Academic and Career Connections

Overview

Whether you're a recent high school graduate or you've been out of school for a few years, Academic and Career Connections (ACC) can help you get the required academic credits you need to get into a post-secondary program.

Choose from a range of courses that help you upgrade your math, physics, chemistry, biology and/or communication (English) credits while you explore your career options. This can help you kickstart earning credits towards other NSCC certificate or diploma programs.

With each course, you get top-quality instructors who work with you to provide a challenging and rewarding learning experience. We offer flexible study options, including online for specific courses. Our program options include:

• Full-time - Certificate program (includes a portfolio requirement)
• Part-time - Pre-requisite courses (as needed)

Study options

• If you apply for the part-time study option, you must meet all the admission requirements.
• Once admitted, you’re referred to a campus for course selection. Some courses will also be available online.
• The time to complete the program through part-time study will vary and will depend on the schedule you choose and the number of courses you complete each term.

Other info

• Course selection – As a second step to the admissions and enrolment process, we'll help you determine your next steps and provide you with details on the course selection process and registration.
• You can take all the necessary courses to obtain a certificate or just a few specific courses, depending on your educational goals.

2021-22 programs

Program delivery may be subject to change based on Public Health guidelines.

September 2021

Admission requirements

• High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
  • International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country. View details

Tuition

Tuition is valid for the 2021-22 academic year. Program costs and fees (textbooks, supplies, etc.) are additional.

Tuition, fees and program costs

In addition to annual tuition, there are program costs (books, tools, etc.) and student fees for college services, health and dental plans, your student association and parking.

Tuition for part-time study is calculated on a per-course basis and is paid at the beginning of each term.

View detailed program fees page(s). Please note that amounts on these pages are meant for planning purposes only. They don't represent final amounts owing.

• Academic and Career Connections
• Academic and Career Connections - Part-time