Details for your NSO Day

8:00am - 9:30am

Check-in - Front Foyer

You and your supporter(s) (if applicable) will be checked in, provided with a name tag and your appropriate schedule, and will be instructed on where to go next. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the first session you would like to attend (as listed below) to allow for time to check in.

8:30am - 9:30am

Continental Breakfast & Campus Resource Fair (optional session)

Speak with the various supports and services that will be available to you on campus, and pick up any resources from these departments that you may be interested in.

FRIDAY ONLY - 9:00am - 9:30am

Nursing Information Session (optional session)

An optional information session for any students registered in the Nursing program. Supporters are welcome to attend with their student.

9:30am - 10:00am

Welcome, Lakers! (first scheduled session of the day)

You and your supporter(s) (if applicable) will be welcomed by the President of the University, Mike Degagé; the President of the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU), Hannah Mackie; and will learn about what you can expect from the day. This is the first mandatory session that will kick off our scheduled NSO day!

NSO parking will be in Lot #1 (the parking lot map can be found here). There will be parking signs directing you to Lot #1 all the way from the bottom of College Dr., and there will be NSO volunteers pointing you to the appropriate lot and the front of the school once you're on campus, so please don't fret about getting lost!

Free, optional Children's Activities will be held throughout the entire NSO day for any children under the age of 12 to ensure all of the little ones in your life have a great time while you're getting all the information you need at our information sessions! As well, for children who may prefer to stick with you and/or your supporter(s), we will have Activity-to-Go Bags available.

More information about our Children's Activities can be found in the "Children's Activities" tab at the bottom of this page.

If you will be bringing any children with you to NSO but did not indicate it on your original NSO registration form, please email us at nso@nipissingu.ca so we know how many children to expect.

Students who wish to enroll in a French course are required to first take the French Placement Test to determine which course is the appropriate level to be placed in.

The Nipissing University French Placement Assessment will take place the evening prior to your NSO day, from 5:30pm -7:00pm. Please arrive shortly before the test start time to the Nipissing Front Foyer where there will be an Orientation Assistant to help direct you to the French Placement Test room.

If you are unable to attend your French Placement Test, alternative test dates will be held during the first week of classes, though please remember that you will not be able to register in your French course until you have taken the test.

We would like to welcome you and your supporters to stay with us during your visit. Not only is it convenient, but it's also a wonderful opportunity to experience our residence accommodations first-hand! You can inquire or book your overnight accommodations by calling 705-474-3450 ext. 4804 or by emailing stay@nipissingu.ca.

The night prior to each NSO day, there will be activities for students and supporters hosted by the Residence Life team in the Residence Complex. The activities will be a great opportunity to meet future classmates, play some games, and enjoy some snacks! Supporters will have a chance to learn more about Residence Life through a Supporter Forum to address frequently asked questions.

If you received special education support through an Individual Education Plan (IEP) during high school and/or if you are a student with a disability, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) can provide you with academic accommodation and support throughout your studies at Nipissing University. We encourage students with an IEP/disability to contact SAS by calling (705) 474-3450 ext. 4362 or by emailing sas@nipissingu.ca.

SAS also offers the Accessibility Transition Program (ATP) for students registered with SAS in order to orient familiarize students to the various services and supports on campus, and to help them prepare academically for university learning. If you are interested in attending, contact SAS (contact information above) to inquire. 

If you have any questions regarding NSO, please feel free to contact us by phone (705) 474-3450 ext. 4136 or by email at nso@nipissingu.ca. We’re always happy to help any way we can!

Looking forward to meeting you at NSO!