Northern Lights College
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Northern Lights College provides post-secondary education in the northern third of British Columbia, covering an area of more than 325,000 square kilometres. The college offers upgrading, academic, trades and apprenticeship training, lifelong learning, and professional development programs.
Several transfer agreements allow students to directly transfer credits earned at Northern Lights College to partner universities in British Columbia and Alberta.
General Info
Campus Locations
Atlin campus
Atlin, BC
Chetwynd campus
5132 50 Street,
Chetwynd, BC
Dawson Creek campus
11401 8 Street,
Dawson Creek, BC
Dease Lake campus
48793 Commercial Drive,
Dease Lake, BC
Fort Nelson campus
5201 Simpson Trail,
Fort Nelson, BC
Fort St. John campus
9820 120 Avenue,
Fort St. John, BC
Tumbler Ridge campus
180 Southgate,
Tumbler Ridge, BC
Atlin campus
Atlin, BC
Chetwynd campus
5132 50 Street
Chetwynd, BC
Dawson Creek campus
11401 8 Street
Dawson Creek, BC
Dease Lake campus
48793 Commercial Drive
Dease Lake, BC
Fort Nelson campus
5201 Simpson Trail
Fort Nelson, BC
Fort St. John campus
9820 120 Avenue
Fort St. John, BC
Tumbler Ridge campus
180 Southgate
Tumbler Ridge, BC
Programs
Info on All Programs
Study Abroad Opportunities
Study abroad scholarship opportunities are offered at two universities in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.
Admissions
Basic Admissions Requirements
Canadian citizens or landed immigrants applying to Academic and Career programs should be BC secondary school graduates or deficient in no more than two courses from BC secondary school graduation, which, if available, must be completed while attending College. Many Vocational programs require Grade 10 completion, however some require Grade 11 or 12 with specific prerequisite course completion.
Application Fee
$25 for domestic students.
How to Apply
Apply online or print and complete an application form from the website.
Admissions Contact Email
Admissions Contact Phone
Financial Aid
Entrance Scholarships Deadline
Dates vary by award. The deadline for NLC Foundation entrance awards is May 30.
Entrance Scholarships Info
Other Scholarship Info
Student Loan Info
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Financial Aid Contact Phone
Residence
Residence Options
Student housing on the Dawson Creek campus is comprised of two wings with capacity for 190 students and includes assisted living units. Options include one, two, three, and four-bedroom units, each furnished with a bed, small dresser, bookshelves, computer station, chair, and is internet and telephone ready. Each unit has a kitchen with a stove, fridge, microwave, table, and chairs. The residence surrounds a common block with a games area and separate study areas.
Student housing in Fort St. John has capacity for 102 students and includes assisted living units. Options include two or four-bedroom units. Each bedroom is furnished with a bed, small dresser, bookshelves, computer station, chair, and is internet and telephone ready.
International Students
International Student Info
For over 20 years, Northern Lights College has been welcoming international students from around the world, studying English as a Second Language (ESL), university transfer classes, and vocational and trades programs. Many students complete certificates or diplomas and then successfully transfer to universities across Canada to complete their degree.
English Language Requirement
Students who wish to enter the University Transfer Programs must have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5. Some programs have stricter admission requirements.