Niagara College Canada - School of Culinary Arts

CULINARY ARTS niagaracollege.ca

2023 / 2024

Welcome to Niagara College Canada’s leader in applied, experiential learning, NC offers its students a breadth of programs that reflect and respond to the key sectors of our region, our province and the broader global economy.

These programs immerse students within a highly experiential learning environment, enhanced by digital technologies. Our graduates possess cultural and global competencies; they are innovative, adaptable and entrepreneurial, pushing the boundaries of the possible for industry in Niagara, in Canada and abroad.

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Niagara College acknowledges the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous peoples.

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Welcome to Niagara

Getting Here

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations with events, shows and festivals happening daily – Niagara College (NC) offers more than 130 innovative programs housed between our campuses in Welland and Niagaraon-the Lake. Together they provide unique living labs and state-of-the art facilities that deliver experiential learning opportunities; numerous on-campus employment opportunities; world-class applied research; and smaller class sizes delivered in an intimate and welcoming environment.

No matter which direction you are travelling from, both the Welland Campus (WC) and the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake (NL) are easy to get to thanks to the transportation corridor and vast network of highways which connect Niagara to both Canada’s largest city and the most populous regions of the USA.

With close proximity to restaurants, wineries, museums, galleries, live music, festivals and only a 30-minute drive to the Canada-US border, both campuses are known for their warm and supportive culture and commitment to offering relevant programs that provide real-world work experience.

Our classes are taught by passionate faculty who are committed to student success, resulting in a truly, one-of-akind educational experience.

Located in Welland’s residential district, a strong reflection of our commitment to supporting the local communities we serve, the Welland Campus is a 90-minute drive to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and 2 hours to downtown Toronto and the beautiful 125-acre campus in Niagara-onthe-Lake which sits at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment is just a 70-minute drive to the GTA and 90 minutes to downtown Toronto.

Driving times: Hamilton – 45 minutes Oakville – 55 minutes Milton – 60 minutes Brantford – 60 minutes Mississauga – 60 minutes

The Niagara Transit Commision serves all of the municipalities in the region and will ensure you get where you need to go.

In addition, for students travelling to Niagara, GO Transit provides daily service directly to NC’s campus in Niagaraon-the-Lake with route details available at niagaracollege.ca/GO

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WELLAND CAMPUS

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There is plenty to experience at the Welland Campus which has seen a complete overhaul in the past 10 years with expansions, additions and renovations to every section of the facility. The original home of NC, this campus is a leader in sustainable technology and operates state-of-the-art, modern learning environments designed to help students succeed in their education and career training.

The Welland Campus is located in the heart of a residential area near shopping centres and a variety of food outlets. The Seaway Mall and Niagara Street (shopping and food) are within walking distance of the campus. Transit connections via Welland Transit are available from the college, or from bus stops close-by.

Niagara Falls, one of the wonders of the natural world, is only 25 minutes away by car. The beautiful Niagara Parkway, Niagara River, and Ontario Wine Country are within driving distance as well. Sand beaches and summertime fun are at your fingertips – visit the north shore of Lake Erie, one of Ontario’s Great Lakes.

Known as Ontario’s “South Coast”, the shore area offers swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, festivals and more, and is only a brief car ride away.

Academic Schools: Academic and Liberal Studies Allied Health Community Services English Language Studies Justice and Fitness Media Nursing and Personal Support Worker Part-Time Studies Technology Trades and Apprenticeships

Campus Highlights: Applied Health Institute Rankin Technology Centre Marilyn I. Walker Centre of Excellence in Visual Arts and Technology Eva M. Lewis Library and Learning Commons Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre Green Automotive Technology Lab Research and Innovation Athletic Centre Dental Clinic Teaching Hair Salon Massage Therapy Clinic

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DANIEL J. PATTERSON CAMPUS

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The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is the centre for NC’s business, hospitality, horticultural, environmental, culinary, wine, beer and spirits programs. It has blossomed into a masterpiece of hands-on learning through the innovative development of several on-campus teaching enterprises. It has most recently seen the addition of a state-of-the-art fitness and research centre in the Marotta Family Innovation Complex together with Canada’s first and only Cannabis Institute and Teaching Distillery.

Students and visitors alike can enjoy two worlds: the natural landscape of the Niagara escarpment situated adjacent to the campus and the lively surrounding communities. There is something for everyone, including a 100+ brand outlet shopping centre across the street.

Niagara Falls and the beautiful Niagara Parkway, Niagara River, and Ontario Wine Country are all close by. Students and residents can also visit beautiful sand beaches and enjoy summertime fun along the shores of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. The Niagara area also offers excellent recreational fishing, boating, hiking, as well as vibrant festivals and events all year round.

Academic Schools: Academic and Liberal Studies Culinary Arts Business and Management Environment and Horticulture Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Wine, Beer and Spirits Studies

Campus Highlights: Teaching Brewery Teaching Winery Teaching Distillery Pop-up Culinary, Wine, Beer and Spirits events Research and Innovation Teaching Greenhouse Teaching Spa Cannabis Institute Marotta Family Innovation Complex Ecological Lagoons and Wetlands 40-Acre Vineyard

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Culinary Arts Studies Baking and Pastry Arts Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op) Culinary Management (Co-op) Culinary Skills

Admission Requirements: Located at the 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson campus in Niagara-

experience as they prepare food for retail, restaurant service, pop

on-the-Lake, in the heart of agricultural, wine and culinary country,

up dining, banquets, and catering. As the College hosts numerous

with a burgeoning craft beer industry; Niagara College offers

highly anticipated ticketed events and its world-renowned campus

opportunities unprecedented in Canadian education for exceptional

draws prominent visitors – from royalty to dignitaries to celebrities –

student experiences via on-campus labs and enterprises such as a

students are at the heart of the action.

40-acre vineyard, NC Teaching Brewery, NC Teaching Distillery, NC Teaching Spa, NC Greenhouse Nursery, hop yard, and apiary.

Culinary students also learn while making a difference through NC’s integrated Feed the Community program.

Work-integrated learning is always on the menu. Students gain

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Certificate Program

Code Campus Start ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Length

Baking and Pastry Arts

0458

NL

F/W/S OSSD or equivalent, ENG 12 (C)or(U), Math 11 (C), (U)or(M).

Recommended Courses: Hospitality and/or Tourism 11 or 12, Information Technology Applications in Business 11 (O)

1 Year

Culinary Skills

0454

NL

F/W/S OSSD, or equivalent, ENG 12 (C)or(U).

Recommended Courses: Hospitality and/or Tourism 11 or 12, Information Technology Applications in Business 11 (O).

1 Year

Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op)

0464

NL

Culinary Management (Co-op)

0435

NL

Diploma Program F

OSSD or equivalent, ENG 12 (C)or(U), Math 12 (C)or(U).

Recommended Courses: Bio 11 (C)or(U) or 12 (U), Chem 11 (U) or 12 (C)or(U).

3 Years

F/W/S OSSD or equivalent, ENG 12 (C)or(U).

Recommended Courses: Hospitality and/or Tourism 11 or 12, Information Technology Applications in Business 11 (O).

2 Years

Some programs have pre-admission requirements-for details visit niagaracollege.ca/par. Recommended Courses or Skills: These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.

The chefs and teachers at Niagara College helped me realize I could achieve incredible things in the culinary field. The environment at the college is unparalleled – having a winery, brewery and greenhouse on-campus created a vibrant learning atmosphere. My time at Niagara was incredibly valuable and it helped me realize my dreams and career aspirations.

Tanmay Ayre

program graduate

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Culinary Arts Studies Ontario College Certificate

Baking and Pastry Arts Code

0458

Campus

NL

Start

F/W/S

Do you have a flair for baking and pastry arts and want to turn your talent into a successful career? As a Baking and Pastry Chef, you are a patient and detail-oriented visionary who creates breads, cakes, cookies and pastries and is ready to meet the demand for qualified bakers in Canada’s thriving hospitality industry.

Length

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TERM COURSE TITLE ONE

Program Highlights:

› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located in the heart of Ontario’s thriving hospitality industry and serves as a living lab for students including, leading-edge baking facilities, a 40-acre on-site vineyard, Teaching Brewery, Teaching Winery, Teaching Distillery, Teaching Spa, Greenhouse/Nursery, hop yard, and apiary. › Learning environment includes state-of-the-art equipment. › Environmentally controlled chocolate and sugar lab. › Program is taught by world-class chef faculty. › Community engagement through not-for-profit and catered events, recipe competitions, industry research and innovation.

1 Year

TWO

Introduction to Baking Principles Baking and Pastry Techniques I Baking Essentials I Baking and Pastry Techniques II Mathematics Nutrition Bakery Management Confection Production Advanced Baking and Pastry Techniques Baking Essentials II Language and Communications

Career Opportunities: › › › › › ›

Baker Bakery manager Cake decorator Pastry chef Pastry cook Research and development baker

CO-OP

Culinary Innovation and Food Technology Code

0464

Campus

NL

Are you interested in a career that combines food science with culinary skills to ensure the development of safe and delicious food from farm to table? As a Culinary Innovation and Food Technology graduate, you are a culinary innovator with the unique ability to develop and improve foods, products and operations; reduce food safety risks and ensure regulations are met; and provide nutritional labelling and analysis.

Program Highlights:

› State-of-the-art facilities and equipment › The School of Culinary Arts at Niagara College is renowned for its outstanding reputation with graduates, employers and industry partners. › Co-op work term offers work integrated learning experience in food science and product development. › Collaboration with Research and Innovation Centre provides applied research opportunities to many students.

Career Opportunities: › › › › › ›

Food production manager Food research and development manager Food technologist Product developer Quality assurance manager Research chef

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TERM COURSE TITLE ONE

Introduction to Food Chemistry Introduction to Product and Process Engineering Introduction to Food Principles Nutrition Garde Manger I Culinary Techniques I Culinary Essentials TWO Language and Communications Nutrition for Food Technology Understanding Quality Ingredients Garde Manger II Culinary Techniques II Baking Essentials THREE Integrated Baking Production for the Processing Engineer Introduction to Microbiology Food Chemistry I I-Think: The Science of Thinking and Problem Solving Food Law and Regulations Food and Wine Dynamics Mathematics of Functions

3 Years

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Ontario College Advanced Diploma niagaracollege.ca/0464

Food Microbiology I Technical Communications Functional Ingredients and Additives International Cuisine in Food Development Packaging and Shelf Life Analysis Product and Process Engineering I Statistical Concepts FIVE Co-op Work Term Food Chemistry II SIX Modern Culinary Applications Preserving and Curing Product and Process Engineering II Quality Control Culinary Innovation General Education Elective (1 course required) SEVEN Financial and Managerial Accounting Food Sensory Analysis Food Microbiology II Recipe Development Food Research and Capstone Project General Education Elective (1 course required)

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CO-OP

Culinary Management Code

0435

Campus

NL

Start

F/W/S

Interested in learning how to showcase your creative flair for culinary arts, while gaining the skills needed to manage a food preparation team? As a Culinary Management graduate, you are skilled in the art of food preparation and presentation and apply advanced food theories and kitchen management techniques to ensure a safe and healthy kitchen environment.

Program Highlights:

› The School of Culinary Arts at Niagara College is renowned for its outstanding reputation with graduates, employers and industry partners. › Unmatched hands-on learning environment with leading-edge facilities and worldclass chef faculty. › Industry and community engagement through not-for-profit and catered events, recipe competitions, and industry research and innovation.

Career Opportunities: › › › › › › › › › ›

Banquet manager Caterer Chef Chef de Partie Cook Executive chef Food product developer Kitchen manager Line cook Sous chef

Length

2 Years

0454

niagaracollege.ca/0435

TERM COURSE TITLE ONE

Introduction to Food Principles Mathematics Nutrition Garde Manger I Culinary Techniques I Culinary Essentials TWO Language and Communications Understanding Quality Ingredients Culinary Cost Control Garde Manger II Culinary Techniques II Baking Essentials THREE Co-op Work Term FOUR Kitchen Operations Food and Beverage Marketing The Theory of Food Combination Global Gastronomy Curing and Preserving Techniques General Education Elective (1 course required) FIVE Food and Wine Dynamics Regional Canadian Cuisine Culinary Management Concepts Integrated Contemporary Food Production General Education Elective (1 course required)

Ontario College Certificate

Culinary Skills Code

Ontario College Diploma

Campus

NL

Start

F/W/S

Are you looking to give your culinary skills and creativity a boost to pursue a rewarding career in culinary arts? As a Culinary Skills graduate you have the culinary confidence and competence needed to work side by side with cooks and Chefs in professional kitchens and food service environments.

Length

niagaracollege.ca/0454

TERM COURSE TITLE ONE

Program Highlights:

› The School of Culinary Arts at Niagara College is renowned for its outstanding reputation with graduates, employers and industry partners. › Unmatched hands-on learning environment with leading-edge facilities and worldclass chef faculty. › Industry and community engagement through not-for-profit and catered events, recipe competitions, and industry research and innovation. › Upon successful completion, enhance your baking skills by applying to NC’s Baking and Pastry Arts program.

1 Year

TWO

Introduction to Food Principles Mathematics Nutrition Garde Manger I Culinary Techniques I Culinary Essentials Language and Communications Understanding Quality Ingredients Culinary Cost Control Garde Manger II Culinary Techniques II Baking Essentials

Career Opportunities: › › › ›

Chef Cook Line cook Sous chef

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CERTIFICATE

DIPLOMA

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Culinary Arts Studies Program Requirements: COMPUTER For all postsecondary and graduate programs, students are responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of a desktop or laptop computer that meets program-specific requirements noted on the admissions requirements section of each program website at niagaracollege.ca/programs. In general and for programs that have no program-specific computer technology requirements, students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft windows 10 based desktop or laptop system that meets or exceeds the following general personal computer technology requirements: • A desktop or laptop system. A system running on an updated Microsoft windows 10 operating system – minimum 265gb SSD storage and 8 GB memory is

recommended, and the college will not be able to provide support for different systems, and any provided software may not operate properly.

• An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone and speaker system.

• Reliable internet connectivity with broadband capabilities (a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps) is recommended.

Academic software for your courses (supported under the Microsoft windows 10 operating system) will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.

The reliability of remote connections to college computers and software cannot be guaranteed for Macbook and Chromebook users.

TRANSPORTATION Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete program requirements which may not be readily accessible by public transportation. Program requirements could include co-ops, placements, volunteer requirements, practical labs, field projects, assignments, clinicals, or any other off-campus visits required as part of the program’s curriculum.

CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op):

COMPUTER

TRANSPORTATION COMPUTER

CRIMINAL RECORD TRANSPORTATION

Culinary Management (Co-op): For details visit niagaracollege.ca/programs Some program requirements must be met prior to registration.

An offer of admission may be rescinded if the deadline is not met.

PHYSICAL FITNES CRIMINAL RECORD

COMMUNICABLE D PHYSICAL FITNES SURVEILLANCE

COMMUNICABLE FIRST-AID AND CPD SURVEILLANCE

MOBILE TECHNOL FIRST-AID AND CP

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The 125-Acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located in the heart of Ontario’s thriving hospitality industry and serves as a living lab for students including leading-edge baking facilities, the NC Teaching Winery and 40-acre on-site vineyard, NC Teaching Brewery, NC Teaching Distillery, NC Teaching Spa, NC Greenhouse Nursery, hop yard, and apiary. Students have the opportunity to work alongside world-class chef faculty, and are connected with the Teaching Brewery and Teaching Winery to complement training and provide connections to public research.

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An unprecedented educational experience.

Whether you’re dreaming of a career in the culinary arts, or ready to pursue your passion for wine, beer or spirits, Niagara College has the recipe for success with trailblazing programs and learning environments like no other in Canada.

Based at NC’s beautiful campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, students from the School of Culinary Arts, and School of Wine, Beer and Spirits gain exceptional experience from the College which has gained global recognition as a leader in culinary and beverage education.

Leading-edge classroom environments offer students ultramodern labs for culinary, baking, chocolate-making, and charcuterie; as well as on-campus learning enterprises including Canada’s first commercial Teaching Winery, Teaching Brewery, and Teaching Distillery which are ‘living labs’ for students in the College’s beverage programs. Studentmade wine, beer and spirits are sold at retail sites on campus that draw visitors from around the world, and numerous products have won provincial, national, and international awards.

Real-world experience is always on the menu, whether students are sharpening their kitchen techniques, flexing their ‘flour power’ in a baking lab, ‘mashing in’ to craft spirits or beer that will hit the shelves for public purchase, harvesting grapes in the campus vineyard for the latest vintage, or innovating new food products to bring to market.

Students have a multitude of opportunities to showcase their skills and creations while connecting with their peers, their industry, and the public in fun and enriching ways that are only possible at NC. Culinary students dish up their latest creations for pop-up and ticketed dining experiences, special events, catering, tours and more at the College, which often draw industry leaders, dignitaries, and other prominent guests.

Ticketed events attract sell-out crowds to sample student-made food, wine, beer and spirits, while providing Hospitality students with valuable ‘front-of-house’ experience.

Each term, Brewmaster students host a highly anticipated Project Brew beer festival, offering the public a chance to sample their unique creations.

Thanks to NC’s integrated learning approach, students have a multitude of opportunities to collaborate with their classmates and with other program areas. Beyond the natural connections between its standout culinary and beverage programs, students can also take advantage of all program synergies and innovative environments on campus – from state-of-the-art sensory labs, NC’s Teaching Greenhouse and culinary gardens, research labs for food and beverage innovation, as well as its on-site hopyard, apiary, orchard and much more.

NC students have a unique opportunity to incorporate ingredients grown on campus into their products. Honey produced from the campus apiary sweetens student-created food, beer and spirits.

Freshly sourced vegetables make their way into culinary dishes.

Campus hops are crafted into sustainable brews. Plants like juniper and lavender from the gardens are brewed and distilled into creative small-batch beer and spirits.

And only at NC can students experience the rewards that come with seeing the fruits of their labour enjoyed on a campus that not only supplies an educational experience that is unmatched for students but has become a sought-after destination within Niagara’s world-famous culinary and beverage scenes.

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Apply to Niagara College Application Deadlines and Admission Offer Dates PROGRAM START DATE

Last date to apply for equal consideration to a competitive program

Last date to submit portfolio, test scores and/or final grades in required courses for consideration to competitive programs

Earliest admission offer date for competitive programs

SEP 2023

Feb 1, 2023

Feb 28, 2023

Mid March

JAN 2024

Jun 6, 2023

Jul 11, 2023

Late July

MAY 2024

Oct 30, 2023

Nov 20, 2023

Late November

*Key dates are subject to change.

Please visit niagaracollege.ca/dates for the most current information.

Visit ontariocolleges.ca Applications are available online at ontariocolleges.ca for a non-refundable application fee of $110.00. You can apply to a total of five programs, with no more than three choices at any one Ontario college.

Admissions and Applications Niagara College has more than 130 full-time postsecondary certificate, diploma, graduate certificate, bachelor’s degree and apprenticeship programs.

Detailed information about these programs, including admission requirements, can be found online at niagaracollege.ca/programs. Most full-time programs begin in September of each year. Some programs are also available in January or May. Please refer to our program availability list for the current status of each of our programs at niagaracollege.ca/status

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (DOMESTIC APPLICANTS) POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS: › Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent. › English–any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.

Some programs may admit students with a lesser English requirement.

Please see program pages for details or visit niagaracollege.ca/programs HONOURS BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS: › Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent › English–any Grade 12 (U), or equivalent (minimum grade 60%) › Mathematics–any Grade 12 (U) or Grade 12 Accounting (M), or equivalent (minimum grade 60%) › Four additional Grade 12 (U) or (M) level courses in any field of study › An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses NOTE: Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS: › Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree › Proof of English proficiency › Most private college courses and/or credentials are NOT acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs. Please contact the admissions office at admissions@niagaracollege.ca for assistance with your particular program of interest.

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APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS: › Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent AND › Employment in the trade For further information, please contact the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Apprenticeship Client Services: 301 St. Paul St. W, 10th Floor, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R4 Ph.:905-704-2991 Fax: 905-704-2985 www.ontario.ca/apprenticeship ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The minimum academic requirements listed pertain to most programs.

Some programs may also require: specific pre-requisite courses, preadmission testing, attendance at an information session, participation in an audition session, submission of a portfolio, completion of an essay or questionnaire or additional assessment of equivalency to required courses. It is important to note that meeting admission requirements does not guarantee admission to Niagara College programs. You can find specific up-to-date admission requirements as well as selection and ranking information posted on individual program pages at niagaracollege.ca/programs

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HOW DO I APPLY AND IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE? The application for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Convention refugees is available online at ontariocolleges.ca for a nonrefundable application fee of $110.00. You can apply to a total of five programs, with no more than three choices at any one Ontario college. For more information, please visit ontariocolleges.ca International applicants see below: I AM AN INTERNATIONAL (VISA) APPLICANT: Niagara College welcomes students from over 90 different countries. To apply as an international student, you must complete and submit the web application form for International Students, along with your transcripts from high school and/or university, and provide proof of English Proficiency (if applicable). After receiving this information from you, we will process your application. If you are accepted, we will send you a Letter of Acceptance which you will need when applying for your student visa from the Canadian Embassy.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS MAY APPLY ONLINE AT: international. niagaracollege.ca/apply For more information contact: Niagara College Canada International Division 100 Niagara College Boulevard, Welland, Ontario, Canada, L3C 7L3 Phone: 905-988-2910, ext. 7151 Fax: 905-735-2413 Email: international@niagaracollege.ca HOW WILL I KNOW IF THE COLLEGE HAS RECEIVED MY APPLICATION? The Admissions Office will send an email and mail an acknowledgement brochure to you after your application has been received from ontariocolleges.ca. The mailing will indicate if there are specific preadmission requirements for the programs for which you have applied and due dates for test scores, portfolio and transcript submissions.

You can also find this information at: niagaracollege.ca/par ARE ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED IN THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES? If you wish to request accommodation for pre-admission testing, please contact the Accessibility Services Office prior to the test date.

905-735-2211, ext. 7778 or visit niagaracollege.ca/accessibilityservices DO I NEED TO PROVIDE MY TRANSCRIPT(S)?

Please ensure that proof of all admission requirements is received by the Admissions Office within 3 weeks of submitting your application, or no later than February 28, 2023 for September start competitive programs. Please see application deadlines above for further information.

If you are currently enrolled as a full-time high school student in Ontario, your school should forward transcript information directly to ontariocolleges. ca. If you are not currently enrolled in Ontario as a full-time high school student, you must request an official high school transcript be sent directly to ontariocolleges.ca. For information on how to request Ontario high school and postsecondary transcripts, please visit ontariocolleges.ca/transcripts DOES THE COLLEGE CONSIDER TRANSCRIPTS FROM OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO? Applicants whose Canadian secondary school studies have been completed outside the province of Ontario must submit evidence of equivalent DEGREE

CERTIFICATE

DIPLOMA

GRADUATE

standing. Recognized equivalents to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) are: Alberta–Grade 12, British Columbia–Grade 12, Manitoba– Grade 12, New Brunswick–Grade 12, Newfoundland–Grade 12, Nova Scotia–Grade 12, Prince Edward Island–Grade 12, Quebec–High School Leaving Certificate (Secondary V), Saskatchewan–Grade 12, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut–Grade 12.

Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada are considered on an individual basis. International Credential Assessment services are available at icascanada.ca or wes.org/ca DOES THE COLLEGE CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES TO AN ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA? Applicants who provide documentation for Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) equivalency from any of the following sources will be considered on an individual basis. › Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) › General Education Diploma (GED) › Home Schooling (individual assessment is required) For further information, please contact the Admissions Office at 905-735-2211, ext. 7619 or email admissions@niagaracollege.ca DOES THE COLLEGE CONSIDER TRANSCRIPTS FROM PRIVATE CAREER COLLEGES? Most private college courses and/or credentials are NOT acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs. Please contact the admissions office at admissions@niagaracollege.ca for assistance with your particular program of interest.

CAN I APPLY AS A MATURE STUDENT? If you are age 19 or older as of the first day of classes, and do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, you may be considered for admission as a mature student. You must meet all specific admission requirements (courses, portfolio, written statement, audition, pre-admission testing, etc.) for the program to which you are applying.

Equivalency testing is available in Mathematics and English for applicants age 19 or older. Testing is not available for Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Test fees are payable at the time the test is written.

To review eligibility for admission, please contact the Admissions Office at 905-735-2211, ext. 7619 or email admissions@niagaracollege.ca DOES THE COLLEGE OFFER A WAY FOR ME TO OBTAIN REQUIRED COURSES FOR ADMISSION? Yes. The Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program, offered through Academic Upgrading, can help you prepare for admission to postsecondary programs at Niagara College, as well as other Ontario colleges. If you do not have a high school diploma, or you have completed high school some time ago and need to refresh your skills, or you are missing specific courses required for admission, the ACE Program can help you. Academic upgrading courses include communications, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, computers, and self-development. You can enjoy free tuition, access to textbooks, and the possibility of some financial support. The program is based on continuous intake so you can enrol at any time.

To learn more about this program, please visit niagaracollege.ca/au You may also obtain information and apply to the program by calling: 905-641-2252, ext. 4418.

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WHAT ARE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS? If you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) from outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one or more of the following: › › › ›

Niagara College Mature Student Test for English Grade 12 English at the C or U level (Ontario High School Curriculum) ACE English (Academic Upgrading) International Credential Assessment for studies outside of Canada

If English is your subsequent language, the College (for the purposes of admission to standard non competitive programs) will also accept the following as proof of English proficiency:

English Language Score Requirements TEST ACADEMIC DIVISION TOEFL

All postsecondary (undergraduate)programs*

All degree & TOEFL post-graduate programs

IELTS IELTS CAEL

All postsecondary (undergraduate)programs* All degree & post-graduate programs All postsecondary (undergraduate), degree and post-graduate programs*

MINIMUM SCORE REQUIREMENTS Paper Based: 500, Computer based: 173, iBT: 79 Minimum: 20 Writing, 20 Speaking Paper Based: 550, (TESL: 600) Computer based: 213 (TESL: 250) iBT: 79-80 Minimum: 22 Writing, 22 Speaking, (TESL: 101, 27 Speaking, 23 Listening, 27 Writing, 24 Reading)

6.0–No individual band under 5.5 6.5 No band under 6.0 (TESL: 7.0, no band under 7)

60–No individual band under 50 Completion of Level 5 English for Academic

EAP

All undergraduate programs Preparation program with 70% and no individual grade under 50%

EAP

All degree & post-graduate programs

Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation program with 75% and no individual grade under 60%

*Excluding Pharmacy Technician. For details visit niagaracollege.ca/pt The College provides both short and long-term intensive English as a Subsequent Language programs for foreign trained students who plan to attend Niagara College, or a university, and need to improve their English language proficiency before starting their academic studies.

WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I HAVE BEEN ADMITTED? Programs starting: September 2023, January 2024 or May 2024 November 1st, 2023 is the earliest offer date for admission to full time Postsecondary, Bachelor’s Degree and Graduate Certificate programs.

Admission decisions will be released according to the application deadlines to Niagara College, available at niagaracollege.ca/dates A current list of open and competitive programs is available at niagaracollege.ca/status NOTE: Offers of acceptance are conditional for applicants who are in the process of completing one or more admission requirements.

Applicants will not be eligible to register in a timetable until all admission requirements are complete. An offer of acceptance will be revoked if proof of completion of all requirements is not received by the Admissions Office before the start of classes.

OPEN PROGRAMS: Applications are evaluated based on published admission requirements.

When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program. Where a required course is in progress at the time of evaluation,

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a decision will be rendered upon receipt of course enrolment. Offers of admission granted where one or more admission requirements are in progress will be conditional upon successful completion of the requirement. A conditional offer of acceptance will be revoked if proof of completion of all requirements is not received by the Admissions Office before the start of classes.

COMPETITIVE PROGRAM SELECTION AND RANKING: A program is considered competitive when the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number required to fill the program.

Applications, as well as proof of all admission requirements, must be received by the Admissions Office according to the application deadlines to Niagara College, available at niagaracollege.ca/dates Applications received on or before the application deadline will be equally considered, based on published admission requirements and residency priority. Selection is based on the average of final grades in required courses and, where required, pre-admission test scores, audition or portfolio evaluations. The highest senior level final grade available at the time of evaluation is considered. Mid-term grades are not considered for competitive programs however, where the required grade 12 course is in progress, grade 11 final grades will be used for ranking.

Example 1: When an applicant is enrolled in a required grade 12 Math, and has no previous final grade for grade 12 Math at the time of evaluation, ranking is based on the final grade for grade 11 Math at the appropriate level. Offers of admission granted in this circumstance will be conditional upon successful completion of the required grade 12 Math.

Example 2: When an applicant is enrolled in a required grade 11 or 12 Chemistry, and has no previous final grade for grade 11 or 12 Chemistry at the time of evaluation, the applicant will not be considered for admission to a competitive program. Final grades must be available at the time of evaluation.

Applicants currently attending a semestered secondary school are strongly encouraged to complete the subject-specific requirements for the programs to which they are applying in the first semester of their final year or during their 3rd year of studies in order that final marks for these courses may be used in the selection. This is particularly important for programs requiring SCH4C where no grade 11 Chemistry mark can be used in selections.

HOW DO I CONFIRM MY OFFER OF ACCEPTANCE? An applicant may confirm to only one offer of acceptance at one time.

Confirmation of acceptance is completed online at ontariocolleges.ca.

In order to secure your place in the program, you must confirm by the deadline specified in your offer of acceptance letter. All colleges to which you applied will be informed of your decision.

If you are an international student, email ‘Confirmation of Acceptance’, of your offer package to intlapply@niagaracollege.ca WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM PLACED ON A WAITING LIST? A waiting list is established when there are more eligible applicants than available space in a program. Your position on the waiting list is determined by your evaluation score compared to other applicants, or by your application date if you have applied after the application deadline. Your waiting list status is typically valid until the fifth day of classes and does not carry over to future terms. Should space become available in the program, wait listed applicants will be contacted by the Admissions Office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide accurate contact information; including mailing address, email address and phone numbers.

WHAT IF I HAVE BEEN DENIED ADMISSION? Applicants may be denied admission when the program and/or waiting list is filled, or when proof of all admission requirements has not been submitted by the required due date. Applicants wishing to make a formal appeal can follow the Appeal of Academic Decisions policy & procedure found on our website. niagaracollege.ca/appeal CAN I BE READMITTED TO A PROGRAM? Students who wish to be readmitted to the first semester of any program must apply to ontariocolleges.ca. Standard application rules and deadlines, as well as admission requirements for the current application cycle will apply. Students wishing to return to a term other than the first term of a program must contact Enrolment Services for further information. Call: 905-735-2211, ext. 7500 HOW MUCH ARE TUITION AND FEES? The cost of tuition varies between programs. Tuition fees are listed by individual program at niagaracollege.ca/fees CAN I DEFER MY ACCEPTANCE OFFER? A deferral of admission may be considered on an individual basis under extenuating circumstances. Applicants must submit their request in writing to the Admissions Office. Applicants must meet all program admission requirements for the start date for which they wish to defer. If a deferral is requested to the next application cycle, a new application and payment of the application fee at Ontario Colleges will be required.

HOW AND WHEN CAN I PAY MY TUITION AND FEES? PROGRAM START

TUITION AND FEES INVOICE ISSUED

September

Late May

January

Early October

May

Late January

Invoices are posted to each student’s online MyNC account. Invoices are not mailed to home addresses. Your reserved space in the program expires as of the due date on the tuition and fees invoice. If payment is not received by the due date, you may lose your space in the program.

You may be considered for re-admission if there is space available upon request.

WHAT MUST I DO IF MY TUITION AND FEES WILL BE PAID BY A SPONSOR? If your tuition and fees will be covered by a sponsoring agency, please request a letter of approval from the agency for each term of study that will be sponsored. The letter must: › a) Identify the number of months required for on campus parking, › b) be received by the tuition due date. Space may not be available in the program after the due date.

Approval letters can be submitted by email, mail or fax to: email: studentaccounts@niagaracollege.ca Mail: Niagara College 100 Niagara College Boulevard Welland, ON L3C 7L3 Attention: Student Accounts Fax:

905-736-6001

DOES MY PROGRAM HAVE A HEALTH REQUIREMENT? Some programs require students to have certain medical and health criteria such as a completed Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) process. Information will be posted online within your MyNC account.

Students must omplete the Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) process by the deadline indicated and meet all medical criteria. These are necessary for clinical/field placement. Failure to meet criteria could affect the ability to proceed in the program. For more information regarding Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) requirements and to access the CDS process and Checklist, please visit the Niagara College Health Services website at niagaracollege.ca/healthservices/cds HOW DO I APPLY FOR TRANSFER CREDITS? Applicants with previous postsecondary education will be assessed for transfer credits upon receipt of an official transcript from the previous institution. Niagara College does not charge a fee for this service. Credits are considered on a course-by-course basis and will be granted where deemed equivalent in content and learning objectives to corresponding Niagara College courses. In some instances, detailed course outlines may be required for evaluation. For more information, please visit niagaracollege.ca/transfer Current and previous Niagara College students who wish to transfer credits from one Niagara College program to another should contact Transfer Credit at transfercredit@niagaracollege.ca WHAT IS PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION (PLAR)?

Niagara College believes that many people acquire college-level learning and skills through various situations such as prior work experience, community work, non-credit courses, self-directed study, travel and military service. Candidates who can demonstrate that they have achieved the learning outcomes of a specific course may be granted Niagara College credits based on an assessment of their prior learning.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition plar@niagaracollege.ca niagaracollege.ca/plar DO I HAVE ANY FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS? As an NC graduate, you can take advantage of many great pathways to further educational opportunities in Canada and around the world. We are proud to provide a range of future study options for students. More details on specific opportunities can be found at niagaracollege.ca/pathways

ADMISSIONS CONTACT INFORMATION Email: admissions@niagaracollege.ca Phone: 905-735-2211 ext 7619 PRE-ADMISSION TEST ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES If you wish to request accommodation for pre-admission testing please contact Accessibility Services prior to the test date at 905735-2211 extension 7778, or, register online for a pre-admission test accommodation.

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Tuition & Fees Domestic Applicants: Ontario College Diploma Ontario College Certificate Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Certificate

International Applicants: 4,020.88 4,020.88 $ 7,155.62 $ 5,404.10

$ $

Ontario College Diploma Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Certificate

14,350.00 to

$

15,650.00 17,250.00 $ 15,650.00

$

$

14,350.00 to

$

Please note these fees are subject to change without notice.

Please note these fees are subject to change without notice.

All fees shown are based on the 2022-23 academic year.

Tuition and fees for 2023-24 in all funded programs may change without notice. Please visit niagaracollege.ca/fees for the most current tuition fees. Co-op programs have an additional fee of $475.00 per co-op term. Costs for materials are also added to some programs. The basic annual fees listed here are, tuition and both essential and optional fees.

Fees include: Academic Advising, Peer Services, Technology, Athletics and Recreation, Campus Safety, Career Services, Financial Aid Offices, Counselling and Mental Health, Health Services, Student Buildings, Student ID Cards, Orientation, Achievement and Records, Student Health Plan, SAC Resources, SAC Membership, SAC Social Engagement, SAC Clubs, SAC Services, Sustainability, Co-curricular, and Alumni.

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These fees are tuition fees only and do not include service, medical insurance and other applicable fees.

To view all applicable fees, visit international. niagaracollege.ca/fees.

international.niagaracollege.ca/fees All fees are payable in full by the fee deadline dates established by NC.

Financial Assistance for International Students: For details about scholarships specific to international students, please visit international.niagaracollege.ca/scholarships

Paying for College Ontario Student Assistance Program

ontario.ca/osap The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that can help you pay for college.

OSAP offers funding through:

› grants: money you don’t have to pay back. › a student loan: money you need to repay once you’re finished school.

When you apply for OSAP, you will automatically be considered for both grants and loans. If you don’t want to take a loan, you can decline it after your application is approved. There are also programs to help you repay your student loan once you’re finished school.

Visit ontario.ca/osap to apply.

The online OSAP application becomes available in May for the coming academic year.

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Scholarships and Bursaries

niagaracollege.ca/finaid Scholarships and bursaries are resources to help you finance your postsecondary education.

Niagara College offers over $1.5 million in scholarships and bursaries each year for domestic students. All award opportunities and deadline dates are posted on our financial aid website.

NC grads succeed in our community thanks to support of our many donors and friends.

FIND SCHOLARSHIPS ONLINE Did you know that hundreds of scholarships through external organizations and companies can be found online? Here are a few websites you can review: › canlearn.ca › studentawards.com › scholarshipscanada.com Google “Canadian student scholarships’ – you’ll find many results online

Financial assistance including endowed awards, declining awards, and entrance scholarships via TSA are subject to certain restrictions and regulations. Award application deadlines and application instructions can vary depending on the award. To find awards you may be eligible for, search the above websites by Student Type and School of Studies to see what awards may be available to you.

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