We are pleased to meet with prospective students and your families for advising meetings and tours. The Office of Admissions is located in our Port Campus, room 105, 1107 Marginal Road. We are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The university hosts information sessions and portfolio previews for Foundation applicants and other interested individuals such as parents, guardians, and teachers. These sessions are held twice yearly on the third Saturday of February and October. Individuals are welcome to tour the university facilities, discuss visual submissions with members of the Admissions Committee and explore program offerings with University faculty and students.
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Admissions, (902) 494 8129, or toll free at 1 888 444 5989.
NSCAD University is a member of the National Portfolio Day Association (NPDA) which was created solely for the organization and planning of National Portfolio Days. Since 1978, NPDA members have been hosting portfolio days and career-in-the-arts events throughout the United States and in Canada.
The Association consists of accredited art colleges and university art departments which are members of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. It is the only organization of its kind, and its membership represents the highest standard of visual arts education.
NSCAD participates in a number of NPDA events in various cities throughout Canada and the United States each year. Visit National Portfolio Day Association for more information.
Tours of the various NSCAD campus locations are given by student tour guides and offer a unique perspective of the school's departments and facilities. Tours are offered weekdays at 1:00 pm, and depart from the Office of Student and Academic Services on the Granville Campus. Please schedule a tour with at least 1 week prior notice. Tour are only available while semesters are in session, no tours are conducted during evenings, weekends or semester breaks. For further details or to schedule a tour, individuals should contact Admissions at (902) 494 8129, toll free at 1 888 444 5989 or email nscad.ca.
Please Note: Campus tours are intended for prospective students. We are unable to accommodate large groups (25+), or groups of children at a preschool or elementary level. For educational tours in the Fine Arts, please contact NSCAD's School of Extended Studies at (902) 494-8185 or nscad.ca. The AGNS (Art Gallery of Nova Scotia) also offers interactive visits for younger audiences.
The Embassy of Canada in Washington DC will be hosting university fairs for guidance counsellors and for prospective students and their parents in select locations throughout the United States in the fall. The schedule of fairs coincides with other significant recruitment events in the region. For further details and to be invited to specific events, email the Director of Admissions and Enrolment Services at nscad.ca.