Please remember to register or re-register with Accessibility Services each semester.
CollegeBound: A Post-Secondary Transitional Program
Register for CollegeBound
CollegeBound is offered to students with disabilities just before the start of the Fall semester.
The program is geared towards helping students at each of our campuses navigate the services and tools available.
What are the benefits of CollegeBound?
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Focus on the things that are important to know when enrolled in college as a student with disabilities.
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Learn how to find important information – booklists, student portal, and program coordinators.
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Learn how to navigate Blackboard / Student email.
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Learn what accessible services are available.
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Learn how to use assistive technologies and discover learning strategies that will support your academic success.
Please contact us if you have any questions, need help, or if you require an alternative format of the registration form.
A seamless transition to college
Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your college experience and set the foundation for a successful future.
Ask For Help
Asking for help can provide valuable information and foster a sense of independence and self-advocacy.
Sometimes, the stress and confusion you may feel subsides when you seek support. Having someone there to relieve any worries or doubts you feel is better than enduring it alone. We are here to help!
Make New Connections
College offers an incredible opportunity to meet new people and make lifelong friends.
Take advantage of the many student events, workshops, and activities to meet fellow students or even get involved in the Northern College Student Association.
Explore Campus Resources
Campus resources are there to help and empower students.
Accessibility Services is just one of many Northern College has to offer. Take some time and become familiar with them!
Manage Your Time
The key to time management in college is creating a schedule.
It is important to create a schedule to keep up with your academic studies in a way that enhances your personal growth, fosters your well-being, and sets the stage for a fulfilling journey ahead.
Develop Good Study Habits
Accessibility Services can help you identify what works best for you.
By understanding your preferences, you can create an ideal study habits that enhance your focus and maximize your learning potential
Prioritize Your Mental Health
The high school to college transition is both a physical and emotional one.
Academic success and practicing self-care go hand-in-hand. By integrating self-care into your college routine, you can enhance your college experience and nurture a healthy lifestyle.
Accessibility Services Advisors Contacts
Haileybury Campus
jibbw@northern.on.ca
705-672-3376 ext. 1-8818
Kirkland Lake Campus
connorsk@northern.on.ca
705-567-9291 ext. 3625
Moosonee Campus
smallw@northern.on.ca
705-336-2913 ext. 5603
Timmins Campus
TimminsAccessibility@northern.on.ca
705-235-3211 ext. 2237