Information for New Students
Preparing for your Studies at Northern
The Student Account is your main resource for managing your enrolment at Northern College online. You can access your Student Account with your college credentials where you can register for courses, process tuition payments, access tax receipts, request transcripts, submit any required forms, and much more.
Most information related to studying in your program will be found in a software program called Blackboard that is used by Northern College instructors to keep you in the loop on what you need to do as you go along in your studies.
You will also find more resources and quick links at myNorthern.
Dont Forget! After you confirm your offer in OCAS, you must compete and return the Payment Registration Form to your campus’ Student Services Department to keep your spot with us.
On-campus learning has resumed for all programs, expect those taken by distance. Some programs are hybrid delivery of both face-to-face and online classes.
Full details of course delivery is communicated through your program directly.
Be sure to check which campus you are enrolled at to prepare for your studies with us!
CONNECT: Start navigating your journey of learning with us by booking an appointment with one of our recruiters.
PROGRAMS: Browse our programs.
APPLY: Create an account and apply to Northern through Ontario Colleges (OCAS).
UPLOAD DOCS: Mature students upload your High School or Post-Secondary transcripts to OCAS.
ADMISSION OFFER: Wait for your official acceptance letter offering you admission into Northern College.
CONFIRM: Head back to OCAS, log in and confirm your offer.
OPEN HOUSE: Attend our Spring Open House. Details are announced each spring.
REGISTER: Complete and submit the registration form and note of any important admissions deadlines.
STUDENT PORTAL: Login to your Student Account with your username and password provided on your offer letter. Don’t forget to update your contact information.
DEPOSIT: Pay the $250 deposit in your Student Account before the start of the semester to take advantage of our Proud to Be Northern Entrance Bursary.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Learn how to pay your deposit and/or tuition and other payment options that are available.
CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION: Confirmation of registration will be available in MyAccount once processed.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS: Find out if your program has program specific requirements and forms that must be completed.
ACCESSIBLE LEARNING: Contact Accessibility Services to register for supports and accommodations.
OSAP: Learn more about financial assistance for your studies and apply for Ontario Student Loan and Grants (OSAP).
HOUSING: Check out our residences and off-campus housing listings.
TECH: Review IT resources to review your programs technical requirements and our bring you own device (BYOD) program.
EMAIL: Access your Northern College email and use as your main email while attending Northern College.
STUDENT ID CARD: Get your student ID card to access the many benefits and services on and off-campus (See above for how to get yours).
KEY DATES: Check the Academic Calendar for important dates and deadlines.
TRANSFER CREDITS: Apply for Transfer Credits. Deadline is Day 10 of each semester.
TIMETABLE & BOOKLIST: View your Timetable and Booklist.
BUY BOOKS: Purchase textbooks through the Follett website efollett.com, where you can also find Northern College gear to rep your school!
PAY TUITION: Pay your balance owing for the upcoming semester in your Student Account.
ORIENTATION: Attend Northern College orientation and your program specific orientation sessions.
STUDENT HANDBOOK: View the Student Handbook for policies and additional resources for your success!
CAMPUS SERVICES: Check out our Campus Services to to learn about our study spaces, libraries, and other facilities.
START CLASSES: Log-in to Blackboard. Follow course instructions on Blackboard or attend your campus.
BURSARIES: Apply for Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards (SBA) for a chance to receive free money! Deadlines apply.
HEALTH PLAN: View your Health Plan. Deadlines apply to opt-out or make changes to your plan.
STUDENT SERVICES: Explore all the Student Services, Advising Services and Student Life available to help you succeed!
Student Identification (ID) Cards
Your student ID cards give you access to many benefits on-campus including use of our athletic facilities and services at our libraries (such as checking-out books), as well as to services in the community, such as discounted transit passes and student events (like free swims, trivia nights, skating, and other activities in the community!) sponsored by our Student Life Advising team and the Northern College Student Associations.
To acquire your Student Identification Card, please submit:
- Student #
- Full Name
- Canadian Mailing Address
- First Name Last Name
P.O. Box Number (if it applies)
Street number Street Name (Specify Blvd. Street. Ave. or Crescent), Apt # (if apt # applies)
Town/City, Province
Postal Code
- First Name Last Name
- Proof of Confirmation (can be found by logging in to your Student Account)
- Photo of yourself from shoulders up with minimal background distractions
Haileybury Campus: Email libraryh@northern.on.ca
Kirkland Lake Campus: Email libraryk@northern.on.ca
Moosonee Campus: Email garrodj@northern.on.ca
Timmins Campus: Photo ID processing will takes place Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the Wellness Centre. Please provide us your updated registration form.