THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE

The Registrar’s Office is responsible for administering student admissions and registrations, course changes and maintaining student records. The office also issues marks, certificates, diplomas, transcripts and similar statements. Registration functions are maintained at each of the three campuses.

LIBRARY SERVICES

Nunavut Arctic College libraries provide valuable resources to students, staff and the general public. Nunavut Arctic College provides library service to all Nunavut Arctic College students through the main library located on our Nunatta Campus and through smaller collections housed at the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot campuses. Arctic College staff and students in all other communities are encouraged to contact the library staff at the Nunatta Campus Library for information about the library services available to them.

In addition to our collections, the College is also a member of the Virtua library system; Virtua is an electronic library catalogue that includes the library collections of eleven Nunavut Public Libraries from across Nunavut, the Nunavut Legislative Library and the Nunavut Court Library. The Virtua catalogue provides access to hundreds of thousands of resources. For Joint Management programs, Nunavut Arctic College also has links to the libraries of many of our education partners in southern Canada.

Nunatta Campus Library

The Nunatta Campus library is designed to provide resources and facilities for students and staff, in support of College-wide programs and research. The library is located on the ground floor of the main building. There are about 6,000 circulating books, 400 reference titles, 110 magazine subscriptions and 1,000 audiovisual items.

In addition, there is a rare collection on the exploration of the Eastern Arctic, an Inuit collection in English and Inuktitut, and a northern studies research collection of about 6000 items. Access to the collection is provided through an integrated, automated library system. The library provides interlibrary loan and reference services, and staff regularly conducts orientation/instruction programs.

Kivalliq Campus Library

The Kivalliq Campus Library serves Arctic College staff and students, as well as the public of Rankin Inlet. Library assistance is available on a part-time basis throughout the school year. The library space is also available for use by Arctic College staff and students when the library is un-staffed. The collection includes a variety of books, videos and journals, with a special emphasis on management studies. The Library is located in Kivalliq Hall, Rankin Inlet.

Kitikmeot Campus Library

The Kitikmeot Campus Library serves Arctic College staff and students. A library assistant is available on a part-time basis throughout the school year. Most of the library books, along with a selection of videos, are located in the main Arctic College building. Additional materials of relevance to particular programs, such as the Human Services program, are located in individual classrooms. The Library is located at the Kitikmeot Campus administration office.

STUDENT ACCOMODATION

Allocation of accommodation:

Housing allocation is assigned based on acceptance into the program. Students who have submitted their complete application packages by the deadline of April 15 will be considered a priority.

Priority will be given to out-of-town, full-time students for accommodation in the residences. Families only will be permitted accommodation in our family units. Students already living in the campus location will be permitted accommodation only when, and if, all out of town students have been accommodated. Other requests will be assessed on an individual basis. Students with outstanding accounts with the College may be refused accommodation at the discretion of the Campus Director or designate.

Note: Failure to pay College fees will result in eviction from College accommodations.

Nunatta Campus

Nunatta Campus has two types of student housing:  single student and family housing.

Family housing units are very limited. It is in your best interest to apply well in advance. Full-time students accepted in long-term programs have first priority for student family housing.

Acceptance for housing will be confirmed once a student is accepted for full-time study. Applications for accommodations can be made throughout the year.

For availability and accommodation rate information, contact The Residence Manager at 979-7287.

Nunatta Residence has a variety of recreational facilities. In the residence there is a gymnasium, a weight room, and a T.V. lounge on each floor.

Kivalliq Campus

Single student housing is available on campus, within Kivalliq Hall and full-time students are encouraged to apply early for residence space. There are also a limited number of family units available to out of town applicants.

Acceptance for housing will be confirmed once students have been accepted into their respective programs.  Applications for housing can be made at any time throughout the academic year.

Kitikmeot Campus

Single student and family units are available in Cambridge Bay. Applications for housing can be made at any time throughout the academic year. Acceptance for housing will be confirmed once students have been accepted into their respective programs.

FOOD SERVICES

Nunatta Campus

There is a cafeteria at Nunatta Residence. For students living in the residence the cost of the meals is included in the weekly single accommodation rates.

Students taking classes at the North 40 Campus (who are not residents) and possess a student card can eat lunch at the cafeteria for $5.00.

Kivalliq Campus

Full and part-time students staying in residence are offered a meal plan through the Campus. Check with the Registrar, Kivalliq Campus, for more details.

Kitikmeot Campus

Full and part-time students staying in student housing are responsible for their own food. Units are equipped with kitchens to permit students to prepare their own meals.

DAY CARE

Students have access to daycare facilities through the community in which they are located. The College does not operate its own daycare facilities and relies upon those centres operating in each community.

At Nunatta Campus in Iqaluit, 12 spaces are reserved at Kids-on-the-Beach Daycare for children of Nunavut Arctic College students. The Rankin Inlet Campus day care has space for 21.

RECREATION SERVICES

The College’s recreation facilities vary according to the location. Nunatta Campus has its own recreational facilities, as well as access to facilities in the community.  Kivalliq and Kitikmeot Campuses rely upon their respective community facilities.

COUNSELLING

Counselors are there to provide academic counselling, as well as to assist students with the day-to-day challenges that student life provides.  Student counselling services are available at all three regional campuses. These services range from the provision of referrals, one-to-one and group counselling, and educational support.

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS

The counselor also assists students with accessing scholarships, bursaries and awards. For more advice and assistance related to scholarships and bursaries, students can also contact a community Adult Educator or the GN Department of Education.

STUDENT SUCCESS WEEK

The week before registration is designated Student Success Week at most campuses. Attendance is compulsory for new students. This orientation week is organized into workshops on student concerns, study skills, campus organization, as well as activities to get acquainted.

Student Success Week provides new students with an opportunity to become familiar with the community, the campus and the instructors before their programs begin.  It also presents a variety of coping and adaptation skills for student life.

STUDENT ASSOCIATION

All campuses have Student Councils that are elected at the beginning of the fall term. The Student Council representatives are responsible for social activities, some publications, coordination of events, and liaison between students and the College Administration.