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Nipissing University Right where you belong

You’ve made a great choice by applying to Nipissing University!

We are so excited to welcome you to our beautiful campus. Nipissing University is a place where you will learn more about the world around you but more importantly, about who you are. You will make memories that stay with you throughout your life's adventures, wherever they may take you.

Please review the following information carefully. It contains important information about next steps, life at NU and FAQs.

Next Steps

Book a campus tour, attend Open House or both - Visit www.nipissingu.ca/tour to register, call (705) 474-3450 ext. 4200 or email nuinfo@nipissingu.ca.
Apply for scholarships, awards and bursaries by May 1 - Don’t wait for your offer to apply. Visit www.nipissingu.ca/financialaid to apply now.
Check your mailbox - Offers are mailed out starting in January and continue through to June. Admission decisions for limited enrolment programs (Nursing and Physical and Health Education) will be made in April and May.

Access the student portal - You may now access the student portal which allows you to track your admission status and apply for residence. Your login information is here in your acknowledgement package.
Follow us on our social media channels - Keep up with the latest on Facebook, X and Instagram.

Nearly 70% of our first year students receive entrance scholarships

Important Dates for New Students

Nipissing University makes ongoing offers of admission starting as early as January rather than making admission decisions in separate rounds. We continue to make offers of admission through to June when midterm/interim and final grades are received from the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). Click here for a list of important dates for new students.

Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships

If you get the marks, you get the money!

All Canadian and international applicants applying directly from secondary school for September entry will be considered automatically for guaranteed entrance scholarships – no application needed!

Click here for more information about our guaranteed entrance scholarships.

Scholarship Average^t	Year 1	Year 2*	Year 3*	Year 4*	Total Scholarship Value
95% + (39+ for IB)	FREE TUITION	FREE TUITION	FREE TUITION	FREE TUITION	> $24,000
90-94% (36-38 for IB)	$2,500	$2,500	$2,500	$2,500	$10,000
85-89% (33-35 for IB)	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500	$6,000
80-84% (30-32 for IB)	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$4,000

^t Average based on the best six final 4U/4M courses (provincial or international equivalent) or final IB score (including bonus points).

* Based on cumulative GPA (CGPA) as recorded on April 30th. Students must enroll in no less than 24 credits annually to retain scholarship eligibility.

Notes:

Free tuition is based on domestic tuition and 100% course load.
Student are only eligible for the first four years of undergraduate study.
Concurrent BEd students in years 5 and 6 of study, and Consecutive BEd students in the 2-year program are not eligible for the renewal of these scholarships.

Entrance Awards and Bursaries

Apply for all high school entrance awards and bursaries with just one application, even before you’ve received your Offer of Admission. Complete and submit the application form by May 1st at www.nipissingu.ca/entranceawards.

$10,000 Chancellor’s Awards

Awarded to two first-year students
Entering full-time undergraduate studies (first entry only)
Minimum average of 85%, evidence of personal leadership activities, and financial need
Renewable at $3,000 per year

$500 – $3,000+ Entrance Awards

Need-based awards and bursaries
Entering undergraduate studies directly from secondary school

Residence Life and Applications

#1 in Residence Living among universities in Canada (Maclean's 2020)

We think a great way to get the full campus experience includes living in residence. That’s why all current Ontario secondary students who receive full-time admission by May 29, 2025, and meet the residence application and deposit deadline of June 2, 2025, are guaranteed a single room in one of our award-winning suite-style residences. Applicants must accept a full-time admission offer and send in a residence application and deposit by June 2, 2025.

All residences are fully furnished with a bed, desk and dresser in each room, and a couch, tables and chairs. The kitchens are decked out with all the large appliances you’ll need. As you meet and get to know your roomies in advance of move-in day through some of the social media venues we set up, you may want to divide and conquer the list of other amenities to bring.

Visit the Residence Site for details and floor plans.

Discover North Bay

North Bay is a friendly and vibrant city of around 52,000 people and great place to call home while you prepare for your future. Nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake, the city boasts numerous opportunities for outdoor activities year-round and is surrounded by numerous protected natural areas, heritage forest parks and historical sites. Offering plenty of activities, amenities and services to meet your student needs, North Bay’s vibrancy is only exceeded by its hospitality.

Click here to discover what North Bay has to offer.

Campus Life and Student Support

We offer a variety of supports and activities on campus to help you succeed and provide you with a rich student life experience.

NUWork - Our on-campus work study program provides students with access to part-time positions on campus. Participants must meet financial eligibility requirements to be eligible. The majority of work study positions begin in September so students are encouraged to apply in August.

Financial Aid - There are many different options for funding sources and assistance such as special bursaries and scholarships through companies you’ve worked for, or awards through your supporters’ employers or community agencies. We have a variety of financial support avenues available to you such as: OSAP, scholarships, awards and bursaries so talk to your guidance counsellor about looking into these opportunities.

Off-Campus Living - Thinking of living off campus? You have many options available in the city of North Bay that are conveniently located close to campus. Getting to class is easy using the transit pass that is included in your full-time student fees. For up-to-date listings, resources and tips, please visit our off campus living website.

Student Supports

Lakers Athletics

Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU)

FAQs

Will I get more than one offer of admission if I applied to more than one program at Nipissing?

Yes. You can expect to receive an admission decision for every program to which you applied and for which you are eligible.

Will I automatically be considered for an alternate program if I am not admitted to the one to which I applied?

Yes. If you do not meet admission requirements or admission averages for the program(s) to which you applied, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program for which you do qualify.

What if I accepted an Offer of Admission from another university, but have now changed my mind and want to accept Nipissing’s offer?

If you have already accepted an Offer of Admission and have now decided to accept Nipissing’s offer, that’s totally okay! You will simply need to accept Nipissing’s Offer of Admission by June 2, 2025 to qualify for guaranteed residence and scholarships.

What if I am taking a 4U/4M course by correspondence, night school or will be taking a summer school course?

Nipissing looks at 4U/4M courses taken at night school, summer school, online or through correspondence, completed at Ministry inspected and approved schools, as fully equivalent to courses completed at day school. If you wish to have these grades included in the early admission decision process, you must ensure that midterm and/or final grades for these courses are sent to the OUAC by your secondary school by May 1, 2025. If you are considering one or more of these options, please note that only grades completed as of June 30, 2025 will be used to calculate your average for scholarships.

Also, you must receive an Offer of Admission for full-time studies by May 29, 2025 to be eligible for the residence guarantee.

What if I repeat a course?

If you repeat a course, Nipissing will use the highest final grade reported for that course.

What if I fail a credit? What if my final average falls below the cutoff?

All Offers of Admission are conditional. The minimum conditions of admission are:

completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent;
completion of six 4U/4M courses or equivalent, including prerequisites; and
minimum overall average of 70% for all programs, History with an Orientation to a Master of Arts in History (80%).

If your final average falls below the average specified for your program of choice, but you have still achieved at least 70%, you will be considered for an alternate program.

If you do not meet our conditions and/or are not eligible for admission to an alternate program and/or a reduced course load; your Offer of Admission will be withdrawn.

Is residence guaranteed?

As an Ontario secondary school applicant, you are guaranteed a single private room in residence if you accept your Offer of Admission for full-time studies, submit the online Guaranteed Residence Application Form; and send in the $400 deposit – by June 2, 2025. Further instructions on how to access the online application will be sent with your offer of admission.

English is not my first language. Do I need to provide proof of English proficiency?

All applicants to Nipissing University undergraduate degree programs from countries where the dominant language of instruction is other than English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English for admission consideration.

Permanent Resident applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English. Permanent Resident applicants whose first language is not English but who have lived at least three years in Canada, or a country where English is the dominant language may be exempt.

Nipissing’s full policy including minimum test scores can be found here.

Questions? Contact Us

Phone: (705) 474-3450
Toll-free within Ontario: 1 (800) 655-5154