Northern Transitions Program

About this programme

Please note the Northern Transitions Program is not currently accepting applications. Please contact futurestudents@unbc.ca for alternatives. UNBC’s Northern Transitions Program (NTP) is a holistic and supportive program that helps students prepare for and successfully navigate the transition to university studies. By offering courses that bridge gaps in student knowledge and experience, the NTP is a program for anyone who would benefit from a supportive transition into the role of a post-secondary student. The NTP provides skills and knowledge in the first year of studies that subsequently allow students to complete degree programs. Throughout their critical first year, students will receive credit for courses in which they develop library skills, text reading skills, communication, exam-taking strategies and quantitative skills. This program has three main principles: The Northern Transitions Program was developed with existing UNBC courses to support students continuing into degrees of their choice. This program is cohort-based so only others in the NTP will be in the courses in order to build relationships and supports with fellow students. The courses will be enhanced by a bi-weekly talking circle with their Academic Learning Coach (ALC) to ensure that all aspects of student life are nurtured. The foci of these talking circles is on a wide range of topics from academics and support services to cultural support and wellness. This is not a standalone program, so students are expected to apply to a UNBC program of choice in their first year of studies with the Northern