The Student Services Team consists of the Educational Advisors, First Nations Access Coordinators, Accessibility Services Coordinators and Learning Assistance Specialists. For more information on their roles, refer to the individual team member descriptions.

Accessibility Services

A range of services and/or equipment are available to enable students with disabilities to pursue their education.

If you require any of the following services please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator at least eight weeks before the start of classes. (Accessibility Services Coordinator offices are located in Terrace, Smithers and Prince Rupert.)

Educational Advising

Educational Advisors provide students with up-to-date information on college services, policies, procedures, facilities, programs and courses. Advisors have knowledge of all college programs as well as programs and courses at other educational institutions and are trained to assist students with developing educational plans and with course planning. They are available to help students define and work towards their educational goals. Potential students interested in applying to the College are encouraged to phone their local campus to make an appointment to speak with an Educational Advisor.

Preparing for an Advising Appointment

For you to make the best use of your appointment time, please prepare ahead. The following will help;

• Look at program information on the Northwest Community College website to familiarize yourself with the information.
• Write down a list of questions.
• Bring any relevent documents, e.g. assessments of transfer credit completed by admissions or high school transcripts.

Disclaimer

The College endeavors to provide students with the most current and accurate educational advice available; however, because of the dynamic and complex nature of post-secondary education in BC, we urge all students who are seeking transfer to other institutions to always verify the advice we offer them with the receiving institution.

Contact an Educational Advisor

First Nations Access Coordinators

First Nations Access Coordinators provide consultation and support regarding personal and educational matters to First Nations students. Students are able to access services and resources both on and off campus. Coordinators provide support to First Nations students to assist in their transition to the college system, act as a liaison between the College and First Nations Education coordinators, and work in conjunction with the college community to participate in initiatives that are designed to provide a welcoming and supportive environment to First Nations students. (First Nations Access Coordinators are located at Hazelton, Terrace and Prince Rupert Campuses.) Students at other campuses are welcome to contact the Coordinators by email or phone or campus visits.

Contact a First Nations Student Access Coordinator

Learning Assistance Specialist

Learning Assistance Specialists provide support to the Learning Centre. The Learning Centre provides Student Success courses, faculty assistance, peer tutoring programs and assessments for students experiencing learning difficulties. (Learning Assistance Specialists are located at Smithers, Prince Rupert and Terrace campuses with outreach to Houston, Hazelton and Kitimat campuses.)

Contact a Learning Assistance Specialist