NU popularity increasing

The number of students planning to attend Nipissing University in September has increased by 7.6 percent compared to last June, well above the provincial increase of 1 percent, according to data released by the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC). Some other notes on the Nipissing data: First choice confirmations increased by 5.6 percent Second choice confirmations increased by 9.9 percent Third choice confirmations increased by 5.4 percent Greater than third choice confirmation increased by 18.6 percent The increase is seen across the board in terms of academic programs. “This increase is very good news for Nipissing, and a testament to the excellent work that our students, faculty and staff do to build a community that makes prospective students feel welcome and helps them to envision attending university here,” said Dr. Mike DeGagné, president and vice-chancellor.  “We’ve invested in our recruiting efforts recently, and the recruiting team has done a fantastic job. 

Our faculty deserve kudos as well, for their dedication to teaching and learning as well as their commitment to recruiting students.” Nipissing has earned an excellent reputation for student satisfaction.  It is the top-ranked Ontario university, and is fifth in Canada, in Maclean's 2017 Students' Favourite Universities survey for undergraduate universities and consistently rates high in surveys that measure student satisfaction, such as the National Survey of Student Engagement and the Canadian University Survey Consortium.  The university will continue to focus on recruiting new students who will continue to apply and confirm offers throughout the summer and into September. 

The data released by OUAC today represents the deadline for students applying for scholarships and residence. To view the OUAC report, visit: https://www.ouac.on.ca/statistics/ugrad-con-stats/ucon-june/ The Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) processes applications for admission to undergraduate, law, medical, rehabilitation sciences and teacher education programs at Ontario’s universities.  Visit the website, here: https://www.ouac.on.ca.