Life at Niagra
Niagara College operates from specialized campuses located in the heart of the vibrant Niagara region – a world-famous address that offers easy access to a wide range of shopping, entertainment, amateur and professional sport, sightseeing, cycling, festivals and more. Toronto is just 90 minutes away, and Buffalo is 30 minutes away. With nearby Lake Ontario and Lake Erie joined by the Niagara River, the region offers beaches and the magnificent Niagara Falls
The Welland Campus, set on 100 acres of green space, is home to programs in technology, skilled trades, broadcasting, communications, health and community, policing and public safety, and automotive. It is home to a new, state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing innovation centre, applied health institute, as well as a Niagara Centre YMCA, the Children's Safety Village and a Niagara Regional Police training centre.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus provides state-of-the-art facilities and living labs for its environmental, horticulture, hospitality and tourism, and business programs. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus is also home to the Wine Visitor + Education Centre, the award-winning Niagara College Teaching Winery - the first commercial teaching winery in Canada, the Niagara College Teaching Brewery, and the Niagara College Teaching Distillery, all of which are part of Niagara College's Canadian Food and Wine Institute.
Facilities and Services
Committed to the success of its students from day one to graduation, NC offers a wide range of services including:
- Career planning and advisement and employment support
- Health Services
- First Nation Student Services
- Financial Aid and Awards
- Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services and Centre for Students with Disabilities
- Co-op Services
- Counselling
- Peer tutoring
Residence
Niagara College's Welland Campus residence offers 117 double suites, while the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus residence offers 101 double suites. Each double suite is equipped with a bathroom and kitchenette (table, chairs, refrigerator and microwave). Each bedroom contains a double bed, desk and work area, drawer and closet space, as well as cable TV, internet, phone and light housekeeping. New for 2019! Quad rooms are available in a limited number. Furnished lounges with TV, pool table and games, study rooms and social areas are also provided. Niagara College can also students with off-campus housing through online housing boards.