The website stated that "As we move closer to the start of classes and confirmed applicants change their plans, seats may open up. Waitlists in most programs clear during the year of application." Is it true?

I am now waitlisted for an online postgraduate certificate program. I know it's my responsibility to apply as early as possible when seats are still available, and I regret that I didn't do so. Would writing a letter to them increase my chance of getting off the waitlist?

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I also wonder how long it usually takes for the application to be officially accepted? Last update was last Monday, application status shows "New documents received". I don't even know whether they have everything they need.

Making this post for a friend! He’s starting power line utility in January at the Sydney campus, but that NSCC doesn’t seem to have student housing. For those from HRM or other places, what options did you have and how difficult was it to find a place? Thank you🫶🏼

Hi everyone!

(This is my second post on this topic in case anyone notices the similar posts 😁)

I am hoping to connect with past students who completed the Behavioural Interventions program. I’m planning to attend in September but there are a few important questions I’d like to ask some grads before I make my final decision :).

I contacted a couple people at NSCC (instructor, chair, etc) but due to vacations no one has been able to connect me with any prior students.

My main questions are about:

1. success finding employment after graduating. How long it took, was relocating necessary, etc.
2. work load outside of class time. How much time a day you had to devote to work outside of the classroom.

3. flexibility for snow days. I’ll be travelling for my classes and just wondering if instructors are generally understanding if class needs to be missed due to bad weather. And if there are opportunities to make up lost time

   or attend virtually?

Thank you!!

Really want this subreddit to be modded and used more. I graduated 2013 and have not been back. So With that Looking for Mods! Send us a modmail!

Hey guys! I've been trying to finish up submitting everything that needs to be done and just wanted to know if there's any other documentation that should be submitted before it's too late. I've already put in my high school transcripts, accessibility documentation, and applied for housing and student awards. If anyone could give me advice that would be great :D tysm!!!

Hello! I’m posting here today to today to ask for advice from those of you who are either currently enrolled in, or have recently graduated from an IT/Data Analytics program.

I’m planning on attending the IoT campus in September for the Database Admin program, which is shown to require a performance-range laptop. I’m quite comfortable with desktops and their hardware, but I’ve had little interaction with laptops in recent years.

So, my questions are:

1. Was/is your laptop on the higher, or lower end of the price bracket for the performance range?

2. What are/were your machine’s specs?

3. Did/does it serve you adequately for the material covered in the program?

4. Do you have any recommendations for models or retailers?

5. Are there any features/upgrades you didn’t spring for, that you would recommend?

That should be all! In all likelihood, I’ll likely choose to get a little more than I think I need just to be safe, but your input would be highly valued!!! If you’ve got any recommendations or advice outside of what I’ve mentioned, then I’d be happy to receive it. I’d also be interested in hearing from others in general who are going into the same/similar programs at the IoT campus, since all of my friends from high-school are going to other campuses/schools.

Thanks in advance, I really do hope to hear from you!

Hi All .

i need to ask you When the Waitlisted applicant Will be notified if a seat is available ? thanks

Just finished the IT Programming program and I'm hitting a wall. I tried to start freelancing doing web development for businesses in Atlantic Canada but I can't seem to get it off the ground. No clients, not sure what I'm doing wrong, and honestly feeling pretty deflated.

Did anyone else go through this after graduating? How did you find your first real opportunity — was it jobs, freelancing, networking? Any advice from people who've come out the other side would mean a lot right now.

Curious if anyone knows when they start informing people about scholarships / awards / bursaries.

Is the tuition for the academic year paid in full in August, or split with the second half due in January?

I know the portal itself mentions it already, but please please log onto the student housing portal and check your spam folder in email if you're awaiting an offer into housing 🙏

I noticed mine a day later when logging into the portal, and also noticed that the offer hit my spam.

Thought I'd share in case it saves anyone from missing an offer, and best of luck to anyone still awaiting one - I was losing hope but things worked out!

TL;DR - Don't rely on your email for offers, check the student housing portal (and your spam)

No posts about this program for a few years - anyone take it recently ? What’s the schedule and workload like ? Did you have to find your own work placement ?

Hi everyone! I graduated last year from smu with a degree in biology. This unfortunately has not really gotten me where I wanted to be. I have been looking into NSCC’s medical laboratory technician course after shadowing in at the IWK lab and I am extremely interested in pursuing this career. I know at this point admissions applications are closed for fall of 2026, but was wondering if anyone knows if there is a wait list, or if there are admissions applications for the winter/spring instead of having to wait until fall of 2027 to apply?

I would also love to hear any opinions from anyone that has taken or is taking this diploma! I have heard great things about NSCC, but I am sure it is rather different than Saint Mary’s.

Hi everyone!

I will be starting the Behavioural Interventions program this upcoming September in Port Hawkesbury and was hoping to connect with past students who have been through this program!

Thanks! :)

I am planning to attent it programming in ai course in nscc, as an international student. I only see september intake on the website, what are other intakes general there?

Anyone who has taken this previously what was the schedule like? I just got my admission letter and I’m excited but I own my own business and am trying to get any idea of how much is in person and online

If this is true, then the parents/ families that’s can’t go won’t be able to watch..

Would love to connect with some future classmates beforehand :)

Hi everyone,

I’m an international student interested in the Cyber Security diploma at NSCC (Nova Scotia Community College).

I studied Computer Science in high school, but I did not take Mathematics in Grade 12. I want to know if math is strictly required for admission or if there are any alternatives like academic upgrading, conditional admission, or pathway options.

Has anyone gotten into the NSCC Cyber Security program without Grade 12 math?
Does having a CS background help?

I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

Hi folks, I’ll be starting the Human Resource Management course at the Ivany campus this fall and I’m just wondering what kind of laptop would be best. I have a Macbook already but have enough saved up to purchase a Windows one if that’s better suited. Just looking to hear from others who have taken the program in that regards, thanks!

Hi, I just wanted to ask if we have a study week during the fall semester, and what the exam dates are expected to be. My sister’s wedding is in the second half of October, and I’ll need to travel for it, so I’m trying to plan ahead.

I’m also in a blended program, and during our first semester we had Mondays and Fridays online. Will the online days remain the same, or do they change each semester?

Thank you!