Housing and Transportation
Where you live and how you get to your classes are important parts of university life.
Nipissing provides the information you need to help you decide whether you should apply for residence or look for off-campus housing. If you live off campus, you will also get information about public transportation options and parking services to help you with your commute.
Housing
On Campus
Nipissing offers you your own private room in 1 of 2 styles of housing: 3 suite-style residences and 1 townhouse complex, all within walking distance to campus.
View Nipissing’s residence options.
Residence Life
Residence life is about more than where you live – it is where you will find a community. With a senior student mentor to guide you, you will have the chance to participate in exciting programming that complements what you are learning inside the classroom while you get to know students from different programs.
Find out more about residence life at Nipissing.
Off Campus
Nipissing’s Off Campus Living offers housing rental lists, maps of the city, bus schedules and city bylaw information to help you in your search to find suitable accommodation.
Dining Plans
Whether you live in residence or off campus, finding a place to eat is made easier with the university’s dining plans, which give you access to both on- and off-campus vendors. Dining plans are not mandatory.
View Nipissing’s dining plans and prices.
Transportation
Public Transportation
If you are a full-time student, your student card is also your bus pass for North Bay City Transit, which will get you around North Bay and to your classes.
For bus routes and schedules, visit North Bay City Transit.
Parking Services
Parking on campus is available for students and visitors. You can purchase a parking permit or pay at parking machines. Racks are also provided for bicycles.
