New Student Orientation (NSO)

1. Go to Nipissing University’s Website: www.nipissingu.ca and then click the ‘My Nipissing’ link in the top right corner.
2. Enter your user name (first letter of your surname followed by your student ID number) and enter your password in the following format: Mmmddyyyy. (For example, if your birthday is September 9, 1999 then your password would be Sep091999. Please note that the month is three letters starting with a capital letter). Click submit.
3. Click on Go to WebAdvisor.
4. Click on Students.
5. Click on Search and Register for Classes.
6. Select the term 21FW – UG 2021/22FA/WI from the dropdown menu.
7. Select a course subject (e.g., Biology) from the dropdown menu and hit ‘Submit’. You may also choose to filter your search by inputting the course number and/or location. The following screen will display the results of your search. Click the box on the left to choose the courses in which you wish to register. Click Submit.
8. On the following screen (Preferred Sections), select an Action for each course you have selected. In the Action box, you have three options: ‘Register’, ‘Remove from list’, or ‘Waitlist’.

   - If the course is open, select ‘Register’ to enrol in the course.
   - If the course is full and you wish to go on a waiting list, select ‘Waitlist’ to be added to the waiting list.
   - If you neither want to register nor want to go on the waiting list, you can choose ‘Remove from List’ to remove that course selection from your Preferred Sections.
   - Once you choose what you want to do, click ‘Submit’. Please note that the system will only allow you to register for courses you are eligible to take.

9. On the following screen, you will receive a message indicating your status in the chosen course(s). Your status should appear as ‘Registered for this section’ to indicate that you have registered successfully in the course.
10. Return to the menu, click on ‘Search and Register for Classes’ and repeat the steps to register in courses of a different discipline.
11. To drop courses on WebAdvisor, click on ‘Register/Drop Classes’. The screen will list both your Preferred Sections and Current Registrations. Under Current Registrations, select the course you wish to drop and click submit. You will receive a message indicating your status in the chosen course(s). Your status should appear as ‘Dropped for this section’ to indicate that you have successfully dropped the course.
12. To get a listing of your courses, click on ‘View My Class Selections’ or ‘View My Timetable’. It is a good idea to double-check your registration through these screens after making any changes to ensure everything is as you expect.

Your transfer credit will be processed when you have accepted your offer of admission and submitted your final college transcript showing all your final grades and your diploma has been awarded or your university transcript showing final grades. When you request your final college transcript, please ensure that your transcript indicates that you graduated. Once your transfer credit is processed, you will be able to view it on WebAdvisor under Summary of Transfer Credits (under Prospective Students menu) or under Unofficial Transcript which contains more explanation (under Students menu - available after June 18 only). Go to Nipissing University’s Website: www.nipissingu.ca and then click the ‘My Nipissing’ link in the top right corner.

If this summary section is blank, and you feel you should be receiving transfer credits click "Return to Menu" and then on “Important Documents Outstanding/Received” under Communication to check on the status of any required documents. Any questions should be directed to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@nipissingu.ca or 705-474-3450, ext. 4600.

For courses that allow a waiting list, Manage My Waitlist will show you what position you are on the waiting list. You will also be able to register yourself in the course once a space is available.

1. At any time you may select Manage My Waitlist to see what position you are on a list.
2. If space is available in a course Manage My Waitlist will show the status as “Permission to Register”. An email will also be sent to your Nipissing student email account to notify you that a space is available.
3. To register in the course you would select the action ‘Register’.

If you do not wish to remain on a waiting list, go to Manage My Waitlist and select the action ‘Remove’ to remove your name from the waiting list.

Many degree programs make reference to Humanities, Social Sciences, Professional Studies, and Science requirements (also known as breadth requirements). The following is a listing of the course subject areas that fall under each group:

Humanities

Classical Studies, English Studies, Film, Fine Arts, French, History, Philosophy, Religions and Cultures, Spanish

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Child and Family Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, Gender Equality and Social Justice, Geography, Indigenous Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Welfare and Social Development, Sociology

Sciences

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Environmental Science, General Science, Physical/Technique Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics

Professional Studies

Accounting, Administrative Studies, Finance, Marketing, Nursing, Organizational Studies, Social Work

Other

Aboriginal Leadership, Academic Writing, First Year Foundations Experience

* Subject to course availability for 2020-2021

French Language Placement Test

The French program is designed to expand on the knowledge of the French language first acquired in elementary and secondary schools. All students who wish to take French courses at Nipissing University are required to complete the French Language Placement Test prior to registering in their first French course.  This test will evaluate the language competency of students and enable them to enrol in the appropriate language level. 

There will be an online test available between 1:00pm and 9:00pm on the following dates:

NSO week (reserved for students attending NSO only):

• Monday, July 6, 2020
• Tuesday July 7, 2020
• Thursday, July 9, 2020

Other Dates for Fall Term:

• Wednesday, July 22, 2020
• Wednesday, August 5, 2020
• Wednesday, August 19, 2020
• Wednesday, September 2, 2020
• Wednesday, September 9, 2020

The online test consists of 2 grammar sections and a composition section.  You must complete the test BEFORE 9:00pm as the test will not be accessible after this time. For the oral component of the test, you must make an appointment with the professor in charge. The oral test will be done through Blackboard Collaborate. 

The French Placement Test is divided into three components:

• Grammar (1 hour)
• Dictation and composition (15 minutes) 
• Oral interview (10 minutes)

Contact information:

Students who wish to register for the French Placement Test must send an email to Nicole Savage at nicoles@nipissingu.ca providing the following information:

• Student name
• Student ID number
• Student telephone number
• Test date requested  

Students will receive an email confirmation with their appointment time to do the oral test with Nicole Savage (between 1:00pm and 9:00pm).

The purpose of the French Placement Test is to assess some of the basic skills and abilities necessary to perform the tasks required in the French Courses.

Electives are courses taken outside of the program requirements, chosen by the student. Students often use elective credits to achieve additional goals such as majors, minors, certificates and/or teaching subjects. When trying to select electives, students can look at specific courses and course descriptions using WebAdvisor or the Academic Calendar.

The following course listings apply to all undergraduate students including students who are in Concurrent Education. All students in Concurrent Education are required to complete ACAD 1601, as well as MATH 1070 or 6 credits of Mathematics with a 4U prerequisite. In some programs, these credits are required for students regardless of if they are in Concurrent Education or not. In other programs, these credits will count as students’ Science credits or as electives. To see where these credits fit into your program, please review the information below. Additional information regarding upper year requirements for Concurrent Education, teaching subject requirements and divisions can be found in the Academic Calendar and will be discussed at New Student Orientation.

More information coming soon.

Mature students who qualify for admission can be admitted full-time on probation with a reduced course load to a maximum of 24 credits. Please review your offer of admission to see how many credits you will be permitted to take. If you will be taking a reduced load, you can still use the Guide to First Year Courses for Direct from High School Students below, however, prioritize your program requirements over the electives when selecting your courses. You may email advising@nipissingu.ca to request an advisor review your course selections or you can attend one of the live sessions for their program to ask an advisor questions.