North Idaho College

Take your Next Steps at North Idaho College

Your step-by-step guide to setting up your student account, activating your email, registering for classes, paying for classes and being ready on day one!

Navigating Your First Steps

Thank you for applying to North Idaho College! We are here to help you every step of the way. Learn how to set up your student account, activate your email, register for classes, pay for classes, and be ready for your first day!

1. Get Started

Set up your student accounts and access your NIC email to stay connected from day one.

Set Up Your NIC Student Account

2. Register for Classes

As a non-degree student, you can register for classes without needing to see an advisor. Please see the information below on how to register for classes at NIC.

*Please note: Additional documentation such as an unofficial transcript may be required for courses that have prerequisites.

Learn How to Register for Classes

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3. Pay for Your Classes

To view your tuition and fees and make a payment online, visit Student Finance within your MyNIC Self Service.

1. Log into MyNIC
2. Select Self Service at the top
3. Select student finance

4. Access your Course

All courses at NIC have an online Canvas course component. Canvas is our online learning platform. From Canvas, you can see the course syllabus, class information and important class announcements.

1. Log into MyNIC
2. Select Canvas at the top
3. Select your course

*Please note, Canvas courses may not appear until a few weeks before the class is actually scheduled to begin. Continue to check back if your course does not appear right away.

5. Buy Your Books

Once you are registered in courses, you may need to purchase textbooks and course materials for your classes. Visit the NIC Bookstore online to see which items you need to purchase.

Purchase Your Books

6. Be Ready Day One

Once you are registered in courses, you are officially considered a current student! We want you to be ready before classes start. Keep an eye on your NIC email for future communication.

Planning on parking on campus? Purchase a Parking Permit for your academic year.

Purchase a Parking Permit

Stuck on a step? We're here to help!

Contact Cardinal Central if you have any questions or need assistance.

cardinalcentral@nic.edu

(208) 769-3311

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Campus Resources

NIC offers a wide variety of resources that are available to help your academic success!

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Taking courses as a non-degree student was the perfect way for me to explore my interests without committing to a full program. It gave me the flexibility I needed to balance my education with my other responsibilities.

- North Idaho College Non-Degree Student