Dates and deadlines
Applications open at the beginning of October for the following academic year. Check the tables below for application deadlines. We recommend you apply to your program
of choice at least six months before the term start.
Application deadlines
| Term start | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
| September 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| January 2027 | August 31, 2026 |
Important: Completed applications are processed on a first come, first served basis. Many programs fill before their application deadline; contact us to confirm there are open seats in your program before paying your application fee.
Submitting your application by the deadline does not guarantee it will be processed in time for the start of your program. Be sure to allow enough time for North Island College to process your application, as well as for your study permit to be approved.
We also encourage you to review the Government of Canada's estimated processing time for study permits.
Study permit deadlines
| Term | Study permit deadline |
|---|---|
| 2026 January limited entry programs | December 11, 2025 |
| 2026 January open programs | December 18, 2025 |
| 2026 May limited entry programs | March 20, 2026 |
| 2026 September limited entry programs | August 7, 2026 |
| 2026 September open entry programs | August 14, 2026 |
| 2026 September Health Care Assistant Certificate | August 21, 2026 |
