Canada’s leader in applied, experiential learning, NC offers its students a breadth of programs that reflect and respond to the key sectors of our region, our province and the broader global economy.
These programs immerse students within a highly experiential learning environment, enhanced by digital technologies. Our graduates possess cultural and global competencies; they are innovative, adaptable and entrepreneurial, pushing the boundaries of the possible for industry in Niagara, in Canada and abroad.
Niagara College acknowledges that we are gathered on the shared traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (pronounced: ah-nish-naw-bay) and Haudenosaunee (pronounced: ho-deh-neh-show-nee). We offer our sincere gratitude to them as the stewards of this land, which is protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement’s three principles: to take only what you need, leave enough for others, and always keep the dish clean. Today, many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities from across Turtle Island continue to live and work in this territory. Acknowledging the peoples whose territory we are on, and the agreements that guide their stewardship of the land, reminds us to reflect on and respect their unique relationship to this land. It also is an invitation for all of us to identify and engage in actions that respect and reinforce our commitments to Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous Rights.
New York State
NIAGARA ON-THE-LAKE CAMPUS
WELLAND CAMPUS
Welcome to Niagara
Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations with events, shows and festivals happening daily – Niagara College (NC) offers more than 130 innovative programs housed between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the Lake. Together, they provide unique living labs and state-of-the-art facilities that deliver experiential learning opportunities; numerous on-campus employment opportunities; world-class applied research; and smaller class sizes delivered in an intimate and welcoming environment.
With close proximity to restaurants, wineries, museums, galleries, live music, festivals and only a 30-minute drive to the Canada-US border, both campuses are known for their warm and supportive culture and commitment to offering relevant programs that provide real-world work experience. Our classes are taught by passionate faculty who are committed to student success, resulting in a truly, one-ofa-kind educational experience.
Getting Here
No matter which direction you are travelling from, the Welland Campus (WC) and the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake (NL) are easy to get to thanks to the transportation corridor and vast network of highways which connect Niagara to Canada’s largest city and the most populous regions of the USA.
Located in Welland’s residential district, a strong reflection of our commitment to supporting the local communities we serve, the Welland Campus is a 90-minute drive to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and 2 hours to downtown Toronto. The beautiful 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake which sits at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment, is just a 70-minute drive to the GTA and 90-minutes to downtown Toronto.
Driving times:
Hamilton – 45 minutes
Oakville – 55 minutes
Milton – 60 minutes
Brantford – 60 minutes
Mississauga – 60 minutes
The Niagara Transit Commission serves all of the municipalities in the region and will ensure you get where you need to go. For routes and schedules visit nrtransit.ca
In addition, for students travelling to Niagara, GO Transit provides daily service directly to NC’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake with route details available at niagaracollege.ca/GO
Welland Campus
There is plenty to experience at the Welland Campus which has seen a complete overhaul in the past 10 years with expansions, additions and renovations to every section of the facility. The original home of NC, this campus is a leader in sustainable technology and operates state-of-the-art, modern learning environments designed to help students succeed in their education and career training.
The Welland Campus is located in the heart of a residential area near shopping centres and a variety of food outlets. The Seaway Mall and Niagara Street (shopping and food) are within walking distance of the campus. Transit connections via Niagara Regional Transit are available from the college, or from bus stops close-by.
Niagara Falls, one of the wonders of the natural world, is only 25 minutes away by car. The beautiful Niagara Parkway, Niagara River, and Ontario Wine Country are within driving distance as well. Sand beaches and summertime fun are at your fingertips – visit the north shore of Lake Erie, one of Ontario’s Great Lakes. Known as Ontario’s “South Coast”, the shore area offers swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, festivals and more, and is only a brief car ride away.
Academic Schools:
Academic and Liberal Studies
Allied Health
Community Services
English Language Studies
Justice and Fitness
Media
Nursing and Personal Support Worker
Part-Time Studies
Technology
Trades
Campus Highlights:
Applied Health Institute
Dental Clinic
Eva M. Lewis Library and Learning Commons
Green Automotive Technology Lab
Marilyn I. Walker Centre of Excellence in Visual Arts and Technology
Massage Therapy Clinic
Rankin Technology Centre
Research and Innovation
Simplii Financial Athletic Centre
Teaching Hair Salon
Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre
Niagara on-theLake Campus
The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagaraon-the-Lake is the centre for NC’s business, hospitality, horticultural, environmental, culinary, wine, beer and spirits programs. It has blossomed into a masterpiece of handson learning through the innovative development of several on-campus teaching enterprises. It has recently seen the addition of a state-of-the-art fitness and research centre in the Marotta Family Innovation Complex, Canada’s first and only Cannabis Institute and the NC Teaching Distillery.
Students and visitors alike can enjoy two worlds: the natural landscape of the Niagara escarpment situated adjacent to the campus and the lively surrounding communities. There is something for everyone, including a 100+ brand outlet shopping centre across the street.
Niagara Falls and the beautiful Niagara Parkway, Niagara River, and Ontario Wine Country are all close by. Students and residents can also visit beautiful sand beaches and enjoy summertime fun along the shores of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. The Niagara area also offers excellent recreational fishing, boating, hiking, as well as vibrant festivals and events all year round.
Academic Schools:
Academic and Liberal Studies
Business and Management
Culinary Arts
Environment and Horticulture
Hospitality and Tourism
Wine, Beer and Spirits Studies
Campus Highlights:
40-Acre Vineyard
Benchmark Restaurant
Cannabis Institute
Ecological Lagoons and Wetlands
Marotta Family Innovation Complex
Pop-up Culinary, Wine, Beer and Spirits events
Research and Innovation
Simplii Financial Fitness and Recreation Centre
Teaching Brewery
Teaching Distillery
Teaching Greenhouse
Teaching Spa
Teaching Winery
Welcome Future Students
Open Houses
This is your day to tour, ask questions, gather information and explore. Our faculty, staff, and current students are here to support you so please make yourselves at home and dream big. Get the full experience by taking a tour of our campuses and visiting the residences. Residence will be offering an inside look to living on campus, as well as offering lots of giveaways and information about their social programming.
Updates will be posted on our website niagaracollege.ca/openhouse
Fall Open House
November 9, 2024
Spring Open House
March 29, 2025
Open House visitors will be eligible to enter our tuition award draw and have a chance to win up to $5,000* towards fees for September 2025, January 2026 or May 2026.
Tours & Info Sessions
We’re proud of our leading role in Ontario’s thriving college system, and our commitment to preparing students to not only succeed, but drive innovation in today’s job market –locally and globally. From our supportive student culture to our state-of-the-art learning facilities, the best way to discover Niagara College is to visit us in person and see for yourself what sets us apart.
If you can’t visit us in person, check out photos and videos of our campuses and interact with our always-on-duty virtual tour guide as we demonstrate the many reasons to choose NC!
Looking for more information on programs or possible career options before making your final application decision? Join one of our recruitment officers for a College Exploration Information Session and discover our more than 130 programs and the many career options with which they align. With our commitment to student success top of mind, NC recruiters also provide guidance on the application process.
niagaracollege.ca/explore
* OPEN HOUSE TUITION AWARD contest rules and information: The tuition award amount is credited towards tuition for September 2025, January 2026 or May 2026 towards entry into a new program intake. A winner will be selected at random from all official entries collected and will be notified by phone and/or email. Awards cannot be deferred to another intake and hold no cash value. Some restrictions apply. See niagaracollege.ca/openhouse.
† Financial assistance including endowed awards, declining awards, and entrance scholarships via TSA are subject to certain restrictions and regulations. Award application deadlines and application instructions can vary depending on the award. To find awards you may be eligible for, begin searching at niagaracollege.ca/finaid.
Graduate Certificate Programs
Advanced Care Paramedic
Are you currently a Primary Care Paramedic looking to extend your knowledge and skills? The Advanced Care Paramedic program builds on the knowledge and experience you have acquired as a Primary Care Paramedic. During your education you will attain enhanced assessment, knowledge and skills in the paramedic field. You will learn to use critical thinking and sound clinical judgement to effectively manage emergent and non-emergent healthcare situations within the community at the level of an Advanced Care Paramedic.
Program Highlights:
› Designed for current Primary Care Paramedics, the program meets the demand of Ontario’s emergency medical service organizations for advanced care paramedics.
› Approximately 620 hours of hands-on, practical work experience.
› Expert faculty with a strong background in the paramedic field.
› Didactic portion of program is offered over two days each week, allowing you to maintain employment.
› Upon successful completion of the program and provincial examinations, you will be eligible for employment as an Advanced Care Paramedic in Ontario.
Career Opportunities:
› Advanced Care Paramedic
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE Patient Care Theory I
Patient Care Practicum I
Patient Care Practicum Advanced Skills
Patient Care Practicum I – Independent Study
Pharmacology
TWO Patient Care Theory II
Patient Care Practicum II
Advanced Care Professional and Medical Legal Issues
Patient Care Practicum II – Independent Study
Clinical Practice
THREE Field Placement - Preceptorship
Clinical and or Placement Requirements: Mask fit testing; equipment training for placement agency as deemed necessary by the agency; mandatory clinical and placement agency orientation sessions may be on campus and/or at the placement agency. Additional training as deemed necessary by the clinical and/or placement agency in accordance to Bill 18 may be on campus or at the placement agency.
Educational Certification by the Ontario Base Hospital: All ACP students will be required to attend a mandatory training session with the Base Hospital and obtain the status of “Educational Certification” at the ACP level in order to perform ACP skills during placement. This is completed at the end of Term 2.
Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations
Do you have a college diploma or university degree in a justice-related field and want to develop advanced investigative skills in preparation for a career in law enforcement? As a graduate of the Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations program, you are well prepared for an exciting career in the private or public justice sector.
Program Highlights:
› Significant applied learning opportunities in simulated crime scene labs; the Justice Studies Simulator Lab; and field placement opportunities, offered in partnership with Niagara Regional Police and other Ontario police services (applicants must successfully complete a police screening).
› Expert faculty comprised of former police officers with extensive investigative experience.
› Students conduct community policing-based applied research projects and have an opportunity to lead the “SafeWalk” program.
› Builds on a previous Police Foundations or Protection, Security and Investigation diploma or justice studies-related university degree.
Career Opportunities:
› Municipal, provincial or federal law enforcement agency
› Police service
› Private or corporate investigations
PLACEMENT
TERM
ONE Police Applicant Procedure and Preparation
Applied Community Policing
Document Analysis
Advanced Crime Scene Analysis
Case Preparation and Documentation
Physical Fitness for Policing
Ethics and Leadership
Field Placement I - Advanced Law Enforcement
TWO Advanced Document Analysis
Advanced Police Studies
Evidence and Court Procedure
Professionalism in Policing
Advanced Physical Fitness for Policing
Psychological Emergencies and Intervention Strategies
Conflict Resolution
Field Placement II - Advanced Law Enforcement
Do you have a passion for spirits and an interest in the expanding craft distilling industry? As a Distiller, you have in-depth understanding of the scientific, technological and business aspects of distilling and fermentation combined with relevant skills and knowledge in product production, testing and merchandising.
Program Highlights:
› Niagara College’s School of Wine, Beer and Spirits is renowned for its outstanding reputation with graduates, employers and industry partners.
› The Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located in the heart of Ontario’s thriving distilling industry and serves as a living lab for students, including a world-class teaching distillery; on-site 40-acre vineyard; a fruit tree orchard and apiary as well as the Teaching Winery, Teaching Brewery, Teaching Spa and NC Teaching Greenhouse.
› Provides an in-depth understanding of the scientific, technological and business aspects of distilling and fermentation and the production cycle of distilled spirits.
› Access the latest technologies available for small batch fermentation and distillation processes.
Career Opportunities:
› Agency sales representative
› Distillation manager
› Distillation technician
› Distiller for small-to-large volume distillery
› Export licensee
› Operations manager
› Product developer
› Quality control inspector/supervisor
Autism and Behavioural Science
Are you passionate about helping individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to achieve their potential and gain greater independence? Develop expertise in the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and the skills needed to work with individuals with ASD in therapeutic and school-based settings.
Program Highlights:
› Courses designed to emphasize the importance of cultural competence and individualized approaches to care and support.
› Develop an understanding of evidence-based practices based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for individuals with ASD.
› Learn how to design, implement and evaluate programs and behavioural intervention plans.
› Over 300 hours of field placement experience supported by a field placement officer.
› Introduction to technologies and applications that support classroom theory and field placement.
› Certification in non-violent crisis intervention available.
Career Opportunities:
› Graduates work predominantly with individuals with ASD as Behavioural Technicians in therapeutic and educational environments as part of a treatment team supervised by a Registered behaviour analyst
› Implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) strategies in community, private or home-based settings
› Working with families, including parent training
› Working for organizations that serve individuals with ASD
› Working as educational assistants or ABA facilitators in school boards
Distillation Science
Practical Distilling I
Introduction to Sensory Analysis
The Legal and Regulatory Environment TWO Quality Control
Practical Distilling II
Quantitative Spirit Analysis
Capstone Project
Distillation Management
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE Introduction to Applied Behavioural Analysis
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specialized Instructional Strategies
Working with Families and Teams
Ethics and Professionalism
Field Placement I
TWO Parent and Staff Training
Behavioural Skill Building
Treating Challenging Behaviours
Transition Planning and Implementation
Field Placement II
Graduate Certificate Programs
Beverage Business Management
Are you a beer, wine or spirit enthusiast who wants to pursue a professional career in the thriving alcoholic beverage industry? As a Beverage Business Management graduate, you have a robust knowledge of all aspects of the beverage alcohol industry including sensory and quality analysis, supply chain, domestic and export sales, marketing, product development, legal and regulatory environment.
Program Highlights:
› The School of Wine, Beer and Spirits at Niagara College is renowned for its outstanding reputation with graduates, employers and industry partners.
› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located in the heart of Ontario’s thriving wine and hospitality industries including a 40-acre vineyard and the NC Teaching Winery, Canada’s first and only commercial teaching winery with state-of-the-art facilities including an analysis lab and winemaking pilot systems.
› Extensive applied learning in the form of a major project working with industry partners and opportunities to work at special functions held on- and off-campus.
› Unmatched hands-on learning environment including the Teaching Brewery, Teaching Winery, Teaching Distillery, NC Teaching Greenhouse, hop yard, vineyards and world class faculty.
Career Opportunities:
› Beverage alcohol agency sales
› Export sales
› Industry trade marketing
› LCBO liaison
› Retail operations management
› Tasting room management
› Wine, beer, spirits club management
Business Analytics
Description
This flexible, eight-month graduate certificate program prepares learners for high-demand data management roles. Graduates will be able to pull meaningful insights from large, complex data sets to support data driven decision making. Students will collect and analyze data and create visualizations to solve current and future problems. The ability to work with data and predict patterns will continue to be a critical management skill.
Program Highlights:
› Gain a comprehensive understanding of ethical data management, predictive analytics, and visualizations.
› Suitable for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds looking to add a layer of applied, analytical problem solving to their area of expertise.
› Work through case studies and interactive labs using course competencies.
› Hybrid course delivery allows for greater flexibility.
› Applied research is present throughout the program, culminating with a capstone course in the final term.
› Software-based simulations provide competencies in team-based, real-time, competitive business scenarios.
Career Opportunities:
› Business analyst
› Business consultant
› Data analyst
› Decision analytics associate
› Digital strategist
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE
Sensory Evaluation of Beer, Spirits and Wines
The Legal and Regulatory Environment of the Beverage Alcohol Industry
Employee and Financial Sustainability for the Beverage Alcohol Industry
Essentials of Beverage Alcohol Production
Innovative Sales and Marketing for the Beverage Alcohol Industry
TWO Beverage Alcohol Supply Chain Management
Quality Assessment of Beer, Wines, and Spirits
Strategic Market and Brand Analytics for the Beverage Alcohol Industry
Beverage Alcohol Enterprise Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Capstone Project
› Performance analyst
› Research associate
› Sales and forecasting
› Website analytics associate
Data Management and Security
Business Analytics and Decisions
Computer Applications in Business Analytics I
Statistics for Data Analytics TWO Computer Applications in Business Analytics II
Data Visualization and Communication
Predictive Analytics
Data Mining for Business Analytics
Statistics and Modelling Practices in Business Analytics
Commercial Cannabis Production
NC will prepare you with the expertise to begin working in an industry that needs highlyskilled professionals. This program will provide training in the biology and cultural practices of cannabis production including plant nutrition, environment, lighting, climate control, pest and disease control and cultivar selection.
Program Highlights:
› Design and implement plant nutrition, lighting and pest management programs.
› Develop expertise to become a Master Grower and/or Micro Cultivator License holder.
› Learn craft cannabis growing skills.
› Analyze crop and adapt to growth conditions/pest management strategies.
› Comply with requirements for safe and legal production and packaging.
› Create production plans for the procurement of raw materials and ensure a consistent supply of high-quality crops.
› Develop and implement a system to accurately document and track crop production costs. Interpret budgets and financial statements to inform efficient cannabis production operations.
› Plan and oversee the allocation of staffing and space to support the execution of production plans.
› Comply with and execute appropriate security protocols.
› Students will have an opportunity to participate in an internship with a licensed producer or industry-related project.
› Winner of the 2022 Grow Up Cannabis Education Award.
Career Opportunities:
› Extraction/edibles
› Irrigation and fertigation
› Master grower
› Micro cultivator
› Operation manager
› Propagation
› Quality assurance associate
Community Mental Health–Multidiscipline
Internationally trained nurses are eligible to register for this intensive one-year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate. This program builds upon the foundation of mental health begun in pre-registration nursing education. It explores current issues and trends in mental health in Canada, current best practices in nursing for providing optimal care to clients with diverse mental health disorders across the lifespan, legal and ethical aspects of mental-health care and the interdisciplinary approach to healthcare.
Program Highlights:
› Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
› Experiential learning with standardized patients.
› Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.
Note:
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE Cannabis Production Science I
Regulations of Cannabis Industry
Entomology and IPM in Cannabis Production
Cannabis Crop Methods I
Biology and Evolution of Cannabis TWO
Cannabis Plant Pathology
Cannabis Business Software Applications
Introduction to Analysis of Cannabis
Cannabis Production Science II
Cannabis Crop Methods II
Licensed Producer Field Placement
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE Mental Health Nursing I
Mental Health Across the Lifespan Concepts of Mental Health and Addiction Trends and Issues in Mental Health Nursing
Cultural Diversity
TWO Nursing Assessment in Mental Health
Acute Care and Crisis Intervention
Community Mental Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing II
Leadership Studies
› Students earn Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate focused on caring for individuals with dementia and other cognitive diseases.
Career Opportunities:
› Clinic or medical centre
› Community healthcare organization
› Hospital
› Long-term care facility
Graduate Certificate Programs
Ecosystem Restoration
Are you passionate about the environment with a desire to help establish an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and our highly industrialized world? As an Ecological Restoration Practitioner, you are skilled in the restoration and management of disturbed ecosystems and prepared to play a leading role in the environmental labour market.
Program Highlights:
› Centred on ‘hands-on, boots-on’ learning opportunities via community-based, yearlong ecological restoration projects.
› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake includes restored wetlands, The Wetland Ridge Trail and is part of the Niagara Escarpment.
› Supports bio-monitoring, bio-engineering and plant material management training via the Teaching Greenhouse, community nurseries and a full complement of field equipment.
› Restoration-oriented certifications and training provide graduates competitive advantages in the environmental labour market.
› Engaged Program Advisory Committee with representatives from sectors involved in the planning, implementation, regulation and promotion of ecological restoration activities.
› Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) has reviewed program curriculum and successful graduates of this program will be immediately eligible for certification designation as a CERPIT (Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner in Training).
Career Opportunities:
› Ecological restoration practitioner
› Environmental manager
› Natural heritage specialist
› Species-at-risk invasive management specialist
› Watershed stewardship coordinator
› Wildlife biologist
Environmental Management and Assessment
Would you like to explore the environmental sector and gain the practical experience needed to launch a career in this exciting and important field? As a graduate of the Environmental Management and Assessment program you will have the specialized skills that employers are looking for to work in areas like environmental site assessment, organizational sustainability and waste management.
Program Highlights:
› First program of its kind in Canada; faculty team has over 60 years of collective environmental experience.
› Graduates have marketable skills from the perspective of business, industry, government, consultants and environmental associations.
› Nationally accredited by ECO Canada for excellence in curriculum in compliance with the Canadian National Occupational Standards.
› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake offers access to ecological living labs in addition to hands-on learning opportunities via industry or projects that provide practical experience one day a week, for 12 weeks.
› Graduates with relevant experience can seek Environmental Professional certification through ECO Canada.
Career Opportunities:
› Environmental assessment and risk management
› Environmental compliance
› Environmental site assessment
› Pollution prevention
› Public/community engagement and outreach
› Waste management
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE Plant Material Management
Restoration Ecology
Flora Identification
Aquatic Monitoring Techniques
Soil Sciences
Hydrology
Applied Geomatics
TWO Professional Communications
Wild Species Management
Ecological Engineering
Field Project
River Corridor Restoration
Fauna Identification
ONE Environmental Laws and Regulations
Environmental Analysis I
Environmental Communications
Waste Management Systems
Occupational Health and Safety
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Site Assessments
Industrial Process and Environmental Control
TWO Pollution Prevention
Environmental Analysis II
Environmental Audits
Organizational Sustainability
Hazardous Materials Management
Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
Project Management
Public and Media Relations
Exercise Science for Health and Performance
Are you eager to gain the expertise and skills that are essential to optimize the performance of athletic populations or design programs to support individuals living with chronic conditions that enable them to lead a healthier lifestyle?
The Exercise Science for Health and Performance graduate certificate builds upon your undergraduate degree as targeted theory and practical coursework along with placement opportunities support your preparation for industry credentialling. You will gain knowledge and skills in areas of counselling, assessing and prescribing tailored exercise programs for athletes, as well as individuals managing conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and various other chronic health conditions.
Program Highlights:
› Hands-on learning opportunities within dedicated program labs equipped to test high performance athletes and clinical populations.
› 150 hours of field placements working with athletic and clinical populations.
› Gain the knowledge and skills to challenge industry certifications such as the CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist, CSEP High Performance, Specialization, CSEP Certified Personal Trainer, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and COKO Registered Kinesiologist.
› Note: Eligibility to challenge certifications is determined by the certifying organization. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the organization directly to confirm eligibility.
Career Opportunities:
› Canadian Armed Forces
› Hospital (cardiac and pulmonary area)
› Municipal and community services
› Occupational testing company
› Organization with corporate wellness program
› Private fitness centre
Gerontology
› Private practice
› Rehabilitation unit
› Sport institute
› Wellness centre
Internationally trained nurses are eligible to register for this intensive one-year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate. The Gerontology program is ideal for nurses who are interested in enhancing their foundational knowledge and building leadership skills in caring for the health of older adults in diverse settings. Graduates of this program will combine their new, advanced learning with their previous professional credentials and experience to provide exemplary service to this growing population.
Program Highlights:
› Unique interprofessional education experience with other nursing and allied health programs.
› Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
› Experiential learning including more than 100 hours of clinical placement.
› 42 hours of hands-on experiential learning in state-of-the-art simulation labs.
› Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.
› Over 50 hours of online simulation learning to integrate knowledge and geriatric assessment.
› Students earn Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate focused on caring for individuals with dementia and other cognitive diseases.
Career Opportunities:
› Clinic or medical centre
› Community healthcare organization
› Hospital
› Long-term care facility
› Seniors’ residence
PLACEMENT
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Client Education and Behaviour Change
Training Techniques
Exercise Prescription
Advanced Fitness Assessment
Occupational Testing and Workplace Evaluation
Field Placement I
TWO
Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
Fitness Assessment for Special Populations
Advanced Nutrition
Injury Mechanisms and Management
Career Preparation
Field Placement II
ONE Fundamental Clinical Skills
Health and Aging in Canada
College Graduate Certificate
Older Adult and Long Term Care Nursing
Healthy Aging in the Community
Advanced Communication in Nursing
TWO Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice
Nursing Leadership
Introduction to Evidence Based Nursing
Older Adult and Hospital Based Nursing
Gerontological Nursing Practice
Note: This program is for qualified internationally-trained nurses only.
Graduate Certificate Programs
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Are you a service-oriented professional looking to increase your managerial and leadership skills in preparation for a larger hospitality or tourism role in Canada or across the globe? As a graduate of the Hospitality and Tourism Management program, you have the specialized training needed to take on increasingly senior roles in the global hospitality and tourism marketplace.
Program Highlights:
› Gain managerial, communication and leadership skills critical to your success.
› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located in the heart of Canada’s premier hospitality and tourism industry.
› Strong focus on developing leadership through technology and teamwork with industry-driven learning experiences.
› Gain hands on learning through restaurant operation simulations, capstone projects and field trips.
Career Opportunities:
› Food and beverage industry
› Destination marketing
› Hotel industry
› Tourism operation
› Tourist attraction
Human Resources Management
Are you a person with a focus on human resources or management who dreams of playing a lead role in caring for an organization’s most important asset - its people? As a Human Resources Management graduate, you possess specialized knowledge in labour law, occupational health and safety, labour relations, training, compensation and recruitment, enabling you to work in all aspects of HR.
Program Highlights:
› Designed to complement prior education in other disciplines.
› Professors have significant HR industry experience.
› Applied learning opportunities including an internship with 300 hours of practical HR experience.
› Courses prepare you for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and/or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations.
› Courses required to write the Certified Human Resources Professional Knowledge Exam (CHRP-KE) and Certified Human Resources Leader Knowledge Exam (CHRL-KE) in order to achieve your CHRP and/or CHRL designations, must have an overall average of 70 percent, with no course mark below 65 per cent.
› Connect with industry leaders via guest speakers, alumni, industry events and associations including the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) and the Human Resources Professional Association of Niagara (HRPAN).
Career Opportunities:
› Benefits coordinator
› Compensation specialist
› Human resources generalist
› Labour relations officer
› Occupational health and safety coordinator
ONE Best Practices of Accounting Principles in Hospitality and Tourism
Accommodations Management
Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
International Niche Tourism
Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
Hospitality Operations and Risk Management
TWO Food and Beverage Service Management
Sustainable Tourism Destination Development
Entrepreneurship/Intrapreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism
Revenue and Strategic Management
Event and Attraction Management
Operations Finance and Technology
› Pension and benefit administrator
› Recruitment coordinator › Recruiter
HR Management Systems & HR Metrics
Principles of Human Resource Management
Business Management and Organizational Behaviour
Organizational Training and Development
Recruitment and Selection
TWO Organizational Design
Human Resources Planning
Compensation Administration
Employment Law: Special Topics
Canadian Occupational Health and Safety
Industrial and Labour Relations
Field Placement - Human Resources Management
The field placement is an internship requiring
Industrial Automation
Do you have an engineering background and are fascinated by automation technologies and their role in business and industry? As an Industrial Automation graduate, you are well prepared to take on a variety of positions in the automation and control systems sectors.
Program Highlights:
› Curriculum focuses on programmable logic control, robotics, industrial networks and project management.
› Access hands-on learning opportunities via Niagara College’s high-tech manufacturing and design labs.
› Project-based learning results in well-trained automation specialists with highly skilled expertise.
Career Opportunities:
› Aerospace manufacturing
› Automation distribution and sales
› Automotive manufacturing
› Food and beverage industry
› Original equipment manufacturer
› Pharmaceutical industry
› System integrator
International Business Management
Are you a global thinker interested in expanding your knowledge of international business practices? As an International Business Management graduate, you will be prepared to dive into the challenges of doing business in international markets. This program provides students with the theories and practices associated with quantitative decision-making and strategic development in an international context.
Program Highlights:
› Proximity to one of the world’s busiest international borders provides high-value experiential learning opportunities in the international commerce arena.
› Hands-on learning.
› Faculty members with diverse international business experience.
› Designed to compliment prior education in various fields.
Career Opportunities:
› Customs broker
› Distribution and logistics administrator
› Foreign trade consultant/specialist
› Import/export manager
› International banker
› International marketing and sales associate
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE Motors and Variable Speed Drives
PLC Programming and HMI Design I
Industrial Robotics I Programming I
CAD for Engineers
TWO PLC Programming and HMI Design II
Industrial Communications and Devices
Programming II
Industrial Automation Project I
THREE Industrial Robotics II
Process Automation
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
Industrial Automation Project II
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE Concepts of International Trade
International Market Research
International Trade Finance
Market Entry and Distribution
Business Principles
Leadership and Ethics
TWO Global Logistics Management
International Marketing Strategies
Legal Issues of International Trade
Trade Aspects of International Geography I
Applied Research in International Trade Management
Principles of Human Resource Management
Graduate Certificate Programs
Nursing Leadership & Healthcare Management
Internationally trained nurses are eligible to register for this intensive one-year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate. The Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management program helps students to develop their leadership ability and capacity to manage the multiple factors influencing healthcare at the organizational and system levels.
Program Highlights:
› Unique interprofessional education experience with other nursing and allied health programs.
› Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
› Experiential learning including a capstone project.
› Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.
Career Opportunities:
› Clinics and medical centre
› Community healthcare organization
› Hospital
› Long-term care facility
› Seniors residence
Palliative Care–Multidiscipline
Note: This program is for qualified internationally-trained nurses only.
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE Communication for Nursing Leaders
Healthcare Business Operations
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Administration
Healthcare Systems
Evidence-Based Decision Making
Cultural Diversity
TWO Ethics in Nursing Leadership and Administration
Management of Human Resources in Healthcare
Law and Healthcare Administration
Technology and Informatics for Nursing Leaders
Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management Capstone
Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice
Note: This program is for qualified internationally-trained nurses only.
Internationally trained nurses are eligible to register for this intensive one-year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate. The Palliative Care program is ideal for nursing graduates who are interested in enhancing their foundational knowledge and skills to care for clients with life-limiting illnesses. Graduates of this program will combine their new, advanced learning with their previous education and experience to provide exemplary care to clients and their families who are coping with the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual complexities associated with the dying process.
Program Highlights:
› Unique interprofessional education experience with other nursing and allied health programs.
› Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
› Experiential learning with standardized patients.
› Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.
Career Opportunities:
› Clinics and medical centre
› Community healthcare organization
› Hospice
› Hospital
› Long-term care facility
› Respite care
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE Palliative Care - Introduction
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Palliative Care - Communications
Palliative Care - Pyschosocial Aspects
Palliative Care - Understanding of Death
Cultural Diversity
TWO Palliative Care - Comfort
Palliative Care - Ethics
Palliative Care - Simulation
Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice
Leadership Studies
Are you a detail-oriented storyteller who excels at relationship building and boasts a strong range of skills including writing and research and strategic communications and analysis?
As a Public Relations (PR) Practitioner, you are a strong written and verbal communicator with an understanding of the importance of effective communication between an organization and its public.
Program Highlights:
› Develop the public relations and strategic communication skills needed to succeed in the fast-paced and diverse world of PR.
› Gain hands-on learning experience via a 152-hour field placement and applied learning projects involving industry clients in the second term.
› Curriculum, including an emphasis on social media, is informed by a program advisory committee to ensure industry relevance and exceeds current provincial PR program standards.
› Program runs three days a week in both terms.
› Provides multiple networking opportunities for the students to meet industry professionals.
Career Opportunities:
› Change management
› Community relations
› Corporate social responsibility
› Crisis communication
› Internal communication
› Investor relations
› Issues management
› Marketing communications
› Media relations
› Public affairs
› Publicity
› Special event management
› Social media/digital communications
Social Media Management
Do you have what it takes to become a leader in the emerging world of social media management? Are you creative, analytical, detail-oriented and digitally adept? As a social media professional, you will plan, execute and analyze social media campaigns for a variety of organizations and clients, in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. You will create engaging communications using images, video and text to enhance brands and improve online engagement.
Program Highlights:
› Graduate certificate program delivered over two semesters, four days a week.
› Hands-on learning in client-focused courses.
› Gain and improve collaboration and leadership skills required in industry.
› In-depth training in social media management platforms.
› Training in web site hosting, LMS management and social media analytics dashboards.
› Network among industry professionals to access the freelance market.
› Plan and lead a social media campaign for a client in a capstone course.
› Gain business and marketing skills.
› Learn creativity techniques and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
Career Opportunities:
› Brand ambassador
› Community manager
› Content strategist
› Customer relations specialist
› Digital content manager
› Digital media manager
› Digital marketing manager
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE Public Relations Principles I
Writing Principles
Media Relations
Social Media Strategies
Organizational Communications
Computer Applications Design I
TWO Advanced Writing
Public Relations Principles II
Special Event Development and Management
Public Relations Applied Projects
Social Media Strategies II
Desktop Publishing II
Field Placement - Public Relations
TERM
ONE
Writing for Social Media
Online Marketing and Public Relations
Canadian Media Practices and Law
Visual Communications
Videography
TWO Applied Projects l
Paid Campaigns and Analytics
Campaign Leadership and Management
Entrepreneurship and Career Development
Web Site Management
Applied Projects II
Graduate Certificate Programs
Supply Chain Management
Description
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding career that enables you to contribute to the management of global supply chains? As a professional in Supply Chain Management, you will be working in a profession that influences the purchasing, production, warehousing and distribution of goods and services.
Program Highlights:
› A focused curriculum provides students with a comprehensive understanding of supply chains, logistics management, related technology, and business processes.
› Graduates can pursue professional status through associations such as the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL), the Canadian Institute for Traffic and Transportation, (CITT) and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).
› Students will partner with organizations or complete case study work, using course competencies to address real world problems.
› Applied research is present in various courses, culminating with a capstone course in the final term.
› Software-based simulations provide learners with competencies in team-based, real-time, competitive business scenarios.
› Program is a member of the SAP University Alliance.
› Students can compete in International Business Simulation competitions.
Career Opportunities:
› Customer fulfillment manager
› Demand Analyst
› Distribution planner
› Inventory manager
› Logistics coordinator
› Production planner
› Supply chain analyst
› Supply chain supervisor/manager
› Warehouse operations manager
Teaching English as a Second Language
This one-year intensive online program prepares pre-service teachers to teach English as a second language both domestically and abroad and offers opportunities to explore ways to support ESL students in the classroom. Explore the creation of curriculum, assessment, and the use of educational technologies to enhance language acquisition. Included in the program are arranged in-person and virtual practicum placements where pre-service teachers will have the opportunity to observe the ESL classroom and practice teaching to a group of language learners to gain real world experience.
Program Highlights:
› Theory- and methodology-focused classes taught by subject matter experts.
› Extensive training with various educational technologies that enhance the ESL classroom.
› Arranged practicum placements in the Greater Hamilton and Niagara areas; support provided to find practicum placements in any Canadian province, or in any municipality outside of the Niagara and Hamilton areas.
› Practicum teaching opportunities with experienced mentor teachers who meet TESL Ontario requirements.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates are prepared to teach English as a Second Language both domestically and internationally. Notes: teaching credentials as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Education are required for graduates planning to teach in the Ontario school systems; this program is only available to domestic students.
Domestically:
› Academic English program in postsecondary
› Adult learning centre where ESL is taught
› Corporate language training consultancy
› Multicultural centres
› Private language school
› Corporate Language training consultancy
international teacher training organizations
› Elementary school
› NC global educational partner
› Secondary school
› University, college or private language school
ONE Business Management and Organizational Behaviour
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Systems and Metrics
Enterprise Information Management
Lean Six Sigma Project Management
Integrated Operations Planning
TWO Global Logistics Management
Organizational Sustainability
Purchasing and Supply Management
Supply Chain Leadership and Negotiation Skills
Transportation Systems, Distribution and Logistics Management
Applied Research for Supply Chain Management
TERM COURSE TITLE
ONE
English Language Systems
Teaching Methodologies
Language Acquisition
Teaching Language Skills I
Workplace Communication Skills and Professionalism I
Field Placement I - TESL
TWO Teaching Language Skills II
Curriculum and Resource Development
Teaching with Technology
Workplace Communication Skills and Professionalism II
Field Placement II - TESL
The Niagara College program is a fully accredited Teaching English as a Second Language Training program through TESL Ontario and TESL Canada.
Pre-admission and or program requirements.
Pre-admission and or program requirements.
All applicants are responsible to ensure that proof of meeting all admission requirements is received by Niagara College Admissions according to the Application Deadlines Schedule. Please visit niagaracollege.ca/par to see more detailed information by program. Below is a brief outline of some of these requirements.
All applicants are responsible to ensure that proof of meeting all admission requirements is received by Niagara College Admissions according to the Application Deadlines Schedule. Please visit niagaracollege.ca/par to see more detailed information by program. Below is a brief outline of some of these requirements.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SURVEILLANCE
The confidential Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) form must be completed and submitted to Niagara College. All costs associated with vaccinations and/or verification, are the responsibility of the student. Please view the current CDS form and Checklist for requirements at niagaracollege.ca/ healthservices/cds
COMPUTER
For all graduate programs, students are responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of a desktop or laptop computer that meets or exceeds the program-specific requirements noted on the admissions requirements section of each program website. For programs that have no program-specific computer technology requirements, students are responsible for ensuring that they have a microsoft windows 10 based desktop or laptop system that meets or exceeds general personal computer technology requirements. Note: there is no support for chromebooks or apple products unless they are specifically outlined in the requirements of your program.
CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
Many employers have instituted a CRC with vulnerable sector screening as a requirement for field placements as a result of Bill 18. The CRC if required is the responsibility of the student along with any or all costs associated with the CRC. Those with criminal charges pending or an uncleared criminal record are not eligible for a field placement experience. Field placements must be completed in order to graduate.
FIRST-AID AND CPR
Current Standard First Aid certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required. All certifications must be met and remain current or placement/clinical will be denied and/or the student will be withdrawn from their current placement/clinical.
GOVERNMENT MANDATES
All students who participate in clinical placements are, without exception, required to meet the expectations mandated by the Ontario Hospitals Act and the Ontario Long Term Care Homes Act. These nonacademic requirements include: Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen and the Confidential Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS). Detailed requirements are below.; All requirements must be met and remain current for the student’s duration of the program subject to the Placement Agency’s requirements. If any documentation expires before the end of the term and the student’s last day of clinical placement, the student will not be able to register for that term’s clinical course or its co-requisites.
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Mobile tablet computing is an integral component of this curriculum. All students are encouraged to obtain a mobile tablet or computing device.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Please note that employment or placement may require lifting up to 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds). Additionally, some Boards of Education have instituted a fit for field test. Students entering Justice programs may required a level of physical fitness that enables them to engage in moderate physical activity. Information regarding the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) is available at at: niagaracollege.ca/prepinfo
Medical requirements for candidates of the Constable Selection System are available at niagaracollege.ca/css.
TRANSPORTATION
Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete program requirements which may not be readily accessible by public transportation. Program requirements could include co-ops, placements, volunteer requirements, practical labs, field projects, assignments, clinicals, or any other off-campus visits required as part of the program’s curriculum. Some placements require access to a private vehicle. A valid driver’s license may be required.
UNIFORM
A student dress code is in effect for clinical courses.
UNIVERSITY COURSE WORK
University course work covering the following is strongly recommended for certification: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Physical Fitness Assessment, Nutrition, Exercise Prescription, Data Management (statistics), Health Promotion, Physical Activity Strategies for persons with chronic disease and Psychological Aspects of Human Behavior Related to Physical Activity and Exercise as well as specialization in health related fitness, work and sport-related fitness applications for asymptomatic and symptomatic conditions.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS WITH ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Care Paramedic:
Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations:
Beverage Business Management:
Supply Chain Management:
Teaching English as a Second Language:
Admissions Contact Information Email: admissions@niagaracollege.ca Phone: 905-735-2211 ext 7619
Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE)
Some of our health programs require completion of the HOAE exam to be considered for admission. For further information about this exam, please visit our Test Centre web page.
Pre-Admission Test Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If you wish to request accommodation for pre-admission testing please contact Accessibility Services prior to the test date at 905-735-2211 extension 7778, or, register online for a pre-admission test accommodation.
NOTE: Niagara College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Niagara’s programs and courses remain relevant and meet all Ministry regulations. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time. Please refer to our website at niagaracollege.ca for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
SCHEDULES: The college makes every attempt to maintain consistent schedules however, please note that timetables are subject to change. The scheduling of classes generally occurs from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Some programs may have extended schedules, please check the program information at niagaracollege.ca for details.
How to Apply
Admissions and Applications
Detailed information about Niagara College programs, including admission requirements, can be found online at niagaracollege.ca/programs. Most full-time programs begin in September of each year. Some programs are also available in January or May. Please refer to our program availability list for the current status of each of our programs at niagaracollege.ca/status
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS :
I AM A DOMESTIC (CANADIAN) APPLICANT:
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:
› Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree
› Proof of English proficiency
› Most private college courses and/or credentials are NOT acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs. Please contact the admissions office at admissions@niagaracollege.ca for assistance with your particular program of interest.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum academic requirements listed pertain to most programs. Some programs may also require: specific pre-requisite courses, preadmission testing, attendance at an information session, participation in an audition session, submission of a portfolio, completion of an essay or questionnaire or additional assessment of equivalency to required courses. It is important to note that meeting admission requirements does not guarantee admission to Niagara College programs. You can find specific up-to-date admission requirements as well as selection and ranking information posted on individual program pages at niagaracollege.ca/programs
Applications are available online at ontariocolleges.ca and are subject to a non-refundable application fee.
HOW DO I APPLY AND IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE?
The application for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Convention refugees is available online at ontariocolleges.ca for a nonrefundable application fee. You can apply to a total of five programs, with no more than three choices at any one Ontario college. For more information, please visit ontariocolleges.ca International applicants see below:
I AM AN INTERNATIONAL (VISA) APPLICANT:
Niagara College welcomes students from over 100 different countries. To apply as an international student, you must complete and submit the web application form for International Students, along with your official transcripts from high school and/or university, and provide proof of English Proficiency (if applicable). Upon receiving the information provided, we will assess your application. If you meet the eligibility criteria and the program remains available, you will receive confirmation of your acceptance, accompanied by a request to submit a deposit by a specified deadline. Upon timely submission of the deposit by the deadline, along with meeting the academic requirements, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance, and we will initiate the process of obtaining a Provincial Attestation Letter on your behalf. These documents are essential for your study permit application and cannot be transferred.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS MAY APPLY ONLINE AT: international.niagaracollege.ca/apply
For more information contact: Niagara College Canada International Division 100 Niagara College Boulevard, Welland, Ontario, Canada, L3C 7L3 Phone: 905-988-2910, ext. 7151 Fax: 905-735-2413
Email: international@niagaracollege.ca
Application Deadlines and Admission Offer Dates
PROGRAM START DATE
Last date to apply for equal consideration to a competitive program
Last date to submit portfolio, test scores and/or final grades in required courses for consideration to competitive programs
SEP 2025 Feb 1, 2025 Feb 28, 2025
JAN 2026 Jun 5, 2025 Jul 10, 2025
MAY 2026 Oct 29, 2025 Nov 19, 2025
HOW WILL I KNOW IF THE COLLEGE HAS RECEIVED MY APPLICATION?
The Admissions Office will send an email and mail an acknowledgement brochure to you after your application has been received from ontariocolleges.ca. The mailing will indicate if there are specific preadmission requirements for the programs for which you have applied and due dates for test scores, portfolio and transcript submissions.
You can also find this information at: niagaracollege.ca/par
ARE ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED IN THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES?
If you wish to request accommodation for pre-admission testing, please contact the Accessibility Services Office prior to the test date. 905-735-2211, ext. 7778 or visit niagaracollege.ca/hwas/services/accessibility/tests/
DO I NEED TO PROVIDE MY TRANSCRIPT(S)?
Please ensure that proof of all admission requirements is received by the Admissions Office within 3 weeks of submitting your application, or no later than the date listed in the table at the top of this page. If you are currently enrolled as a full-time high school student in Ontario, your school should forward transcript information directly to ontariocolleges.ca. If you are not currently enrolled in Ontario as a full-time high school student, you must request an official high school transcript be sent directly to ontariocolleges.ca For information on how to request Ontario high school and postsecondary transcripts, please visit niagaracollege.ca/transcriptrequirements
DOES THE COLLEGE CONSIDER TRANSCRIPTS FROM OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO?
Applicants whose Canadian secondary school studies have been completed outside the province of Ontario must submit evidence of equivalent standing. Recognized equivalents to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) are: Alberta–Grade 12, British Columbia–Grade 12, Manitoba–Grade 12, New Brunswick–Grade 12, Newfoundland–Grade 12, Nova Scotia–Grade 12, Prince Edward Island–Grade 12, Quebec–High School Leaving Certificate (Secondary V), Saskatchewan–Grade 12, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut–Grade 12.
Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada are considered on an individual basis. International Credential Assessment services are available at icascanada.ca or wes.org/ca
Earliest admission offer date for competitive programs
Mid March
Late July
Late November
*Key dates are subject to change. Please visit niagaracollege.ca/dates for the most current information.
DOES THE COLLEGE CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES TO AN ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA?
Applicants who provide documentation for Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) equivalency from any of the following sources will be considered on an individual basis.
› Academic and Career Entrance (ACE)
› Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)
› Home Schooling (individual assessment is required)
For further information, please contact the Admissions Office at 905-735-2211, ext. 7619 or email admissions@niagaracollege.ca
DOES THE COLLEGE CONSIDER TRANSCRIPTS FROM PRIVATE CAREER COLLEGES?
Most private college courses and/or credentials are NOT acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs. Please contact the admissions office at admissions@niagaracollege.ca for assistance with your particular program of interest.
CAN I APPLY AS A MATURE STUDENT?
If you are age 19 or older as of the first day of classes, and do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, you may be considered for admission as a mature student. You must meet all specific admission requirements (courses, portfolio, written statement, audition, pre-admission testing, etc.) for the program to which you are applying. Equivalency testing is available in Mathematics and English for applicants age 19 or older. Testing is not available for Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Test fees are payable at the time the test is written.
To review eligibility for admission, please contact the Admissions Office at 905-735-2211, ext. 7619 or email admissions@niagaracollege.ca
DOES THE COLLEGE OFFER A WAY FOR ME TO OBTAIN REQUIRED COURSES FOR ADMISSION?
Yes. The Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program, offered through Academic Upgrading, can help you prepare for admission to postsecondary programs at Niagara College, as well as other Ontario colleges. If you do not have a high school diploma, or you have completed high school some time ago and need to refresh your skills, or you are missing specific courses required for admission, the ACE Program can help you. Academic upgrading courses include communications/ English, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, computers, and selfdevelopment. You can enjoy free tuition, access to textbooks, and the possibility of some financial support. The program is based on continuous intake so you can enrol at any time.
To learn more about this program, please visit niagaracollege.ca/au You may also obtain information and apply to the program by contacting academicupgrading@niagaracollege.ca.
WHAT ARE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS?
If you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) from outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one or more of the following:
› Grade 12 English at the C or U level (Ontario High School Curriculum)
› Niagara College Mature Student Test for English
› ACE English (Academic Upgrading)
› International Credential Assessment for studies outside of Canada
If English is your subsequent language, the College (for the purposes of admission to standard non competitive programs) will also accept the following as proof of English proficiency:
IELTS All postsecondary (undergraduate) programs* 6.0–No individual band under 5.5
IELTS All degree & post-graduate programs 6.5–No band under 5.5
CAEL All postsecondary (undergraduate), degree & post-graduate programs* 60–No individual band under 50
EAP All undergraduate programs
EAP All degree & post-graduate programs
Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation program with 70% and no individual grade under 50%
Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation program with 75% and no individual grade under 60%
PTE All postsecondary (undergraduate) programs* 58+, with no individual skill under 53
PTE All degree & post-graduate programs 60+, with no individual skill under 57
Duolingo All postsecondary (undergraduate) programs* 105+, with no individual subscore below 95
Duolingo All degree & post-graduate programs 120+, with no individual subscore below 100
*Excluding Pharmacy Technician. For details visit niagaracollege.ca/pt
The College provides both short and long-term intensive English as a Subsequent Language programs for foreign trained students who plan to attend Niagara College, or a university, and need to improve their English language proficiency before starting their academic studies.
WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I HAVE BEEN ADMITTED?
Programs starting: September 2025, January 2026 or May 2026
November 1st, 2024 is the earliest offer date for admission to full time Postsecondary, Bachelor’s Degree and Graduate Certificate programs. Admission decisions will be released according to the application deadlines to Niagara College, available at niagaracollege.ca/dates
A current list of open and competitive programs is available at niagaracollege.ca/status
Applications are evaluated based on published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program
(see competitive program selection and ranking below). Where a required course is in progress at the time of evaluation, a decision will be rendered upon receipt of course enrolment. Offers of admission granted where one or more admission requirements are in progress will be conditional upon successful completion of the requirement. A conditional offer of acceptance will be revoked if proof of completion of all requirements (admissions or pre-registration) is not received by the Admissions Office before the start of classes, or deadline specified in their acceptance and/ or pre-registration documentation. In most cases, timetable selection is blocked until all admission and pre-registration conditions have been met.
COMPETITIVE PROGRAM SELECTION AND RANKING:
A program is considered competitive when the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number required to fill the program. Applications, as well as proof of all admission requirements, must be received by the Admissions Office according to the application deadlines to Niagara College, available at niagaracollege.ca/dates
Applications received on or before the application deadline will be equally considered, based on published admission requirements and residency priority. Eligible applicants will be ranked for offering or placement on a wait list based on ranking as determined by Program Selection Criteria grouped by:
a) Permanent residents of Ontario
b) Permanent residents of other provinces and territories in Canada
c) Applicants from other countries
Selection is based on the average of final grades in required courses and, where required, pre-admission test scores, audition or portfolio evaluations. The highest senior level final grade available at the time of evaluation is considered. Mid-term grades are not considered for competitive programs however, where the required grade 12 course is in progress, grade 11 final grades will be used for ranking.
Example 1: When an applicant is enrolled in a required grade 12 Math, and has no previous final grade for grade 12 Math at the time of evaluation, ranking is based on the final grade for grade 11 Math at the appropriate level. Offers of admission granted in this circumstance will be conditional upon successful completion of the required grade 12 Math.
Example 2: When an applicant is enrolled in a required grade 11 or 12 Chemistry, and has no previous final grade for grade 11 or 12 Chemistry at the time of evaluation, the applicant will not be considered for admission to a competitive program. Final grades must be available at the time of evaluation.
Applicants currently attending a semestered secondary school are strongly encouraged to complete the subject-specific requirements for the programs to which they are applying in the first semester of their final year or during their third year of studies in order that final marks for these courses may be used in the selection. This is particularly important for programs requiring SCH4C where no grade 11 Chemistry mark can be used in selections.
Preferred Preparatory Programs (Pre-Community Services & PreHealth Sciences): The preferred admission process for these programs into competitive programs does not supersede the Admissions policy regarding selection and ranking of applicants for competitive programs.
HOW DO I CONFIRM MY OFFER OF ACCEPTANCE?
An applicant may confirm to only one offer of acceptance at one time. Confirmation of acceptance is completed online at ontariocolleges.ca In order to secure your place in the program, you must confirm by the deadline specified in your offer of acceptance letter. All colleges to which you applied will be informed of your decision.
If you are an international student, please refer to the instructions listed at international.niagaracollege.ca/how-to-apply/
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN APPLICANT HAS BEEN PLACED ON A WAITING LIST?
A waiting list is established when there are more eligible applicants than available space in a program. Your position on the waiting list is determined by your evaluation score compared to other applicants, or by your application date if you have applied after the application deadline. Your waiting list status is typically valid until the fifth day of classes and does not carry over to future terms. Should space become available in the program, wait listed applicants will be contacted by the Admissions Office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide accurate contact information; including mailing address, email address and phone numbers.
WHAT IF I HAVE BEEN DENIED ADMISSION?
Applicants may be denied admission when the program and/or waiting list is filled, or when proof of all admission requirements has not been submitted by the required due date. Applicants wishing to make a formal appeal can follow the Appeal of Academic Decisions policy & procedure found on our website. niagaracollege.ca/appeal
CAN I BE READMITTED TO A PROGRAM?
Students who wish to be readmitted to the first semester of any program must apply to ontariocolleges.ca. Standard application rules and deadlines, as well as admission requirements for the current application cycle will apply. Students wishing to return to a term other than the first term of a program must contact Enrolment Services for further information. Call: 905-735-2211, ext. 7500
HOW MUCH ARE TUITION AND FEES?
The cost of tuition varies between programs. Tuition fees are listed by individual program at niagaracollege.ca/fees
CAN I DEFER MY ACCEPTANCE OFFER?
A deferral of admission may be considered on an individual basis under extenuating circumstances. Applicants must submit their request in writing to the Admissions Office. Applicants must meet all program admission requirements for the start date for which they wish to defer. If a deferral is requested to the next application cycle, a new application and payment of the application fee at Ontario Colleges will be required.
HOW AND WHEN CAN I PAY MY TUITION AND FEES?
PROGRAM START TUITION AND FEES INVOICE ISSUED September Late May January Early October May
Late January
Invoices are posted to each student’s online MyNC account. Invoices are not mailed to home addresses. Your reserved space in the program expires as of the due date on the tuition and fees invoice. If payment is not received by the due date, you may lose your space in the program. You may be considered for re-admission if there is space available upon request.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE ONTARIO STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OSAP)?
Online application procedures and deadlines for applications are available on the OSAP website at ontario.ca/osap
For more information about OSAP and Financial Aid, please visit niagaracollege.ca/finaid
WHAT MUST I DO IF MY TUITION AND FEES WILL BE PAID BY A SPONSOR?
If your tuition and fees will be covered by a sponsoring agency, please request a letter of approval from the agency.
The letter must be received by the tuition due date. Space may not be available in the program after the due date. A deposit payment made by the student OR a sponsorship letter of approval is required by the due date to secure a seat in the program.
The Letter of Approval must include:
› Student Details: Student name, date of birth, Niagara College student ID number.
› Details and Duration of Sponsorship: Program, full-time/part-time studies, length of program/individual term.
› Coverage and Limitations
› Requirements for Invoicing
› Sponsoring Agency Information: Address, email, phone number and contact person.
Approval letters can be submitted by email, mail or fax to: email: studentaccounts@niagaracollege.ca
Mail: Niagara College
100 Niagara College Boulevard Welland, ON L3C 7L3
Attention: Student Accounts
Fax: 905-736-6001
DOES MY PROGRAM HAVE A HEALTH REQUIREMENT?
Some programs require students to have certain medical and health criteria such as a completed Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) process. Information will be posted online within your MyNC account. Students must complete the Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) process by the deadline indicated and meet all medical criteria. These are necessary for clinical/field placement. Failure to meet criteria could affect the ability to proceed in the program, and/or result in having your offer of admission revoked. For more information regarding Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) requirements and to access the CDS process and Checklist, please visit the Niagara College Health Services website at niagaracollege.ca/healthservices/cds
HOW DO I APPLY FOR TRANSFER CREDITS?
Applicants with previous postsecondary education will be assessed for transfer credits upon receipt of an official transcript from the previous institution. Niagara College does not charge a fee for this service. Credits are considered on a course-by-course basis and will be granted where deemed equivalent in content and learning objectives to corresponding Niagara College courses. In some instances, detailed course outlines may be required for evaluation. For more information, please visit niagaracollege.ca/transfer
Current and previous Niagara College students who wish to transfer credits from one Niagara College program to another should contact Transfer Credit at transfercredit@niagaracollege.ca
WHAT IS PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION (PLAR)?
Niagara College believes that many people acquire college-level learning and skills through various situations such as prior work experience, community work, non-credit courses, self-directed study, travel and military service. Candidates who can demonstrate that they have achieved the learning outcomes of a specific course may be granted Niagara College credits based on an assessment of their prior learning. PLAR assessments require time and often involve multiple service areas. It is recommended that applicants start this process no later than three (3) weeks prior to the start of classes.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition plar@niagaracollege.ca niagaracollege.ca/plar
DO I HAVE ANY FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS?
As an NC graduate, you can take advantage of many great pathways to further educational opportunities in Canada and around the world. We are proud to provide a range of future study options for students. More details on specific opportunities can be found at niagaracollege.ca/pathways
Tuition & Fees
Basic Annual Fees Domestic Applicants:
Graduate Certificate
Please note these fees are subject to change without notice.
$6,038.10
All fees shown are based on the 2024-25 academic year. Tuition and fees for 2025-26 in all funded postsecondary programs may change without notice. Co-op programs have an additional fee of $475.00 per co-op term. Costs for materials are also added to some programs. The basic annual fees listed here are tuition and essential fees. Fees include: Academic Advising, Peer Services, Technology, Athletics and Recreation, Campus Safety, Career Services, Financial Aid Offices, Counselling and Mental Health, Health Services, Student Buildings, Student ID Cards, Transit Pass, Achievement and Records, Student Health Plan, SAC Advocacy, SAC Resources, SAC Membership, SAC Social Engagement, SAC Clubs, SAC Services, Student Engagement, Sustainability, and Alumni.
For program specific fee information, and the most current tuition fees, please visit niagaracollege.ca/fees
International Applicants:
to $16,450.00
Please note these fees are subject to change without notice.
These are tuition fees only and do not include services, medical insurance, and other applicable fees.
To view all applicable fees, visit international.niagaracollege.ca/fees. All fees are payable in full by the fee deadline dates established by NC.
English as a Second Language
(ESL)
Please note these fees are subject to change without notice.
Paying for College Ontario Student Assistance Program
WHAT IS OSAP?
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university.
OSAP OFFERS FUNDING THROUGH:
› Grants: money you don’t have to pay back.
› Student loan: money you need to repay once you are no longer enrolled in your required course load.
When you apply for OSAP, you will automatically be considered for both grants and loans. If you don’t want to take a loan, you can decline it after your application is approved.
There are also programs to help you repay your student loan once you’re finished school.
HOW OSAP CAN HELP:
› OSAP helps students from lower and middle income families meet the costs of college.
› Provides financial assistance for educational costs and basic living expenses.
› Provides financial assistance for child care for students with children.
HOW DO I APPLY?
An online application means:
› Your application and the OSAP website is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
› It is quick and easy to use and your information is secure.
› Built-in prompts will help you avoid making entry errors.
› You can get an on-the-spot estimate of the amount of funding you may receive.
› There is no application fee.
The online OSAP application becomes available in May for the coming academic year.
Scholarship and Bursary Opportunities
Scholarships and bursaries are resources to help you finance your postsecondary education. Visit niagaracollege.ca/finaid
FINANCIAL AID AND AWARDS
Niagara College offers over $3 million in scholarships and bursaries each year for domestic students. Details on award opportunities are posted on our financial aid website.
Niagara College graduates succeed in our community thanks to support of our many donors and friends who recognize the importance of a Niagara College education.
FIND SCHOLARSHIPS ONLINE
Did you know that hundreds of scholarships through external organizations and companies can be found online? The following web resources are not affiliated with Niagara College, but do offer information regarding scholarship opportunities and additional financial aid information.
› scholartree.ca
› studentawards.com
› scholarshipscanada.com
Google “Canadian student scholarships’ – you’ll find many results online!
Financial Assistance for International Students
For details about scholarships specific to international students, please visit international.niagaracollege.ca/scholarships
niagaracollege.ca/residence
WELLAND CAMPUS
RESIDENCE:
905-732-9700 ext. 3800
Email: info.welland@niagararesidence.ca
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE CAMPUS
RESIDENCE: 905-641-4435 ext. 3900
Email: info.notl@niagararesidence.ca
On-Campus & Off-Campus Living
Looking to extend your educational experience beyond the classroom while meeting new people, forming life-long friendships, and getting involved in everything NC offers?
From student leadership opportunities to experiencing a global community that connects you to students from all over the world, living in residence enables you to explore self-growth and development in a social and supportive community. You will be surrounded by residence advisors committed to helping you transition into your new accommodations.
Living in residence means you only pay for the academic year instead of a typical 12-month lease. Just steps from campus both residences offer furnished accommodations and multiple payment options. Amenities and occupancy within a student suite may vary depending on the location and room type you choose to apply for. Each furnished suite features two bedrooms, a kitchen (containing a fridge and microwave), a three-piece bathroom, and Wi-Fi Internet. Students supply linens, cutlery and small, CSA-approved appliances (e.g. a toaster or a kettle).
With controlled access and on-site management, entrances and common areas are monitored 24 hours a day, and visitors are required to sign in. Students living in residence will also have 24/7 access to a self-serve canteen or marketplace on the main floor with items for purchase.
Apply to Residence
You can apply online to live in residence. Applications for the Fall/Winter Academic Term open on February 1st. Applications received on or before April 15th will be included in the acceptance lottery; applications received after April 15th may receive acceptance into Residence or be placed on a first-come, first-served waiting list if rooms become available.
Following the acceptance lottery, acceptance packages will be sent via email within 3 business days of April 15th. Be sure to check your email including your junk folder frequently as email is NC’s preferred notification method. You are required to meet
all deadlines with both paperwork and payments. Please note: Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) deferrals are not available.
Please see the Residence website: niagararesidence.ca for the current application process, payment dates/fees, and when the applications for the Spring and Winter Terms become available.
Off-Campus Housing
In addition to our on-campus Residences, the beautiful Niagara Region also offers plenty of affordable, safe, quality housing close to both Niagara College campuses. An online housing board is a convenient way to search for off-campus housing options including access to a large, real-time database of student housing vacancies. Many area residents offer accommodations with listings at places4students.com. Start searching as early as possible to find the best options for you.
Our International Housing and Settlement team also offers a wide variety of housing options for students transitioning to Canada to support their introduction to Canadian culture and the Niagara community. This includes assistance with residence, off-campus housing and Niagara College’s Homestay program. For more information, please visit: international.niagaracollege.ca/housing
Dining on Campus
NC Cafeterias feature freshly prepared food, ranging from salads to sushi to pizza. Meal plans are available, making it simple to pay for your food with the swipe of a card. Coffee and snack retailers and our student centres are available too: The Core in Welland or The Armoury in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Both locations offer casual dining and fun activities presented by the Student Administrative Council.
