NIC
North Island College
Campbell River, Courtenay/Comox Valley, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Ucluelet, British Columbia, CanadaCollege / Polytechnic
North Island College is a comprehensive community college with campuses across North Vancouver Island and the Central Coast of British Columbia.
North Island College describes itself as a comprehensive community college dedicated to strengthening life on North Vancouver Island, the Central Coast and beyond through education. The college believes that healthy, thriving communities are built one learner at a time. Its stated vision is to offer the best individualized education and training experience in BC.
The college has locations in Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port Alberni, and Port Hardy (Mixʷalakwila). Its campuses are situated on the traditional and unceded territories of the combined 35 First Nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka'wakw and Coast Salish traditions. Facilities listed include a Library and Learning Commons, study rooms, food services, Indigenous student gathering spaces, and the Beaufort Children's Centre. The tul'al'txw student housing complex is open and accepting applications for single, shared and family suites.
North Island College offers hands-on trades training, healthcare and community service programs, and university-level programs that can transfer credits across BC and beyond. Its academic structure includes a Faculty of Arts, Science and Management, a Faculty of Trades and Technical Programs, and a Faculty of Health and Human Services. The college reports a 97% instructor rating and an 18:1 students to faculty ratio.
Admission routes include a domestic student application, an Indigenous priority admission, and an international student application. Prospective students can book a campus tour for an inside look at classrooms, labs, studios, shops and campus amenities. The Office of Indigenous Education offers support, cultural events and a welcoming space for Indigenous students.
Dr. Lisa Domae became NIC's sixth president on April 12, 2021. She has been a resident of the Comox Valley since 2000 and has served NIC for more than 20 years. The college's strategic plan, Build 2026, aims to deliver BC's best individualized education and training experience.