Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology

Living and learning at Niagara College

Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology operates from several campuses located throughout the Niagara region. Highlights from the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus include the living labs for the environmental , horticulture and business programs, as well as the Centre for Advanced Visualization and the Niagara College Teaching Winery.

The Welland Campus is home to all technology programs, as well as broadcasting, communications, policing and more, while the Maid-of-the-Mist Campus is a dedicated industry development and training resource for the rapidly growing hospitality and tourism sector. Niagara’s newest campus, the Niagara Health System Ontario Street Campus opened in St. Catharine’s in 2006, offers Personal Support Worker and Practical Nursing programs.

Choosing Niagara

Niagara by the Numbers
See how Niagara stacks up with these fast facts and figures:

• 6,300 full-time students, 15,000 continuing education students.
• Over 500 international students from over 50 countries.
• More than 90 post-secondary diploma and graduate certificate programs and two Bachelor’s Degree programs.
• $2 million available in financial aid.

Niagara College, Niagara
The Niagara region has a population of over 400,000 and is composed of 12 municipalities. It’s an area known for its natural attributes, from the Welland Canal to the many beaches, conservation areas and trails. Its greatest natural attraction is Niagara Falls, which is a huge draw for tourists every year.

As Niagara College’s winery programs reflect, the Niagara Peninsula is well-known for its wines, as well as its quaint shops and historic buildings.

Niagara Students

Niagara Student Life
Students at Niagara can expect a number of events sponsored by the Student Administrative Council. In the past, these events have included scavenger hunts, comedy shows, talent competitions and much more, all with the goal of helping students interact and make the most of their time spent on-campus.

Themed pub nights at the Armoury Pub are also big events, and plenty of clubs give students the opportunity to explore new interests and meet new people outside of the classroom.

Niagara Student Housing
Niagara College’s Welland Campus houses 232 students in 116 two-bedroom suites, while its Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus houses 200 students in 100 two-bedroom suites. In both campuses, each suite is equipped with a bathroom and kitchenette (table, chairs, refrigerator and microwave). Each bedroom contains a double bed, desk and work area, drawer and closet space, as well as cable TV, internet and phone.

Common areas include a games room, study and social lounges, laundry and kitchen facilities and an outdoor patio with barbecue.

Niagara Student Services
Niagara has a comprehensive list of student services, which include support programs, facilities and events. A sample of these services includes:

• Health Services
• First Nation Student Services
• Co-op Services
• Counselling
• Child Care

More Niagara College Information

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