Academic Coaching and Learner Services

NBCC is committed to providing an accessible learning environment for all students. At NBCC, we ensure each student has equal opportunity to access education, training, and services.

We accommodate students with various accessibility needs, learning disabilities and/or physical or mental barriers. Academic and service accommodations are considered for ALL students and reviewed individually.

Our Academic Coaching and Learner Services staff work with students to develop comprehensive individual accommodation/learning plans and connect students to supports to reduce barriers to learning. Our Student Success Centers are equipped with assistive technology to support learning in many forms.

To get started: Self-Identify

• Complete the Learner Services Needs Form (pdf) and send to the Academic Coaching and Learner Services contact for the school and program for which you have been accepted.
• It is important to note this will NOT affect acceptance. If you meet entrance requirements for acceptance, this will allow NBCC to work with you to identify early learning needs. 
• Contact the College Admissions Service (CAS) at 1-888-796-NBCC if you have questions and don't forget to pay your $250 confirmation fee within the deadline.
• Your information is confidential. Once accepted, an Academic Coaching and Learner Services team member will contact you to determine your needs and put appropriate academic supports in place.

How we help with next steps:

• Academic Coaching and Learner Services staff are available for ALL students to support their academics; from study and test taking tips to support with academic and service accommodations, we are here to enhance your approach to learning.
• Based on documented need, students can receive a variety of supports such as, but not limited to, assistive technology, individual or group tutoring, and test accommodations (quiet space, extra time, reader and scribe). For a comprehensive list of accessibility services and how we can help, view the full list of services here.
• Academic Coaching and Learner Services staff may assist students with accessing potential funding sources. Be sure to provide all documented disability information.
• Book an appointment early with Academic Coaching and Learner Services to determine and finalize your individual accommodation/learning plan (IAP); do not wait for classes to start!

TLC@NBCC

Transitioning Life to College: A Right-Start Support Program

• All first year college students have a lot of questions and likely some worries, particularly those with learning challenges: Will the workload be too much? What is the best way to take notes and read to remember? How do I approach an Instructor? This is where the TLC (Transitioning Life to College) can help!
• At NBCC we know students often arrive feeling overwhelmed and we want to provide an opportunity for students to ask questions and start the year off right. With this early start program, TLC provides students tools and strategies to help make small changes with huge impact to approach your learning.
• If you are a student with accessibility needs, and/or received academic accommodations/supports while in high school or other post-secondary institutes, this program is for you!
• Learn more about TLC@NBCC and to register

Connect with Us

Expand the program areas below to locate your program and our team member to contact, or email us at learnerservices@nbcc.ca