Prepare for September

Your first 2 years at Centennial College

If you'll be attending Centennial College for your first 2 years in the Collaborative Nursing Degree Program, information specific to your college can be found in the (PDF file) Centennial College Approval Guide. Please read this information so that you're familiar with the policies and procedures of the college.

Getting ready for September

Request verification of enrolment (if applicable)

If you have a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), you may be required to confirm your enrolment in order to access your savings. If you're a new first-year student, you can request a verification of enrolment letter through Centennial College - Confirmation of Enrolment and RESP (external link) after July 1.

Transfer credits

Requests for transfer credits must be done through Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). Please visit the transfer credits site for further details and instructions.

Practice Requirements Record (PRR)

Visit Centennial College - Practice Requirements Information (external link) for further instructions.

Vulnerable Sector Check

Upon admission students are required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check every semester in order to be eligible to participate in the nursing practice courses. Students living in Toronto (postal codes beginning with "M") will be provided with an agency code by the Placement Office once the semester begins. This code is required to request a Vulnerable Sector Check. Students living outside of Toronto will be provided a letter to support the Vulnerable Sector Check application for their local police jurisdiction. Please note a Vulnerable Sector Check can take up to 12 weeks to process by the local police office.

If you're applying as an international student, you'll need to retain a copy of the police clearance that is done at the time of your study permit application.

Placement ID and school uniform

Prior to entering into clinical practice, you'll be required to purchase the school uniform (scrubs) during the fall term. Collaborative Nursing Program placement photo ID badges will also be obtained during the first term of study. Further details will be provided at a later date.

Housing and TMU library access

Housing

Information on residence and off-campus housing:

Library access at TMU

If you wish to use the TMU library, you must present your Centennial College photo ID/library card at the TMU library circulation desk. You must be in good standing with the Centennial College library and have registered with that library. Completion of an application for "direct borrower" or "collaborative borrower" privileges is required. There's no charge for this service.

Each institution will have its own rules for the number and types of items that can be borrowed. You must adhere to all rules and policies of the library from which you wish to borrow. No reference or reserve items may be borrowed. As a "direct" or "collaborative" borrower, you won't have access to electronic databases belonging to other institutions, nor are you eligible to use the Internet or email at that institution.