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Niagara College International

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Congratulations on your Offer of Admission to Niagara College!

To help you prepare for your studies, please follow the steps outlined below carefully and complete all requirements by the stated deadlines.

Set up your MyNC Student Account

Once you have received your Niagara College Offer of Admission (OOA), set up your MyNC Student Portal Account.

A video tutorial to assist in your account creation – found here: niagaracollege.ca/launchguide/introduction/mync/

Pay your Deposit

After successfully setting up your MyNC Student Portal account, ensure that you pay the deposit amount indicated on your OOA. Once your deposit payment has been received by Niagara College, log into your portal to accept your offer of admission.

Making Tuition Payment

Ensure that your tuition fees are paid by the due date indicated in your Letter of Acceptance (LOA). If payment is not received by this date, you will risk having your offer of admission revoked.

For fee details, please refer to the Estimation of Fees page in your offer package to understand the required payment amount, and can visit our Tuition Paymentwebpage for accepted methods of payment.

Submit Outstanding Documents

If you received a LOA with outstanding conditions (located on page 5/6 of Letter of Acceptance Package under Conditions of Acceptance), you must submit the required documents by the indicated deadlines. Applicants with outstanding conditions will not be permitted to register in courses and may lose their offer if their Conditions of Acceptance are not satisfied prior to the stated deadline.

Applicants may submit their outstanding documents through our Submission Portal, or by emailing [email protected] with your NC Student identification (ID) number included.

All students must review their program requirements as there may be additional requirements for your studies, such as:

  • Co-op participation
  • Technology/ equipment
  • Communicable Disease Surveillance
  • First Aid
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C
  • Physical Fitness
  • Transportation needs
  • Criminal Record Checks

To confirm your program’s specific requirements:

  • Visit our Niagara College website
  • Search and visit your programs web page
  • Review all information located under the Admission Requirements tab

Once you receive your Letter of Acceptance package and Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), it is important to begin the process of applying for your Canadian immigration documents (such as your study permit and temporary resident visa). Processing times vary by country, so it is important to begin early. You must have a valid study permit to begin your studies at Niagara College. Your application can be made at a Canadian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission in your country.

For information on current immigration processing times, please visit the Canadian Immigration and Citizenship webpage.

Ensure that you have made plans for where you intend to live during your studies and before you start classes.

Whether you choose Residence, Off-Campus Housing, Landing Pad or Homestay, each housing option presents a unique opportunity to be introduced to Canadian culture and the Niagara community.

  • On-Campus Residence – Convenient and in high demand; apply early after receiving your offer.
  • Off-Campus Housing – Available in the community, with a range of prices. Consider commute time, cost, and transportation.
  • Homestay – Live with a Canadian family, including 2–3 meals per day. Ideal for improving English and experiencing Canadian culture.

If you are planning on staying in on-campus housing, or require assistance with locating off-campus housing, please visit our Housing webpage for further information.

Choose a City of Residence

We recommend students live near their campus of study. While it can be tempting to live with friends or family in a different city, living nearby improves access to classes, campus events, and student life experiences.

Book your Flight and Register for Orientation

Once you receive permission from Canadian Immigration to study at Niagara College, you should book your flight to Canada right away, and register for your terms Orientation, which occurs the week prior to classes.

All International students are provided with a guard.me insurance policy, which is included in your fees. If you intend to arrive to Canada prior to your programs start date as outlined in your Letter of Acceptance, our insurance provider Guard.me offers Supplemental Insurance to ensure that you, and your dependents, are covered in case of an emergency or medical concern. Supplemental Insurance must be purchased on your own.

If you have existing medical conditions, you are encouraged to bring any required documentation when you travel to allow doctors in Canada to quickly assess your condition. Additionally, students are eligible to purchase supplemental insurance for costs that are not covered through the International Student guard.me policy provided

Important Reminders

Update Your Contact Information

Ensure your address and contact information in your MyNC account is accurate and updated as soon as your Canadian residence is confirmed. View instructions to update your details: How-to: Update your Contact Information.

Check Your College Email Regularly

Monitor your Niagara College Outlook email account for essential updates, including:

  • Additional program requirements (e.g., Co-op, CPR, medical forms)
  • Orientation and Convocation details
  • Academic deadline
  • College-wide announcements