Special Students Admission

Reasons for taking courses at Nipissing as a Special Student

• Upgrading
• Qualifying year for a professional or graduate program
• Completion of courses for a professional designation
• General interest

Special Student status is not eligible for OSAP funding. If you plan on applying for OSAP consideration you should apply to degree level studies at Nipissing.

• Holders of recognized university degrees are eligible to apply for admission consideration as a Special Student. Course prerequisites must be met for any course you would like to register for.
• Applicants must submit official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended and/or are currently attending. Transcripts must be sent directly to Nipissing from the issuing institutions.
• Access Special Student Application Portal to apply.

• Applicants wishing to complete courses on a special interest basis are welcome to apply. Students can complete up to 18 credits on a special interest basis.
• Once students have completed 18 credits, they must apply for admission consideration to a degree program if they wish to continue taking courses.
• Contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] for more information and to request an application.