Community resources and involvement
There are various resources and supports to help you live positively in your community. The following are resources that you may find helpful to support you in connecting with Community Resources, or getting involved in your own community.
NSCC Living in Nova Scotia: A Resource Guide for Students
We have developed our NSCC Living in Nova Scotia: A Resource Guide for Students to assist you in gaining knowledge and skills for living in Nova Scotia. The primary goal of this guide, which contains information relevant to all campuses, is to provide you with knowledge and tools in how to search for housing, being successful tenants and understanding how to be safe in your local and campus communities. All students who complete this guide can take a short quiz and receive a digital statement of completion.
Community Transition and Resource Based Modules:
- Module 6 – Community Responsibilities – NSCC Living in Nova Scotia: A Resource Guide for Students
- Module 7 – Understanding Your Community – NSCC Living in Nova Scotia: A Resource Guide for Students
Health and Wellness
Personal wellbeing is a key contributor to your academic success. Learn more about our commitment to building a learning and working environment that supports mental wellness in our Mental Wellness Strategy. To support your overall wellbeing and mental health, you have access to a range of services through NSCC and beyond. For more Wellness resources visit: Wellness and counselling services for students.
- Wellness and counselling (login required)
- Student Wellness Hub - Home (login required)
NSCC Get Started Webinar Series
NSCC provides various webinar series to better support students transition to college. These are a great resource when planning your housing, budgeting, student employment, and more. Visit Get Started - Event recordings to watch the recorded webinar from the previous series.
Information for Families
We have a great resource list for students with families including childcare, enrolling youth in school and other information. To learn more about what can support you as a student with a family visit: International Students - Students with families
For community specific questions you can connect with Coordinator of Housing & Transition Supports by emailing . They can provide insights on:
- Housing options and search strategies
- Transportation and driving requirements in Nova Scotia
- Employment opportunities for partners/spouses
- Enrolling your children in school
- Your community – groceries, fun activities, events
- Arrival Support