Nipissing University Student Guide 2014-2015

STUDENT GUIDE 2014–2015

North Bay

•

Muskoka

•

Brantford

www.nipissingu.ca

Right where I belong

experienceNU Talk to us at:

Twitter

Facebook

Google

RSS

Digg

www.facebook.com/NipissingU Tweet us: @NipissingU Delicious

Myspace

Blogger

Apple

Table of Contents StumbleUpon

Yahoo

Technorati

LastFM

LinkedIn

Mixx

Wordpress

Qik

DeviantArt

NU ADVANTAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Vimeo

Designfloat

Netvibes

IT’S YOUR MONEY Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Government Assistance, Work Study Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Create a Financial Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tumbler

Friendfeed

Bebo

Yahoo Buzz

AOL

Flikr

Mail

Reddit

Zabox

NU PROGRAM OPTIONS Majors and Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Additional Credentials, Diplomas, Dual Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Professional and Graduate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

our students say...

NU STUDENT LIFE North Bay, Muskoka, Brantford Campuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

“ Nipissing is a place where students can truly shine as individuals. I’ve been blessed with friendships that will last a lifetime, unforgettable experiences, and opportunities that I could not have been given at any other school. I will always be proud to be a Laker! ♥♥ #ibelongatnipissingu” Kayla, 4th Year Business Hometown: North Bay

NU SERVICES FOR STUDENTS Academic Skills Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Accessibility Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Career Education Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 International Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Peer Academic Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Personal Counselling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Transition Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Aboriginal Initiatives Office: Enji Giigdoyang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Brantford Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Nipissing Laker Timeline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 NU ATHLETICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 STUDENT UNION, CLUBS AND EVENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Student Union Timeline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 RESIDENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Residence Events and Important Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 SCHULICH SCHOOL OF EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Concurrent and Consecutive Bachelor of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Education Options Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 ADMISSION TO NIPISSING Admission Timeline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Applying to Nipissing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Admissions Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Come for a visit and see why you belong at Nipissing !

16 hours from Toronto; Thunder Bay is lovely, but it’s not North Bay

North Bay Campus is only 3 hours from Toronto, and 4 from Ottawa!

Muskoka Campus

Travel Times:

North Bay Campus – Toronto: North Bay Campus – Ottawa: Muskoka Campus – Toronto: Brantford Campus – Toronto:

3 hours 4 hours 1.5 hours 1 hour

Brantford Campus

North Bay Campus Open Houses

Fall 2014: Saturday, October 25 March Break 2015: Friday, March 20 or Saturday, March 21 SPOILER ALERT: you will want to stay. The majority of students who come for a visit choose to call Nipissing home, but see for yourself why this is where you belong.

Visit our beautiful campus, and check out some of the best residences in Canada, our award-winning library and new athletic centre. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet with faculty and staff, and hit us with your questions about academic programs, admissions, and residence life. Complimentary lunch included.

Muskoka Campus Open Houses

Fall 2014: Saturday, November 1 March Break 2015: Saturday, March 14 We will have the coffee pot on and be ready to answer all your questions.

You will meet with faculty and staff, attend a class, and take a tour of one of our top-rated residences.

Brantford Campus sign Sign up for Open House, tours, or more information:

up for a tour!

ibelongatnipissingu.ca 1

NUadvantages r each your full potential with the ver y best under g r aduate exper ience

Supportive professors are accessible, even outside of classroom hours.

At Nipissing, we create a personal, more engaged relationship between our students and the University. We are a small school that emphasizes a community culture. Our faculty and staff truly care about your learning experience and your progress.

You will earn a quality education from first-rate professors who encourage meaningful dialogue and self-expression in class, collaboration between peers, and continued involvement — even after graduation.

2

Nipissing offers a friendly community feel, and a safe personalized student experience.

Average Class Size

26

(Based on all classes, all years 2013)

Enjoy small, interactive classes where every student has a voice and a name.

We have some of the best residences in Canada with a guaranteed private r oom 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, financially, and personally.

3

It’syourmoney scholar ships, bur sar ies and awar ds

Scholarships are merit-based rewards for academic achievement, which means if you get the marks, you get the money. There are countless other awards and bursaries based on unique criteria like financial need, demonstrated citizenship, volunteerism, your program of interest, and place of employment. You can apply even before you’ve received your Offer of Admission by completing and submitting the appropriate application form.

Your final grades make a big difference. We calculate scholarship averages using your best six final 4U/4M marks completed as of June 30, 2015. All Canadian applicants applying directly from secondary school will automatically be considered for guaranteed entrance scholarships – no application needed! Please contact the Financial Services Office for more information at finaid@nipissingu.ca

G uar anteed entr ance scholar ships

President’s Scholarships* Carl Sanders Scholarships

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

90% +

FREE TUITION

$3000

$3000

$3000

85% +

$2250

$750

$750

$750

■ B ased on annual grades of 85% + on 30 credits in the Fall/Winter term

$500

■ Based on annual grades of 80-84% on 30 credits in the Fall/Winter term

80-84%

$1250

$500

$500

t Average based on best six final 4U/4M courses * Students who do not meet the renewal requirements have the next Fall/Winter to regain eligibility.

4

Renewable Scholarships

Admission Average†

■ Must maintain a minimum of 85% on 30 credits in the Fall/ Winter term Annual Scholarships

did you k now: More than Awar ds and bur sar ies Applications are required for the awards listed below.

Chancellor’s Awards

$10,000 each Awarded to two first-year students

•

Entering full-time undergraduate studies (first entry only)

•

Minimum average of 85%, show evidence of personal

•

leadership activities, and financial need Renewable at $3,000 per year

•

APPLY by May 1, 2015: www.nipissingu.ca/chancellorsaward

50%

of our first-year students receive a scholarship.

G over nment assistance

Government assistance programs are an important source of funding. The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is available to Ontario residents who are Canadian citizens and/or who are permanent residents of Canada. Learn more about your eligibility, the mix of grants and loans available and other information you need to apply for funding at http://osap.gov.on.ca

nuwor k: on-campus wor k study pr og r am

Our Work Study Program, NUWork, provides career-related experience while supporting your financial needs. To be eligible, you need to demonstrate financial need and have applied for OSAP (even if you don’t receive government assistance).

Job opportunities will be posted at the beginning of the fall semester and you can apply to work on-campus for up to 10 hours per week between September and April.

Find applications and more information at www.nipissingu.ca/financialaid/ nuwork

Schulich Scholarships

$ 6,000 each

Awarded to 100 full-time students

•

entering the first year of an undergraduate degree program with a focus on education – Concurrent Education; or the Consecutive Bachelor of Education program.

Must have a minimum 75% average and at least one of the

•

following: demonstrated contributions to the community or financial need.

APPLY by May 1, 2015: www.nipissingu.ca/schulichscholarships

Entrance Bursaries and Awards

$500 - $2,500 Need-based awards and bursaries

•

our students say...

Entering undergraduate studies directly from secondary

•

school APPLY by May 1, 2015: www.nipissingu.ca/entranceawards

For a complete list of scholarships, awards, bursaries, and other funding options, visit www.nipissingu.ca/bursaries

“ #ibelongatnipissingu because students are given the chance to work with incredible professors that push you to think outside of the box. I’ve learned so much over the last four years and I’m so happy that I chose NipissingU.” Charlotte, 4th Year Religions and Cultures Hometown: Alexandria

5

It’syourmoney

Cr eate 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 2014-2015 costs for the 8-month academic term and are subject to change from year-to-year.

Studying in North Bay

Tuition Ancillary Fees ( includes a City of North Bay transit pass)

Housing Food Books and Supplies Personal Total •

•

6

Living Off Campus

Living At Home

International Student Fees

$5,707 - $7,182

$5,707 - $7,182

$5,707 - $7,182

$17,325

$1,140

$1,140

$1,140

$1,512

$5,500 - $6,156

$4,000

0

$5,500 - $6,156

$2,600*

$1,800

$600

$2,600*

$500 - $1,000

$500 - $1,000

$500 - $1,000

$500 - $1,000

$3,250

$ 3,250

$ 1,050

(does not include travel home)

$18,697 - $21,328

$16,397 - $18,372

$8,997 - $10,972

$29,937 - $31,093

$2,500

On-campus parking (depending on lot): $210 - $235 * Meal plan included in above cost is $959/term.

• Optional meal plans are available to residence and non-residence students. Visit www.dineoncampus.ca/nipissingcanadore

Optional Fees

Living In Residence

It’syourmoney

student tip:

Our meal plans are optional and operate just like a debit card with a declining balance, but without the fees! For full details on annual, semester, or reloadable plans, visit www.dineoncampus.ca/nipissingcanadore

Studying in Muskoka Living In Residence

Living Off Campus

Living At Home

International Student Fees

$5,707

$5,707

$5,707

$17,325

$773

$773

$773

$1,145

Housing

$6,012

$4,000

0

$6,012

Food

$1,800

$1,800

$600

$1,800

$500 - $1,000

$500 - $1,000

$500 - $1,000

$500 - $1,000

$3,250

$3,250

$1,050

(does not include travel home)

$18,042 - $18,542

$16,030 - $16,530

$8,630 - $9,130

$29,282 - $29,782

Tuition Ancillary Fees

Books and Supplies Personal Total

$2,500

Studying in Brantford

Tuition fees for undergraduate courses are payable to Wilfrid Laurier University. Please visit www.wlu.ca for further information.

7

NUprogram options Your car eer oppor tunities ar e limitless

Whether you choose an existing program or decide to customize your degree, you have the flexibility to take courses that interest you and help you realize your goals.

All programs are offered at our North Bay Campus unless noted.

Q Q M AJORS ■ ■ ■

■

■

8

Anthropology Biology Business Streams: Accounting, Economics, Organizational Studies, Marketing, Technology Management C hild and Family Studies (Muskoka Campus) Classical Studies

Commerce Computer Science ■ Criminal Justice Streams: Corrections, Criminal Justice Studies, Criminology, Policing ■ Economics ■ English Studies ■ Environment and Physical Geography ■ Environmental Biology and Technology ■ Environmental Geography ■ Fine Arts ■ Gender Equality and Social Justice ■ Geography ■ History ■ L iberal Arts (North Bay and Muskoka Campuses) ■ Liberal Science ■ Mathematics ■ Native Studies ■ Nursing

Philosophy Physical and Health Education ■ Political Science ■ Psychology ■ Religions and Cultures ■ Science and Technology Streams: Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Technology, Environment, General, Industrial Mathematics, Robotics, or Service System Technology ■ Social Welfare and Social Development ■ Sociology

■

■

■

■

■

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Q Q MINORS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Anthropology Biology Business Administration Chemistry Classical Studies Computer Science

■ ■ ■

■ ■

Corporate Social Responsibility Economics English Studies Film Fine Arts French Gender Equality and Social Justice Geography History Human Resources Marketing Mathematics Native Studies Philosophy Political Science Psychology Religions and Cultures Social Welfare and Social Development Sociology Spanish

86.9%

of our students

find employment within 6 months

after graduating

Overall Ontario university average is 86.5%

92.8%

Time management Research and analysis Q Q A DDITIONAL CriticalCREDENTIALS thinking Problem We offer certificates in:solving Writing ■ A boriginal Leadership Communication ■ Bilingualism Presentation ■ Digital Humanities Teamwork

■

91

Q Q P ROFESSIONAL AND For more information see the Academic GRADUATE PROGRAMS Calendar at www.nipissingu.ca/ Aboriginal Teacher Certification dualdegrees and see the Admissions ■ Bachelor of Education (Concurrent and ■ Teacher of Anishnaabemwin Chart pop at the back ofquiz this book for!

Consecutive Options) as a Second Language admission requirements.

■ Concurrent Honours Bachelor of Arts True or False: There is no specific degree required ■ Native Classroom Assistant Concurrent Education Society, Culture and Environment/ for medical, law, or veterinary school or an MBA program.

Environmental Management If you want to earn both your Bachelor of Education (Available only Financial Services undergraduate and professional at the Brantford Campus) True False   Q Q DUAL DEGREES university grads expe degrees simultaneously, Nipissing offers ■ Master of Arts (History) Game Design and Development Bachelor of Commerce Dual Degree employment gr a concurrent program leading to an highest Geomatics ■ Master of Education If you would like to combine Business any educational attainment group over the las honours undergraduate degreeof in your Health Studies and Gerontology ■ Master of Environmental Studies COU 2014 Emp with an Arts or Science program, discipline of choice (except Nursing), and Nipissing offers students the opportunity a Bachelor of Education degree.

Neuroscience ■ Master of Environmental Science to study both and complete a Bachelor of For further details see page 42 or visit iLEAD Business Experience ■ Master of Science (Mathematics) pop quiz !

Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with www.nipissingu.ca/concurrent ■ PhD in Education a Bachelor of Commerce degree in five True or False: There is no specific degree required (Educational Sustainability) years. This dual degree allows students for medical, law, or veterinary school or an MBA program. university grads have lo to study a wider range of general highest life-time ear  True  False interest and career specific subjects.

■

$$$

pop quiz !

Toronto is closer to North Bay than Ottawa.

 True  False

Did you know?

TRUE! Nipissing University’s North Bay Campus is only 3 hours from Toronto, 4 hours from Ottawa, 1.5 hours from Sudbury, and 4 hours from Timmins.

■

Time management Research and analysis Critical thinking Problem solving Writing Communication Presentation Teamwork

Q Q DIPLOMAS

TRUE! There is no specific degree or major that is required for admission to medical, law, or veterinary school or an MBA program. A minimum of three years of undergraduate study, plus a few specific courses (depending on school of choice) will provide eligibility.

■

a university degree will help you develop the following skills:

TRUE! There is no specific degree or major that is required for admission to medical, law, or veterinary school or an MBA program. A minimum of three years of undergraduate study, plus a few specific courses (depending on school of choice) will provide eligibility.

■

Overall Ontario university average is 92.2%

after graduating

a university degree will

■

after graduating

find employment within 2 years

help you develop the following skills:

■

find employment within 2 years

of our students

Overall Ontario university average is 92.2%

■

92.8%

of our students

Questions? Contact the Student Recruitment Office at nuinfo@nipissingu.ca Students at Nipissing can qualify for a Certificate of Bilingu in addition to their degree - check online for details.

9

NUstudentlife

suppor tive pr ofessor s + small classes = per sonaliz ed lear ning envir onment

Students just like you choose Nipissing because of its friendly atmosphere and commitment to providing a personalized undergrad experience. No matter which Nipissing campus you call home, 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. What may be most surprising is the amount of learning that will happen outside the classroom. University is so much more than classes, books, and studies. You will decide what shape your life will take, and will have easy access to all the support systems you need.

10

Environmentally friendly and uber convenient, a North Bay City transit pass is included in your full-time student incidental fees.

Q Q NORTH BAY CAMPUS

Nipissing’s main campus in North Bay is located on a stunning 291 hectares of Canadian Shield forest and is only three hours north of Toronto or four hours west of Ottawa. With our focus on student-centred living and learning, you will feel a sense of community the moment you step on campus. With more 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.

Whether you are into the arts, exploring the outdoors or socializing with friends at any of our local restaurants, check out the City’s website to get an idea of what there is to see and do in North Bay: www.cityofnorthbay.ca Q Q MUSKOKA CAMPUS

Our beautiful, modern campus in Bracebridge is located within close walking distance to all the stores and restaurants you will need. This safe and friendly campus is just a two hour drive from Toronto, North Bay, Sudbury and Grey-Bruce, and is within an hour of Barrie, Orillia and the Parry Sound area. The campus offers full- or part-time studies toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in two different subjects: Child and Family Studies; and Liberal Arts.

Classes at the Muskoka Campus are small and personalized so it’s no surprise that the success and satisfaction of our students is so high.

Muskoka’s scenery is amazing. You will find lots to do, whether you are a foodie, an arts lover, or an explorer of the great outdoors. For more info on all that Bracebridge has to offer, visit http://theheartofmuskoka.com Q Q BRANTFORD CAMPUS

Located in Southwestern Ontario, our Brantford campus is home to a joint Laurier-Nipissing Concurrent Education Program.

Through the Schulich School of Education at Nipissing, the education component provides an extensive skill set that will prepare you to teach, or work outside the traditional classroom environment. You will be qualified for jobs where organizational skills, working with children, adults, or diverse groups of people, co-operative learning and team building are key. Our education buildings have the latest technology to meet your academic needs. You will have access to student life at two institutions – both offer terrific academic and social activities for students.

The Brantford community has much to offer: museums, cultural attractions, scenic trails, recreational facilities, and all kinds of dining and entertainment options. To see all that awaits you, check out the City of Brantford at: www.discoverbrantford.com

NUbestschool 11

NUservices forstudents Student success is our top pr ior it y 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.

Q Q CAREER EDUCATION SERVICES

Email: career@nipissingu.ca www.nipissingu.ca/career Available to current students and alumni, the Career Education Services team helps you gain practical experience and ultimately, a meaningful career. Our office organizes career fairs and employer panels, job search coaching, résumé and cover letter writing workshops, interview preparation and mock interviews, and networking strategies training.

Q Q INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

You can count on our support – academically, financially, and personally. The Office of Student Development and Services is an excellent resource that will help you with whatever specific assistance you may require.

Email: myinternational@nipissingu.ca www.nipissingu.ca/international In a globally-minded world, we believe it is important for our students to internationalize their degree. Our office is here to help 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 year or semester 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.

•

Q Q ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM

Email: acaskills@nipissingu.ca www.nipissingu.ca/academicskills All students have access to help with study strategies, learning style assessments, writing skills, writing formats, and other areas of academic concern through our Academic Skills Program. Appointments for one-on-one consultations or small group tutorials and workshops are arranged with our Academic Skills Coordinator.

Internationalizing Your Degree At Home Q Q ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

Email: sas@nipissingu.ca www.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

12

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 •

tr avel abr oad with one of our par tner schools

Upper year students enjoy our exchange partnerships with Australia, Barbados, China, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, United Kingdom, and The United States.

Canada who believe that education changes the world and have a passion to give back globally. 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 Q Q PEER ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Email: acaskills@nipissingu.ca www.nipissingu.ca/tutoring Sometimes it’s helpful to get on-on-one support from an upper-year student who has experienced academic success and can offer practical support and tips. Our Peer Educator Program provides you with the opportunity to learn from a fellow student, Academic Success Coach, Academic Don, or Academic Skills Assistant. For “as needed” drop-in support, visit one of our Academic Skills Drop-In Centres.

Q Q PERSONAL COUNSELLING

Email: counselling@nipissingu.ca www.nipissingu.ca/counselling Registered counselling professionals offer free, year-round personal counselling services, specialized therapeutic groups, referral services and a host of wellness, educational and awareness events to all full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. Appointment times are reserved each day if you have an urgent need to speak to someone. 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: Good2Talk (Ontario’s Postsecondary Student Helpline) at 1 (866) 925-5454 The Crisis Line at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at 1 (800) 352-1141

•

Q Q ABORIGINAL INITIATIVES OFFICE: ENJI GIIGDOYANG

Email: aboriginalprograms@nipissingu.ca www.nipissingu.ca/aboriginal Our community is warm and friendly, and you will feel like you are right where you belong as you meet First Nation, Métis, Inuit and a host of other students, all from diverse backgrounds —and working toward academic success. The goal of our Aboriginal Initiatives Office is to help you by providing transition support, tutoring, writing and study skills workshops, sponsorship assistance and personal and cultural support.

•

Q Q TRANSITION SERVICES

Email: tranprog@nipissingu.ca www.nipissingu.ca/transition Nipissing University’s Transition Services offer programs to help you engage with Nipissing University and the North Bay and Bracebridge communities. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities throughout various transitions within your university experience. First-year programs include the Ask Me Team and Student Success Workshops. The Learning Network provides peer-to-peer learning opportunities through Eat, Talk, Live and After Hours events.

Q Q BRANTFORD STUDENTS

Support services for students at our Brantford Campus are offered by both Nipissing and Laurier. We offer support through the Practicum Office and an Academic Advisor. The Student Services department at Laurier is also a valuable resource in helping you succeed. For full details and information about the services available to you, visit www.lbstudentaffairs.ca

www.nipissingu.ca/studentservices 13

NUservicesforstudents

2015 86.9% July

nso/nst

of our students

find employment within July 15 6 months August

after graduating

osap application

Tuition and fees

Overall Ontario university average is 86.5% Complete your OSAP application Tuition is based on your program New Student Orientation by July 15 if you are hoping to and number of credits. Health (NSO) and New Student use it to cover the tuition fee insurance, various ancillary Transition (NST) services and a city bus pass installment that is due in August.

Your first official event as a (North Bay campus only) are (The final deadline for OSAP Nipissing Student! (North Bay and ofapplications our students included in your fees, which can is 60 days before Muskoka campuses) be paid in one payment or in two the end of the Fall/Winter study find employment installments: one toward the end period and the deadline to appeal • Choose your first-year courses of August; the second in early OSAP is 402 daysyears before the end of and complete your registration within the Fall/Winter session).

January.

• Find out what student services

92.8%

• •

•

September 8

September

fall term and fall/winter session begins

NUwork If you are looking for an on-campus job, we recommend that you submit a NUWork application early in September because the majority of jobs are filled around the third week of September. Find applications and more information at www. nipissingu.ca/financialaid/ nuwork

after graduating

are available to help you Even if you don’t receive or accept Fee information is posted on Check out residence you must have completed WebAdvisor account in early OverallOSAP, Ontario university average isyour 92.2% Chat with other students, peer an application for it to qualify for August and payment may be made mentors and meet your student by cash, cheque, money order, NUWork opportunities. union reps debit, or through your bank’s Info session for parents and payment system. student supporters Fee schedules are posted at www.nipissingu.ca/ feeschedules

a university degree will Movember Bursaries and : help you develop the following skills November

Campaign

Awards

Time management For the monthResearch of November, and analysisThe application deadline for Nipissing menCritical donate their faces the majority of Nipissing thinking and rally the support of Mo Sistas in-course bursaries and awards Problem solving to raise funds and help in the is November 1. The application battle againstWriting prostate cancer. process identifies financial need and other specific criteria Communication like leadership, extracurricular Presentation involvement, and more. The Teamwork application form “Web Bursary Application” is posted on WebAdvisor for the entire month of October and awards are paid out in January.

December Student Success and Career Workshops

pop quiz !

True or False: There is no specific degree required for medical, law, or veterinary school or an MBA program.

 True  False

91%

Exams

winter break

Study smart and get your rest so that you can ace your final exams for fall courses. Remember, your reward is just around the corner with a relaxing winter break!

Talk to us at:

Twitter

RSS

Digg

Facebook

Delicious

Myspace

Google

Blogger

Apple

StumbleUpon

Yahoo

Technorati

LastFM

LinkedIn

Mixx

Wordpress

Qik

DeviantArt

www.facebook.com/NipissingU university grads experience Tweet us: @NipissingU grow highest employment

of any educational attainment group over the last 10

$$$ Vimeo

university grads have low une highest life-time earnin Designfloat

Netvibes

Friendfeed

Bebo

Yahoo Buzz

AOL

Flikr

Mail

Reddit

Zabox

Tumbler

COU 2014 Employmen

Did you know?

TRUE! There is no specific degree or major that is required for admission to medical, law, or veterinary school or an MBA program. A minimum of three years of undergraduate study, plus a few specific courses (depending on school of choice) will provide eligibility.

Students at Nipissing can qualify for a Certificate of Bilingualism in addition to their degree - check online for details.

14

pop quiz !

It ’s official, you ar e a Nipissing Laker !

End of September welcome powwow Share in this social activity that is rooted in First Nation tradition.

Everyone is welcome, admission is free, and it’s an excellent opportunity to make friends, celebrate Aboriginal culture and enjoy the community diversity.

student success and career workshops The Student Success Workshops offer tips on a range of relevant student issues including academics, finance, life and transition-touniversity skills. Career Workshops offer help with résumé writing, how to network, and interview skills. Both workshops are offered several times throughout the year.

October

academic skills drop-in centre The Academic Skills Drop-In Centre is open to all who seek help with academic skills and learning strategies.

If you’ve opted for the installment plan, your second payment for tuition and fees is due in early January.

February

Mid-January, the Academic Skills Drop-In Centre re-opens to provide help throughout the winter semester.

Education Job Fair The Education Job Fair hosts recruiters from Ontario, National and International school boards who want to meet our remarkable Bachelor of Education students.

March Success and Career Workshops

You will appreciate the change of pace and no scheduled classes, even if you simply stay on campus to get caught up.

You can earn up to $2000 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.

January 12

Student Success and Career Workshops

Fall Reading week

Student tip:

2016 winter session classes begin

Student success and Career workshops

October 13-17

Student Success and Career Workshops

February 16 – 20 winter reading break Winter reading break is another opportunity to catch up on your reading, writing papers, or your sleep!

April Job Fair The joint Nipissing University/ Canadore College Job Fair helps to connect local, provincial and international employers with keen students and soon-to-be graduates.

Dave Marshall leadership awards

Volunteer Service Reception

We celebrate outstanding students!

This ceremony recognizes full-time students who make significant extracurricular contributions to their academic program, to the campus, or the greater community.

Students just like you volunteer often and have a meaningful positive impact on student life at Nipissing. Our volunteer service reception allows us to recognize and thank all student volunteers for their initiative, creativity and commitment.

final exams Good luck on your final exams; summer is just around the corner!

15

NUathletics

spor ts and fitness – br ing it on !

Q Q INTRAMURAL SPORTS

Exercise and healthy competition always help to clear the mind. Nipissing’s Athletics Department offers a wide range of intramural activities to keep you on your game. Teams include: • • • • • • • •

Basketball Dodge ball Flag Football Hockey Slo-Pitch Soccer Volleyball Ultimate Frisbee

For a complete list of sports, and details on how to register, visit www.nipissingu.ca/athletics Q Q LAKERS CLUB SPORTS

Club sports on the North Bay campus are available to all Nipissing students and are both recreational and competitive. Join by visiting www.nulakers.ca and contacting the coach.

• • • • • •

16

Men’s Basketball Cheerleading Men’s Lacrosse Women’s Ringette Women’s Rowing Squash

our students say...

“ #ibelongatnipissingu Working out and being active is a very important part of living a healthy university lifestyle! No one wants to gain that freshman 15 and the athletics centre is free to all students so take advantage! :)” Braelyn, 4th Year Criminal Justice Hometown: Alexandria

Q Q VARSITY SPORTS

Go Lakers! Our varsity athletes always bring their “A” game. Get your friends together and come out to cheer on your favourite teams.

For more details, visit www.nipissingu.ca/athletics We have both men’s and women’s varsity teams competing at the OUA level in: Basketball Cross-country Running • Hockey • Nordic Skiing • Soccer • Volleyball • •

Q Q NORTH BAY CAMPUS

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 Student Athletics Centre is included in your student fees! Our newly expanded facility features:

• • • • • •

3 gymnasiums 2 international squash courts Fitness centre with Zumba, spin, cardio, and pop dance classes Cardio studio Weight room 20 km of hiking trails and a natural waterfall right on campus

If that’s not enough, North Bay offers even more, all within minutes of campus: YMCA with pool Arenas • Downhill ski and snowboarding hill (right in town!)

• Nordic ski clubs • Biking paths • Walking trails • Golf courses • Tennis courts • Public beaches ideal for swimming and canoeing • •

Q Q MUSKOKA CAMPUS

In addition to the fitness room in our residence building, the Muskoka Campus has your back with partnerships in Bracebridge that provide easy access to fitness activities within the community. Take advantage of all kinds of indoor activities, or enjoy the area’s natural beauty by exploring local trails, golf courses, canoe routes, lakes, and waterways.

Q Q BRANTFORD CAMPUS

Our Brantford Campus athletics and recreation department also has a lot to offer.

Want to get involved in campus intramurals, compete against other schools on an extramural team, join a sports club or take a fitness class? You will find it here. For more information, visit: www.lbstudentaffairs.ca/athletics

17

NUstudentunion

G et involved and meet new people

Q Q STUDENT UNION, CLUBS AND EVENTS

Q Q HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN

Students at both the North Bay and Muskoka campuses are members of the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU). Our organization strives to organize 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.

Exclusively through “We Speak Student�, NUSU is able to offer a flexible insurance plan to all students who pay the health plan ancillary fee. At the beginning of the school year you can choose one of three flex plans designed to better suit your needs or opt out of the plan entirely if you have coverage from somewhere else.

To view complete benefit summary for each of the plans offered, visit www.wespeakstudent.com or the health plan section of NUSU.com

While the executive team oversees the day-to-day operations of the union, much of the decision-making is in the hands of you, the student.

18

Q Q AWARENESS TEAM

Q Q FOOD BANK

The A-Team is a group of Nipissing students who are dedicated to informing the student body of pressing issues that directly affect students. The goal of the A-Team is to encourage leadership and involvement in issues like, human rights, reducing tuition fees, violence and discrimination as well as addressing healthy living issues like sexual health and safe consumption of alcohol. We always welcome new members, so sign up during Club Daze at the beginning of the school year. Contact the VP External at (705) 474-3450 ext. 4185, or if you want to sign up right away, email: vpexternal@nusu.com

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. It can be accessed by contacting the NUSU office during regular hours of operation.

www.nusu.com 19

NUstudentunion

join a club, or star t your own Getting involved is a great way to meet new people and make your campus experience more fulfilling. Consider joining an existing club (a full listing of current clubs can be found at www.nusu.com), or creating your own. To start a club, just drop by the NUSU office, fill out a club application package (available at www.nusu.com) and you will be on your way to collecting start-up funding and advertising support for the year!

20

our students say...

“ Nipissing is not only a school but a small community where we are encouraged everyday by different students. It is where we can start things like the #passiton campaign or even just leave little envelopes around the school with awesome messages in them. We’re always there to support each other. I’ve made friends with so many lovely people who I will definitely be friends with for years.”

Pauline, 2nd Year Psychology Hometown: Mississauga

NUstudentunion

nusu events and dates to r emember

First week of September FROSH WEEK – North Bay Frosh Week

Frosh week will be one of the best weeks of your life!

Every year has a new theme and it’s a great opportunity to meet new people, try exciting new things, and engage in interactive social events. It’s the only true way to start your Laker career! This week is open and welcome to all first-year Nipissing students, and we encourage you to test your mettle and have a blast with us in September!

other events

Second week of September FROSH WEEK – Muskoka Frosh Event – North Bay

Early September

Mid-September

Late September

shinerama

club daze

2014 marks the 50th annual Shinerama fundraising campaign to raise awareness about Cystic Fibrosis and to fund Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

Students raise funds with the help of the North Bay community by shining shoes, cars, windows and anything else they can think of for Cystic Fibrosis research and treatment. Grab a t-shirt and a sponge and join us at one of our many locations to help reach our fundraising goal of $30,000!

Come see the best that Nipissing has to offer in this comprehensive club fair. From Pokemon to Political Science, you’ll be sure to find a great group of friends with the same interests as you!

director/ student senator elections

Health and Dental

Get involved with your student union by representing the student body! NUSU Directors act as representatives of the students of Nipissing University within NUSU and do their utmost to represent the best interests of students in their faculty or constituency. Student Senators sit on the Nipissing University Academic Senate on behalf of their Faculty and represent students on many different committees and subcommittees throughout the year.

Check the deadline for selecting which one of three student insurance flex plans suits your needs.

To view complete benefit summary for each of the plans offered, visit www. wespeakstudent.com

This is only a sample of what NUSU offers throughout the year!

Check out www.nusu.com for an up-to-date schedule!

21

NUprograms

Pr og r am Descr iptions Q Q ANTHROPOLOGY

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay Anthropology is the study of the human experience – past, present and future. It examines diverse peoples, their physical origins, cultures, languages, and ecosystems, and involves exploration through a range of disciplines like humanities, science and social science. In-class theoretical study supports research in areas such as water quality and preservation, transitions in northern and rural communities, and also offers the technical background to prepare you for participation in field work and archeological digs.

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies Professional School (Medicine, Education, Law, MBA) • Careers as medical researchers, museum curators, human rights advocates, and forensic anthropologists Visit www.nipissingu.ca/anthropology • •

Q Q BIOLOGY Q Q ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Science

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay Biology and Environmental Biology and Technology programs involve the interdisciplinary study of the environmental sciences. These programs combine theoretical and practical studies in health sciences, chemistry, environmental science, ecology, genetics, geography, human biology, and technical statistics in such areas as water quality, environmental health, and ecology. Our state-of-the-art research facilities include a central analytical facility, a fully automated greenhouse, a three-acre field station, a confocal microscopy unit, animal care facilities, and a genomics/gene expression laboratory. Students within the Biology program have the opportunity to earn both an Honours Bachelor of Science degree and a Certificate in Neuroscience. Graduates of the Environmental Biology and Technology program receive both an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from Nipissing, and an Environmental Technician Diploma from Canadore College.

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies (Master and Doctoral degrees in the fields of biology and health) • Professional School (Medicine, Education, Law, MBA, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Optometry, etc.)

• Careers in biology, research, wildlife management, environmental management, forestry and consulting Visit www.nipissingu.ca/biology •

22

TOP

I’m satisfied with my decision to attend this university (Strongly Agree/Agree) NIPISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98% Laurier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95% Carleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94% Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94% Brock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92% Lakehead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91% Ryerson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91% York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88%

RATED Survey Results

CUSC survey as published in Maclean’s February 2014 (Ontario Universities)

Q Q BUSINESS

Q Q CLASSICAL STUDIES

Bachelor of Business Administration (four-years) Bachelor of Commerce (three-years)

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies Location: North Bay 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, 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 offering opportunities to learn through internships and international expeditions, engage in research, and integrate leading technologies into the student experience.

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 www.nipissingu.ca/business

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay 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 Literature, Latin, Religion, Military Traditions, Mythology, Philosophy, Art and Architecture, Social and Political Thought, and differing theories developed by various historians.

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) • Careers in research, library or museum services, and archaeology Visit www.nipissingu.ca/classicalstudies • •

• •

Q Q CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies Location: Muskoka Campus

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA, Social Welfare) • Careers in areas such as child welfare, social services, counselling, community advocacy, and community mental health Visit www.nipissingu.ca/chfs • •

“ Nipissing is a small school that really strives to ensure everyone is getting the most out of their education!

Because of its small population, students are better able to connect with professors, and are provided with opportunities to learn that you wouldn’t receive attending a larger university!“ Ashley, 4th year Child and Family Studies Hometown: Barrie

our students say...

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 themes and issues such as psychological development, the increasing variation in family structure, the changing roles of men and women, the status of children, children’s rights, the role and status of caregiving in society, and violence in the family. Offered exclusively at our Muskoka Campus, the two thematic areas of study are: Human Development and Learning; and Child and Family Well-Being: Issues, Services, and Social Justice.

23

NUprograms

Student :Faculty Ratio

19:1

Q Q COMPUTER SCIENCE

Average first-year lecture Size

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science

Average

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science first-year lab Size Average Location: Class NorthSize Bay

29

The Computer Science program provides a strong foundation in computer science theory and in its practical applications including neural networks, artificial intelligence, robotics, graphics, computer security, software engineering, 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.

26

Career and Academic Options

average first-year lecture size

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) • Careers as systems analysts, programmers, software analysts, and software developers Visit www.nipissingu.ca/computerscience • •

29

Q Q CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Bachelor of Arts

great research = first rate teaching

Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies Location: North Bay

24

Dr. Greg Brown, professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice within the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies, is using the RAI-MH (a mental health screening tool used in all Ontario psychiatric hospitals) to determine the number of inmates who have a mental disorder in Ontario jails, detention and correctional centres. With funding from both the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care as well as the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Dr. Brown worked with a team of 10 students to conduct face-to-face assessments with 522 inmates in 14 different facilities. He expects that the results of their research will assist in determining the best course of individual health care required.

The Criminal Justice program examines the Canadian legal system and provides a foundation in criminal law, justice policies, and statistical analysis. You will develop criminological research methods, analyze 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, 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 www.nipissingu.ca/criminaljustice • •

20

did you k now:

Our largest lecture hall is comparatively small, with seating for 230, and is typically reserved for first-year classes. Most classes are much smaller with an average class size of 26.

Q Q ECONOMICS

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay The study of economics is fundamental to our understanding of how the world functions. What determines the prices of the products we buy? Why do some people live below the poverty line while others experience extreme wealth? How can the cost of living be so vastly different between countries? Economics is concerned with the social science behind these questions and a mass of other choice theories. Our Economics program surveys the philosophical viewpoint of significant economic theorists and applies these concepts to investigations of business, environmental, financial, health, political and social policies that ultimately have economic consequences to the individual, the country, and the world.

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) • Careers in market analysis, commercial and investment banking, policy advising, accounting, taxation, e-commerce, investment counselling, insurance, credit analysis, economic policy planning Visit www.nipissingu.ca/economics • •

Q Q ENGLISH STUDIES

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies • Professional School (Education, Law, Library Science, MBA) • Careers in journalism, public service, public relations, marketing, professional writing, and creative writing Visit www.nipissingu.ca/english •

Dr. April James, Geography professor and a Canadian 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 it journey. Her research has important applications for watershed health and management, water quality, and ecological health. Dr. James established the Nipissing Watershed Analysis Center lab and is supported by CRC and Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) funding.

great research = first rate teaching

The English Studies program cultivates advanced communication skills, with the primary object of study being the text – a medium of argument and persuasion, a body of myth, aspirational fantasy, self-delusion, propaganda, and reason. Over the course of your degree, you will study the cultures that are expressed, imagined, defined, and, in some cases, challenged in literature from Beowulf (the Anglo-Saxon dragon-slayer) to present day texts such as Harry Potter. Introductory classes, provide the composition and analytical skills you will need as an English major and are taught through a combination of lecture and small group seminars. Small group discussion is core to the program at every level. You will acquire valuable research and analytical skills through courses focusing on Literary History and Genre, Cultural and Media Studies, and Language and Rhetoric.

25

TOP

Generally I’m satisfied with the quality of teaching I have received (Strongly Agree/Agree) NIPISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96% Carleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91% Brock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90% Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90% Lakehead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88% Laurier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88% Ryerson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85% York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82%

RATED Survey Results

CUSC survey as published in Maclean’s February 2014 (Ontario Universities)

Q Q FINE ARTS

Q Q GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay

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 a graduate show, 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 within the natural setting of North Bay and will learn from professors who are practicing artists as well as educators.

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.

This program is highly interdisciplinary with close links to Social Welfare and Social Development, Religions and Cultures, Political Science, and Philosophy, and is designed for those with interests in critical studies of popular culture; the politics of resisting inequality through the law; globalization and human rights; violent conflict and international justice; transnational organizing for social justice; histories of colonization; feminist philosophies; postmodernism; theories of justice; and the intersections of race, class, ability, sex and gender.

Career and Academic Options •

Career and Academic Options

•

•

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) • Careers as an established artist, and in curatorial practice, museum management, communications, advertising, design, illustration, and art direction Visit www.nipissingu.ca/finearts

26

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA, Social Work) • Careers in international development and research, media communications, government, health, research and advocacy Visit www.nipissingu.ca/gesj •

NUprograms

Q Q GEOGRAPHY Q Q ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY

Bachelor of Arts Q Q ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Bachelor of Science

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) • Careers in natural resources, hydrology, urban planning, environmental consulting, climatology, geomatics, and transportation planning Visit www.nipissingu.ca/geography • •

Dr. Sal Renshaw, professor in the Gender Equality and Social Justice Department, and this year’s recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, was the course instructor in the inaugural international placement course, GEND 3056 Sanctuary and Salvation: Saving Animals in a Global World. Facilitated in Hong Kong, the course included a placement with Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Gardens as well as the Hong Kong SPCA. Students experienced hands-on wildlife conservation efforts in a non-Western context and were exposed to indigenous animal conservation projects in addition to the international trafficking of exotic species.

innovative and popular

Geography is a multidisciplinary field of study that analyzes the distribution and interrelationships of physical and anthropological phenomena over time. Our degree programs integrate the study of human, physical, and regional geography with the applied, natural, and social sciences as it examines the cultural, economic, political and social relationships between humanity and the earth. You have the option of pursuing one of three degree programs and can enhance employment opportunities by choosing geography courses that earn you one of two available certificates.

The Certificate in Geomatics provides complementary skills in computer mapping, Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Remote Sensing. The Certificate in Environmental Management further develops the basic premises, theories and practices associated with managing environmental problems.

27

NUprograms

Q Q HISTORY

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay History is a narrative discipline that examines past events, people, perspectives and experiences in diverse times and places in order to understand the historical context and interconnection to our current world. The program applies the systematic study of events, world-wide civilizations and significant concepts to inform our global awareness and to enhance the ability to think critically. You will learn from dedicated and published professors who have expertise in North American, European, International, and Community and Oral History.

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) • Careers in journalism, archival research, museum work, politics and government Visit www.nipissingu.ca/history • •

Q Q LIBERAL ARTS

Bachelor of Arts (three-year)

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay • Muskoka The Liberal Arts program provides maximum flexibility to study a range of disciplines. It emphasizes breadth rather than specialization so you can 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, although you can take courses in Business and Science as well.

Career and Academic Options

Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) Careers in journalism, administration, public relations, theatre arts and marketing Visit www.nipissingu.ca/liberalarts •

great research = first rate teaching

•

28

Q Q LIBERAL SCIENCE

Bachelor of Science (three-year)

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay

Dr. Ryan Graham, a Physical and Health Education professor within the Schulich School of Education, established the Nipissing University Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics Laboratory with funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation.

His primary research goal is to enable individuals to better cope with the economically costly global issue of low back pain (LBP) by improving preventative measures, diagnostic tools, and rehabilitation practices.

The Liberal Science program is general in nature and will expose you to a range of scientific disciplines, and provide a broad-based understanding of science. You will study the basic concepts and approaches of modern science and consider its role in society today.

Career and Academic Options

Professional School (Education, MBA, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy) Careers in the health sciences sector, library services, and scientific journalism Visit www.nipissingu.ca/liberalscience • •

TOP

Average Class Size First and Second Year NIPISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3 Laurentian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.4 Lakehead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.4 Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.9 Trent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.3 York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.2 Carleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.9 Western. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.0

RATED Survey Results

Third and Fourth Year Laurentian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.8 Queen’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.5 NIPISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.8 Trent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.0 Lakehead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4 Western. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.2 Carleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.7 York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.9

Maclean’s 2014 University Rankings (Ontario Universities)

Q Q MATHEMATICS

Q Q NATIVE STUDIES

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay

Mathematics can be applied to multiple disciplines, and open up a wide array of opportunities to you as a graduate. The four-year (Honours) degree has three different streams: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or (Non-specialized) Mathematics. 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.

The Medicine Wheel provides a traditional, holistic framework for knowledge, insight and a guide to living life. It is a central template for a native worldview and is also the impetus for the unique courses offered in our Native Studies program.

You will receive valuable learning experiences and information that will allow you to create life-enhancing and transformative opportunities for both your career and your life path with courses that examine Native philosophies, spirituality and religions, kinships with the environment, creativity and the arts, concepts of wellness in First Nation communities, Native ethnobotany, and the Ojibway language.

Career and Academic Options

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 analyst, researcher, and investment fund manager Visit www.nipissingu.ca/mathematics

•

•

•

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 www.nipissingu.ca/nativestudies

29

NUprograms

Motion capture equipment at the brand new Centre for Physical and Health Education facility.

Q Q NURSING

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Offered by the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies Location: North Bay The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree is offered in collaboration with Canadore College. Grounded in scientific theory and evidenced-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 please visit www.nipissingu.ca/nursing Q Q PHILOSOPHY

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay Philosophy takes an interdisciplinary approach to investigate the very nature of thought and inquiry. You will study the views and theories of philosophers through the ages as they pertain to existence, knowledge, reality, reason and value. As a Philosophy student you will have lively debates and discussions around age-old questions: What is knowledge? What is real? What is right and wrong? Why do we consider something beautiful or ugly? You will examine how these questions relate to life today and will apply methodical analysis to areas such as film, gender issues

30

and existentialism. The study of philosophy will help you learn to think clearly, logically and in abstract terms, and will assist in developing sound research and analysis methods.

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) • Careers in journalism, administration, government, and social work Visit www.nipissingu.ca/philosophy • •

Q Q PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

Bachelor of Physical and Health Education

Offered by the Schulich School of Education Location: North Bay The Physical and Health Education program investigates how physical activity contributes to the physical, mental and social well-being of individuals and populations. You will examine the relationship between human performance, disease prevention and health promotion and will study areas such as anatomy and physiology, physical education, motor development, health concepts, leadership, and socio-cultural dimensions of physical activity. Through the practical physical education component in each year of the program, you will participate in a variety of physical activities and sports in the gymnasium, on the field, or in nearby community facilities. A unique community leadership placement allows you to become a physical activity leader in the community.

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies (Physical Education, Kinesiology, Human Kinetics) Professional School (Education, MBA, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy) • Careers in fitness assessment and promotion, kinesiology, research, sports management, and coaching Visit www.nipissingu.ca/bphe • •

NUprograms

Q Q POLITICAL SCIENCE

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay This degree program examines great political topics that range from the foundations of international relations and foreign policy to Canadian politics and local government. As a Political Science student you will explore the organization of various political institutions and their relationships to political and moral philosophy, political economy, foreign policy, history and other disciplines concerned with the social sciences. Your studies will include a range of economic, sociological, psychological and historical modes of analysis.

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) • Careers as government advisors, policy makers, politicians, and journalists Visit www.nipissingu.ca/politicalscience • •

Q Q PSYCHOLOGY

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay Psychology covers a wide range of topics related to human behaviour, and course topics include: Early- and Late-Childhood or Adult Development; Cognitive Psychology; the Psychology of Work; Social Psychology; and Sports or Health Psychology. Clinical areas of study include: Psychopathology; Counselling; Tests and Measurement; or Childhood Disorders. Your studies can range from animal behaviour, where you will explore whether there are laws of behaviour that apply to all organisms, to studies of social decision-making or humour appreciation and the brain’s role in these evaluations. You may also choose to focus on theories about how humans behave and think.

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, MBA, Medicine) • Careers as a counsellor, personnel administrator, recruitment coordinator, and research analyst Visit www.nipissingu.ca/psychology • •

Dr. Justin Carré, Professor of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts and Science, is conducting a research project titled, The Social Neuroendocrinology of Human Aggression. With funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada (NSERC), he studies neuroendocrine mechanisms that trigger human competitive and aggressive behaviours.

Initial investigations indicate that testosterone concentrations rise in response to winning a competition and decrease in response to losing. In addition, hormonal responses to competition can predict future competitive and aggressive behaviour.

great research = first rate teaching

You can earn either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology. Your professors have research expertise in areas that include aging and cognition, the psychology of art, work stress, autism, violence and victimization, psychological measurement, environmental psychology, and behavioural or cognitive neuroscience. You can conduct independent research as an undergraduate student, work in active research labs and participate in courses that have a 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 to learn in a laboratory setting. These hands-on experiences will give you a significant advantage if you plan to pursue graduate studies.

31

NUprograms

Q Q RELIGIONS AND CULTURES

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay This program invites students to ask and learn about the same questions that have occupied the greatest religious, spiritual and philosophical thinkers across the globe.

What is the meaning of life? Does God exist? How did religion develop? Why do we die? What is love? 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 www.nipissingu.ca/religionsandcultures • •

Q Q SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Science

great research = first rate teaching

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay

32

Dr. John Kovacs, Professor of Geography within the Faculty of Arts and Science, received a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada grant for his research titled, Alternative Methods for Assessing and Monitoring Mangrove Forests.

His focus is on assessing whether radar satellites equipped with new space-borne sensors can be used to extract updated information about the condition of these forests. His goal is to collect vital data at night and through clouds, which for the first time, will allow highly accurate mapping of mangroves and will assist in identifying key causes of mangrove loss – one of the most productive ecosystems in the world. Notably, this is the 19th consecutive year that Dr. Kovacs has earned an NSERC grant.

The Science and Technology program prepares you to be highly skilled in the areas of Computer Science, Mathematics and other sciences. The program provides ample flexibility and is designed to allow you to direct your studies and earn, for example, a double major or add a minor from subjects such as Business, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, etc. You will complete a core group of courses in Mathematics and Computer Science together with science courses during the first two years of the program and then you may choose the General Stream or to specialize in one of the following: Artificial Intelligence; Engineering Technology; Environment; Industrial Mathematics; Robotics; or Service Systems Technology. You will also complete a practicum in an industry or a business in your field.

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA) • Careers as an analyst, network specialist, statistician, administrator, and technologist within environmental, computer, mechanical, geological and biomedical disciplines Visit www.nipissingu.ca/scienceandtechnology • •

TOP RATED Survey Results

How happy are you with your university education?

(Excellent/Good)

First Year Queen’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99% NIPISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91% Guelph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90% Trent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89% Laurier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88% Western. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88% Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86% McMaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85% Carleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85%

Senior Year Guelph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89% NIPISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88% Trent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88% Brock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86% Queen’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86% Western. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86% Laurier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85% McMaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83%

NSSE survey as published in Maclean’s University Rankings 2014 (Ontario Universities)

Q Q SOCIAL WELFARE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay This program explores issues of social justice in such areas as poverty, women’s rights, health care, unemployment and Aboriginal rights. You will examine the social, economic and political context of social development and social well-being from a global perspective, with an emphasis on inequality and the groups that have been underrepresented in the distribution of resources, opportunities, and power.

The interdisciplinary approach to this program provides a tremendous balance of theoretical study and practical experience, and you will have access to a wide variety of courses, including some that are focused on community service-learning.

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA, Social Work) • Careers with human service agencies, government, advocacy groups and self-help groups Visit www.nipissingu.ca/socialwelfare • •

Q Q SOCIOLOGY

Bachelor of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science Location: North Bay

Career and Academic Options

Graduate Studies Professional School (Education, Law, MBA, MPA) • Careers in government, healthcare, corrections, policing, and research Visit www.nipissingu.ca/sociology • •

Unique course offerings like DIRT are taught by multiple professors and guest lecturers – each from a different discipline – who investigate a theme through the lens of their own area of expertise. The course is facilitated by one professor who is trained in interdisciplinary thought, and who integrates coursework to encourage an exchange of ideas among students with different viewpoints and knowledge.

Within the theme of DIRT, students explored dirty people, dirty politics, dirty water, dirty cities through Biology, English, Geography, Gender, History, Political Science, Religion and Culture perspectives. A course like this may just pique your curiosity and give you a new-found appreciation for an unfamiliar discipline.

innovative and popular

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.

33

NUbest residences

a Pr ivate Room of your Own

Our top-rated residences will make you feel right at home. You will make fast friends with 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.

Equally handy are the grocery and department store buses that provide 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 lots of fun activities planned throughout the year like potluck suppers, skating parties, a winter carnival, athletic events, movie nights, and academic support workshops and programs. 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 www.nipissingu.ca/residence

34

TOP

Student Residence NIPISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Western. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Guelph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Queen’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laurier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

McMaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RATED Survey Results

AAAAB+ B+ B+ B

Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ryerson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lakehead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laurentian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UOIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B B B B B B B B

Globe and Mail 2013 Canadian University Report (Ontario Universities)

Q Q BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER

Want to live with people who are into the same things you are? Nipissing can make it happen. We offer four different Living Learning Communities (LLC) in North Bay that bring together students who share similar interests. The LLC can give you an immediate support network, which definitely helps make the transition into university a lot smoother! Our communities include: LEAD (Leaders Emerging through Active Development): leadership Mosaic: arts-based, including music, drama, crafts, fine arts, digital, and more • Balance: physical, mental, and spiritual well-being • Connect: global citizenship and cultural education The benefit of choosing to stay in one of our communities is that, right from the start, you will live with students who like the same things you do, and may even be in some of your classes. Living in a LLC is a fantastic way to make like-minded and new friends and get involved in interesting events and projects in residence, on campus, and within the community.

• •

Q Q GUARANTEED SINGLE ROOMS IN RESIDENCE

Residence local telephone cable television in all bedrooms and living rooms Communities • both wireless and wired high-speed internet access • laundry rooms • common areas and lounges All residences are smoke-free environments.Global citizenship and • •

cultural education

our students say...

“ Being a don has been rewarding and I’ve learned so much about myself and about how amazing the staff and students are at Nipissing. I dare you to find a more hilarious, amazing, creative, and enthusiastic residence staff. I love this place and I love my team.

I’ve had the opportunity to help people and be a person that students can look up to. Can’t wait to do it all again next year! #DonLove #SappyMoment” Shauna, 3rd year Physical and Health Education Hometown: Bolton Physical, mental, and Leaders Emerging through Music, drama, spiritual well-being Active Development crafts, the arts

If you are a current secondary school student who receives full-time admission by May 28, 2015, and you meet the residence application and deposit deadline of June 1, 2015, you are guaranteed a single room within either a suite- or Themed townhouse-style residence that comes equipped with:

optional Themed Residence Communities

Global citizenship and cultural education

Physical, mental, and spiritual well-being

LEAD (Leaders Emerging through Active Development): leadership

Music, drama, crafts, the arts

35

NUbestresidences

Nor th bay suite-st yle

Q Q SUITE-STYLE RESIDENCES

Closet Hallway Bathroom

Storage Bedroom

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen

Nipissing’s North Bay campus has three suite-style residences: Founders House and Chancellors House, located on the lower campus, and Governors House on the main campus. Lower campus is a short walk or a three-minute bus ride to your classes. Each fully-furnished suite accommodates four students and features: • •

Bedroom Lounge

Bedroom

• • •

36

private bedrooms kitchen with fridge and stove living room two full bathrooms dining area

NUbestresidences

Nor th bay townhouse-st yle

Q Q TOWNHOUSE-STYLE RESIDENCES

Three private bedrooms and a full bathroom on the upper level • kitchen with fridge and stove • dining area • living room and loft •

Our townhouses are located on the North Bay campus and accommodate six students to a house. Built on two levels, each fully-furnished townhouse has: Three private bedrooms and half bathroom on the main floor

•

Main Level

Upper Level

Bedroom

Bedroom Bedroom

Hallway

Bedroom Bedroom

Bedroom

Hallway Bathroom Bathroom

Bedroom

Bedroom Bedroom

Down

Down

Bedroom Bedroom

Bedroom

Bathroom Bathroom

Loft/StorageLoft/Storage Kitchen

Up

Kitchen

Open to Below Open to Below

Up

Living RoomLiving Room

37

NUbestresidences

Muskok a suite-st yle

Q Q MUSKOKA SUITE-STYLE

Located directly beside the main academic building, our residence complex is a suite-style residence. Each fully-furnished suite features: •

Bedroom

Bedroom

Lounge

Bedroom

• •

Bedroom Storage

Kitchen Bathroom Storage

38

•

Bathroom

four private bedrooms kitchen with fridge, freezer and stove living room two full bathrooms

NUbestresidences

Stress relief: therapy dogs visit during exams.

Br antfor d suite-st yle

Residence services for students in the Laurier-Nipissing Concurrent Education Program are provided by Wilfrid Laurier University.

Residence is guaranteed for students entering first-year studies at Laurier for the first time, who submit their application and deposit to Residence Services by the specified deadline. You will enjoy living in the comfort of the suite-style residences that include: full kitchens • furnished common areas • high-speed wireless internet service • cable television Using a residence community-based student leadership model, the aim is to provide all students living in residence with the opportunity to grow, learn, work and live with others in their residence environment. There is also an opportunity for students to live in a Residence Learning Community, comprised exclusively of Concurrent Education students. To learn more, visit www.lbstudentaffairs.ca/ residence

“ We belong at NipissingU because it is our home – residence life is amazing! Meet cool new people and live in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment!”

Katarina, 2nd Year Fine Arts Hometown: Whitby

•

our students say...

Q Q BRANTFORD RESIDENCE

Sign up for Open House, a tour, or more information:

ibelongatnipissingu.ca 39

NUbestresidences

R esidence events and impor tant dates

2015 June 1

July

Early August

Residence Deposit Due

New Student Orientation (NSO)

Welcome to Residence Package

Get a head start on your university experience and stay in residence the night before you attend NSO. You and your guests are welcome to explore the facilities, participate in the parent and student forums and then tuck into your own residence room. Be forewarned, you are going to want to stay – it’s that good!

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.

Guarantee your spot in residence!

Residence application forms and deposits are required by this date. Requests for special accommodations in residence through Accessibility Services should also be completed by this date.

November Residence festive feast Everyone is invited to dine at the inter-residence holiday dinner.

With free food, great friends and lots of entertainment, you won’t leave hungry.

40

December 12 days of giving

Winter Break

Throughout November and December, residences host a food drive to aid the on-campus student food bank. This highly successful event works over 12 specific days, where on the first day, one item is donated, on the second day, two items and so on. It’s a feel good event to participate in and is a major contribution to campus life.

(End of December – First week of January) Students vacate residence December 23, 2015 or 48 hours after their last exam or class (whichever comes first) and enjoy a well-deserved holiday.

NUbestresidences

What you lear n outside the classr oom is just as impor tant as what you lear n inside

August 23

August 29

September 5

October

Education students move-in

Undergrad students Move-in

Muskoka students Move-in

Residences Run for the Cure Event

Welcome to residence (North Bay Campus) to all Bachelor of Education students! This is your move-in date.

Welcome to residence North Bay undergrad students! This is your move-in and Residence Orientation weekend. You will meet roommates and enjoy the activities hosted by the residence staff designed to help you move into your new living quarters and find your way around campus.

Muskoka Campus students move into residence and enjoy Residence Orientation Weekend. Let the social planning begin!

North Bay and Muskoka students run to raise funds for breast cancer research, education and awareness.

2016 January

Frost week If you are a returning student, welcome back to residence for the winter semester! If you are a new student starting in January, welcome to your new home and all the orientation and re-orientation activities.

Students wanting to repeat the fun next year should watch for the Returning Student Residence Application form that is available in January 2016.

Celebrated at both the North Bay and Muskoka campuses, we guarantee you will enjoy this event! Activities are conveniently scheduled on different days in January or February so that students can participate at either of the cool festivities. There is an activity for everyone – even if you don’t like winter!

North Bay Campus residences host a Halloween party for the children of students, faculty and staff that is second to none. Costumes, organized activities and treats provide spooktacular fun!

Instead of knocking on doors for sugary treats, Muskoka Campus students collect non-perishable food items in the community for the food bank.

March Winter Carnival/Snow Carnival

Trick or treat

Extended stay requests Residence Extended Stay Request Forms for students who want to stay past the close of residence at the end of April are due March 30.

April Residence end-of-year Banquet Great food and entertainment are served up to celebrate the end of the school year on the last weekend before final exams.

So Long Room!

Have a fantastic summer! Students move out April 30, 2016 or 48 hours after their last exam or class (whichever comes first).

Share some laughs – maybe even a few tears – over the year-end slide show, and take part in the much anticipated Residence Award Show.

other events

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

41

SchulichSchoolof Education a r ecog niz 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.

Our long tradition of teacher education, combined with our mobile technology iTeach experience, provides Nipissing University graduates with a distinct advantage. With continuous access to teaching materials and information sources on the internet and their laptops, teacher candidates, whether on-campus, in-class, or at their practice teaching placements, develop expertise with the digital resources that enable them to become leading-edge educators.

Consider one of two options to earn your teaching certification: the Concurrent route or the Consecutive program.

42

TOP

Career Preparation Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NIPISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ryerson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Western. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Guelph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Queen’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

McMaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laurier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RATED Survey Results

A AAAAAB+ B+

UOIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lakehead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laurentian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B+ B B B B B B B

Globe and Mail 2013 Canadian University Report (Ontario Universities)

Options to students pursuing a degree in education Concurrent Education North Bay Campus Muskoka Campus* Option

Consecutive Bachelor of Education North Bay Campus

The Faculties of Arts and Science, and Applied and Professional Studies, in conjunction with the Schulich School of Education, offer a concurrent education program leading to an honours undergraduate degree in your discipline of choice (except Nursing) and a Bachelor of Education degree.

Concurrent Education Brantford Campus

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.

Nipissing University and Wilfrid Laurier University offer a concurrent education program leading to a BA (Honours) degree in Society, Culture and Environment from Wilfrid Laurier and a Bachelor of Education degree from Nipissing.

* Muskoka students will complete the final two years of their Education degree at the North Bay campus.

Duration

6 years

2 years (following undergraduate degree)

6 years

Time

20 weeks practice teaching

20 weeks practice teaching

20 weeks practice teaching

English Public school boards and English Separate school boards

English Public school boards and English Separate school boards

English Public school boards and English Separate school boards

Enrol in one of three divisions: P/J – (J/K to Grade 6) J/I – (Grades 4 to 10) I/S – (Grades 7 to 12)

Enrol in one of three divisions: P/J – (J/K to Grade 6) J/I – (Grades 4 to 10) I/S – (Grades 7 to 12)

Enrol in one of two divisions: P/J – (J/K to Grade 6) J/I – (Grades 4 to 10)

Division

P/J =Primary/Junior

J/I = Junior/Intermediate

I/S = Intermediate/Senior

employers say...

“ For the past seven years I have had the pleasure of working with graduates from Nipissing and the following list of attributes outlines why I think they are excellent: planning is skilled and professional; continued willingness to learn and grow in Education; understanding of differentiated learning - a key point for students; their student-centered approach; understanding that teaching is about students and not stuff; integration is walked and talked; they teach from the heart and think with the head; graduates are mature and appear to love this career; they take their job choice seriously; they practice what they have been taught; and care about what is the right thing to do.

Every graduate I have met exhibits these qualities and it is exciting!”

Lesley Tomporowski, Special Education Consultant/Assessment Consultant 43

admissionto Nipissing applications, offer s and impor tant dates

2014

October 25

November 1

North Bay Open House

Muskoka Open House

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.

2015

March Break

January 14

March 14

March 20 & 21

Deadline to Apply

Muskoka Open House

North Bay Open House

The suggested deadline for Ontario secondary school students to submit completed Application Forms to the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC).

Come see for yourself – 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.

Starting in November Confirmation package sent

Packages to acknowledge that we have received your application are mailed to you, and include relevant information about Nipissing that will help to inform your final decision.

January – May

If you have admissions questions, contact admissions@nipissingu.ca or call (705) 474-3450 ext. 4761

44

Offers of Admission

Check your mailbox! Offers of Admission are made during this period. You can also check your admission status online through MyNipissing using WebAdvisor.

admissiontoNipissing

TOP

Quality of Teaching and Learning Guelph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Queen’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NIPISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

McMaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ryerson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Western. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laurier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RATED Survey Results

A A AAAAAA-

Trent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lakehead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laurentian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UOIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AB+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+

Globe and Mail 2013 Canadian University Report (Ontario Universities)

April 1

May 1

May 28

June 1

June

Applications due

Entrance Awards

Response Date

Acceptance deadline and registration deposit due

Registration packages mailed to you

Transfer, mature, and international students will have filed a 105 Application Form through the OUAC site by this date.

Applications for Chancellors, and Schulich Scholarships are due today. Forms can be found at www.nipissingu.ca/ studentfinancialservices

Secondary school applicants should receive one of three responses from Nipissing University: 1) Offer of Admission; or 2) Delay of decision notification pending your response to our letter of request for specific additional information; or 3) Refusal.

Secondary school students receiving a full-time Offer of Admission by this date are eligible for a guaranteed spot in residence.

April – May Offers of Admission Offers of Admission to limited enrolment programs (Physical and Health Education and Nursing) are made during this time period.

Accept our Offer of Admission on the OUAC website and submit a registration deposit to Nipissing by this date. In addition, submit your residence application and deposit to be guaranteed a spot in residence (the Offer of Admission package you receive from us provides instructions on how to apply and make online payments).

Registration packages – explaining the process of selecting the courses you will take – are mailed.

Sign up for Open House, a tour, or more information:

ibelongatnipissingu.ca 45

admissiontoNipissing

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 such as how to apply, application deadlines and course prerequisites.

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents Presently not Attending Secondary School

You will apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) 105D application process. Visit www.ouac.on.ca International Applicants

International applicants will apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) 105F application process. Visit www.ouac.on.ca

Q Q APPLYING TO STUDY FULL-TIME

Secondary School Students

Q Q APPLYING TO STUDY PART -TIME

Ontario secondary school students will apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) 101 application process. Visit www.ouac.on.ca

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: www.nipissingu.ca/registrarforms

Students attending Canadian secondary schools outside Ontario will apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) 105D application process.

Visit www.ouac.on.ca

46

TOP RATED Survey Results

Student-Faculty Interaction NIPISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A

McMaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B+

Queen’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A

Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B+

Ryerson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-

Brock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B+

Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-

Laurier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B+

Guelph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-

Lakehead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B+

Trent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-

Laurentian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B+

Carleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B+ Globe and Mail 2013 Canadian University Report (Ontario Universities)

Q Q CANADIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL APPLICANTS

Q Q OUT-OF-PROVINCE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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.

High school courses for all provinces and territories that are equivalent to the admission requirements for Ontario students can be found at www.nipissingu.ca/ canadiansecondary

For general admission requirements for all Canadian provinces and territories, see www.nipissingu.ca/canadiansecondary 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.

47

admissiontoNipissing

Q Q ADVANCED PLACEMENT

University Applicants

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.

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.

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.

48

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 www.nipissingu.ca/registrarforms 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

TOP RATED Survey Results

Instructor Teaching Style NIPISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Western. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Guelph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Queen’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

McMaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ryerson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AAB+ B+ B+ B B B

Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laurier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lakehead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Windsor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laurentian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B B B B B BBB-

Globe and Mail 2013 Canadian University Report (Ontario Universities)

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.

Q Q INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Applicants will be expected to show proof of English proficiency and must 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.

49

admissiontoNipissing

nor th bay campus 1 Main Campus 2 Harris Learning Library 3 R.J. Surtees

Student Athletics Centre

9

4 Governors Residence 10

5 Townhouse Residence

11

Complex (TRC)

7 3

and Chancellors 6 Founders

Residences

6

1

4

7 Monastery Hall

5

2

8

8 Path to 20 km of trails 9 Downtown North Bay –

shopping, restaurants; all on bus routes

10 Lake Nipissing waterfront

and beaches

11 McKeown Ave – shopping,

groceries, restaurants, coffee; walkable from campus, or hop on the bus.

International applicants do not typically qualify for transfer credit for previously completed post-secondary courses at non-Canadian institutions. Part-time university study is not available to international students. International secondary school applicants are eligible for Nipissing’s Entrance Scholarships starting at $1,250 for “A” average students.

Other International Applicants

Applicants from The United States

Proof of Proficiency in English

Applicants graduating with a “B” average from Grade 12 at an accredited secondary school and presenting high scores in SAT Reasoning or ACT examinations (minimum score of 24) including the Writing Test component and at least two SAT Subject Tests or AP /IB subjects appropriate to their proposed area of study are normally eligible for admission. Scores below 500 in any part of the SAT Reasoning or SAT Subject Tests are not acceptable. Please refer to the Admissions Chart at the back of this book for specific subject requirements.

All student visa applicants from areas where the language of instruction is not English are required to supply proof of proficiency in English.

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).

Applicants from Great Britain and Other Countries with GCE Equivalents

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.

50

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: www.nipissingu.ca/internationaladmissions

International applicants studying in Canada on a student visa authorization, who have attended an Ontario secondary school, or a Nipissing University approved school, full-time for at least the past three years, are exempt. Permanent resident applicants whose first language is not English may also be required to provide proof of proficiency in English. Permanent resident applicants, who have lived at least three years in Canada, or in a predominantly English-speaking country, are exempt.

Acceptable proof of English proficiency is the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 PBT, or 80 iBT (minimum 20 in each section); the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 90; the Canadian Assessment of English Language (CAEL) with a minimum score of 60; the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0); or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with a minimum overall score of 55 and a minimum score of 55 in writing. Applicants should note the Nipissing University TOEFL code is #3614.

admissiontoNipissing

Q Q ADMISSIONS CHART

The following chart lists prerequisite courses required for Nipissing University degree programs in 2015.

Degree Program

OUAC Application Program Codes

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

PA

PAJ

Minimum Average is 70% unless noted

75%

Majors

Required 4U or Equivalent (Contact our Admissions Office for more information on equivalents from other provinces or countries)

Anthropology, Classical Studies, English Studies, Environmental Geography 3,5, Gender Equality and Social Justice, Geography 3,5, History, Liberal Arts, Native Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religions and Cultures, Social Welfare and Social Development, Sociology

English

Economics

English; one Mathematics

Computer Science6, Mathematics6

English; Calculus and Vectors; one other Mathematics

Criminal Justice – Corrections; Criminal Justice Studies; Criminology; or Policing streams

English

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Muskoka Campus

PML

Child and Family Studies1, Liberal Arts

English

Bachelor of Business Administration7 (BBA)

PBA

Accounting; Business Administration; Economics; Marketing; Organizational Studies; or Technology Management streams

English (one Mathematics is recommended)2

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

PFA

English

Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE)

PPE

English; one of Biology or Exercise Science (Chemistry and one Mathematics are recommended)

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

PS

PST

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

PSN

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) combined with Bachelor of Commerce

PAB, PSS, PCC or PMT

78%-82% 2014 cut-off

Biology4

English; Biology; Chemistry; one of Calculus and Vectors or Advanced Functions

Computer Science6

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 Geography3,5

English; Mathematics; one of Chemistry or Physics

Liberal Science – Sequence in two of Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geology, or Mathematics

English; two of Chemistry, Mathematics (either Calculus and Vectors or Advanced Functions) or Physics

Mathematics6

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

Psychology4

English; Calculus and Vectors; one of Chemistry or Physics

Science and Technology – Artificial Intelligence; Engineering Technology; Environment; General; Industrial Mathematics; Robotics; or Service Systems Technology streams

English; Calculus and Vectors; one other Mathematics; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (a second Science is recommended) English; Biology; Chemistry (one Mathematics is recommended)

The regular requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) major to which the person has applied.

See footnotes listed on the next page.

51

Q Q ADMISSIONS CHART (continued) Degree Program

Concurrent Bachelor of Arts (BA)/ Bachelor of Education (BEd)

OUAC Application Program Codes

Minimum Average is 70% unless noted

Majors

Required 4U or Equivalent (Contact our Admissions Office for more information on equivalents from other provinces or countries)

Primary/Junior

PE

75%

Junior/Intermediate

PEA

English (minimum grade of 70%); one 3U or 3M Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%)

Intermediate/Senior

PEB

Classical Studies, English Studies, Environmental Geography3,5, Gender Equality and Social Justice, Geography3,5, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religions and Cultures, Social Welfare and Social Development, Sociology Computer Science6, Mathematics6

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)

75%

Criminal Justice – Corrections; Criminal Justice Studies; Criminology; or Policing streams

English (minimum grade of 70%); one 3U or 3M Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%)

75%

Child and Family Studies1

English (minimum grade of 70%); one 3U or 3M Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%)

75%

Accounting; Business Administration; Economics; Marketing; Organizational Studies; or Technology Management streams

English (minimum grade of 70%); one 3U or 3M Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%); (one 4U Mathematics is recommended)2

Primary/Junior

PED

Junior/Intermediate

PEF

Intermediate/Senior

PEG

Concurrent Bachelor of Arts (BA)/ Bachelor of Education (BEd)8 Muskoka Campus

Primary/Junior

PMJ

Junior/Intermediate

PMI

Intermediate/Senior

PMS

Concurrent Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)/ Bachelor of Education (BEd)

Primary/Junior

PEL

Junior/Intermediate

PEM

Intermediate/Senior

PEN

Concurrent Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)/ Bachelor of Education (BEd)

Primary/Junior

PEH

Junior/Intermediate

PEI

Intermediate/Senior

PEK

Concurrent Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE)/ Bachelor of Education (BEd)

Primary/Junior

PEO

Junior/Intermediate

PEQ

Intermediate/Senior

PER

Offered as major only at the Muskoka campus.

Students admitted without a 4U Mathematics or equivalent will be required to complete MATH 1911 or MATH 1912 in their first year.

3 A Certificate in Geomatics is also available to students pursuing an Honours degree in these majors.

4 A Certificate in Neuroscience is also available to students pursuing an Honours degree in these majors.

5 A Certificate in Environmental Management is also available to students pursuing an Honours degree in these majors.

6 A Certificate in Game Design and Development is available to students pursuing a degree in these majors.

7 An iLEAD Business Experience Certificate is available to students pursuing one of these degrees.

8 Final two years of the program must be completed in North Bay.

75%

English (minimum grade of 70%); one 3U or 3M Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%)

75%

English (minimum grade of 70%); one of Biology or Exercise Science; one 3U or 3M Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%); (Chemistry and one 4U Mathematics are recommended)

1

The following Certificates are available to all students pursuing any degree:

2

•

52

Digital Humanities Health Studies and Gerontology • Aboriginal Leadership • Bilingualism •

For out-of-province admission requirements, visit www.nipissingu.ca/canadiansecondary For international admission requirements, visit www.nipissingu.ca/internationaladmissions

admissiontoNipissing

Degree Program

Concurrent Bachelor of Science (BSc)/ Bachelor of Education (BEd)

Wilfrid Laurier University/ Nipissing University Concurrent Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours/Bachelor of Education (BEd) Brantford Campus

OUAC Application Program Codes

Minimum Average is 70% unless noted

Majors

Required 4U or Equivalent (Contact our Admissions Office for more information on equivalents from other provinces or countries)

Primary/Junior

PES

75%

Biology5

Junior/Intermediate

PET

Intermediate/Senior

PEU

English (minimum grade of 70%); Biology; Chemistry; one of Calculus and Vectors or Advanced Functions (4U Mathematics courses are required for admission and a minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)

Computer Science6

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)

Environmental Biology and Technology

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

Environment and Physical Geography3,5

English (minimum grade of 70%); Mathematics; 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)

Mathematics6

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)

Psychology4

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)

75%

Science and Technology – Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Technology, Environment, General, Industrial Mathematics, Robotics or Service Systems Technology streams

English (minimum grade of 70%); Calculus and Vectors; one other Mathematics; one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (a second Science is recommended); (4U Mathematics courses are required for admission and a minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in one of 3U, 3M or 4U Mathematics)

Society, Culture and Environment (offered jointly by Wilfrid Laurier University – Brantford Campus and Nipissing University in Brantford, ON)

English (minimum grade of 70%); one 3U or 3M Mathematics (minimum grade of 60%); the French teaching option requires FSF4U or equivalent (minimum grade of 70%); the Science teaching option requires SCH4U or equivalent (minimum 60%)

Primary/Junior

PEW

Junior/Intermediate

PEY

Intermediate/Senior

PEZ

Primary/Junior

UVB or UPA

75%

Junior/Intermediate

UVA, UJS or UJA

75%

Application is made through OUAC to Wilfrid Laurier University (contact WLU for information)

53

find out why you belong at nipissing :

ibelongatnipissingu.ca

O N E S T U D E N T AT A T I M E Student Recruitment Office

100 College Drive, Box 5002, North Bay, ON P1B 8L7

•

tel: (705) 474-3450 ext. 4200 Twitter

FSC logo for placement only

nuinfo@nipissingu.ca

•

www.nipissingu.ca

• Facebook

RSS

toll free (within Ontario): (800) 655-5154

•

fax: (705) 495-1772 Digg

•

tty: (877) 688-5507

www.facebook.com/NipissingU Delicious

Myspace

•

@NipissingU

If you would like to request this publication in an alternative format Google

Blogger

Apple

please contact the Student Recruitment Office at (705) 474-3450 ext. 4200 StumbleUpon

Yahoo

Technorati

LastFM

LinkedIn

Mixx

Wordpress

Qik

DeviantArt

Vimeo

Designfloat

Netvibes