North Island College

North Island College is a comprehensive college that focuses on student success.

We are honoured to acknowledge the traditional territories of the combined 35 First Nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish traditions, on whose traditional and unceded territories the college’s campuses are situated

Discover degrees, university transfer, trades, health and vocational programs with NIC on Vancouver Island.

North Island College’s Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation (CARTI) researchers are inviting the commu...
05/27/2026

North Island College’s Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation (CARTI) researchers are inviting the community to dive into the fascinating world of seaweed at a special Seaweed Film Night on June 3 at the Tidemark Theatre, presented as part of Ocean Week Campbell River.

This engaging evening will feature a curated lineup of short films celebrating the beauty, science, and cultural importance of seaweed along our coastlines. From kelp forest ecosystems to innovative research and restoration efforts, the films aim to spark curiosity and conversation about the vital role seaweed plays in ocean health and coastal communities.

In addition to the film screenings, attendees can expect a lively, festival-style atmosphere with opportunities to connect with researchers and learn about the variety of different seaweed locally and its various roles in the ecosystem, as well as enjoy free popcorn with special popcorn seasonings designed by Chef Jonathan Frazier from NIC’s Culinary program and more.

You'll find a link to the ticketing page on our events calendar at nic.bc.ca/events

05/25/2026

Whether you want to hone your skills as a designer or a developer, our Communication Design Diploma program has a place for you. It's a hands-on program that prepares you for the real world with skills and knowledge you need. You'll graduate with a portfolio of work that you can use to find a job or launch your own business.

Find out more at the Communication Design Diploma info session on May 27 at 6pm. RSVP and join the session online and get a replay in your inbox. Register at https://bit.ly/43sevCL

Here’s the latest list of upcoming events at our campuses:May 26 - Comox Valley campus tourMay 27 - Campbell River campu...
05/25/2026

Here’s the latest list of upcoming events at our campuses:

May 26 - Comox Valley campus tour
May 27 - Campbell River campus tour
May 27 - Communication Design info session
May 30 - Science World On The Road community event
June 10 - tul’al’txw student housing info session
June 12-17 - Convocation 2026 events

Visit nic.bc.ca/events (or click the link in our bio) for all the details

05/22/2026

Her dad was a skydiver. She grew up at the drop zone, watching people leap out of planes. Her own kids have experienced it too.

It's a long way from skydiving to web design and development — until she explains the through-line. The content creation, the tech, the storytelling. The pieces were always there. NIC's program just gave them a home.

Sometimes a career path makes perfect sense in hindsight.

Learn more about programs at NIC: nic.bc.ca/programs

05/21/2026

Postcards from a quiet day on our Comox Valley campus. Yes, those are real bird sounds. 🔊

Take the next step in your Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship with Level 2 training, starting June 15 at our C...
05/20/2026

Take the next step in your Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship with Level 2 training, starting June 15 at our Campbell River campus.

Find out more about this program at https://bit.ly/4dLmv8A

05/15/2026

No matter how prepared you feel, nursing throws you in at the deep end. That's not a flaw in the system — it's just the reality of the job.

This is Josh. He's an alum from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program here at NIC. Eight years in, he's now a clinical nurse mentor at Island Health — the person new grads call when things get hard after hours.

The learning curve is steep. But you don't have to navigate it alone.

05/12/2026

Rico was nervous about returning to school as a mature student. Would he belong? Would people judge him?

At NIC, he found a supportive community where everyone was on their own journey. Age didn't matter. Students showed up for each other.

He graduated with his Criminology Diploma and just started working in airport security. His advice to future students: "Just do it."

You're not alone. You belong here.

05/11/2026

For years, she told herself she wasn't a learner.

This is her first time in post-secondary — and she's now in her final year of studies at NIC. Looking back, she says the experience has been healing. Not because school got easier, but because she finally found a program that engaged her in a way nothing else ever had.

If you've been carrying a story about what kind of student you are, this one might be worth watching.

Learn more about programs at NIC: nic.bc.ca/programs

05/06/2026

Guess what you won’t find in our plumbing and piping trades shop…a toilet!

At our Comox Valley campus you can get started in the plumbing and piping trades through a foundation program or as an apprenticeship. You’ll gain expertise in plumbing, steam fitting, sprinkler fitting and gas fitting.

If you could study any trade, which one would it be? Let us know in the comments!

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2300 Ryan Road
Courtenay, BC
V9N8N6

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12503345000

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