NSCC Strait Area Campus

NSCC Strait Area Campus NSCC makes things happen. We're growing the economy of Nova Scotia, we're producing highly skilled workers, and we're building communities.

We are Nova Scotia's college. The Strait Area Campus is one of NSCC's 13 campuses. The NSCC Strait Area Campus is located in Port Hawkesbury, overlooking the Strait of Canso. The campus offers an extensive range of programs and a Business Innovation Centre, which gives students opportunities for real-life work experience while they study. The Campus is home to the Nautical Institute and School of Fisheries that provide Transport Canada-approved marine training.

Students are needed for a virtual focus group about student housing. If you’re currently a student at NSCC, Acadia Unive...
05/20/2026

Students are needed for a virtual focus group about student housing. If you’re currently a student at NSCC, Acadia University or St. Francis Xavier University and want to participate, contact Dr. Shelagh McCartney by email at [email protected]
Participate in a 60 to 90-minute audio recorded online session
Receive $25 via e-transfer
This study is being carried out through the Building Affordable Student Housing in College Towns of Nova Scotia Partnership between Student Housing Nova Scotia, NSCC and the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University.

05/14/2026

Don’t forget - just under 4 weeks until our biggest awards deadline of the year! If you're entering or returning to programs at NSCC this fall, don't miss out on applying for financial support. ⏰💰Apply now: nscc.ca/Awards

05/05/2026

May 5 is Red Dress Day — a day to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People and stand with Indigenous communities in the call for justice and change. We encourage you to take part in local events, including gatherings hosted by the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre, Nova Scotia Native Women's Association and other Indigenous-led organizations.

Support is available:
➡️ Mental health services for Mi’kmaq and Indigenous Peoples: https://ns.211.ca/search-results/?searchLocation=Guysborough&topicPath=770&latitude=43.74821&longitude=-65.30895&ss=Name
➡️ Good2Talk student support line: 1-833-292-3698
➡️ Togetherall peer-to-peer support: A safe online community to support mental health: https://togetherall.com/en-ca/
➡️ Sexual violence support: 811

Get Started for Strait Area Campus takes place on Wednesday, May 13!Check your email for your invitation
04/30/2026

Get Started for Strait Area Campus takes place on Wednesday, May 13!
Check your email for your invitation

Starting at NSCC in September? We’re excited you’re joining us! Your next step? Attend Get Started, your campus welcome event during May 5-15 to:
➡️Meet your faculty and classmates
➡️Explore student supports
➡️Learn what to expect in your program and ask questions

Check your email for an invitation 📧 https://www.nscc.ca/getstarted/events/index.aspx

04/29/2026
04/28/2026
04/28/2026

One week left to apply for the Scotiabank Entrepreneur in the Making Program. NSCC students and grads can access up to $3,000 to start or grow their businesses. Deadline is May 4, 2026.
➡️ Learn more and apply: nscc.ca/eitm

To help kick-start or expand businesses across Nova Scotia, funding is available to NSCC students and alumni.If you have...
04/17/2026

To help kick-start or expand businesses across Nova Scotia, funding is available to NSCC students and alumni.

If you have a savvy business idea, and the desire to launch or grow a company, apply for the Scotiabank Entrepreneur in the Making (EITM) program.

The EITM program is available at all 14 NSCC campuses with eight (8) $3,000 grants, one grant allocated per region (Northern, Valley, Southwest, Eastern, Metro, Sydney Waterfront, Ivany Campus & eCampus), thanks to the generous support of Scotiabank.
Eligibility
Application requirements:
• Be a current NSCC student or alumni. Students must be enrolled in any part-time (40% or more course load) or full-time program at NSCC
• Student applicants must be in good academic standing
• Alumni applicants are eligible, pending verification of graduation status by NSCC
• Have viable business goals and objectives
• Be an entrepreneur looking to start or expand your business
• Clearly describe entrepreneurial aspirations through the program’s application
• NSCC and Scotiabank employees are not eligible to apply for this grant

nscc.ca/eitm

04/09/2026

Looking for mental health or wellness support at NSCC? Students can access free professional counselling, online wellness tools and resources to help manage stress, build healthy habits and stay grounded throughout the school year. Learn more about student wellness supports: nscc.ca/wellbeing 💛

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226 Reeves Street
Port Hawkesbury, NS
B9A2A2

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