applicants
Applicants possessing the requirements necessary for admission to a recognized
university in their home country will normally be eligible for admissions
consideration. For country specific admission requirements visit:
nipissingu.ca/internationaladmissions
Proof of Proficiency in English
All applicants to Nipissing University undergraduate degree programs (excluding
BEd) from countries where the dominant language of instruction is other than English
are required to demonstrate proficiency in English for admission consideration.
Permanent Resident applicants whose first language is not English may be required
to provide proof of proficiency in English. Permanent Resident applicants whose
first language is not English but who have lived at least three years in Canada, or a
country where English is the dominant language may be exempt.
Applicants can demonstrate proficiency in one of the following ways:
1. Completion of three or more consecutive years of full-time education in English
within Canada immediately prior to attending Nipissing University.
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2. Completion of three or more consecutive years of full-time education in English
in a country other than Canada where English is the dominant language. These
years must be immediately prior to attending Nipissing University.
3. Achieve the required proficiency level on one of the following tests of English
language proficiency:
a. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 86 (iBT) with
no score below 20 in any section. The Nipissing University TOEFL institution
code is #3614
b. International English Language Test Service (IELTS): minimum overall band
score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
c. The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): minimum overall
score of 90%.
d. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): minimum score of 60.
e. Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: minimum overall score of 55 with a
minimum score of 55 in writing.
f. Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum overall score of 176 with no less
than 176 in each skill (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking) and Use of
English.
4. Completion of an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with a minimum score
of 5 or better in HL or SL English A: Literature or HL or SL English A: Language
and Literature.
5. Graduate from a regionally accredited US secondary school and achieve a
minimum score of 4 or better in Advanced Placement (AP) English Language &
Composition or English Literature & Composition.
6. Achieve a minimum grade of B in GCSE, IGCSE or GCE Ordinary Level English
Literature or English Language, a minimum grade of C in GCE A Level or AS
Level or AICE or CAPE English or English Language, or a minimum score of M3 in
Cambridge Pre-U English.
7. Achieve a minimum score of 75% or better in the All India Senior Secondary
School Certificate (ISSC) Core or Functional English or the Indian School
Certificate (ISC) English, issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate
Examinations (CISCE).
Applicants who have met all of Nipissing University’s admission requirements except
for the English language proficiency requirement can enroll in an EAP program.
Applicants who enroll in one of the following programs will receive a conditional
offer of admission. By successfully completing the program level indicated below,
applicants can begin their studies at Nipissing University without further testing.
• UOIT English Language Centre: Level 5
• AYJ Global EAP Program: Highest Level
• Brock University’s Intensive English Language Program: Level 5
• Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI): Advanced Level 10
• Capital English Solutions: College/University Preparation Course (CUPIC)
• CultureWorks: Level 7
Applicants who have successfully completed EAP programs associated with other
Canadian universities and obtained that university’s minimum level for admission
consideration may also be considered to have met Nipissing University’s English
language proficiency requirement. Alternatively, Nipissing University may enter into
an agreement with a Languages Canada accredited program/school to offer such
services on its campus, with similar minimum levels of proficiency.
Out of Province Admission Requirements
This table shows the high school courses for all provinces and territories that are equivalent to the admission requirements for Ontario students.
Admission requirements for Ontario students can be found on the next page.

Ontario General Requirements English 4U Biology 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U Calculus and If Advanced Introduction
Vectors 4U Functions 4U or to
4U Mathematics Kinesiology
is required 4U

Alberta/NWT/ Secondary School Diploma with five academic English 30 or Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Math 31 Math 30-1 or N/A
Nunavut Grade 12 courses numbered 30 or 31 including ELA 30-1 Math 30-2
program specific prerequisites. (Math 30-1 must
be presented if
Advanced Functions
is specifically
stated)
British Secondary School Diploma with four academic level English 12 or Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Calculus 12 Principles of N/A
Columbia/ Grade 12 courses (courses with % grades not letter English 12: Math 12
Yukon grades) including program specific prerequisites. First Peoples
Provincial exams are not required.

Manitoba Secondary School Diploma with five academic English 40S Biology 40S Chemistry 40S Physics 40S Pre-Calculus 40S Applied Math 40S N/A
40 level courses including program specific
prerequisites.

New Brunswick Secondary School Diploma with five academic Grade English 121 Biology 121 Chemistry 121 Physics 121 Advanced Trigonometry & N/A
12 courses number 121 or 122 (courses numbered or 122 or 122 or 122 or 122 Math with an 3-Space 121/122
120 may be considered) including program specific Introduction to
prerequisites. Calculus 120

Newfoundland Secondary School Diploma with six two-credit English Biology Chemistry 3202 Physics Math Math 3204 or N/A
academic courses at level 3000 including program 3201 3201 3204 3207 Math 3205
specific prerequisites.

Nova Scotia Secondary School Diploma with five academic or English 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Pre-Calculus 12 Math 12 N/A
advanced Grade 12 courses including program specific or English
prerequisites. 12: African
Heritage

Prince Edward Secondary School Diploma with five academic English 621A Biology 621A Chemistry 611A Physics 621A Math 611B Math 621B (Math N/A
Island Grade 12 courses numbered 611 or 621 including or 621A 621A may be used
program specific prerequisites. to satisfy a non-
specific 4U Math
prerequisite)

Quebec One year of CEGEP completed with a minimum of 2 semester 2 semester 2 semester 2 semester Calculus I & II Linear Algebra N/A
(CEGEP)* 12 academic subjects including program specific courses in courses in courses in courses in I & II
prerequisites. English (603 Biology (101 Chemistry (202 Physics (203
series) series) series) series)

Quebec Secondary School Diploma with six academic Grade Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12 Math N/A
(Private) 12 courses including program specific prerequisites. English Biology Chemistry Physics Calculus

Saskatchewan Secondary School Diploma with five academic Grade English A30 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Calculus 30 Math B30 and C30 N/A
12 courses at the 30 level including program specific and B30
prerequisites.

*Applicants from Quebec who have completed more than one year of CEGEP (more than 12 courses) will be considered for admission with advanced standing.
Applicants who have completed the DEC program at a CEGEP with a cumulative average of “B” or better will be considered for admission with advanced standing to a
maximum of 30 credits. Prerequisite subjects will apply.

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Admissions Chart
The following chart lists prerequisite courses required for Nipissing University degree programs in 2019.
Please note that English refers to one of ENG4U, EAE4U or NBE4U.

Degree Program OUAC Minimum Majors Required 4U or Equivalent

Application Average
Program
Codes

Bachelor of Arts PA 70% Anthropology, Child and Family Studies 7,8,9, Classical English
(BA) Studies, English Studies, Environmental Geography 2,4,
Gender Equality and Social Justice, Geography 2,4, History,
Liberal Arts, Native Studies, Philosophy, Political Science,
Psychology 7,8,9, Religions and Cultures, Social Welfare and
Social Development, Sociology

Economics English; one Mathematics

Computer Science5, Mathematics5 English; Calculus and Vectors; one other Mathematics

PAJ 75% Criminal Justice – Corrections; Criminal Justice Studies; English

Criminology; or Policing streams

Bachelor of Business PBA 70% Accounting; Business Administration; Economics; English (one Mathematics is recommended) 1
Administration 6,10,12,13,14 (BBA) Finance; Marketing; Organizational Studies;
or Technology Management streams

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) PFA 70% English

Bachelor of Physical and Health PPE 70% English; one of Biology or Introduction to Kinesiology
Education (BPHE) (formerly Exercise Science); (Chemistry and one
Mathematics are recommended)

Bachelor of Science PS 70% Biology3 English; Biology; Chemistry; one of Calculus and Vectors
(BSc) or Advanced Functions

Computer Science5 English; Calculus and Vectors; one other Mathematics;

one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Environmental Biology and Technology English; Biology; Chemistry; one of Calculus and Vectors,
Advanced Functions or Physics

Environment and Physical Geography2,4 English; Mathematics; one of Chemistry or Physics

Liberal Science – Sequence in two of Biology, Computer English; two of Chemistry, Mathematics (either Calculus
Science, Environmental Science, Geology, or Mathematics and Vectors or Advanced Functions) or Physics

Mathematics5 English, Calculus and Vectors; Advanced Functions; one of

Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Psychology 3,7,8,9 English; Calculus and Vectors; one of Chemistry or Physics

Bachelor of Science in Nursing PSN 70% English; Biology; Chemistry (one Mathematics is
(BScN) 2018 cut-off: recommended)
78%-82%

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)11 PSW 70% English (minimum grade 70%)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or PAB or PSS 70% The regular requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) combined or Bachelor of Science (BSc) major to which the person
with Bachelor of Commerce has applied.
(BComm)6,10,12,13,14

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 Degree Program OUAC Minimum Majors Required 4U or Equivalent
Application Average
Program
Codes

Concurrent
Bachelor of Arts (BA)/
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Primary/Junior PE 75% Child and Family Studies 7,8,9, English (minimum grade of 70%);
Junior/Intermediate PEA Classical Studies, English Studies, one 3U, 3M, or 4U Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%)
Environmental Geography2,4,
Intermediate/Senior PEB Gender Equality and Social Justice,
Geography2,4, History, Philosophy,
Political Science, Psychology 7,8,9,
Religions and Cultures, Social
Welfare and Social Development,
Sociology

Computer Science5, Mathematics5 English (minimum grade of 70%); Calculus and Vectors; one
other Mathematics (4U Mathematics courses are required for
admission and a minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in
one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)

Primary/Junior PED 75% Criminal Justice – Corrections; English (minimum grade of 70%);
Junior/Intermediate PEF Criminal Justice Studies; one 3U, 3M, or 4U Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%)
Criminology; or Policing streams
Intermediate/Senior PEG

Concurrent
Bachelor of Business
Administration (BBA) 6,10,12,13,14
/Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Primary/Junior PEL 75% Accounting; Business English (minimum grade of 70%);
Junior/Intermediate PEM Administration; Economics; one 3U, 3M, or 4U Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%);
Finance; Marketing; (one 4U Mathematics is recommended) 1
Intermediate/Senior PEN Organizational Studies; or
Technology Management streams

Concurrent Primary/Junior PEH 75% English (minimum grade of 70%);

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)/ Junior/Intermediate PEI one 3U, 3M, or 4U Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%)
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Intermediate/Senior PEK

Concurrent Primary/Junior PEO 75% English (minimum grade of 70%); one of Biology or
Bachelor of Physical and Junior/Intermediate PEQ Introduction to Kinesiology (formerly Exercise Science);
Health Education (BPHE)/ one 3U, 3M, or 4U Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%);
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Intermediate/Senior PER (Chemistry and one 4U Mathematics are recommended)

1
Students admitted without a 4U Mathematics or equivalent will be required to complete MATH 1911 or MATH 1912 in their first year.
2
A Certificate in Geomatics is also available to students pursuing an Honours degree in these majors.
3
A Certificate in Neuroscience is also available to students pursuing an Honours degree in these majors.
4
A Certificate in Environmental Management is also available to students pursuing an Honours degree in these majors.
5
A Certificate in Game Design and Development is available to students pursuing a degree in these majors.
6
An iLEAD Business Experience Certificate is available to students pursuing one of these degrees.
7
A Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) – Lifespan is available to students pursuing an Honours Specialization, Specialization or a Major in these areas.
8
A Certificate in Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention (EIBI) – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is available to students pursuing an Honours Specialization, Specialization or a Major in
these areas.
9
A Certificate in Program Evaluation and Applied Research (PEAR) is available to students pursuing an Honours Specialization, Specialization or a Major in these areas.
10
A Certificate in Human Resources Management is available to students pursuing a BBA or BComm degree.
11
During Year 2 of the Bachelor of Social Work program, students must apply for admission consideration to the professional years (Years 3 & 4) of the program. Admission to the first or
second year of the Bachelor of Social Work program does not guarantee acceptance into the professional years.
12
A Certificate in Entrepreneurial Finance is available to students pursuing a BBA or BComm degree.
13
A Certificate in Financial Product Sales Professional is available to students pursuing a BBA or BComm degree.
14
A Certificate in Financial Services is available to students pursuing a BBA or BComm degree.

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Degree Program OUAC Minimum Majors Required 4U or Equivalent

Application Average
Program
Codes

Concurrent Bachelor of
Science (BSc)/ Bachelor of
Education (BEd)
Primary/Junior PES 75% Biology 3 English (minimum grade of 70%); Biology; Chemistry;
Junior/Intermediate PET one of Calculus and Vectors or Advanced Functions (4U
Mathematics courses are required for admission and a
Intermediate/Senior PEU minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in one of 3U,
3M or 4U Mathematics)

Computer Science5 English (minimum grade of 70%); Calculus and Vectors;

one other Mathematics; one of Biology, Chemistry
or Physics (4U Mathematics courses are required for
admission and a minimum grade of 60% must be
achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)

Environment and English (minimum grade of 70%); Mathematics; one

Physical Geography2,4 of Chemistry or Physics (a 4U Mathematics course is
required for admission and a minimum grade of 60%
must be achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)

Environmental Biology English (minimum grade of 70%); Biology; Chemistry;

and Technology one of Calculus and Vectors, Advanced Functions or
Physics (4U Mathematics courses are required for
admission and a minimum grade of 60% must be
achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)

Mathematics5 English (minimum grade of 70%); Calculus and Vectors;

Advanced Functions; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
(4U Mathematics courses are required for admission and
a minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in one of 3U,
3M or 4U Mathematics)

Psychology 3,7,8,9 English (minimum grade of 70%); Calculus and Vectors;

one of Chemistry or Physics (a 4U Mathematics course
is required for admission and a minimum grade of 60%
must be achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)

The following Certificates are available to all students pursuing any degree:  
• Aboriginal Leadership
• Archaeological Monitoring
• Bilingualism  
• Digital Classics
• Digital Humanities
• Forest Resource Management and Conservation
• Health Studies and Gerontology
• Peace and Violence Prevention
For out-of-province admission requirements, see page 55.
For international admission requirements, visit
www.nipissingu.ca/internationaladmissions

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