Graduates will each receive one official transcript upon graduating. Transcripts for studies at Nipissing College prior to 1993 must be requested from Laurentian University.
As a result of the rotating Canada Post strike, any transcript requested through regular mail maybe be subject to delays. We recommend that you request your transcripts by courier or email until further notice.
Transcript Requests can now be completed online! You can complete the request form through this link here.
The cost of each transcript is $20. Payment is required prior to your request being processed. All transcript requests, including duplicate requests, are not refundable. Please ensure that you are requesting the appropriate documents prior to making your request.
Outstanding fees will prevent the release of your transcript.
Optional additional fees for transcripts are listed below:
| Courier Charges | Email/Fax Charges |
|---|---|
| $8 to Ontario $20 to other Canadian Provinces $30 anywhere in the United States $50 to all other countries | $4 per email/fax number |
Normally, requests will be processed within 7 to 10 working days; however, during busy periods such as registration time, end of term, and convocation, it may take as long as 12 to 14 working days depending on the volume of requests received. Responsibility lies with the student to ensure that requests are submitted well in advance of their deadline dates.
Payment Methods:
- Payment can only be accepted by online banking, or cash(if in person). We cannot accept payments by credit card.
How to do Online Bank Payments
- Add "Nipissing University" as a Payee under the Pay Bills section of your online bank account.
- Use your 7-digit student number (starting with the zero) as the account number.
- Transfer the amount and please allow 2-3 business days for the money to be applied to your account.
For transcript inquiries, please e-mail transcripts@nipissingu.ca.
Nipissing University is an accredited university with full membership in the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
In December of 1992, Nipissing University was established under the Statutes of the Province of Ontario as a self-governing degree-granting institution, Nipissing University College was an affiliate of Laurentian University from 1967 to 1992.
NOTE: All courses completed prior to May 1993 will also appear on a Laurentian transcript.
GRADING SCHEME
| A. GRADING SCALE | |
|---|---|
| 80% - 100% | A (Exceptional Performance) |
| 70% - 79% | B (Good Performance) |
| 60% - 69% | C (Satisfactory Performance) |
| **50% - 59% | D (Minimal Performance) |
| 0% - 49% | F (Failure) |
| **Does not meet the minimum grade requirement in some instances. Please consult the Academic Calendar for further details. | |
| B. SYMBOLS | |
|---|---|
| AD | Failure – Academic Dishonesty |
| AUD | Auditor |
| INC | Incomplete course work, no credit granted |
| INP | Course in progress |
| NC | No credit |
| SAT | Satisfactory: assigned where a percentage grade is inappropriate |
| U | Unsatisfactory: assigned where a percentage grade is inappropriate |
| WDR | Honorable Withdrawal |
| AEG | Aegrotat Standing on basis of term work and medical evidence |
| C. COURSE CREDITS | |
|---|---|
| One Credit represents a minimum of 12 contact hours | |
| Full Course – 6 credits | |
| Half Course – 3 credits | |
SCHOLARSHIPS and AWARDS
President's Scholarships
President's Scholarships are awarded to incoming full-time students with a minimum 90% admittance average. Yearly renewal requires a minimum sessional average of 85%.
Chancellor’s Awards
Chancellor’s Awards are presented to incoming full-time students. Recipients must have a minimum 85% admittance average and show a high involvement in personal leadership activities. Yearly renewal requires a minimum sessional average of 85%.
Carl Sanders Scholarships
Carl Sanders Scholarships are awarded to incoming full-time students with an admission average of at least 80% and continuing full-time students who have attained a sessional average of 80% or higher.
FIRST Robotics Scholarships
FIRST Robotics Scholarships are awarded to incoming students who have participated on a high school FIRST Robotics Competition team within the last two years and who have a minimum 85% admission average. Annual renewal requires a minimum sessional average of 85%.
President's Gold Medals
President's Gold Medals are honour awards presented to the graduating students who attain the highest academic average in all courses in each degree program.
Governor General Academic Medals
Governor General Academic Medals are awarded for academic excellence to the student graduating with the highest academic standing. Gold is awarded at the graduate level and silver at the undergraduate level.
J.W. Trusler Proficiency Awards
J.W. Trusler Proficiency Awards are presented to a graduating student in each major. Recipients are chosen by the respective faculty in each major, primarily on the basis of academic achievement. Students must have a minimum 80% overall average to qualify.