2024-2025 Environmental and Horticultural Programs. Niagara College Canada by Niagara College

ENVIRONMENT & HORTICULTURE STUDIES niagaracollege.ca

2024 / 2025

Niagara College Canada’s leader in applied, experiential learning, NC offers its students a breadth of programs that reflect and respond to the key sectors of our region, our province and the broader global economy. These programs immerse students within a highly experiential learning environment, enhanced by digital technologies. Our graduates possess cultural and global competencies; they are innovative, adaptable and entrepreneurial, pushing the boundaries of the possible for industry in Niagara, in Canada and abroad.

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

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NEWMARKET

400

AURORA 404

407 WHITBY

MARKHAM 10

BRAMPTON

401

407 427

YORK 6

TORONTO

MISSISSAUGA 401

GUELPH

MILTON

LAKE ONTARIO

QEW

407

OAKVILLE

KITCHENER 6

403

CAMBRIDGE

BURLINGTON HAMILTON 401

WOODSTOCK

403

QEW

ST. CATHARINES

BRANTFORD

100 km

U.S.A.

20 406

CALEDONIA 125 km

NIAGARA 25 km on-the-LAKE

50 km

75 km

990

WELLAND

QEW 3

SIMCOE

NIAGARA FALLS

CAYUGA

DUNNVILLE

FORT ERIE

290 90

BUFFALO 90

LAKE ERIE

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Welcome to Niagara

Getting Here

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

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

With close proximity to restaurants, wineries, museums, galleries, live music, festivals and only a 30-minute drive to the Canada-US border, both campuses are known for their warm and supportive culture and commitment to offering relevant programs that provide real-world work experience. Our classes are taught by passionate faculty who are committed to student success, resulting in a truly, one-of-akind educational experience.

Located in Welland’s residential district, a strong reflection of our commitment to supporting the local communities we serve, the Welland Campus is a 90-minute drive to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and 2 hours to downtown Toronto and the beautiful 125-acre campus in Niagara-onthe-Lake which sits at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment is just a 70-minute drive to the GTA and 90 minutes to downtown Toronto. Driving times: Hamilton – 45 minutes Oakville – 55 minutes Milton – 60 minutes Brantford – 60 minutes Mississauga – 60 minutes

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

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

DEGREE

CERTIFICATE

DIPLOMA

GRADUATE

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WELLAND CAMPUS

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There is plenty to experience at the Welland Campus which has seen a complete overhaul in the past 10 years with expansions, additions and renovations to every section of the facility. The original home of NC, this campus is a leader in sustainable technology and operates state-of-the-art, modern learning environments designed to help students succeed in their education and career training. The Welland Campus is located in the heart of a residential area near shopping centres and a variety of food outlets. The Seaway Mall and Niagara Street (shopping and food) are within walking distance of the campus. Transit connections via 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 and Apprenticeships

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

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DANIEL J. PATTERSON CAMPUS

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The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is the centre for NC’s business, hospitality, horticultural, environmental, culinary, wine, beer and spirits programs. It has blossomed into a masterpiece of hands-on learning through the innovative development of several on-campus teaching enterprises. It has most recently seen the addition of a state-of-the-art fitness and research centre in the Marotta Family Innovation Complex together with Canada’s first and only Cannabis Institute and Teaching Distillery. Students and visitors alike can enjoy two worlds: the natural landscape of the Niagara escarpment situated adjacent to the campus and the lively surrounding communities. There is something for everyone, including a 100+ brand outlet shopping centre across the street. Niagara Falls and the beautiful Niagara Parkway, Niagara River, and Ontario Wine Country are all close by. Students and residents can also visit beautiful sand beaches and enjoy summertime fun along the shores of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. The Niagara area also offers excellent recreational fishing, boating, hiking, as well as vibrant festivals and events all year round.

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

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

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Environment and Horticulture Studies Commercial Beekeeping Commercial Cannabis Production Ecosystem Restoration Environmental Management and Assessment Environmental Technician–Field and Laboratory (Co-op) Greenhouse Technician (Co-op) Greenhouse Technician Horticultural Technician (Co-op) Horticultural Technician Landscape Horticultural Techniques Landscape Technician (Co-op) Landscape Technician

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Admission Requirements: NC’s Environmental and Horticultural Studies, located at the

design studio and computer lab; a heated landscape workshop; 15

campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, offers a living-lab for students.

acres of student-restored wetlands; and is Canada’s first nationally

Situated at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, the campus

recognized postsecondary wildlife sanctuary.

features Ontario’s largest training greenhouse, modern landscape

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Certificate Program

Code Campus Start ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Length

Landscape Horticultural Techniques

0730

F/W

OSSD or equivalent, ENG 12 (C)or(U). Recommended Courses: Bio 11 (C)or(U) or 12 (U), Chem 11 (U) or 12 (C)or(U), Math 12 (C)or(U).

1 Year

Environmental Technician– Field and Laboratory (Co-op)

0736

OSSD or equivalent, ENG 12 (C)or(U), Math 12 (C)or(U), Chem 11 (U) or 12 (C)or(U). Recommended Courses: Bio 11 (C)or(U) or 12 (U). Driver’s License

2 Years

Greenhouse Technician (Co-op)

0737

OSSD or equivalent, ENG 12 (C)or(U). Recommended Courses: Bio 11 (C)or(U) or 12 (U), Chem 11 (U) or 12 (C)or(U), Math 12 (C)or(U).

2 Years

Greenhouse Technician

0777

OSSD or equivalent, ENG 12 (C)or(U). Recommended Courses: Bio 11 (C)or(U) or 12 (U), Chem 11 (U) or 12 (C)or(U), Math 12 (C)or(U).

2 Years

Horticultural Technician (Co-op)

0111

OSSD or equivalent, ENG 12 (C)or(U). Recommended Courses: Bio 11 (C)or(U) or 12 (U), Chem 11 (U) or 12 (C)or(U), Math 12 (C)or(U).

2 Years

Horticultural Technician

0771

OSSD or equivalent, ENG 12 (C)or(U). Recommended Courses: Bio 11 (C)or(U) or 12 (U), Chem 11 (U) or 12 (C)or(U), Math 12 (C)or(U).

2 Years

Landscape Technician (Co-op)

0735

OSSD or equivalent, ENG 12 (C)or(U). Recommended Courses: Bio 11 (C)or(U) or 12 (U), Chem 11 (U) or 12 (C)or(U), Math 12 (C)or(U).

2 Years

Landscape Technician

0775

OSSD or equivalent, ENG 12 (C)or(U). Recommended Courses: Bio 11 (C)or(U) or 12 (U), Chem 11 (U) or 12 (C)or(U), Math 12 (C)or(U).

2 Years

Commercial Beekeeping

0770

Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree AND Proof of English proficiency.

1 Year

Commercial Cannabis Production

0797

F/W Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in the areas of Horticulture, Greenhouse Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Biology or a related discipline AND Proof of English proficiency. For applicants who have studied outside of these fields of study OR those who have an acceptable combination of related work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by Niagara College), a portfolio must be submitted. Students are required to be a minimum of 19 years of age; Criminal Record Check.

1 Year

Ecosystem Restoration

2000

Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) in Environmental Technician/Technology; Ecosystem Management Technician/ Technology; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biology; Botany; Ecology; Environmental and Resources Studies/Management; Environmental Science/Technology; Landscape Architecture; Wildlife; Zoology AND Proof of English proficiency; OR Submit a cover letter and resume outlining an acceptable combination of environmental work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the College)

1 Year

Environmental Management and Assessment

0234

F/W Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) in Environmental Technician/Technology; Ecosystem Management Technician/ Technology; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biology; Earth Sciences; Ecology; Environmental and Resources Studies/Management; Environmental Science; Environmental Engineering AND Proof of English proficiency; OR Submit a cover letter and resume outlining an acceptable combination of environmental work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the college)

1 Year

Diploma Program

Graduate Program

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

I ended up getting a full time position with a medium sized environmental engineering company in Toronto as a Junior Environmental Technician. I’m loving the position and wanted to thank the professors at Niagara College for everything they have done. Siratha Chhan

program graduate

DEGREE

CERTIFICATE

DIPLOMA

GRADUATE

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Environment and Horticulture Studies Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Commercial Beekeeping Code

0770

Campus

Start

Do you dream of working outdoors while contributing to the sustainability of one of the most important parts of our natural food system – the pollinator? As a Commercial Beekeeper, you help meet the expected demand for pollination services by various agricultural crops in Canada and around the world.

Length

1 Year

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TERM COURSE TITLE ONE

Program Highlights:

› Reflects Niagara College’s holistic approach to agri-food and commitment to helping meet the global demand for thousands of commercial beekeepers over the next decade including the need for skilled breeders, honey producers and pollination contractors. › Eastern Canada’s first-ever Commercial Beekeeping program. › Applied learning experiences via an on-campus apiary with off-site yards and over 100 actively managed hives. › Three-semester program coincides with the normal annual lifecycle of a honey bee. › Supports provincial focus to create a highly skilled labour force to care for managed pollinators, as wild pollinators continue to decline globally. › Engaged Program Advisory Committee with a breadth of knowledge and representatives in all capacities within the Beekeeping Industry. › Potential field placement with an industry partner for qualifying students, or supplemental Independent Research Project as applicable.

Honey Bee Health Ecology of Pollinators Commercial Beekeeping Regulations Entomology of Bees Transitory (Mobile) Hive Management TWO Apiary Management I Apiary Construction Techniques Integrated Pest Management Queen Rearing Commercial Beekeeping Project I THREE Communications of Beekeeping Apiary Management II Sustainable Commercial Beekeeping Principles of Bee Business Commercial Beekeeping Project II

Career Opportunities: › Apiarist › Apiary labourer › Apiary manager › Apiary technician › Honey and beehive-related product production

› Honey production supervisor › Owner/operator – commercial beekeeping › Pollination services › Seasonal beekeeper

Commercial Cannabis Production Code

0797

Campus

Start

INTERNSHIP F/W

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 regulatory and trade 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 & fertigation › Master grower › Micro cultivator

› Operation manager › Propagation › Quality assurance associate

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Length

1 Year

Ontario College Graduate Certificate niagaracollege.ca/0797

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

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Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Ecosystem Restoration Code

2000

Campus

Start

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.

Length

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TERM COURSE TITLE ONE

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).

1 Year

TWO

Plant Material Management Restoration Ecology Flora Identification Aquatic Monitoring Techniques Soil Sciences Hydrology Applied Geomatics Professional Communications Wild Species Management Ecological Engineering Field Project River Corridor Restoration Fauna Identification

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 Code

0234

Campus

Start

F/W

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.

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

1 Year

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Length TERM COURSE TITLE ONE

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.

INTERNSHIP

TWO

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 Pollution Prevention Environmental Analysis II Environmental Audits Organizational Sustainability Hazardous Materials Management Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment Project Management Public and Media Relations

Career Opportunities: › Corporate greening/carbon management › Development of environmental management systems › Environmental assessment and risk management › Environmental compliance

› Environmental site assessment › Integrated environmental management › Pollution prevention and control › Public/community engagement and outreach › Waste management

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Environment and Horticulture Studies Environmental Technician-Field and Laboratory Code

0736

Campus

Start

Are you a scientifically inclined person with good problem solving skills and a passion for the environment? Consider a technical career that emphasizes collection, documentation and analysis of water, air and soil samples in the context of local watersheds and relevant policies and regulations. As an Environmental Technician, you enjoy the variety of working both outdoors and in lab settings, and you have the flexibility and skills to work in industry, government or conservation; monitoring and treating waste streams, documenting ecosystem processes, and conducting environmental site assessments.

Program Highlights:

› Enjoy hands-on experiential training on a 125-acre campus and throughout the Niagara Region. › Gain practical experience via a 350 hour paid summer co-op work term. › Acquire additional credentials: Drinking Water Operation Class 1 (OWWCO), Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and Canadian Environmental Practitioners in Training (CEPIT). › Graduates can pursue a Niagara College graduate certificate in Ecosystem Restoration or Environmental Management and Assessment, or follow educational pathways to partner institutions that grant credit for the Environmental Technician diploma towards a University degree.

Career Opportunities: › Analytical chemistry technician › Drinking water/wastewater treatment operator › Environmental communications and outreach coordinator › Sampling logistics and data management › Site assessment consultant › Watershed monitoring technician

Length

0737

Campus

Start

› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located in the heart of Canada’s expanding greenhouse industry and serves as a living lab for students including Ontario’s largest training greenhouse, container and field nursery operations, and on-site greenhouse equipment. › Gain practical greenhouse experience working with an integrated pest management system. › Connect with greenhouse leaders via extensive field trips to local ornamental and vegetable greenhouses and industry trade shows. › Graduates can earn a co-op diploma in horticulture or landscaping fields with an additional year of study.

Career Opportunities: › Garden centre operation › Greenhouse crop production › Greenhouse management › Horticultural journalism › Horticultural research › IPM (Integrated Pest Management) specialist › Nursery management › Technical sales

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ONE

Computer Applications Writing Strategies Environmental Biology Environmental Chemistry Global Environmental Issues Environmental Sampling and Analysis Mathematics TWO Technical Communications Environmental Ecology Data Management Laboratory Techniques and Instrumental Analysis Soil Science Applied Mathematics Workplace Health and Wellness THREE Co-op Work Term FOUR Environmental Resource Issues and Environment Site Assessments Fundamentals of Surveying Microbiology and Toxicology Hydrology and Water Quality Analytical Chemistry Environmental Monitoring FIVE Environmental Laws and Regulations Environmental Project Advanced Sampling and Analysis Air Monitoring and Air Quality Environmental Protocols GIS Applications General Education Elective (1 course required)

CO-OP

Do you have a passion for science and technology combined with a love for growing plants? As a Greenhouse Technician, you will gain a strong understanding of plant nutrition, growing environment, pest management and effective use of common industry related equipment and software. Your skills will equip you to successfully manage commercial scale greenhouse or nursery production.

Program Highlights:

2 Years

Ontario College Diploma

TERM COURSE TITLE

Greenhouse Technician Code

CO-OP

Length

2 Years

Ontario College Diploma niagaracollege.ca/0737

TERM COURSE TITLE ONE

Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Horticulture Practices and Operations Nursery Management Landscape Graphics and Design Plant Science I Mathematics for Horticulture Language and Communications TWO Evergreen Ornamentals Horticulture Entomology Plant Science II Landscape Design Build Greenhouse Production Science Advanced Communications for Horticulture General Education Elective (1 course required) THREE Co-op Work Term FOUR Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials Applied Plant Pathology Greenhouse Plant Environment Greenhouse IPM Greenhouse Root-Zone Techniques Greenhouse Crops I General Education Elective (1 course required) FIVE Sustainable Food Production Greenhouse Equipment and Computer Controls Greenhouse Vegetable Production Horticulture Business and Sales Greenhouse Crops II Architectural Green Spaces General Education Elective (1 course required)

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LEARNING ENTERPRISE

Greenhouse Technician Code

0777

Campus

Start

Program Highlights:

› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located in the heart of Canada’s expanding greenhouse industry and serves as a living lab for students including Ontario’s largest training greenhouse, container and field nursery operations, and on-site greenhouse equipment. › Gain practical greenhouse experience working with an integrated pest management system. › Connect with greenhouse leaders via extensive field trips to local ornamental and vegetable greenhouses and industry trade shows. › Graduates can earn a diploma in horticulture or landscaping fields with an additional year of study.

Length

0111

Campus

COURSE TITLE Language and Communications Nursery Management Plant Science I Evergreen Ornamentals Mathematics for Horticulture Landscape Graphics and Design Horticulture Entomology TWO Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Plant Science II Horticulture Practices and Operations Landscape Design Build Greenhouse Production Science Advanced Communications for Horticulture General Education Elective (1 course required) THREE Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials Applied Plant Pathology Greenhouse Plant Environment Greenhouse Root-Zone Techniques Greenhouse IPM Greenhouse Crops I General Education Elective (1 course required) FOUR Horticulture Business and Sales Sustainable Food Production Greenhouse Equipment and Computer Controls Greenhouse Vegetable Production Greenhouse Crops II Architectural Green Spaces General Education Elective (1 course required)

CO-OP NL

Start

Do you want to contribute to the growth and maintenance of a sustainable environment? As a Horticultural Technician, you are focused on sustainable growing techniques and maintenance practices to help increase the biodiversity of the urban/suburban landscape.

Program Highlights:

› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake serves as a living lab with the NC Teaching Greenhouse, Ontario’s largest training greenhouse, landscape design studio and computer lab, and a heated landscape workshop. › Study and research new technologies for generating flowers, fruits, turf and trees. › Gain experience in sustainable growth techniques via campus landscape, gardens and greenhouse. › Hands-on learning of plant health to protect biodiversity in nature. › Graduates can earn a co-op diploma in landscaping or greenhouse fields with an additional year of study.

Career Opportunities: › NC Teaching Greenhouse production › Garden centre management › Green roof/green wall installation and maintenance › Greenhouse production › Landscape design and maintenance › Parks maintenance › Turf/golf course installation and maintenance › Urban arboriculture › Urban food production

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TERM ONE

Horticultural Technician Code

2 Years

Ontario College Diploma

Length

2 Years

Ontario College Diploma niagaracollege.ca/0111

TERM COURSE TITLE ONE Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Horticulture Practices and Operations Nursery Management Landscape Graphics and Design Plant Science I Mathematics for Horticulture Language and Communications TWO Evergreen Ornamentals Horticulture Entomology Plant Science II Landscape Design Build Greenhouse Production Science Advanced Communications for Horticulture General Education Elective (1 course required) THREE Co-op Work Term FOUR Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials Sustainable Urban Arboriculture Applied Plant Pathology Turf and Weed Management Nursery Production Practices Pest Management General Education Elective (1 course required) FIVE Sustainable Food Production Fruit Production Advanced Urban Arboriculture Horticulture Business and Sales Sustainable Landscape Management Architectural Green Spaces General Education Elective (1 course required)

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Environment and Horticulture Studies Ontario College Diploma

Horticultural Technician Code

0771 0111

Campus

Start

W F

Program Highlights:

› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake serves as a living lab with the NC Teaching Greenhouse, Ontario’s largest training greenhouse, landscape design studio and computer lab, and a heated landscape workshop. › Study and research new technologies for generating flowers, fruits, turf and trees. › Gain experience in sustainable growth techniques via campus landscape, gardens and greenhouse. › Hands-on learning of plant health to protect biodiversity in nature. › Graduates can earn a diploma in landscaping or greenhouse fields with an additional year of study.

Length

2 Years

TERM ONE

COURSE TITLE Language and Communications Nursery Management Plant Science I Evergreen Ornamentals Mathematics for Horticulture Landscape Graphics and Design Horticulture Entomology TWO Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Plant Science II Horticulture Practices and Operations Advanced Communications for Horticulture Landscape Design Build Greenhouse Production Science General Education Elective (1 course required) THREE Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials Sustainable Urban Arboriculture Applied Plant Pathology Pest Management Nursery Production Practices Turf and Weed Management General Education Elective (1 course required) FOUR Advanced Urban Arboriculture Horticulture Business and Sales Sustainable Food Production Fruit Production Sustainable Landscape Management Architectural Green Spaces General Education Elective (1 course required)

Ontario College Certificate

Landscape Horticulture Techniques Code

0730

Campus

Start

F/W

Are you interested in turning your green thumb and passion for gardening into a blooming career? As a Landscape Horticulture Techniques graduate, you are in high demand from a $7-billion industry with a growth rate of 14 per cent per year and a serious shortage of horticulturalists.

Length

Career Opportunities:

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1 Year

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TERM COURSE TITLE ONE

Program Highlights:

› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake serves as a living lab including Ontario’s largest training greenhouse, landscape design studio and computer lab, and a heated landscape workshop. › Hands-on experiential learning and pride of work; Niagara College is Ontario’s only college where students are responsible for maintaining the campus landscape. › Graduates may have an opportunity to earn a diploma in landscape, greenhouse or horticultural fields with an additional year of study at Niagara College. › Botanical garden › Garden centre › Golf course › Grounds management and lawn care › Irrigation contracting › Landscape construction › Landscape maintenance › Municipal and federal park staff › Nursery production

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TWO

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Landscape Technician Code

0735

Campus

CO-OP NL

Do you enjoy working outdoors, have an eye for design, and want to improve your community’s landscape? As a Landscape Technician, you are well-equipped to plan, design and develop beautiful and sustainable landscapes for residential and commercial clients.

Start

Length

2 Years

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TERM COURSE TITLE ONE

Program Highlights:

› Campus serves as an outdoor living lab, providing unique practical learning opportunities. › Indoor heated workshop plus horticultural yard including safe equipment training on large and small power equipment. › Design studio provides an optimal learning environment to gain a theoretical understanding of landscape design › Gain experience through community landscape design/ construction projects, and a co-op work term. › Graduates in high demand. › Graduates can earn a co-op diploma in greenhouse or horticulture fields with an additional year of study.

Ontario College Diploma

TWO

THREE Co-op Work Term FOUR Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials Turf and Weed Management Landscape Construction Installation Landscape Design and Projects Sustainable Urban Arboriculture Pest Management General Education Elective (1 course required) FIVE Sustainable Landscape Management Advanced Landscape Construction Landscape Costing and Estimating Advanced Landscape Design Horticulture Business and Sales General Education Elective (1 course required) AND Landscape Technician - Level 04/05 Option (1 course required) Architectural Green Spaces Advanced Urban Arboriculture

Career Opportunities: › Arborist › Green roof/wall installation › Interior plantscape installation › Landscape construction › Landscape design

› Landscape maintenance › Landscape/parks management › Landscape sales and marketing › Snow management › Sustainable landscape design

Ontario College Diploma

Landscape Technician Code

0775

Campus

Start

Program Highlights:

› Campus serves as an outdoor living lab, providing unique practical learning opportunities. › Indoor heated workshop plus horticultural yard including safe equipment training on large and small power equipment. › Design studio provides an optimal learning environment to gain a theoretical understanding of landscape design. › Gain experience through community landscape design/construction projects. › Graduates in high demand. › Graduates can earn a diploma in greenhouse or horticulture fields with an additional year of study.

Career Opportunities: › Design/build landscape company › Fencing and deck company › Golf course construction › Green roof/wall installation › Interior plantscape installation › Landscape sales and marketing › Snow management › Sustainable landscape design

Length

2 Years

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TERM ONE

COURSE TITLE Language and Communications Nursery Management Plant Science I Evergreen Ornamentals Mathematics for Horticulture Landscape Graphics and Design Horticulture Entomology TWO Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Plant Science II Horticulture Practices and Operations Landscape Design Build Greenhouse Production Science Advanced Communications for Horticulture General Education Elective (1 course required) THREE Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials Landscape Construction Installation Pest Management Landscape Design and Projects Turf and Weed Management Sustainable Urban Arboriculture General Education Elective (1 course required) FOUR Landscape Costing and Estimating Sustainable Landscape Management Advanced Landscape Construction Advanced Landscape Design Horticulture Business and Sales General Education Elective (1 course required) AND Landscape Technician - Level 04/05 Option (1 course required) Architectural Green Spaces Advanced Urban Arboriculture

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Environment and Horticulture Studies Program Requirements: COMPUTER For all postsecondary and graduate programs, students are responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of a desktop or laptop computer that meets program-specific requirements noted on the admission requirements section of each program website at niagaracollege.ca/programs. In general and for programs that have no program-specific computer technology requirements, students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft windows 10 based desktop or laptop system that meets or exceeds the following general personal computer technology requirements: • A desktop or laptop system. A system running on an updated Microsoft windows 10 operating system – minimum 265gb SSD storage and 8 GB memory is recommended, and the college will not be able to provide support for different systems, and any provided software may not operate properly. • An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone and speaker system. • Reliable internet connectivity with broadband capabilities (a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps) is recommended.

Academic software for your courses (supported under the Microsoft windows 10 operating system) will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible. The reliability of remote connections to college computers and software cannot be guaranteed for Macbook and Chromebook users.

PHYSICAL FITNESS Students applying to programs in the School of Environment and Horticulture are often required to tolerate physical activity such as walking over uneven terrain, standing, bending, lifting, and carrying equipment. These expectations are reflected in our coursework, and applicants of this program should be highly motivated and have an appropriate level of fitness when entering this program.

COMPUTER

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.

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK Prior to registration, applicants will be required to complete a criminal record check to ensure eligibility to obtain the security clearance required under the Cannabis Act in order to work in the industry. This criminal record check will also be required to complete your work placement planned for the second semester. A criminal record check dated more than 90 days prior to the start of classes is considered invalid.

ENVIRONMENT AND HORTICULTURE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

COMPUTERTRANSPORTATION

Commercial Cannabis Production:

CRIMINAL TRANSPORTATION COMPUTERRECORD

Ecosystem Restoration:

PHYSICAL FITNES CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK TRANSPORTATION COMPUTER

Environmental Management and Assessment:

COMMUNICABLE D PHYSICAL FITNESS CRIMINAL RECORD SURVEILLANCE TRANSPORTATION COMPUTER

Environmental Technician–Field and Laboratory (Co-op):

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE FIRST-AID AND CP PHYSICAL FITNES SURVEILLANCE CRIMINAL RECORD TRANSPORTATION COMPUTER

MOBILE COMMUNICABLE FIRST-AID AND CPRTECHNOLD PHYSICAL FITNES SURVEILLANCE CRIMINAL RECORD TRANSPORTATION COMPUTER MOBILE TECHNOLOGY MASK FIT COMMUNICABLE FIRST-AID AND CPD PHYSICAL FITNES SURVEILLANCE CRIMINAL RECORD TRANSPORTATION COMPUTER Greenhouse Technician: MASK FIT UNIFORM MOBILE TECHNOL COMMUNICABLE FIRST-AID AND CPD PHYSICAL FITNES SURVEILLANCE CRIMINAL RECORD TRANSPORTATION Horticulture Technician (Co-op): UNIFORM COMPUTER MASK FITTECHNOL MOBILE COMMUNICABLE FIRST-AID AND CPD PHYSICAL FITNES SURVEILLANCE CRIMINAL RECORD TRANSPORTATION COMPUTER Horticulture Technician: UNIFORM MASK FITTECHNOL MOBILE COMMUNICABLE FIRST-AID AND CPD PHYSICAL FITNES SURVEILLANCE CRIMINAL RECORD TRANSPORTATION COMPUTER Landscape Horticulture Techniques: UNIFORM MASK FITTECHNOL MOBILE COMMUNICABLE FIRST-AID AND CPD PHYSICAL FITNES SURVEILLANCE CRIMINAL RECORD TRANSPORTATION COMPUTER Landscape Technician (Co-op): UNIFORM MASK FITTECHNOL MOBILE COMMUNICABLE FIRST-AID AND CPD PHYSICAL FITNES SURVEILLANCE CRIMINAL RECORD TRANSPORTATION Landscape Technician: UNIFORM MASK FITTECHNOL MOBILE COMMUNICABLE FIRST-AID AND CPD PHYSICAL FITNES SURVEILLANCE CRIMINAL RECORD UNIFORM MASK FITTECHNOL MOBILE COMMUNICABLE FIRST-AID AND CPD PHYSICAL FITNES SURVEILLANCE UNIFORM For details visit niagaracollege.ca/programs MASK FITTECHNOL MOBILE COMMUNICABLE FIRST-AID AND CPD Some program requirements must be met prior to registration. SURVEILLANCE UNIFORM An offer of admission may be rescinded if the deadline is not met. MASK FITTECHNOL MOBILE FIRST-AID AND CP

Greenhouse Technician (Co-op):

UNIFORM MASK FITTECHNOL MOBILE UNIFORM MASK FIT UNIFORM

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Take a peek inside the Niagara College Greenhouse where the dreams of college Horticulture students take root. Listen to professors speak about the program, hear from students about their learning experiences, and meet the Greenhouse Pest Control Officer. The largest facility of its kind in the country, the Niagara College Greenhouse is located at the College’s Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus, in the heart of Niagara’s greenbelt.

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Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is a 125-acre campus living laboratory.

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

Last date to apply for equal consideration to a competitive program

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

Earliest admission offer date for competitive programs

SEP 2024

Feb 1, 2024

Feb 29, 2024

Mid March

JAN 2025

Jun 6, 2024

Jul 11, 2024

Late July

MAY 2025

Oct 30, 2024

Nov 20, 2024

Late November

*Key dates are subject to change. Please visit niagaracollege.ca/dates for the most current information.

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

Admissions and Applications Niagara College has more than 130 full-time postsecondary certificate, diploma, graduate certificate, bachelor’s degree and apprenticeship programs. Detailed information about these programs, including admission requirements, can be found online at niagaracollege.ca/programs. Most full-time programs begin in September of each year. Some programs are also available in January or May. Please refer to our program availability list for the current status of each of our programs at niagaracollege.ca/status

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (DOMESTIC APPLICANTS) POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS: › Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent. › English–any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent. Some programs may admit students with a lesser English requirement. Please see program pages for details or visit niagaracollege.ca/programs HONOURS BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS: › Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent › English–any Grade 12 (U), or equivalent (minimum grade 60%) › Mathematics–any Grade 12 (U) or Grade 12 Accounting (M), or equivalent (minimum grade 60%) › Four additional Grade 12 (U) or (M) level courses in any field of study › An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses NOTE: Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS: › Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree › Proof of English proficiency › Most private college courses and/or credentials are NOT acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs. Please contact the admissions office at admissions@niagaracollege.ca for assistance with your particular program of interest.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS: › Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent AND › Employment in the trade For further information, please contact the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Apprenticeship Client Services: 301 St. Paul St. W, 10th Floor, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R4 Ph.:905-704-2991 Fax: 905-704-2985 www.ontario.ca/apprenticeship ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The minimum academic requirements listed pertain to most programs. Some programs may also require: specific pre-requisite courses, preadmission testing, attendance at an information session, participation in an audition session, submission of a portfolio, completion of an essay or questionnaire or additional assessment of equivalency to required courses. It is important to note that meeting admission requirements does not guarantee admission to Niagara College programs. You can find specific up-to-date admission requirements as well as selection and ranking information posted on individual program pages at niagaracollege.ca/programs

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.

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HOW DO I APPLY AND IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE? The application for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Convention refugees is available online at ontariocolleges.ca for a nonrefundable application fee of $110.00. You can apply to a total of five programs, with no more than three choices at any one Ontario college. For more information, please visit ontariocolleges.ca International applicants see below: I AM AN INTERNATIONAL (VISA) APPLICANT: Niagara College welcomes students from over 90 different countries. To apply as an international student, you must complete and submit the web application form for International Students, along with your transcripts from high school and/or university, and provide proof of English Proficiency (if applicable). After receiving this information from you, we will process your application. If you are accepted, we will send you a Letter of Acceptance which you will need when applying for your student visa from the Canadian Embassy. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS MAY APPLY ONLINE AT: international. niagaracollege.ca/apply For more information contact: Niagara College Canada International Division 100 Niagara College Boulevard, Welland, Ontario, Canada, L3C 7L3 Phone: 905-988-2910, ext. 7151 Fax: 905-735-2413 Email: international@niagaracollege.ca HOW WILL I KNOW IF THE COLLEGE HAS RECEIVED MY APPLICATION? The Admissions Office will send an email and mail an acknowledgement brochure to you after your application has been received from ontariocolleges.ca. The mailing will indicate if there are specific preadmission requirements for the programs for which you have applied and due dates for test scores, portfolio and transcript submissions. You can also find this information at: niagaracollege.ca/par ARE ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED IN THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES? If you wish to request accommodation for pre-admission testing, please contact the Accessibility Services Office prior to the test date. 905-735-2211, ext. 7778 or visit niagaracollege.ca/accessibilityservices DO I NEED TO PROVIDE MY TRANSCRIPT(S)? Please ensure that proof of all admission requirements is received by the Admissions Office within 3 weeks of submitting your application, or no later than February 28, 2023 for September start competitive programs. Please see application deadlines above for further information. If you are currently enrolled as a full-time high school student in Ontario, your school should forward transcript information directly to ontariocolleges. ca. If you are not currently enrolled in Ontario as a full-time high school student, you must request an official high school transcript be sent directly to ontariocolleges.ca. For information on how to request Ontario high school and postsecondary transcripts, please visit ontariocolleges.ca/transcripts DOES THE COLLEGE CONSIDER TRANSCRIPTS FROM OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO? Applicants whose Canadian secondary school studies have been completed outside the province of Ontario must submit evidence of equivalent DEGREE

CERTIFICATE

DIPLOMA

GRADUATE

standing. Recognized equivalents to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) are: Alberta–Grade 12, British Columbia–Grade 12, Manitoba– Grade 12, New Brunswick–Grade 12, Newfoundland–Grade 12, Nova Scotia–Grade 12, Prince Edward Island–Grade 12, Quebec–High School Leaving Certificate (Secondary V), Saskatchewan–Grade 12, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut–Grade 12. Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada are considered on an individual basis. International Credential Assessment services are available at icascanada.ca or wes.org/ca DOES THE COLLEGE CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES TO AN ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA? Applicants who provide documentation for Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) equivalency from any of the following sources will be considered on an individual basis. › Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) › General Education Diploma (GED) › Home Schooling (individual assessment is required) For further information, please contact the Admissions Office at 905-735-2211, ext. 7619 or email admissions@niagaracollege.ca DOES THE COLLEGE CONSIDER TRANSCRIPTS FROM PRIVATE CAREER COLLEGES? Most private college courses and/or credentials are NOT acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs. Please contact the admissions office at admissions@niagaracollege.ca for assistance with your particular program of interest. CAN I APPLY AS A MATURE STUDENT? If you are age 19 or older as of the first day of classes, and do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, you may be considered for admission as a mature student. You must meet all specific admission requirements (courses, portfolio, written statement, audition, pre-admission testing, etc.) for the program to which you are applying. Equivalency testing is available in Mathematics and English for applicants age 19 or older. Testing is not available for Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Test fees are payable at the time the test is written. To review eligibility for admission, please contact the Admissions Office at 905-735-2211, ext. 7619 or email admissions@niagaracollege.ca DOES THE COLLEGE OFFER A WAY FOR ME TO OBTAIN REQUIRED COURSES FOR ADMISSION? Yes. The Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program, offered through Academic Upgrading, can help you prepare for admission to postsecondary programs at Niagara College, as well as other Ontario colleges. If you do not have a high school diploma, or you have completed high school some time ago and need to refresh your skills, or you are missing specific courses required for admission, the ACE Program can help you. Academic upgrading courses include communications, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, computers, and self-development. You can enjoy free tuition, access to textbooks, and the possibility of some financial support. The program is based on continuous intake so you can enrol at any time. To learn more about this program, please visit niagaracollege.ca/au You may also obtain information and apply to the program by calling: 905-641-2252, ext. 4418.

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WHAT ARE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS? If you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) from outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one or more of the following: › Niagara College Mature Student Test for English › Grade 12 English at the C or U level (Ontario High School Curriculum) › ACE English (Academic Upgrading) › International Credential Assessment for studies outside of Canada If English is your subsequent language, the College (for the purposes of admission to standard non competitive programs) will also accept the following as proof of English proficiency:

English Language Score Requirements TEST ACADEMIC DIVISION

MINIMUM SCORE REQUIREMENTS

All postsecondary (undergraduate)programs*

Paper Based: 500, Computer based: 173, iBT: 79 Minimum: 20 Writing, 20 Speaking

TOEFL

All degree & TOEFL post-graduate programs

IELTS IELTS CAEL

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

All postsecondary 6.0–No individual band under 5.5 (undergraduate)programs* All degree & post-graduate 6.5 No band under 5.5 programs All postsecondary (undergraduate), degree and 60–No individual band under 50 post-graduate programs* Completion of Level 5 English for Academic

EAP

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

EAP PTE PTE

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

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

46+, with no individual skill under 36 5+, with no individual skill under 36

The College provides both short and long-term intensive English as a Subsequent Language programs for foreign trained students who plan to attend Niagara College, or a university, and need to improve their English language proficiency before starting their academic studies. WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I HAVE BEEN ADMITTED? Programs starting: September 2023, January 2024 or May 2024 November 1st, 2023 is the earliest offer date for admission to full time Postsecondary, Bachelor’s Degree and Graduate Certificate programs. Admission decisions will be released according to the application deadlines to Niagara College, available at niagaracollege.ca/dates A current list of open and competitive programs is available at niagaracollege.ca/status NOTE: Offers of acceptance are conditional for applicants who are in the process of completing one or more admission requirements. Applicants will not be eligible to register in a timetable until all admission requirements are complete. An offer of acceptance will be revoked if proof of completion of all requirements is not received by the Admissions Office before the start of classes. OPEN PROGRAMS: Applications are evaluated based on published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an

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offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program. Where a required course is in progress at the time of evaluation, a decision will be rendered upon receipt of course enrolment. Offers of admission granted where one or more admission requirements are in progress will be conditional upon successful completion of the requirement. A conditional offer of acceptance will be revoked if proof of completion of all requirements is not received by the Admissions Office before the start of classes. COMPETITIVE PROGRAM SELECTION AND RANKING: A program is considered competitive when the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number required to fill the program. Applications, as well as proof of all admission requirements, must be received by the Admissions Office according to the application deadlines to Niagara College, available at niagaracollege.ca/dates Applications received on or before the application deadline will be equally considered, based on published admission requirements and residency priority. Selection is based on the average of final grades in required courses and, where required, pre-admission test scores, audition or portfolio evaluations. The highest senior level final grade available at the time of evaluation is considered. Mid-term grades are not considered for competitive programs however, where the required grade 12 course is in progress, grade 11 final grades will be used for ranking. Example 1: When an applicant is enrolled in a required grade 12 Math, and has no previous final grade for grade 12 Math at the time of evaluation, ranking is based on the final grade for grade 11 Math at the appropriate level. Offers of admission granted in this circumstance will be conditional upon successful completion of the required grade 12 Math. Example 2: When an applicant is enrolled in a required grade 11 or 12 Chemistry, and has no previous final grade for grade 11 or 12 Chemistry at the time of evaluation, the applicant will not be considered for admission to a competitive program. Final grades must be available at the time of evaluation. Applicants currently attending a semestered secondary school are strongly encouraged to complete the subject-specific requirements for the programs to which they are applying in the first semester of their final year or during their 3rd year of studies in order that final marks for these courses may be used in the selection. This is particularly important for programs requiring SCH4C where no grade 11 Chemistry mark can be used in selections. HOW DO I CONFIRM MY OFFER OF ACCEPTANCE? An applicant may confirm to only one offer of acceptance at one time. Confirmation of acceptance is completed online at ontariocolleges.ca. In order to secure your place in the program, you must confirm by the deadline specified in your offer of acceptance letter. All colleges to which you applied will be informed of your decision. If you are an international student, email ‘Confirmation of Acceptance’, of your offer package to intlapply@niagaracollege.ca WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM PLACED ON A WAITING LIST? A waiting list is established when there are more eligible applicants than available space in a program. Your position on the waiting list is determined by your evaluation score compared to other applicants, or by your application date if you have applied after the application deadline. Your waiting list status is typically valid until the fifth day of classes and does not carry over to future terms. Should space become available in the program, wait listed applicants will be contacted by the Admissions Office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide

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

TUITION AND FEES INVOICE ISSUED

September

Late May

January

Early October

May

Late January

Invoices are posted to each student’s online MyNC account. Invoices are not mailed to home addresses. Your reserved space in the program expires as of the due date on the tuition and fees invoice. If payment is not received by the due date, you may lose your space in the program. You may be considered for re-admission if there is space available upon request. WHAT MUST I DO IF MY TUITION AND FEES WILL BE PAID BY A SPONSOR? If your tuition and fees will be covered by a sponsoring agency, please request a letter of approval from the agency for each term of study that will be sponsored. The letter must: › a) Identify the number of months required for on campus parking, › b) be received by the tuition due date. Space may not be available in the program after the due date. Approval letters can be submitted by email, mail or fax to: email: studentaccounts@niagaracollege.ca Mail: Niagara College 100 Niagara College Boulevard Welland, ON L3C 7L3 Attention: Student Accounts Fax:

DOES MY PROGRAM HAVE A HEALTH REQUIREMENT? Some programs require students to have certain medical and health criteria such as a completed Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) process. Information will be posted online within your MyNC account. Students must omplete the Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) process by the deadline indicated and meet all medical criteria. These are necessary for clinical/field placement. Failure to meet criteria could affect the ability to proceed in the program. For more information regarding Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) requirements and to access the CDS process and Checklist, please visit the Niagara College Health Services website at niagaracollege.ca/healthservices/cds HOW DO I APPLY FOR TRANSFER CREDITS? Applicants with previous postsecondary education will be assessed for transfer credits upon receipt of an official transcript from the previous institution. Niagara College does not charge a fee for this service. Credits are considered on a course-by-course basis and will be granted where deemed equivalent in content and learning objectives to corresponding Niagara College courses. In some instances, detailed course outlines may be required for evaluation. For more information, please visit niagaracollege.ca/transfer Current and previous Niagara College students who wish to transfer credits from one Niagara College program to another should contact Transfer Credit at transfercredit@niagaracollege.ca WHAT IS PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION (PLAR)? Niagara College believes that many people acquire college-level learning and skills through various situations such as prior work experience, community work, non-credit courses, self-directed study, travel and military service. Candidates who can demonstrate that they have achieved the learning outcomes of a specific course may be granted Niagara College credits based on an assessment of their prior learning. Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition plar@niagaracollege.ca niagaracollege.ca/plar DO I HAVE ANY FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS? As an NC graduate, you can take advantage of many great pathways to further educational opportunities in Canada and around the world. We are proud to provide a range of future study options for students. More details on specific opportunities can be found at niagaracollege.ca/pathways

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

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

International Applicants: 4,576 4,576.88 $ 7,711.62 $ 5,960.10

.88

Ontario College Diploma Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Certificate

14,650.00 to

15,950.00 17,550.00 $ 15,950.00 $

14,650.00 to

Please note these fees are subject to change without notice.

These fees are tuition fees only and do not include service, medical

All fees shown are based on the 2023-24 academic year. Tuition and

insurance and other applicable fees.

fees for 2024-25 in all funded postsecondary programs may change without notice. Please visit niagaracollege.ca/fees for the most current tuition fees. Co-op programs have an additional fee of $475.00 per

To view all applicable fees, visit international.niagaracollege.ca/fees. All fees are payable in full by the fee deadline dates established by NC.

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

international.niagaracollege.ca/fees

and Recreation, Campus Safety, Career Services, Financial Aid Offices, Counselling and Mental Health, Health Services, Student Buildings, Student ID Cards, Transit Pass, Orientation, Achievement and Records,

All fees are payable in full by the fee deadline dates established by NC.

Student Health Plan, SAC Advocacy, SAC Resources, SAC Membership, SAC Social Engagement, SAC Clubs, SAC Services, Sustainability, Cocurricular, and Alumni. For program specific fee information, please visit niagaracollege.ca/fees

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

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Paying for College Ontario Student Assistance Program

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

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

When you apply for OSAP, you will automatically be considered for both grants and loans. If you don’t want to take a loan, you can decline it after your application is approved. There are also programs to help you repay your student loan once you’re finished school. Visit ontario.ca/osap to apply. The online OSAP application becomes available in May for the coming academic year.

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Scholarships and Bursaries

niagaracollege.ca/finaid Scholarships and bursaries are resources to help you finance your postsecondary education. Niagara College offers over $1.5 million in scholarships and bursaries each year for domestic students. All award opportunities and deadline dates are posted on our financial aid website. NC grads succeed in our community thanks to support of our many donors and friends. FIND SCHOLARSHIPS ONLINE Did you know that hundreds of scholarships through external organizations and companies can be found online? Here are a few websites you can review: › canlearn.ca › studentawards.com › scholarshipscanada.com Google “Canadian student scholarships’ – you’ll find many results online

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

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