Frequently Asked Questions from the NU Community About Coronavirus

In-person courses will be online until January 31, 2022.   

Online learning options will also remain available for ​the majority of courses. When registering for courses, students should pay special attention to the instruction mode they are selecting, whether it be in-person, asynchronous online or synchronous online. Winter term course registration, including course add, drop and change in delivery mode, is open on WebAdvisor until January 21,2022.   

For programs with experiential learning requirements such as nursing and education, more information will be communicated to you directly from your faculty. 

Residence remains an essential service and will reopen to students as planned on January 8, 2022. We encourage students, when possible, to delay their return to campus residences until in-person courses resume January 31, 2022. However, if students need to be on campus to fully participate in their remote course delivery, residence remains open, and students may return at any time following the reopening of residence. 

For specific questions regarding residence, contact residence@nipissingu.ca.

Currently the Campus is in Phase 3 – Limited Campus Access - On-site Academic Program Delivery.

Please refer to Nipissing University’s Return to Campus Framework for more information.

At this time, student lounges are not open. 

Effective January 31, the Main Cafeteria will be open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tim Horton’s will be open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be closed on holidays and weekends.

The reopening of the Harris Learning Library will be phased over a two-week period:

Jan. 31 - Feb. 11

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Open for in-person use and study
• Monday – Thursday: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Virtual assistance and curbside service
• Weekends: Virtual assistance and curbside service available from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Beginning Feb. 14

• Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Open for in-person use and study
• Friday: 8:30 am - 6 pm - Open for in-person use and study
• Weekends: Virtual assistance and curbside service available from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For the latest operating hours, please visit the library website.

The Campus Shop is available for online shopping as well as in-person shopping at limited capacity in order to maintain social distancing. Masks will be required in the store. Curbside pickup is available outside the store and students will be able to schedule appointments to collect orders. Shipping is free for students in residence. Provide the name of your residence complex and complete address when placing an order.

The R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre will reopen to users at reduced capacity as of January 31. Students, staff and faculty should call the Athletics Centre at 705-474-3450 ext. 4397 to book a timeslot to use the Cardio/Weight Room and Fitness Studio.

Hours of Operation are as follows:

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m.– 6 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

For more details on Athletics Centre protocols, please visit the athletics website.

Currently the Campus Health Centre is operational for essential appointments only. The Centre is reachable by phone for questions and booking purposes. If you wish to book an appointment or speak with a staff member please call the office at 705-474-7600 ext. 5261.

Nipissing University Stores and shipping/receiving will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Incoming/outgoing mail and couriers will be processed every day. Please have couriers down to Shipping/Receiving by 1 p.m.

We are here for you, Lakers. Nipissing has always been, and will continue to be, committed to your success. Student services will be offered virtually until January 31, 2022. Our nationally-recognized Student Services team is committed to supporting you and will offer in-person as soon as possible, in accordance with public health guidelines to keep our campus community safe.  Below are some useful contacts to assist you in navigating services:

• Registrar’s Office - registrar@nipissingu.ca
• Academic Advising - advising@nipissingu.ca
• Admissions - admissions@nipissingu.ca
• General Fee Payment Inquiries - finance@nipissingu.ca
• General Financial Aid Inquiries - finaid@nipissingu.ca
• Student Accessibility Services - sas@nipissingu.ca
• Student Counselling Services - counselling@nipissingu.ca
• Student Development Services - General Inquiries - sds@nipissingu.ca
• Student Learning and Transitions / Academic Skills - slt@nipissingu.ca
• Residence - residence@nipissingu.ca

Effective January 31, the NUSU Student Centre will resume normal operating hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students will also be able to access the student food bank during these hours. The building will continue to only be open to Nipissing University students, staff and faculty. If you have any questions, please reach out to info@nusu.com.

Effective January 31, the NUSU Student Centre will resume normal operating hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students will also be able to access the student food bank during these hours. The building will continue to only be open to Nipissing University students, staff and faculty. If you have any questions, please reach out to info@nusu.com.

During Phase 1, all in-person events will be moved online or cancelled.

Print requests can be emailed to printplus@nipissingu.ca. Pick up is available to employees and students in A107 from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. or by appointment. Curbside pickup is available for external customers by appointment only.

The Help Desk (A139) is open for in-person service from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. For the most efficient service, please create a ticket at helpdesk.nipissingu.ca. Alternatively, you can email techsrv@nipissingu.ca. For more information, visit our Technology Services website.

• At this time, if you are studying entirely remotely and do not access campus for any reason, you are not required to upload proof of vaccination. For students engaged in High-Risk activities including placements, proof of vaccination is required and collected as part of placement clearance processes.
• Access to campus will not be permitted until you upload proof of vaccination or receive an approved exemption.

• You will not be permitted to access campus until you upload proof of vaccination or receive an approved exemption.
• Students enrolled in at least one on-campus course who do not provide the requisite proof of vaccination by January 10 will be automatically moved to an online version of the course, if available. If an online version is not available, students will be locked out of Blackboard and as a last resort, unenrolled from the course. The University will communicate directly with students who are in violation of the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

If all of your vaccine details are included in one document, then you only need to upload one document. 

No. If you are studying or working at a distance/online and do not access campus, you are not required to upload your proof of vaccination documents at this time.

For those without a smart device, web-based access to the daily self-assessment and vaccine passport are available at the links below:

• Web-based Vaccine Passport
• Web-based Self-Assessment

You can view a copy of the policy on our website here.

Individuals must have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine no later than September 7, 2021, and their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine no later than October 18, 2021, and provide proof of vaccination satisfactory to Nipissing University, subject to the provisions set out in the policy. 

"Fully vaccinated” means that you have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (two doses of a two-dose vaccine series or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series), and at least 14 days have passed since the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was administered.

Nipissing University will consider, on an individual case-by-case basis, requests for exemption from the vaccination requirement based on medical or other grounds protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code.  

Individuals requesting an exemption are required to complete an exemption request form and provide the information and supporting documentation specified in the form.  Nipissing University reserves the right to request additional information and/or supporting documentation with respect to any exemption request. Supporting documentation satisfactory to Nipissing University must be provided in order for an exemption request to be considered.  

Faculty, staff, contractors, volunteers and visitors who wish to request an exemption should contact Human Resources at humanresources@nipissingu.ca. Students who wish to request an exemption should contact Student Accessibility Services at sas@nipissingu.ca. Students with questions regarding exemptions for practicum/placements should contact the applicable Dean’s office. 

Where a request for a vaccination exemption is approved, the individual will be notified by email, and will be subject to the testing requirements set out in the policy as a condition of being permitted to attend the North Bay campus. 

Nipissing University will allow individuals to attest to their vaccination status using the Nipissing Safe App during the period of September 7 to October 29, 2021.  However, Nipissing University reserves the right to require individuals who have attested to their vaccination status to provide vaccination receipts from the jurisdiction(s) where the vaccines were administered demonstrating that they have received their vaccine(s) and the dates on which those vaccinations were administered.   

After October 29, 2021, all individuals will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated by providing vaccination receipts from the jurisdiction(s) where the vaccines were administered, demonstrating that they have received their vaccine(s) and the dates on which those vaccinations were administered.  This proof shall be provided by uploading vaccination receipts using the Nipissing Safe App.  In the event the Province’s planned vaccine certificate program and verification app introduce alternative methods for providing proof of full vaccination prior to October 29, 2021, these requirements may be amended accordingly. 

Any individuals who attend the North Bay campus without first providing the required proof of vaccination status using the Nipissing Safe App will be required to disclose their vaccination status during the pre-entry screening process.   

Individuals who have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine but are awaiting their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and/or the expiry of the 14 day period before they are considered fully vaccinated will be required to comply with testing requirements as a condition of being permitted to attend the North Bay campus. 

Additional documentation requirements will apply to individuals living or working in residence and/or individuals engaged in certain high-risk activities. 

All proof of vaccination and negative COVID-19 test results collected for the purpose of this Policy will be used, disclosed and stored in accordance with Nipissing University’s obligations pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.31.

Information regarding an individual’s vaccination status and/or whether they have an approved exemption from the vaccine requirement may be disclosed to authorized Nipissing University personnel for the purpose of administering and ensuring compliance with this Policy.

Nipissing University will collect, maintain and report as required aggregate statistical information that includes:

1. the number of faculty, staff, students, contractors, volunteers and visitors who provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19
2. the number of faculty, staff, students, contractors, volunteers and visitors who provided satisfactory medical or other documentation establishing that they require an exemption from the vaccination requirement based on medical or other grounds protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code
3. the number of faculty, staff, students, contractors, volunteers and visitors who attended a COVID-19 vaccination awareness program
4. the total number of faculty, staff, students, contractors, volunteers and visitors to whom the requirements set out in this Policy apply

If you were vaccinated in Ontario, copies of your receipts are available on the Government of Ontario website. If you were vaccinated in Canada, copies of your receipts are available on the Government of Canada website. If you were vaccinated outside of Canada, please email coronavirus@nipissingu.ca for more details on what constitutes proof of vaccination. 

The Nipissing Safe App can be downloaded from the Apple AppStore or Google Play Store.

For those without a smart device, web-based access to the daily self-assessment and vaccine passport are available at the links below:

• Web-based Vaccine Passport
• Web-based Self-Assessment

A full list of vaccine clinics taking place in the North Bay area, including those on campus can be found here.

All students and staff living and working in Nipissing University residences must provide vaccination receipts demonstrating that they have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination by September 7, 2021, and their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by October 18, 2021.  Self-attestation of vaccination status will not be considered satisfactory proof of vaccination status for these individuals during the period of September 7 to October 29, 2021. 

Individuals in this group will be required to comply with the testing requirements set out in the policy until they are fully vaccinated as a condition of being permitted to remain in residence. 

Students and staff who do not provide satisfactory vaccination receipts to Nipissing University demonstrating that they have received the first and second doses of a COVID-19 vaccine within the required timeframes will not be permitted to continue to live or work in residence.   

The following individuals are subject to testing requirements pursuant to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

1. Individuals who have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination by September 7, 2021 but are awaiting their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccination and/or the expiry of the 14 day period before they are considered fully vaccinated
2. Individuals who are approved for an exemption from the vaccination requirement

Individuals subject to the testing requirements must submit to regular antigen point of care testing in every week in which the individual is present on campus.  This testing shall be completed twice per week during the period of Monday to Friday each week, with an interval of at least 48 hours between tests. Testing frequency may be increased upon the advice of public health officials. Testing locations, hours of operation and testing procedures will be determined and communicated by Nipissing University.

For each test completed, individuals must provide proof of a negative test result to Nipissing University. Nipissing University will allow individuals to attest to these test results during the period of September 7 to October 29, 2021.  However, Nipissing University reserves the right to require individuals to produce documentation demonstrating completion of testing and confirmation of negative test results.

After October 29, 2021, all individuals will be required to provide documentation demonstrating completion of testing and confirmation of negative test results.

Individuals who receive a positive test result are required to comply with Nipissing University protocols and any other public health protocols applicable when a positive antigen test result is received.

For more information about how to book a COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario, click here.

During these challenging times, we’d like to remind all members of the Lakers community that despite being distanced from one another, you are not alone, and the supports available through our Nipissing community remain available to you.

• Registrar’s Office - registrar@nipissingu.ca
• Academic Advising - advising@nipissingu.ca
• Admissions - admissions@nipissingu.ca
• General Fee Payment Inquiries - finance@nipissingu.ca
• General Financial Aid Inquiries - finaid@nipissingu.ca
• Student Accessibility Services - sas@nipissingu.ca
• Student Counselling Services - counselling@nipissingu.ca
• Student Development Services - General Inquiries - sds@nipissingu.ca
• Student Learning and Transitions / Academic Skills - slt@nipissingu.ca
• Residence - residence@nipissingu.ca

North Bay Transit Pass

Bus passes will be mandatory for full-time undergraduate and BEd students on the North Bay campus who have 18 credits (or more) of on campus courses, in accordance with our common practice. The bus pass will be offered as an opt-in option for any student who will be residing in North Bay this fall and does not have the majority of their courses on campus.

You will be able to opt-in for the bus pass when requesting your student ID card. Click here to request a student card, or to order a bus pass-enabled student card.

PLEASE NOTE: ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR REQUEST FOR A BUS PASS-ENABLED STUDENT CARD YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT WILL BE CHARGED $208.20. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OR REIMBURSEMENTS ISSUED, SO PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR REQUEST.

Please note that if you have a photo on file, that image will be used for your card. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate requests to update existing photos at this time unless there is demonstrated need. If you do not have a photo on file, you will receive an invitation in your student email to submit one.

If you reside in North Bay, your student card or bus pass-enabled student card will be available 3 business days after you have submitted your request on WebAdvisor, and can be picked up at the UTS Help Desk in room A139 on main campus.

If you reside outside of North Bay, your student card or bus pass-enabled student card will be mailed to you. Please verify your mailing address on WebAdvisor prior to completing the request form.

Student ID Cards

For new Lakers (who have never had a photo taken in the past):

You will have already received an email to submit a photo through our online platform. Click here to request a student card, or to order a bus pass-enabled student card.

Student ID cards will not automatically be issued this year. You must request one if needed. Please note you will be able to opt-in for the bus pass when requesting your student ID card.

If you reside in North Bay, your student card will be available 3 business days after you have submitted your photo, and can be picked up at the UTS Help Desk in room A139 on main campus starting August 23, 2021.

If you reside outside of North Bay, your student card will be mailed to you. Please verify your mailing address on WebAdvisor prior to submitting your photo.

For returning Lakers:

Click here to request a student card, or to order a bus pass-enabled student card.

Student ID cards will not automatically be issued this year. You must request one if needed. Please note you will be able to opt-in for the bus pass when requesting your student ID card.

If you are a returning student living in Residence your student card will be available for pick-up through Residence Life on your move-in date. If you are not residing in Residence your student card will be available for pick-up starting August 31, 2021.

Student cards will be mailed to those returning students who live out of town (please ensure your mailing address is up to date in WebAdvisor).

On March 31, the Minister of Colleges and Universities, the Honourable Ross Romano announced a six month, interest-free deferral period on Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP) loan payments in light of the current pandemic. If you are an OSAP student, you can learn more about temporary deferral here

All our AQ and ABQ courses will continue to proceed as scheduled. View the AQ/ABQ Courses page for details.

For students with internships, clinical courses, preceptorships and placements, you will receive additional information directly from your School or Faculty.

If you're slowed down in completing your coursework because your children are home, your internet connection is weak, or you're a healthcare worker with increased hours, please contact your professor to explain your situation and to request an extension on any applicable deadlines.

If you are not available during the scheduled time for your online final exam, please contact your professor to explain your situation and to request an extension on any applicable deadlines.

If the exam date and time does not appear on your exam schedule on WebAdvisor, simply reach out to your professor to explain your situation and to request an alternate date to write your exam.

If the exam date and time does appear on your exam schedule on WebAdvisor, please submit your deferred exam request using the Deferred Examination Request form on WebAdvisor. This form will only become available to you on the date of your final exam, and for up to one week after.

While deferred examinations are not normally approved for work arrangements, we understand that under the circumstances many health care workers will have inflexible work schedules during this pandemic.

Yes! Applications remain open for most of our programs. Applications for Summer can be found at www.nipissingu.ca/registrarforms. Full-time applications for Fall can be found at www.ouac.on.ca. All graduate studies and part-time applications can be found at www.nipissingu.ca/registrarforms.

At this time, there have been no changes to deadlines for Spring 2022 or Fall 2022.

Nipissing does not anticipate that disruptions to the school year will have a negative impact on applications and admission decisions. We continue to process applications and send admission decisions as we receive grade information. Nipissing expects to receive all grades available for all applicants as scheduled from the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) (January, February and May) regardless of the semester model being followed by the applicant’s school.

Nipissing does not anticipate that disruptions to the school year will have a negative impact on applications and admission decisions. We continue to process applications and send admission decisions as we receive grade information. If you are experiencing any issues having your transcripts and other documentation sent to us please contact admissions@nipissingu.ca.

Nipissing does not anticipate that disruptions to the school year will have a negative impact on applications and admission decisions. We continue to process applications and send admission decisions as we receive grade information. If you are experiencing any issues having your transcripts and other documentation sent to us please contact admissions@nipissingu.ca.

If you are experiencing any issues having your transcripts and other documentation sent to us please contact admissions@nipissingu.ca. We will do our best to work with you in order to get your documentation to us.

Please review Nipissing University’s English Language Proficiency Policy to review all the ways an applicant may be able to meet English language proficiency requirements.

For Spring/Summer and Fall 2022 Nipissing will accept the following tests to satisfy English language proficiency if you are unable to write at a test centre.

• TOEFL® Test Special Home Edition
  • Undergraduate/Post-Baccalaureate programs: Applicants to all programs except Nursing require a minimum score of 83 (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 in reading, listening and writing, and a minimum score of 22 in speaking. Applicants to Nursing require a minimum score of 93 with a minimum score of 20 in reading and listening and a minimum score of 22 in writing and speaking The Nipissing University TOEFL institution code is #3614.
  • Graduate programs:  Minimum score of 93 with a minimum score of 20 in reading and listening and a minimum score of 22 in speaking and writing.
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL/CAEL Online)
  • Applicants to all programs except Nursing require a minimum overall score of 60 with no band less than 60. Applicants to Nursing require a minimum overall score of 70 with no band less than 60.

In most cases we may be able to extend an acceptance deadline. However, for limited enrolment programs (BPHE, Nursing – all versions, Consecutive Education) and graduate studies it may not be possible. If you have any concerns about meeting the acceptance deadline, it is recommended that you reach out to us at admissions@nipissingu.ca well ahead of the deadline.

For admission purposes, PASS/FAIL or AEG grades will not be used in the calculation of an admission average. PASS and AEG grades, for courses completed in Winter 2020 only, will be deemed to have met the minimum grade requirement for transfer credit consideration.

Requests for deferral can be sent to admissions@nipissingu.ca. You will need to accept your offer of admission first by the deadline indicated in your offer. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Decisions will be sent by email. If you are granted a deferral, the email will outline the conditions of your deferral. As well, you will be required to meet all the conditions of your offer.

Deferral requests for the Consecutive Bachelor of Education program will be reviewed only for requests on medical grounds. Deferral requests are not accepted for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RPN Bridging Blended Delivery Program.

Nipissing continues to process applications and send admission decisions as we receive grade information.  A letter of acceptance accompanies all offers of admission. This letter can be used when applying for a student visa. Information on how to apply for a student visa can be found on the Government of Canada’s website. The site contains up to date information about how COVID-19 may affect visa processing. Up to date information about travel restrictions to Canada can be found on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website.

Requests for deferral can be sent to internationaladmiss@nipissingu.ca. You will need to accept your offer of admission first and made the deposit payment by the deadline indicated in your offer.  Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Decisions are sent by email. If you are granted a deferral, the email will outline the conditions of your deferral. As well, you will be required to meet all the conditions of your offer.

We are here to help. Contact admissions@nipissingu.ca if you are having difficulty getting your documents sent to us. We will do our best to work with you in order to get your documentation to us.

We are here to help! Any questions can be sent to admissions@nipissingu.ca.

Yes, all entrance awards and scholarships are still being awarded. There have not been any changes in this regard.

All entrance awards are based on your average. Labs and placements do not affect entrance awards.

Student Emergency Fund

The Student Emergency Fund provides urgent financial assistance to students unable to cover immediate essential expenses as a result of the pandemic including food, housing, utilities, transportation, clothing and medical expenses. The fund will continue to be a resource for students in need beyond the lifetime of the pandemic.

Scholarships & Bursaries

The Nipissing University Student Awards and Financial Aid office houses hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and awards for students. The criteria and application process ranges from a single application that qualifies for multiple awards and individual applications requiring demonstration of extracurricular activities, academic criteria and/or financial need.

Please consider applying to the Online Bursary Application to access financial aid during the fall and winter session. Simply complete the online Web Bursary application which can be found on Web Advisor during the month of October (due November 1).

OSAP

Note that for 2021/22, both the federal and provincial government have made significant changes to improve OSAP funding, including doubling of federal grants.

Tuition Estimator and Budgeting Tools

Nipissing University offers a FREE Budgeting Worksheet and Tuition Estimator to assist with planning for costs based on your program and living arrangements.

External Supports

There are many organizations and companies that provide funding for students, regardless of the university they are attending. The following links will take you to sites that offer information on scholarship and bursary programs beyond those offered by Nipissing University. Some of these sites also provide valuable tools in planning for a post-secondary education.

Emergency Assistance Program

If you are in an emergency situation and you live in Ontario, you might be eligible for emergency assistance. If you are eligible for emergency assistance, the amount you get will depend on your specific situation. In most cases you will not get more than what you would get on Ontario Works.

To apply, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-emergency-assistance

Employment Insurance (EI)

EI provides regular benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, and are available for and able to work, but cannot find a job.

Changes to Canada Student Grants (CSG)

Double the CSG for all eligible full-time students up to $6000, and up to $3600 for part-time students in 2021-22. CSG-PD (permanent disability) and CSG for students with dependents would also be doubled to $4000, up from $2000.

At this time, the Public Health Agency of Canada is advising travellers, regardless of their vaccination status, to avoid non-essential travel internationally. Since research travel is considered non-essential and many countries have already imposed travel restrictions, we are asking all faculty to avoid research travel until further notice.

All research efforts at Nipissing University are suspended with the following exceptions

• Your research does not involve face to face data collection using human or non-human animal models
• Your research uses archival data
• Your research can be collected remotely (i.e. online surveys, meta-analysis, literature reviews, etc.), however, the Office of Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR) urges you to consider the integrity of the data that would be collected during this time
• Your analysis can be done remotely

  Should you require campus access for research practices, please contact the OGSR at research@nipissingu.ca.

Field research is not permitted during Phase 1. Please contact research@nipissingu.ca for additional details.  

Any research assistant or graduate assistant can continue to work until the end of their contract as long as the work being conducted remains remotely.

In Phase 1, researchers may not access their research spaces. Should a researcher require material from their research space and has already received Stage 2 Limited Access - Research Recovery approval via Romeo, please contact research@nipissingu.ca to request one-time access.

Phase 1 does not permit access to research spaces or any face-to-face research.

The university and researcher together will honour the contract and pay the student for the remainder of their contract based on average hours worked.

Please wait for an announcement from the Office of Graduate Studies and Research on resuming research. 

All extensions must be applied for to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. Applications can be submitted via Romeo, form is titled: Extension Request form. 

If you used TriAgency grant money to book your travel, and 

“if you must cancel or postpone travel or events paid through agency funds, we will consider the costs associated with the changes as allowable project expenses, provided they align with agency policies. 

NSERC confirms that in addition to the costs described in the earlier Tri-agency statement regarding cancelled travel plans of researchers and members of their teams, other non-refundable expenses may be incurred as a result of cancelled travel and/or meetings related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Provided the expenses would have been eligible had the travel/meeting taken place as planned, these non-refundable costs can be reimbursed out of existing grant funds.

Any travel using Nipissing University funds will follow the same practices as above.

All granting opportunities are still accepting applications, but delays in results are to be expected.

Yes, researchers are encourage to continue applying for granting opportunities at this time. Note many institutions have extended their deadlines.

Should you require information regarding funding opportunities contact the Office of Graduate studies and Research through the research@nipissingu.ca email.

** The Office of Graduate Studies and Research is here to support you in your application process. Would you like help with grant writing, or to be paired with a mentor, please reach out to the research email listed above.**

Yes, the Research Ethics Board is still working and reviewing protocols remotely. However, expect a delay in the process.

Please contact your instructor or Dean, and they will accommodate you.

In North Bay there is a grocery shopping delivery service available through Instacart. Please visit https://www.instacart.ca/ to arrange this service, please note that a credit card is required.

In North Bay there are also two food delivery services available for you to place an order with local restaurants; Door Dash and Skip the Dishes. These services can be found at https://www.skipthedishes.com/ and https://www.doordash.com/en-US.

Shoppers Drug Mart will provide contactless delivery for your medications and other pharmaceutical needs.  Please visit https://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/home for more information.

If students are unable to return to the University as a result of travel restrictions, they should contact the Exchange Abroad Coordinator or International Initiatives Office at myinternational@nipissingu.ca or 705-474-3450 ext. 4321.

Please visit the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit for a current list of COVID-19 symptoms.

The North Bay Parry Sound District Public Health Unit has a wealth of information available about how you can do your part to protect yourself and others in our community.

For updated information on testing eligibility in Ontario, visit: https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/1001387/updated-eligibility-for-pcr-testing-and-case-and-contact-management-guidance-in-ontario

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has developed a webpage with guidelines for what to do if you test positive for COVID-19, have symptoms or may have been exposed to the virus. This webpage can be accessed at myhealthunit.ca/COVIDGuide.

Employees who are symptomatic or who develop symptoms while on campus should refer to our COVID-19 Illness Policy for more information.

Effective July 24, 2020, the Nipissing Parry Sound District Health Unit has mandated the use of face coverings in enclosed public spaces. Detailed information regarding the mandate can be found on the Health Unit website at https://www.myhealthunit.ca/en/health-topics/face-coverings-and-personal-protective-equipment-ppe.asp.

In light of this directive, anyone entering on-campus buildings is required to wear a face covering. Click to view our Face Covering Policy.

Student Counselling Services works to support all students in achieving positive mental and emotional wellness.  Our services are designed to be brief, effective, evidence based, and professional.

Due to the COVID-19 situation Student Counselling Services is offering both secure video therapy sessions or in person appointments to support Nipissing University students.  Please contact us at counselling@nipissingu.ca if you require any additional information and to set up an appointment.

For any questions regarding Nipissing University’s COVID-19 measures, please email coronavirus@nipissingu.ca.

For additional information regarding supports available to you, please email sds@nipissingu.ca