Niagara College is looking forward to welcoming prospective students back to its campuses this March for Spring Open House.
The College will host students at both the Welland Campus and the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s the first time in two years that NC has been able to invite prospective students on-campus for the event; the last in-person Open House took place in the Fall of 2019 before the onset of the pandemic.
“We are thrilled to be opening our campus doors to future students at our Spring Open House,” said NC President Sean Kennedy, who will split his time interacting with guests at both campuses. “The event gives students a window into our world-class learning environments, a feel for our highly sought-after programs and a chance to experience the welcoming nature of our college community.”
Students who register and attend Spring Open House will be eligible for a chance to win a $3,000 NC tuition credit for Fall 2022, January 2023 or May 2023. Visa gift cards will also be up for grabs for students who attend program information sessions, scheduled throughout the day and hosted by academic representatives from NC’s Schools of Study.
“Open House is the centrepiece of our annual recruitment activities,” said Dorita Pentesco, NC’s Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment. “Niagara College has so much to offer and we’re excited to welcome prospective students on campus so that they can envision their future in one of our 130 quality programs.”
For guests with questions about student life and supports, staff from the College’s comprehensive student service areas will be present to provide information. Participating areas will include Residence, Enrolment Services, Admissions and Financial Aid, Health Wellness and Accessibility Services, Career Services and more. Representatives from NC’s Student Administrative Council, including President Sam Jemison, will also be on hand to answer questions and help provide a warm welcome to future NC Knights.
During the event, the NC experience will be on full display. Campus tours will offer attendees a first-hand look at the College’s innovative labs and award-winning student spaces, while interactive displays and demonstrations from program areas will highlight the hands-on learning that NC is known for. Visitors will be able to sample culinary treats created by the Canadian Food and Wine Institute, experience welding and automotive demonstrations from the School of Trades, see video production in action from students in the School of Media and so much more.
In Niagara-on-the-Lake, NC’s Learning Enterprises will also be represented. The Teaching Greenhouse will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Wine Visitor and Education Centre, featuring student-made products from the Teaching Brewery, Teaching Distillery and Teaching Winery, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Both campus bookstores will also open for the duration of the event.
Advance registration is required for those interested in attending NC’s Spring Open House on Mar. 26. With the health and safety of visitors and the College community as a top priority, prospective students are limited to registering one additional guest from the same household who may join them at the event.
At the door, attendees will be required to show their registration ticket, proof of COVID-19 vaccination and government-issued ID. Medical-grade masks must also be worn inside campuses at all times. These measures align with NC’s continued COVID-19 protocols, which the College announced earlier this month will remain in effect until at least the end of the Winter Term that wraps up late April.
Visit openhouse.niagaracollege.ca to register and for more information. Program information session schedules are also available on the Open House website and free parking will be available for visitors.
NC’s on-campus Spring Open House follows on the heels of its virtual Open House event, which was held on March 19 for prospective students logging in from the comfort of home. The online offering featured virtual campus tours, recorded program information sessions, customized sessions for International students joining from around the world, and more.
Recorded program sessions are available at openhouse.niagaracollege.ca for students and their families to view at any time.
