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    Whether you're looking for an undergraduate or graduate experience at Nipissing, you'll receive a personalized education that is like no other. Nipissing is ranked high for student satisfaction and has received top marks for Overall Educational Experience and Faculty Interaction. Our flexible learning approach is unique and enables you to customize your degree to match your interests.

    Areas of Study

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    Faculty of Arts and Science

    Our faculty offers over 21 areas of study ranging from Biology to Sociology so no matter where your passion is we have a program for you.

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    Faculty of Education and Professional Studies

    Join passionate and driven students like you in the pursuit of a meaningful, career-focused degree in Education and Professional Studies.

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    Graduate Studies

    Take the next step in your academic journey where small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and a strong research culture create the ideal environment to grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

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  • Chancellor

    Duties of a Chancellor

    The Chancellor of Nipissing University is appointed by the Board of Governors. The Chancellor is the titular head of the University and confers all degrees, honorary degrees, diplomas and certificates. The Chancellor is an outstanding role model who not only demonstrates a passion for education but appreciates and demonstrates a commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Nipissing University as set out in the Strategic Plan. The term of office is four years, and the Chancellor may be appointed for a maximum of two consecutive terms. The position of Chancellor does not remove or replace any duty or power of the Board of Governors, the Senate, or the President.

    Chancellor Scott Russell (D.Litt)

     

    Scott Russell, Chancellor

    Dr. Scott Russell

    Nipissing University has appointed Dr. Scott Russell as its fifth Chancellor. The award-winning broadcaster and acclaimed author, best known for his hosting roles with CBC Sports and extensive Olympic Games coverage, began his four-year term on July 1, 2024.  

    A Canadian Screen Award and Gemini Award-winning broadcaster, Scott Russell brings nearly 40 years of experience, passion, and knowledge to his role as co-host of CBC Sports Presents.  

    This summer, Dr. Russell will cover his 17th Olympic Games - it will be his seventh time hosting.

    Dr. Russell's passion for amateur sports shines throughout his extensive career, which includes hosting major sporting events like the Commonwealth Games, Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games, and multiple FIFA World Cups. He also served as host and rink-side reporter for CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada for 14 years. Beyond broadcasting, he writes insightful sports blogs for cbcsports.ca and is a member of the CBC Sports initiative on women in sports. 

    Starting his career at CBC Charlottetown in 1985, Dr. Russell transitioned to sports reporting in 1986 and has since become a respected commentator. In addition to his roles at CBC, he has taught a course in Canadian Sports History at Toronto's Centennial College and is involved with several sports committees and charities, including the Canadian Olympic Committee's Education Committee, Ambassador’s Council for Amici camping charity, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport and the Public Policy Forum on Value-Based Sport, the Paralympic Foundation of Canada, and the advisory board of the International Centre For Olympic Studies At Western University.  

    A graduate of Western University with an M.A. in Journalism, Dr. Russell has penned two books on hockey, Ice Time: A Canadian Hockey Journey and The Rink - Stories from Hockey's Home Towns, which he co-wrote with Chris Cuthbert. Russell's third book, Open House: Canada and the Magic of Curling, is a grassroots look at one of this country's favourite sports. 

    Scott Russell has been recognized with numerous awards including the George Gross Award for Outstanding Broadcasting and a CBC President's Award in the Brand Champion category for his dedication and enthusiasm for his work covering amateur athletics. He also received an honorary doctorate (D.Litt.) from Nipissing University in 2020. 

    An avid runner, Dr. Russell has completed two Boston Marathons, and was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to sports in Canada. He currently lives in Toronto with his wife, Catherine. 

    Past Chancellors

    • Paul Cook, 2014-2022
    • John Dellandrea, 2010-2014
    • David Liddle, 2002-2010
    • James Redpath, 1994-2002

  • Student Payment Information

    Payments are acceptable by online banking*, cash, certified cheque, debit card, bank draft or money order payable to Nipissing University. Credit card payments are accepted using our PayMyTuition payment portal (please see link below). If paying by debit card, please ensure that the payment you intend to make will not exceed your daily withdrawal limit. For convenience, payments by cheque or money order may be made by using the after-hours drop box located outside the Finance Office (F216). Students are strongly encouraged to submit their payment by on-line banking* to avoid line-ups. If payment is submitted by mail, please ensure that your Nipissing University student number is recorded on the front of the cheque. Payments sent by mail and postmarked by midnight of the deadline date will be accepted without penalty. Regardless of the date on the cheque, payments sent by mail and postmarked after the deadline date may be subject to a late payment service charge of 1.5% compounded monthly (19.56% effective annual rate).

    Payments from existing students with an outstanding balance from current or previous term that may be intended as a  future residence deposit or tuition deposit will first be applied against the existing outstanding term balance amount, and will not be treated as a deposit payment. Please use self-service https://selfservice.nipissingu.ca/Student/- statement of account - to ensure your student account balance is paid in full prior to sending any deposit payment intended future terms to avoid deposit payment delays. 

    How to send Online Banking Tuition Payments to NU

    1. Add "Nipissing University" as a Payee under the Bill Payment section of your online bank account.

    2. Use your 7-digit student number (starting with the zero) as the account number (do not include the letter).

    3. Add the amount of your payment to  "Nipissing University" and continue.  Before sending, please ensure you have entered the correct student ID as the account to pay. Please allow 2-3 business days for the payment to be applied to your account. 

    How to send Online Banking Deposit Payments to NU

    1. Add "Nipissing University Bachelor of Education" or "Nipissing University Residence" as a payee under the Bill Payment section of your online bank account, depending on the type of deposit you are wishing to send.
    2. Use your 7-digit student number (starting with zero) as the account number to pay (do not include the letter)
    3. Add the amount of your deposit payment due to "Nipissing University" and continue. Before sending, please ensure you have entered the correct student ID as the account to pay.  Please allow 2-3 business days for the deposit to be applied to your deposit account balance. 
    MTFX PayMyTuition

    Nipissing University has partnered with PayMyTuition for domestic and international tuition payments.

    With PayMyTuition, domestic students can make payments towards their tuition fees use credit options via Visa, Mastercard, and Amex.

    International students can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
     

    To Make a Payment

    • Log into your My Nipissing self-service student portal
    • Once logged in, proceed to the Financial Information Section on the sidebar, select 'Student Finance' drop down menu and then select ‘PayMyTuition (Payments)  NOTE: You will have to disable pop up blockers for this site to load. 
    • Upon redirect into the PayMyTuition portal, select “MAKE A PAYMENT” to initiate your payment

    Additional Information

    Have questions for the Nipissing University team?

    Contact the Nipissing University Student Financial Services Department at finance@nipissingu.ca or call 705-474-3450 ext. 4419.

    Need Assistance? The PayMyTuition student support team is happy to help:

    Call 1.855.663.6839 (toll-free) or use one of their local country contact numbers.

    You can also contact PayMyTuition Support at support@paymytuition.com or through their support page.

    No matter your time zone, a dedicated customer support team is available via live chat, email, and phone to assist with your payment.

    You also have the option of using Aeroplan points, TD points, or CIBC Aventura points to pay for fees through HigherEdPoints.com.

    HigherEdPoints

    Students who intend to pay their fees with government loans (OSAP) must have applied for assistance no later than July 15th. If application for assistance is made after this date, funds may not be available in time for the payment of fees by the deadlines noted on the Fees and Payments page. Such students may be required to make their first payment from their own resources. Please note that July 15th is not the final deadline to apply for OSAP funding (See Financial Aid, Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards in index for further information).

    All scholarships administered by Nipissing University are first applied to any outstanding tuition and student fees. The remainder of the award, if any, is forwarded by cheque to the student.

    An interest charge at the rate of 1.5% will be assessed monthly (19.56% effective annual rate) on all student accounts with balances outstanding after the relevant due date for fees incurred. Interest will not be waived for late payments.

    Non-payment of fees may render a student ineligible for registration in future sessions. In addition, students who are in financial arrears to the university may face deregistration from future courses and will not be issued their transcripts of record, statement of standing, degree or related evidence of their academic progress until such time as their account is cleared.​ The University uses the services of outside collection agencies and reserves the right to use any legal means to reclaim monies owing.

  • Academic Advising

    Academic Advising at Nipissing University

    Undergraduate students who wish to plan their programs or who need advice on any academic matter should consult an Academic Advisor. This may include, but is not limited to: planning for degree programs, choosing courses, and clarifying academic procedures or regulations. The Academic Advising Office also determines students' Second and Dual Degree Requirements and considers students' Overload and Letter of Permission Requests.

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    Students are responsible for ensuring that the courses in which they register meet the degree requirements of their programs.

     

    Academic Services

    Explore key academic services and processes, including degree audits, course overload requests, international exchanges, letters of permission, and second degree options, to help you stay informed and on track.

    Degree Audits

    An Academic Advisor can conduct a degree audit for any Undergraduate student. A degree audit consists of looking over a student's academic record to verify if they are meeting or have met all degree and program requirements .

    A student can request a degree audit at any time to ensure that they are on the right track. Requests can be made by sending an email from your Nipissing student email account to advising@nipissingu.ca. Please include your student id number.

    Overload Requests

    A student may be permitted to take a course overload at this university after they have received permission from an Academic Advisor. Students are normally allowed to register in a maximum of 30 credits in the Fall/Winter session but under certain circumstances a student will be allowed to take a maximum three-credit overload per term or six credits over an entire academic year.

    Course loads are calculated on all courses in which a student is registered, this includes courses taken on a Letter of Permission. Please consult the Academic Calendar or the following for the official regulations on course overloads:

    Eligibility

    1. You must be a full-time student
    2. You must have an excellent academic record with an overall average of B+ or better (75%+)
    3. You must have been in a full 30 credits in the previous fall/winter term and in those 30 credits you can not have any failed credits.
    4. You can not have any failed grades from the previous Spring/Summer session.
    5. First year students cannot take an overload.

    How to Apply

    If you are a current student enrolled in an active undergraduate program, you may request a course overload by submitting the Course Overload Request form.

    If you have any questions regarding course overloads, please contact Academic Advising by email at advising@nipissingu.ca.

    Second Degrees

    Students wishing to pursue a second degree program and who possess an undergraduate degree from a recognized university can arrange for a second degree program, in another area of study. Students must contact the Admissions Office​ to determine eligibility to their program of interest.​

    Second degree programs are arranged by an Academic Advisor and are done in consultation with the discipline concerned.

    For further information on second degrees, please click here.

    Letters of Permission

    A student may be permitted to take course(s) at another university for credit. A Letter of Permission to undertake such courses must be obtained from an Academic Advisor before registering at the other university.​

    Eligibility​

    1. ​You must be in good academic standing at Nipissing University.
    2. Students must complete a minimum of 18 credits from Nipissing University before a letter of permission will be considered.
    3. 4000-level courses are approved in consultation with the department concerned.
    4. If you have already graduated with an undergraduate degree and you want to take a course at another institution for interest or for upgrading your admissibility into a professional program (i.e., Bachelor of Education) you do not need to apply for a Letter of Permission.
    Applying for a Letter of Permission

    If you are a current student enrolled in an active undergraduate program, you may request a Letter of Permission by submitting the Letter of Permission form.

    The request must include a URL to a detailed course description that includes the course code, course weight and the title of the course. Students must ensure they are selecting courses for which they have the prerequisite.

    Payment must be received before the Letter of Permission is processed. Please see Financial Information below for payment information.

    Approval of a Letter of Permission

    Please allow four weeks to process a Letter of Permission request.  

    After the Letter of Permission has been reviewed, an email will be sent to your Nipissing student email account and if approved, a copy of your Letter of Permission will be attached.

    Completed Letter of Permission Course(s)

    It is the student's responsibility to send Nipissing University’s Office of the Registrar an official transcript of the grade(s) from the host university.  Upon receipt of the transcript, the transfer credit will be entered on the student’s academic record, provided the minimum grade has been achieved. The grade(s) will be recorded as TR. The grade(s) received for the courses completed on a Letter of Permission will not be used in the calculation of the averages for a Nipissing University undergraduate degree.

    For students completing a course on a Letter of Permission in their graduating year, the official transcript from the host university must be received no later than the first week of May.

    For students applying to the Schulich School of Education for September, please see the Registrar’s Office to determine when the official transcript must be received.  Students are not normally permitted to finish their last course(s) on a Letter of Permission in the spring/summer if they are attending the Schulich School of Education in the fall of the same year.

    Course Load

    Courses taken on a Letter of Permission will count towards a student’s course load.  Courses taken in one session should be completed before the beginning of the next session. Where courses are not completed, students must reduce their course load accordingly or apply for a course overload.

    OSAP

    We recommend that you consult Student Financial Services if you have any questions regarding OSAP.

    Payment Information

    A fee of $40.00 is charged for each Letter of Permission issued to a university and the Letter of Permission will not be processed until verification of payment is provided. Payments may be paid in person or through online banking (Payee: Nipissing University, Account #: 7 digit student number). If you have any questions regarding how to pay for a Letter of Permission, please contact the Finance Office at 705.474.3450 ext. 4419 or finance@nipissingu.ca.

    Host University 

    Courses may be taken at any Canadian university.  To find courses Canadian Virtual University and StudyOnline are useful websites to assist you in your search.  You may also want to visit individual university websites.

    Be sure to select university degree credit courses when choosing a course.

    When in contact with a host institution ensure that you ask them about their application deadlines, fees, the registration procedures and add/drop deadlines for visiting students. See if an official Nipissing transcript is required. 

     It is the student's responsibility to make sure the course is available and to complete and submit all of the necessary admission and registration forms to the host university prior to their stated deadline dates.  It is also your responsibility to pay your fees at the host university.

    Residency Requirements

    When planning to take courses on a Letter of Permission please consult your residency requirements for your degree in the Academic Calendar or discuss your plans with an Academic Advisor before you commit to courses on a Letter of Permission.

    Required Grade

    Transfer credit is granted for courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Courses with a “D” may be considered only if matched by an equal number of equivalent courses with grades of “B” or higher. Please consult the Letter Grades and Grading Standards in the Academic Calendar for further clarification on the numerical grade.

    Revising your Letter of Permission

    Your letter of permission is valid only for the session indicated and for the number of courses and the specific courses approved. If the course you requested is no longer available, contact the Academic Advising Office immediately to request a revised Letter of Permission.  There is no charge for revising courses on a Letter of Permission at the same host university. However, you need a new letter of permission to attend a different session.

    If you have any questions regarding a Letter of Permission please contact the Academic Advising Office at advising@nipissingu.ca.