NSCC Pictou

10/17/2026

Open House is today! Stop by on Saturday, October 17 from 1 pm-4 pm. Meet Faculty and Staff and tour classrooms and shops. Ask questions about admissions, financial aid, student services, student housing, campus life and more!

During Open House, it's free to apply and you'll be automatically entered to win 1 of 4 tuition bursaries. (https://www.nscc.ca/openhouse/apply-and-win/index.asp) Deadline to apply for free is November 27, 11:59 pm.

Discover your passion at NSCC Pictou Campus Open House!

The best entrance for Open House is at our D-Wing at the back of the building.

94.1 The Breeze Q97.9 Nova Scotia Works Pictou County Town of Stellarton
Town of New Glasgow Pictou County Partnership Pictou County Chamber
Town of Westville Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia Town of Pictou Municipality of Pictou County

10/16/2026

Bus Stop Spotlight: NSCC Pictou Campus

🎓🚌Heading to NSCC in Stellarton? PCT can take you right to campus!

Route 2 arrives at 8:18 am daily for students coming from New Glasgow, Trenton, and Pictou — right in time for class!

📍 The PCT stop is located at the NSCC main door on the sidewalk, making it a convenient option for students, staff and visitors.
Both Route 1 and Route 2 serve this stop, with connections to Westville, New Glasgow, Trenton, Pictou and Pictou Landing First Nation.

Plus, the stop includes bench seating and a bus shelter while you wait. 🚏

Whether you’re heading to class, work or somewhere else along the route, leave the driving to us.

🌐 See the full schedule at pctransit.ca

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

A Culinary Sale is happening on Thursday, October 15 from 10:30am-11:30am at our A-Wing entrance.

🥣 Butternut Squash Soup (GF) - $5
🍲French Onion Soup (GF) - $6
🫙Pickled Beets - $10

Cash or debit! Thank you for support student learning from both our Culinary Skills and Achieve programs.

10/13/2026

Upcoming Important Dates:

October 16 👉 NSCC Open House for High School Students
October 17 👉NSCC Open House
October 21 👉 Assessment & Evaluation day - College open/no classes
November 6 👉 Last Day to Withdraw from Fall Term classes with a final grade of W - "withdrawal not fail"
November 11, 2026 👉 Remembrance Day - College closed/no classes

10/13/2026

Open House is coming up this week! Stop by on Saturday, October 17 from 1 pm-4 pm. Meet Faculty and Staff and tour classrooms and shops. Ask questions about admissions, financial aid, student services, student housing, campus life and more!

During Open House, it's free to apply and you'll be automatically entered to win 1 of 4 tuition bursaries. (https://www.nscc.ca/openhouse/apply-and-win/index.asp) Deadline to apply for free is November 27, 11:59 pm.

Discover your passion at NSCC Pictou Campus Open House!

The best entrance for Open House is at our D-Wing at the back of the building.

94.1 The Breeze Q97.9 Nova Scotia Works Pictou County Town of Stellarton
Town of New Glasgow Pictou County Partnership Pictou County Chamber
Town of Westville Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia Town of Pictou Municipality of Pictou County

10/08/2026

Please note: Pictou Campus will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving. Campus will reopen for classes on Tuesday, October 13.

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

10/05/2026

October 4 is National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQ+ People. This day calls us to raise awareness of the need for continued action and support, and to acknowledge, honour and remember those impacted by all forms of gender-based, sexual or racialized violence.

Support is available:
➡️ Good2Talk student support line: 1-833-292-3698
➡️ Togetherall peer-to-peer support: https://togetherall.com/en-ca/join/novascotia?utm_source=mha.nshealth&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=Nova+Scotia
➡️ Sexual violence support: 811

Pictured: The red dress has become an international symbol for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people.

09/28/2026

We're looking to recruit volunteers for a tree planning event at Pictou Campus! 125 native trees and shrubs will be planted on our campus on Saturday, October 3rd from 9am-12pm. To sign up and for more information on volunteering, please visit https://www.tdtreedays.com/en-ca/nscc-pictou-campus