Frequently Asked Questions

Student FAQs

• What programs are available at CNC?

  CNC offers more than 70 programs in health sciences, trades and technologies, social services, business and university studies and is an integral part of what makes CNC a great place to learn.

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• What are the admission requirements?

  To see specific admission requirements for a program you are interested in, please select a program here and look under “Entry Requirements”. If you need help determining if you meet the admissions requirements for a program, please contact Academic Advising at 250-561-5818 to request a student advising appointment.

• I’m thinking of coming to CNC. What are my next steps?

  Recruiters and Academic Advisors are here to help you explore options at CNC. Academic Advisors are available to help you discuss programs and explain the admissions requirements. Recruiters are also available to answer your questions and introduce you to the different services CNC offers.

  Call Academic Advising at 250-561-5818 to book a  appointment or email recruitment@cnc.bc.ca to talk with a Recruiter.

• How do I book an appointment with an academic advisor?

  Prospective Student Appointments: To book an advising appointment, we first need to create and assign you a student number, which will require photo ID. Students should visit the Student Services office (Prince George campus 1-753) to set this up or call us at 250-561-5818 to discuss the process. Once you have been assigned your student number, you may then meet book an appointment with an academic advisor to discuss admissions requirements and eligible courses for your desired program.

  Current/Returning Student Appointments: In order to book an advising appointment, we will require your current/past student number or photo ID. Students should visit the Student Services office (Prince George campus 1-753) or call us at 250-561-5818. Once we have verified your student account, we can book you an appointment with an academic advisor to discuss admissions requirements and eligible courses for your desired program.

• How do I apply for a program?

  Applications may be made online through EducationPlanner BC. To get started, visit the How to Apply page and click on ‘Apply Now’. It will walk you through the online application process step by step.

• Can I still apply to CNC?

  Applications are open September 15th until March 31st for most programs. Although it is past the application deadline, some programs may still have seats available in which case you can still apply. Speak to a CNC Recruitment Officer to learn more. You can contact them at recruitment@cnc.bc.ca or call 250-561-5855.

• How much is my program going to cost?

  The cost of each program varies slightly from year to year. Please consult the latest fee schedule by visiting the CNC Admissions webpage. The Fee Schedule is located here. For further information, contact the Office of the Registrar at 250-562-2131.

• How do I apply for a Student Loan?

  Student loans are applied for online through StudentAid BC. If you require support or help with the loan application process, please call Financial Aid 250-561-5838 or email finaid@cnc.bc.ca. Aboriginal students can contact an Aboriginal Student Advisor at 250-561-2131 ext. 5488 for assistance with band funding.

• What support is there for Aboriginal students on campus?

  CNC houses the Aboriginal Resource Centre (ARC) which is on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation. We acknowledge their graciousness for welcoming knowledge-seekers to their territory. There are cultural advisor, aboriginal academic advisor, aboriginal recruiter, and liaisons available to provide information and support before and after you become a CNC student and will help you achieve your educational goals. CNC strives to be inclusive and equitable, embrace diversity and foster respectful relationships, and provide culturally safe services and facilities to Aboriginal students and communities. The Aboriginal Resource Centre (ARC) can be reached at 250-562-2131 ext. 5488.

• I have a disability, who do I contact?

  To learn about support services for students with disabilities, contact Accessibility Services or phone to arrange an appointment 250-561-5838 or send an e-mail to access@cnc.bc.ca.

  If you are attending school on a Regional Campus, please contact the Academic Advisor at your campus.

• Where can I go if I need extra help with my studies?

  Testing & Tutoring Services (TTS) is open all year to provide students with free tutoring services as well as testing services for CNC students and students that wish to write exams from other institutions.

• What Health and Wellness resources are there on campus?

  Our Wellness Coach can include working on stress and time management and coping skills. The Wellness Coach can also provide students support and information related to CNC policies and procedures. You can book an appointment with our Wellness Coach by phoning 250-561-5818. If you do not have a family doctor, or if you require non-urgent care, our nurse practitioner or doctor are available to see you in our Health and Wellness Centre. A mental health counselor is also available for appointments from Monday to Friday. CNC’s Health and Wellness webpage has information on all of the resources available to students.

• Where can I live on campus?

  CNC Housing provides affordable and centrally located community living close to shopping, transportation, recreational facilities, and forest trails. We also have a new Aboriginal House opening later this year.

• How do I register for my courses?

  You first need to have applied and been accepted into a specific program before being permitted to register. Information on application fees, requirements, fees, and deadlines can be found on the Application Information page. Once accepted, you can then register for classes within that program by logging into your CNC Connect. Instructions on how to search/add/drop classes can be found here. 

• When can I register for my classes?

  You will need to log into your CNC Connect account in order to find your student-specific Registration Priority Date. On the student menu, find the Academic Profile heading, and click on ‘When can I Register?’.

• I don’t even know how to get started … Can someone help me?

  Getting started is the hardest part! We encourage students to research possible career/study interests and will often refer them to two free career questionnaires. One is called Career Cruising. CNC’s account username is: ‘new’ and the password is: ‘caledonia’. Once you are logged in, you can create your profile and click on ‘explore your interests’, where you will be asked a series of questions to generate different career options to consider. The other questionnaire is the Holland Code.

  When you feel ready, you can connect with a CNC Recruiter or Academic Advisor to discuss studies at CNC. Call Academic Advising at 250-561-5818 to book a student appointment or email recruitment@cnc.bc.ca to talk with a Recruiter.