College of New Caledonia

Prince George

• Features plenty of hiking, biking and skiing trails
• Dozens of nearby lakes to paddle, swim, and fish
• Events such as ColdSnap Music Festival, Summerfest, Winterfest, local Farmers’ Market, and BCNE
• Plenty of local restaurants, pubs and breweries to explore
• Local sports teams incliding Spruce Kings (BCHL) and Cougars (WHL)

Quesnel

• A short drive to Barkerville Historic Town and Park and Troll Ski Resort
• Plenty of biking, hiking, fishing, paddling and golfing
• Annual local events include Billy Barker Days, Festival of the Performing Arts, Quesnel Tillicum Society Memorial Pow Wow, and SkyFest
• Quesnel Farmers’ Market runs weekly, in-season
• A local brewery and many restaurants

Burns Lake

• Over 90 kilometers of biking trails on the Boer Mountain Trail Network
• The Lakes District offers incredible sightseeing opportunities
• Swim, kayak, canoe or fish Burns Lake and nearby Francois and Ootsa lakes
• Radley Beach camping area offers a splash park as well as nearby tennis courts and beach volleyball courts
• Hiking and walking trails for all skill levels

Fort St. James

• Situated on the South-Eastern shore of beautiful Stuart Lake, this welcoming community offers a variety of exciting outdoor adventures
• Stuart Lake, Cottonwood Park, Mount Pope and Murray Ridge Ski area offer stunning views
• Explore the Fort St. James National Historic Site
• Enjoy local events such as Music on the Mountain Festival, Music Makers, Farmers’ Market and annual Craft Fair

Mackenzie

• Surrounded by beautiful lakes where you can swim, boat and fish
• Camping throughout the summer
• Close to Powder King Mountain Ski Resort
• Mackenzie’s Recreation Centre offers swimming, rock-climbing, skating and hockey
• The town is filled with active wildlife year-round
• Explore recreational trails for walking and biking

Vanderhoof

• CNC’s Vanderhoof Campus recently opened its brand-new building
• Vanderhoof is an active community offering plenty of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, cross country skiing and more
• A vibrant arts community will keep you entertained while studying here
• Tour the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre and Vanderhoof Community Museum

In addition to general admission requirements, specific program requirements or course pre-requisites must be met in order to qualify for admission. Admission into many of our programs requires Student Readiness Assessment tests (SRA) and the Skilled Trades programs also require a Mechanical Reasoning assessment test.

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March 31st is the application and documentation deadline for our competitive programs. Refer to our website for current program timelines.

Applications will be accepted after the deadlines if there are available seats.  However, we do recommend applying as early as possible as this will give students the best chance to gain acceptance to their programs of choice.

Applications for domestic students are $40.

Submit a completed application form and the application fee ($40.00) to the campus of choice, or Apply Online.

Please visit our Admissions webpage for more information.

Prince George Campus Housing

Our Prince George Campus has student housing options located a few steps from the main campus building. The main building, which accommodates all academic and trades students, consists of forty standard bedrooms and twenty shared washrooms.

Nahoonai-a

Also located on the Prince George Campus, and named by Lehidli T’enneh First Nation Elder Josie Paul, this 12-bed building is called Nahoonai-a, which means “to find” or “to discover”. This building is the first of its kind in the province, designed like a house, to accommodate Indigenous Students from across the region in a supportive, culturally safe, and traditional manner.

Visit our campus housing page to find the most up-to-date information on campus housing fees and application information.

Our Accessibility Services team is committed to helping CNC students with disabilities succeed in their studies.

Accessibility Services assists with ensuring you have equal access to educational opportunities by working with you to reduce barriers in the educational setting.

More information about our services can be found by clicking the link below.

The Aboriginal Resource Centre (ARC) at CNC Prince George provides information and support before and after you become a CNC student that will help you achieve your educational goals. We strive to provide culturally safe services and facilities to Aboriginal students.

ARC staff liaise with Aboriginal communities & organizations to engage them to work collaboratively with CNC to provide culturally relevant programs and services.

In addition, ARC provides a drop-in study centre for Aboriginal students and supports the activities of the Dream Hunters Aboriginal Student Club at CNC. The Staff at ARC provides moral support, encouragement and “a friendly listening post” to Aboriginal students whenever possible.

The Aboriginal Resource Centre (ARC) is located on the first floor of the Prince George campus, 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.

The College of New Caledonia provides a welcoming environment for students from around the world. Popular programs for international students include our Business Management Diploma, Associate Degrees in Arts and Sciences, our Web and Graphic Design Diploma, Kinesiology Diploma, and our post-diploma programs including Tourism & Hotel Management, and Human Resources Management. Students who seek support to meet English proficiency requirements can register in our English Language Training program. Our International Academic Advisors help our international students plan their progress through the College, and can advise on topics related to study permits, visa applications and post-graduate work permits. CNC celebrates the many cultures on our campus throughout the year.

Completed High School with equivalent of BC Grade 12 with English 12 [Minimum C Grade]; or have a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IBT), an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent as determined by College of New Caledonia or have completed CNC’s English for Academic Purposes