What Can I Expect?

Welcome to NBCC’s Student Information Hub! This is where you’ll find important information about program delivery, student services and support, and campus events. We encourage you to visit this page for important student information throughout the academic year.

2024 – 2025 Academic Year

The 2024-2025 academic year will provide students with a vibrant campus experience and flexible learning options, with opportunities for both in-person and virtual learning.

Refer to NBCC’s Academic Calendar for all academic term start dates and other important dates throughout the year.

The Connection

The Connection is your weekly student e-newsletter containing important information on student services and supports, upcoming events, information sessions, and more. Watch for the latest issue in your inbox every Friday!

Recent changes to Canada’s immigration regulations authorize certain study permit holders to work without first having to obtain a work permit. Full-time students are now eligible to work on-campus and off-campus if they meet the following conditions. Students must:

1. Have a valid study permit
2. Be currently studying in an academic program of six months or more that leads to a certificate, diploma, or degree
3. Maintain satisfactory academic standing as defined by NBCC
4. Not be studying in an ESL or FSL program

If these conditions are met, students can work off-campus for up to 20 hours per week and full time during scheduled breaks and holidays.

Applying for Work Authorization

As written above, there is no need to apply for a separate work permit if you are a regular full-time student in an academic program and hold a valid study permit. However, if you are registered in a program that requires a co-op, field placement, or other kind of internship, it is necessary to first apply for a co-op work permit.

Apply for a Co-Op Work Permit

If your intended employment is an integral part of your studies you will also need a separate Co-Op Work Permit.

This work permit is required before starting your co-op, internship, or field placement. Unlike a study permit, moreover, this permit allows you to work full-time while you get credit towards your program. This permit is usually valid for the duration of your study permit and is renewable. You should apply for the co-op work permit at the same time as your study permit. Your co-op work permit is free of charge when you apply for your study permit.

Note:  English for Academic Purposes students or students on study permit waiver (i.e.: studying for less than six months) are not eligible for the co-op work permit program.

Note: NBCC must issue a letter from the academic official responsible for your co-op, in order to help you apply for this permit.

Work after Your Studies: Post-Graduation Work Permit

Often called a PGWP, the post-graduation work permit program permits eligible students to remain in Canada and work for up to three years. Most graduates of New Brunswick Community College are eligible for this work permit. However, the length of the PGWP is dependent on the length of the program completed, and other factors.

Work Permits at the Port Of Entry

You may apply for a work permit at the port of entry (for example at the border or on arrival by air) if you meet the requirements of the type of work permit you would like to obtain, have valid status, and have all of the required documentation. This is particularly useful for spouses admitted to Canada as visitors, or any student that qualifies for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

If you are from a designated country, you will also need a valid medical and certificate. Some types of jobs also require a valid medical certificate. For postgraduate work permit applications, you do not need to provide documentation from an employer is you are exempt from the LMIA requirements.

Work permit applications at the port of entry require applicants to temporarily leave Canada and return. For this reason, you may want to seek legal counsel before attempting an port of entry application.

NBCC Orientation: Winter 2025

Are you new to NBCC? Visit our Orientation page for more information on Pre-Orientation sessions, Welcome Week, the first day of classes, and more.

Program Delivery

Most programs at NBCC are delivered via a “blended” format. This means that some of your courses may be delivered in person at your designated campus, while other courses will be taught virtually using NBCC’s Learning Management System, Brightspace, and MS Teams.

Students can expect to be on campus between 60 and 80 percent of the time (three to four days per week). Classes are typically held between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Some exceptions apply.

NBCC Course Delivery Options:

• In-Person Learning – In-person course instruction on campus or at an alternate location. In-person learning may use technology such as Brightspace, laptops, digital textbooks, etc.
• Blended Learning – Course instruction alternates between in-person and virtual learning.  Blended learning will use technology such as Brightspace or MS Teams. 
• Hyflex Learning – Course instruction is available in person and virtually at the same time!  This option empowers students to choose how they want to learn on any given day throughout the course.  Hyflex Learning will use technology such as Brightspace and/or MS Teams to enhance both the virtual and classroom-based learning experience.
• Virtual Learning – Course instruction is synchronous (live, scheduled sessions) and delivered virtually.
• Online Learning – Course instruction is asynchronous (unscheduled, self-paced) and delivered fully online. 

Explore Student Services and Support

We are here to support you every step of the way. Check out some of the services you can access as an NBCC learner.

Student Services

• Counselling Services
• Career Services
• Indigenous Student Support
• International Student Support
• Services for Students requiring accommodations (e.g. learning disabilities, physical disabilities, etc)
• Library Services
• Student Financial Support Services
• Tutoring Services

Other Resources

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Off-Campus Housing
• Transitioning Life to College
• IT Services for Students - Visit the Get Started page for a quick overview of how to activate your account and other important information.
• Printing: Visit IT – Services: Printing for more information on print credits, submitting print jobs, and more. 
• NEW! Student Learning Experience Charter (pdf) - NBCC's Student Learning Experience Charter outlines our commitment to students, to deliver a quality learning experience, and in return, sets out expectations for learners to ensure they make the most of their time with the College.
• NEW! Peer Mentor Program - As a Peer/Nitap Mentor, you will offer peer support and guidance to other learners as they transition to college life. As a Mentee, you will be guided by an experienced student for your transition to college life.

Things You Should Know

• Brightspace Calendar: Curious about what’s happening across NBCC? Login to your Brightspace account and click on the "calendar button" located on the homepage. A list of upcoming events, initiatives, deadlines, and important dates is also available on the right-hand side of your Brightspace homepage.
• NBCC Emergency Procedures (pdf): NBCC’s emergency procedures outline the College’s emergency response procedures in the unlikely event that a life-threatening incident occurs at one of our locations. Physical copies of emergency procedures are also posted in academic spaces and common areas across our seven locations.
• Urgent Notification System: In cases where NBCC must quickly notify students of events such as campus closures or emergencies, we use the mass notification system Regroup. When classes commence and you are enrolled in all courses, login to Regroup using your assigned unique alphanumeric username and network login password to verify that your contact information is correct. It is important that we have up-to-date contact information for all active NBCC students.
• Health and Dental Plan & Opt-Out Deadline: NBCC and the NBCC Student Union (NBCCSU) offer MANDATORY health and dental coverage for students (pending eligibility). If you have proof of comparable extended coverage, you must apply to ‘opt out’ of the plan prior to NBCC’s deadline (refer to Academic Calendar for dates). Charges will apply for those who miss the deadline; no exceptions will be considered. Please note: If you are a student who had previously opted out since 2013, and no longer have an alternate comparable Health & Dental Plan, it is your responsibility to reach out to the Student Benefits Office to opt back into the plans by the deadline date.
  
  In addition, this year, the plan includes myWellness, an award-winning student mental health and wellness program. Through myWellness you can access support resources, an anonymous mental health assessment, and a toolbox full of helpful solutions. This plan is mandatory for students in regular programs of 20 weeks or more, unless proof of alternate (equivalent) insurance coverage is provided. 

• Tuition and fees: All tuition and fees are due by the first Friday after classes commence (refer to Academic Calendar for dates). We recommend that you make all payments online; learn more about tuition and fee payment options on our website.
  
  Note: All fees paid beyond the deadline may be subject to late fees.
• Government Student Loans: If you have not received your loan instalment by the third week of classes, contact your loan provider immediately. Please email financials@nbcc.ca if you expect further delays. Once NBCC receives and completes your confirmation of enrolment, the tuition/fees payment is sent directly to NBCC from your loan. Please don’t pay again if you are paying via student loan; it may take approximately 5-10 business days for this loan payment to be applied to your account.
• Student Loan Resources: The government of New Brunswick publishes an information guide (pdf) on how to apply for a student loan within New Brunswick. Contact GNB Student Financial Services (1-800-667-5626) for provincial student aid, and canlearn.ca or call toll-free (1-888-815-4514) for federal student aid.
• NBCCSU Events Calendar: The NBCCSU events calendar is available here. Check out what’s happening this month!