New Student Orientation 2025
New Student Orientation (NSO) is a hybrid program with online learning modules and on campus programming that highlight various resources for our new students and their supporters. NSO is held in the summer to help you and your supporters prepare the transition into university life well before the start of the academic year in September.
This year's 2025 New Student Orientation you and your supporters can choose to attend on either:
- Thursday July 3, 2025 OR
- Friday July 4, 2025.
The same programing will be offered on both days, so you can attend on the day that works best for you.
Registration is now open - click the button below to access the registration form. We are excited to welcome you!
Contact us at orientation@nipissingu.ca and consider connecting with us on Instagram using the link above!
Why participate in NSO?
During NSO you will have the opportunity to:
- Get guidance on course registration
- Attend mini-tours of various campus locations
- Learn about what services and supports are here for you – and how to connect
- Stay in our award-winning Residence Complexes
- Chat with current student leaders about the NU student experience
- Learn valuable ‘next steps’ to prepare you for your start at NU
We also have programming and resources for the supporters in your life – whether that be parents, family, guardians or friends!
Online Learning Modules
There are different online learning modules offered to incoming students:
- General New Student Orientation - for incoming students in any program.
- RPN to BScN Blended New Student Orientation - for incoming students entering the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to BScN Blended Delivery program. This orientation is in two parts.
- Distance & College Partnership Program (CPP) Bachelor of Commerce New Student Orientation - for incoming students entering the Bachelor of Commerce, Distance Learning program and the Bachelor of Commerce, College Partnership Program.
- International New Student Orientation - for incoming international and exchange students in any program.
These modules are designed to help you learn the process of course registration, navigate your student accounts, fee payment and introduce you to the student supports and services offered throughout your academic journey.
Stay With Us
Stay the night with us and experience first hand a day in the life of a Laker in our award-winning Residence complexes.
New Student Orientation (NSO) guests have the option of booking a private bedroom in a shared suite with other NSO guests, or for an entirely private stay, guests can book an entire 4-bedroom suite. Each suite features 4 separate single bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room area.
Special rates are offered during NSO:
- Single room $49.33/night
- Full suite: $119.35/night
Book your stay with us by connecting with our accommodations team: stay@nipissingu.ca or visit https://booking.nipissingu.ca/accommodations#RoomReservation
Meet the Team
Vicky Waithaka
(She/Her)
Hometown: Ottawa, ON.
Position: Student Experience Coordinator, Orientation and First Year Programs.
Fun Fact: I have toured over a dozen national parks and game reserves in Kenya.
Megan Foucault
(She/Her)
Hometown: North Bay, ON.
Position: Orientation Assistant.
Fun Fact: I have a dog named Nash.
Atlas Gifford
(They/Them)
Hometown: North Bay, ON (since 2022).
Position: Orientation Assistant.
Fun Fact: I've dyed my hair every colour in the rainbow - more than once!
Jess Dowless
(She/Her)
Hometown: North Bay, ON (since 2011).
Position: Orientation Assistant.
Fun Fact: Juggling that mom and student life - Tired, yet hopeful!
Lauren Armstrong
(She/Her)
Hometown: Brockville, ON.
Position: Orientation Assistant.
Fun Fact: I have travelled to 18 different countries.