What Can I Expect?

NBCC is continuing to follow the latest recommendations of the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Physical distancing rules still apply and we are committed to following them by limiting the number of people on our campuses. The entire NBCC team continues to make learners’ education a top priority even as we each do our part to support a global effort to respond to this unprecedented situation.

All practical instruction will take place on campus, led by instructors in dedicated classrooms, shops and labs. Students will continue to learn by doing in environments that are designed to emulate their future workplaces. This is a key element of the NBCC Advantage, and we are committed to ensuring our learners continue to benefit from this hands-on, real world experience. Over the past few weeks, we have successfully carried out a blended delivery of online and in-person instruction for approximately 200 of our students, and we’re building on this success with our Fall delivery. You can expect that some components of your program may be delivered outside of traditional hours (i.e. evenings/weekends).  Academic Chairs will advise students as more information/scheduling becomes available.

NBCC is a connected learning environment, meaning you must have a laptop computer and access to the internet to complete your program. Your computer should meet your program’s computer specifications to ensure the software required for your program operates effectively.

NBCC is following Health Canada’s recommendation to wear community face masks when physical distancing is not possible, such as in hallways or bathrooms. Students are expected to bring a community face mask with them any time they are on campus.

The Student Development team provides the following supports:

• TUTORING: Our online tutoring program, TutorMe gives you two free hours of tutoring and writing support per week. Peer tutoring can be arranged through our Learning Strategists who are listed here (bottom of the page). Peer tutoring will follow public health guidelines.
• LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS: eResources (databases, eBooks, and guides) are available on the Library Learning Commons website. Questions? Contact library.coordinators@nbcc.ca
• CAREER & WELLBEING COUNSELLING: Our Career and Wellbeing Counsellors are ready to support you through a virtual or phone chat. You can find your Career and WellbeingCounsellor and other supports here.
• ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT: "Keep Me Safe" offers mental health support anytime, anywhere, in multiple languages.
• LEARNING STRATEGISTS: If you have questions about your academic supports, reach out to a Learning Strategist to set up a virtual appointment. Find your Learning Strategists here.
• STUDENT UNION: The Student Union provides students with support, information, activities and contests! If you haven’t followed us yet on our social media, please check out your campus student union Facebook or Instagram accounts.

We recognize that transitioning to a different format of academic delivery can create uncertainty and concerns for many students. Please reach out to a Learning Strategist with any questions or concerns about your learning. We are here to support you.  Our team can help you identify strategies to support your learning (including, but not limited to, time management, routines, study strategies, and test taking strategies).

NBCC recognizes the importance of Work Integrated Learning, and is committed to providing opportunities for real world work experience to our learners.

NBCC, like all other post-secondary institutions, is following the latest recommendations of the Chief Medical Officer of Health which limit the size of public gatherings and mandate physical distancing. We can only achieve physical distancing directives by limiting the number of people on our campuses. In offering a blend of virtual and in-person learning, we are doing what is necessary to follow public health requirements and keep all members of our NBCC family healthy.