KEY DATES
Friday, Dec 23 – last day open before winter break: Student Services, LLC & Bookstores
Monday, Dec 26 to Mon, Jan 2, NIC Winter Break: College Closed
Tuesday, Jan 3 – NIC open & campus services here to help!
Wednesday, Jan 4 to Wednesday, Jan 11 – Winter 2023 Orientation, In-person & Virtual events
Monday, Jan 9 – First day of Winter term, classes start, all fees must be paid in full & prerequisites met by 4 pm
EVENTS & INITIATIVES
Winter 2023 NIC Orientation events – In-person & Virtual
Winter 2023 NIC Student Orientation consists of live virtual sessions, in-person events and Orientation-on-demand, which provides a collection of resources for when you need them.
Wednesday, January 4 – Friday, January 6, International Student Orientation, Questions about events being offered by the Office of Global Engagement for new International students? Email globalengagement@nic.bc.ca
Thursday, January 5 – Orientation, Virtual, 10 – 11 am, via Bluejeans, Meet your Student Life Team and NISU
Monday, January 9 – Orientation, In-person, 10 am – 12 pm, CR campus, NISU Brunch
Tuesday, January 10 – Orientation, In-person, 10 am - 12 pm, CV campus, Tyee Hall, NISU Brunch
Tuesday, January 10 - Orientation, Virtual, 12 – 1 pm, via Bluejeans, Meet your Student Life Team and NISU
Wednesday, January 11 - Orientation, In-person, 10:00 – 11:30 am, PA Roger St campus, NISU Brunch
Wednesday, January 11 - Orientation, In-person, 12:00 – 12:30 pm, PA Tebo campus, NISU Brunch
Please check our NIC Orientation webpage for more exciting details! Contact studentlife@nic.bc.ca if you have any questions or would like more information.
Winter Clothing Drive
Free winter clothing is available to students in need. A bin of winter clothing has been generously donated by NIC employees and is available at the Campbell River Student Commons and at the Comox Valley campus Student Lounge in Tyee Hall. Please help yourself if you are in need of warm winter clothing.
Career Services & Work Integrated Learning
Need some help looking for a co-op, internship or practicum in 2023? Let us help boost your chances for career success this winter semester! Please take a minute to complete this Google survey to help us schedule special career-related events such as student-industry networking or employer information sessions either virtually online or in person and on campus as well as being able to offer job searching workshops to help you find work that is related to your studies!
An Update on Advising Hours
During the Winter term add/drop period (Jan 3 - Jan 18), Advisors will be available on a drop-in basis only.
To access phone and/or email drop-in please:
· Call 1-800-715-0914
· Email advising@nic.bc.ca; please include your full name, student number and phone number in your email
· Stop by the student services desk at your local campus to request a drop-in meeting
Students with non-urgent questions, please book an appointment here after January 18.
The NIC Advising Team wish all students a safe holiday and a Happy New Year!
Terms Used by the Registrar’s Division
Here are a few terms we use in the post-secondary system that you may find useful as a new or returning student. Don’t worry, there’s no test at the end! 😊
Add/Drop period: This is a timeframe in which you can add or drop a course in your timetable and receive a refund. After this, there is the Withdraw deadline where you can remove a course from your timetable and not incur academic penalties, but you will also not be eligible for a refund. Check for these Key Dates here.
Advising: Advisors can help you explore different options and can also share information about things like program planning and course selection. They can help you with academic planning, explore financial aid options and make a university transfer plan. Find out about the different ways advisors can support you here. Make an appointment to chat to an Advisor here.
Course vs Program: A course is an individual course such as ANT 150 which is different from a program such as the Web Design Fundamentals Certificate program. Explore courses and programs in the Academic Calendar.
Key Dates vs. Academic Calendar: Key dates are the deadlines you need to meet as an NIC student and can be found here. The Academic Calendar is an official source for NIC programs and courses and can include course descriptions, admission requirements, important dates, NIC policies and student services. Registrars get super excited when you know the difference between them.
Waitlists: When a course is full, you can place yourself on a waitlist. You are urged to attend classes to keep up with the material in case a place opens up. If a space becomes available, the person at the top of the list will be automatically registered and an email notification will be sent to their NIC email address. You can only join a course from a waitlist until a specific date (listed under Key Dates), after which all waitlists will be cleared. You can check Student Planner to view your course waitlist status.
Breaking the Closet Audiobook
Breaking the Closet is a collection of audio stories shared by North Island College community members who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. The audiobook was created by fourth year BSN students with the goal to promote inclusion, visibility and empathy towards queer students on campus. You can listen by logging in with your NIC credentials at https://library.nic.bc.ca/breakingthecloset
RECIPE IDEAS
Savory Nutloaf
Looking for a vegan, vegetarian or eat gluten-free option for the holidays? Try this hearty festive meal to enjoy with others over the holidays.
Ingredients:
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1 chopped onion
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2 cups of mixed nuts
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2 chopped carrots
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1 cup of oats
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2 chopped celery sticks
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2 tablespoons of flax seeds
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1 cup of chopped mushrooms
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1 14 oz can of lentils drained
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1 minced garlic clove
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1 cup of vegetable broth
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon each of nutmeg, sage & thyme
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Method:
Place first 6 ingredients in a large frying pan and sauté until tender.
Put the nuts into a food processor and pulse until they are chopped.
Add the oats, flax seeds, lentils, broth and spices, and blend until combined.
Mix with the veggies then transfer to a loaf pan.
Bake at 350 F for 50 minutes, remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes before eating.
Slice, top with your favorite condiment and enjoy!
NIC SUPPORTS & SERVICES
Contact NIC’s Early Assist earlyassist@nic.bc.ca for personal or academic campus and community supports.
For emergencies call 911 or the Vancouver Island Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888. You can also visit Here2Talk.
Support services include: emergency financial aid, Indigenous supports, counselling, disability services and much more.
The Library & Learning Commons (LLC) library.nic.bc.ca is your perfect spot to borrow a laptop, print a document, or just say hi! Academic Supports at LLC include: Research Support, Writing Support, Math Support, Peer Tutoring and Student Technical Services.
GRATEFUL & THANKFUL
Has an NIC instructor or staff member made a difference in your life as a student? If you’d like to recognize someone’s expertise, support, or kindness that contributed to your success, please fill out our recognition form. We will send the nominee an anonymous thank you on your behalf including your comment(s).
Please keep in touch by email studentlife@nic.bc.ca or Student Life Facebook or Student Life Instagram. We welcome your feedback!
Have a safe holiday and see you in 2023!
Cheers,
Lela Kulesh, Rachel Birch, Mez Jiwaji - your Student Life team
