RESOURCE BINDER

The NSCC Resource Binder has been developed to provide you with commonly requested information about the Nova ScotiaCommunity College. This binder is meant to be a “working document” which you can updateandadd new information to. Many documentsin this binder can be found on the NSCC website, and can be checked throughout the year for updates. You may also want to update your internet bookmarks with some of the important links listed throughout for an easy reference guide!

Table of Contents
NSCC Admissions
NSCC – Mission, Vision, & Values
High School Courses Required in NSCC Programs
NSCC Program Openings
NSCC Articulation Agreements
General Arts and Science – Program Information
Fees & Funding
2008-09 Fees per Program
Tuition and Fees
Scholarship & Bursary Descriptions
NSCC Disability Services
NSCC Special Admissions Summary
High School Programs
Parents as Career Coaches
Test Drive
Contact Information
CollegePrep Team
Test Drive Contacts by Campus
Disability Resource Facilitators / Educational Resource Facilitators

nscc admissions

NSCC – Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission Statement

Building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation.

Vision

NSCC learners will blend learning, community service, and work in ways that put them at the innovative edge of the global economy, where the world places a premium on knowledge, imagination, and skill. In essence, education without boundaries.

Values

Student Success

We support, recognize, and celebrate student success.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing greater access to College programs and services.

Service

We reach out to people to help connect our programs and services to their needs.

Respect

We develop our working and learning relationships from a foundation of mutual trust and respect.

Collaboration

We reward collaboration, diversity of expression, and decisiveness.

Innovation

We value innovative ideas and actions that engage students, employers, and communities in learning and development.

Public Accountability

We are responsible and accountable for the public's trust.

Diversity

We believe that diversity in the College community is a strength that must be cultivated.

2008-09 High School Courses Required in NSCC Programs

Academic Grade 12 Math / Academic Grade 11 and 12
Physics / Academic Grade 11 and 12
Chemistry
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Architectural Engineering Technician
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Electronics Technician
Computer Service Technician
Construction Administration Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electro Mechanical Technician
Electronic Engineering Technician
Electronic Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology- Water Resources
Health Information Management
Industrial Instrumentation
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology- min. mark 70%
Pharmacy Technology
Power Engineering Technology
Practical Nursing
Survey Technician
Utility Line Work- Construction and Maintenance / Architectural Engineering Technician (Gr. 11)
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Electronics Technician (Phys11)
Construction Administration Technology (Gr. 11)
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electronic Engineering Technology
Health Information Management (or Biology or Chemistry)
Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning/ Refrigeration (Gr. 11)
Industrial Instrumentation (Gr. 11)
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Power Engineering Technology (Gr. 11)
Practical Nursing (or Biology or Chemistry) / Dental Assisting
Environmental Engineering Technology-Water Resources
Health Information Management (or Biology or Physics)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Gr. 11)
Medical Laboratory Tech (min. mark 80%)
Pharmacy Technology
Practical Nursing (or Biology or Physics)
Academic Grade 11and 12 Biology
Dental Assisting
Medical Laboratory Technology (min. mark 70%)
Health Information Management (or Chemistry or Physics)
Pharmacy Technology
Practical Nursing (or Chemistry or Physics)
Academic Grade 12
English / Portfolio Required / Other Required HS Courses or Procedures
Architectural Engineering Technician
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Electronics Technician
Computer Service Technician
Construction Administration Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electronic Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology – Water Resources
Health Information Management
Library and Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology- min. mark 70%
New Media Design and Development
Practical Nursing
Paralegal Services / Applied Communication Arts (ACAT)
Digital Animation (DIAN)
Graphic Design (GRDE)
Interactive and Motion Graphics (IMOG)
Photography (PHOTD)
Recording Arts (SOUN)
Screen Arts (SARTS) / Art 11 for Digital Animation
Audition for Music Arts
Interview for Radio and Television Arts
Minimum Keyboarding speed of 25 wpm for Medical Office Assistant
Minimum Keyboarding speed of 40 wpm for Medical Transcription
Most School of Health and Human Services programs requires criminal record and child abuse registry check, immunization, standard first aid, CPR and BCLS level C.
Interview for American Sign Language

Nova ScotiaCommunity College – Program Openings

Program openings for the Nova ScotiaCommunity College are constantly updated throughout the year at the front page of the NSCC website. under “Ready to Apply”.

A direct link to this information is: This is particularly important for students beginning the application process with the College. This is because it provides students with information about which programs still have space, are waitlisted, or are full.

Legend:

OOpen - Seats currently available.

WWaitlist - Program currently full, accepting applications for waitlist.

FFull - Program and waitlist are full.

SSuspended - Program not offered

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the volume of applications processed these statuses are current as

y 21, 2008

Academic & Career Connections (formerly known as General Arts and Science)

Start Date: / September
Length: / 1 Year(s)
Credential: / Certificate
Location: / Akerley Campus
Annapolis Valley Campus
Burridge Campus
Cumberland Campus
Institute of Technology Campus
Kingstec Campus
Lunenburg Campus
Marconi Campus
Pictou Campus
Shelburne Campus
Strait Area Campus
Truro Campus
Waterfront Campus

January 2009 intake (evenings and online courses) of the Science Stream is available through the Institute of Technology Campus. Contact Admissions at 491-4911 (in Metro) or 1-866-679-6722 (toll-free)or the IT Campus registrar at 491-4701.

Is this program for you?

You’re still trying to figure out what program or career path is right for you. You’ve completed Grade 12 but need time to work through some decisions.

Within Academic & Career Connections you’ll get to explore NSCC programs and career options, discover what you like and dislike, and figure out a plan to get you where you want to be. By choosing Academic & Career Connections you will build a program of courses customized to your needs and will receive top quality instruction and a learning experience that will have tremendous impact on you. Many campuses have custom streams that will prepare you and give you credit towards NSCC certificate or diploma programs also located at that campus.

You know what you want to study but are missing some of the academic credits you need for admission or didn’t get the marks you hoped for in high school.

In Academic & Career Connections you can pick up academic credits such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Communication (English). You can enroll either full or part time and many campuses offer these courses through various modes of delivery. For example you may have the option to take them at your own pace, starting anytime in the academic year, in the evening, through the summer, through distance, in an intense format or extended over a longer period of time. Check at your local campus to see which options are available.

You didn’t get into the NSCC program you wanted because it was full.

Check out Academic & Career Connections where you can choose from many electives that might give you a head start on the program of your choice for next year.

You’ve been out of school for a few years and are feeling a bit rusty.
Check out Academic & Career Connections where you can choose from courses like Charting Your Course and Projects 3 in 1 which will meet you where you are and give you the skills for further studies.

What are the admission requirements?

High School Graduation Diploma or High School Graduation Diploma for Adults, or equivalent.

What else do you need to know?

You can take all the necessary courses to obtain a certificate or just a few specific courses, depending on your educational goals. To graduate with a Academic & Career Connections Certificate you will need 10 units, two of which must come from the Academic & Career Connections menu. Many campuses have custom streams that will prepare you and give you credit towards NSCC certificate or diploma programs also located at that campus.

Online learning options

This program is available through part-time studies with many on-line options.

Concentrations

Health and Human Services Stream

Health Science Stream

Pathways Stream

Science Stream

Technology Stream

Trades Stream

Articulation Agreements

Today's reality is that university students go to college, and college students go to university, and no one wants to waste their precious time (and money!) studying the same thing twice. That's why NSCC accepts credits from many other colleges and universities, and why a long list of universities accept NSCC credits toward university degrees.

NSCC has agreements in place with excellent schools across Canada and in the U.S. (they're called Articulation Agreements), that allow our students to gain advanced standing in a wide variety of university programs using NSCC credits. Where Two + Two Agreements exist, a two year NSCC Diploma can be recognized as the first two years of a four year university degree.

Choose College. Choose University. Choose Both. NSCC Guide to Articulation & Transfer Agreements (February 2008)
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Atlantic Community Colleges Guide to Block Transfer Agreements
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High School Articulations

CollegePrep, through our Memoranda of Agreement with the Provinces' School Boards, has negotiated a high school course articulation agreement for students in high school who have completed ANT 11 and ANT 12 - using the Cisco Systems Semester 1 and Semester 2 curriculum. The School of Applied Arts and New Media recognizes these credits as Cisco I and Cisco II in all curricula employing these credentials and outcomes. Cisco I and II are currently core courses in the IT - Systems Management and Networking Programs, and are also required for entry into the Advanced Diploma, Computer Network Technician.

In addition, the NSCC School of Business has an articulation agreement that offers high school students who complete the Public School Program Tourism 11 or Tourism 12 course with a mark of at least 75%, a credit for the School's "Introduction to Tourism (TOUR 1000)" course.

Trades Training and Apprenticeship

Graduates of trades training programs at NSCC receive transfer credit for both technical training and time completed toward the appropriate trade upon registration in the Provincial Apprenticeship Training Program. A number of Technology programs are also eligible for transfer credit toward Apprenticeship Training.

Journeyperson Diploma

The NSCC Journeyperson diploma recognizes the accomplishments of graduates who have successfully completed an extensive portfolio of technical training, essential skills education, and practical experience in a designated trade.

The Journeyperson diploma is awarded at NSCC for the following Trades:

  • Automotive Service Technician
  • Carpenter
  • Cook
  • Construction Electrician
  • Industrial Electrician
  • Gas Fitter II
  • Ironworker
  • Machinist
  • Oil Burner Mechanic
  • Plumber
  • Powerline Technician
  • Steamfitter/Pipefitter
  • Sheet Metal Worker
  • Refrigeration and A/C Mechanic
  • Welder

In order to be awarded the Journeyperson diploma students must successfully complete course-based apprenticeship training at NSCC, the Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification Examination and NSCC's employability skills and portfolio requirements.

Specific Requirements

Course requirements are listed in the training standards documents specific to each individual trade (16-32 courses depending on the program)

Participants must pass the Department of Education, Certificate of Qualification examination, often referred to as Interprovincial certification.

Complete or have credit for the following employability skills courses: Communications I (COMM 1227), Communication II (COMM 1228), Computer Applications I (COMP 1217), Computer Applications II (1218), and Portfolio.

Communication, computer, and portfolio courses will be available through NSCC's On-line Learning. Graduates of pre-employment programs may transfer credits towards the Journeyperson diploma. Residency requirement for credential: one-third of the courses must be completed through NSCC.

Application Procedure

Candidates for the Journeyperson diploma can contact Admissions at 1-866-679-6722 (toll-free) or email

Fees & funding

2008/2009 Fees Per Program

Please select the campus.

  • Akerley Campus
  • Annapolis Valley Campus
  • Burridge Campus
  • Cumberland Campus
  • Institute of Technology Campus
  • Kingstec Campus
  • Lunenburg Campus
  • Marconi Campus
  • Pictou Campus
  • Shelburne Campus
  • Strait Area Campus
  • Truro Campus
  • Waterfront Campus
  • Online Learning

To access our start and end dates please view the Academic Schedule.

Tuition & Fees

The Nova Scotia government approves the annual tuition fees for full-time regular programs (that includes all programs except apprenticeship, customized training and continuing education).

Tuition fees for 2008 – 2009

Full-time Certificate and Diploma Programs / $2,700
Full-time Advanced Diploma Programs / $3,700
General Arts and Science Certificate / $1,120
International Students / $7,800
Adult Learning Program / $0*

*For Nova Scotians who do not have a High School Diploma.

Please consult the individual campus for tuition fees for programs whose duration is longer than the College's regular academic schedule of 15 weeks (Fall term) September to December, and 15 weeks (Winter term) January to April; additional charges may apply for the 5 weeks (Spring term: course work or work placement) in May.

Fast Facts on Student Tuition and Student Assistance
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Other Fees

Student Health and Dental Plan / $226 (1)
Student Association Fee / dependent on campus
Student Photo I.D. / no charge - replacement $5
NSCC Transcripts / $5
Replacement Diplomas / $25
NSF Cheques / $20

(1) The health and dental fees are mandatory for all full time students as well as Adult Learning Program students enrolled in more than 2 courses unless proof of alternative existing coverage is provided by the OPT OUT deadline. The payments for the coverage are collected with the first tuition payment. The cost for this plan in 2007-08 was $220 for twelve month coverage. For more information, contact our Student Benefits Office at or and choose NSCC from the drop down menu.

Program-specific costs

Supplies and Textbooks

As part of your admissions package, you will be advised of the additional supplies that are associated with your program and that you are responsible for purchasing. These may include textbooks, resource materials, protective clothing, safety footwear, art supplies, etc. This information is available through NSCC Admissions, or by calling the campus where a particular program is offered.

Co-op fee

All students enrolled in a program with a mandatory Co-op Education component are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee in addition to regular tuition fees at the time of tuition payment. The fee for Co-op Programs in 2007-08 is $360. If the Co-op Placement is an elective, the fee is payable twenty days in advance of the commencement of placement. For both mandatory and elective Co-op Placements, the Co-op fee is refunded if you are unable to obtain an approved Co-op Placement, but is not refunded if you drop, withdraw, or are asked to resign from your Co-op Work Term.

Tuition payment schedule

The balance of tuition - after the deduction of the Confirmation fee - is payable in two installments as follows:

  • First installment - 50% twenty business days before the start of the fall semester [August 1, 2008]. To calculate total amount due at this time add Student Association fees and Health & Dental benefits plan as applicable;
  • Second installment - 50% within five days of the commencement of the winter semester [January 9, 2009].

When students receive Student Assistance from Canada Student Loan to cover tuition, the full tuition plus the Health & Dental Benefits and Student Association fees for the academic year are deducted from the first, main, loan disbursement.

These deadline dates can be deferred only if you can provide documentation that you are going to receive a student loan or your tuition is being paid by a sponsoring agency.

Payment of tuition

Payment of tuition may be made in person at any NSCC campus.

Payment of tuition can be made by:

  • Cheque; payable to NSCC
  • Money Order; payable to NSCC, or
  • Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
  • Interac

We advise, for reasons of safety and security that students not plan to pay tuition by cash.

Tuition refund

Tuition refunds are available according to the scale below, providing you formally withdraw early in the program. A formal withdrawal requires that you write a letter or complete a withdrawal form that is available through the Centre for Student Success. Your refund does not include the confirmation fee.

  • Before first day of class: full refund
  • During first two weeks of either term: 95% of term amount
  • After second week of either term: no refund

If you have received a student loan or had your tuition paid by a sponsoring agency, the appropriate refund will be sent directly to your lending institution or sponsor. If a program is canceled after the start of an academic year all fees previously paid, including the confirmation fee, will be refunded to you.

Scholarships & Bursaries

Nova Scotia Community College has enjoyed considerable growth recently in the number of awards available to our students. We are very grateful to our donors who support our awards program. Together we know the importance of recognizing student achievement and assisting with financial need. Awards may be specific to an individual campus or program and may be awarded upon program entrance or mid-year. To learn more about our awards, please click on the links below or contact your campus Centre for Student Success.