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Ease Your Transition: Get the guidance you need to adjust to college life and feel at home on campus. Learn about the resources available to support your success from date of acceptance.

Get Connected: Quickly access the services and supports available both on campus and in the community—with help from someone who knows the way.

Navigate with Confidence:  Your campus coach will guide you through important college processes, policies, and procedures so you can make in formed decisions.

Overcome Challenges: If you face barriers, your campus coach will be there to support you every step of the way and connect you with the help you need.

Explore Opportunities: Discover ways to get involved on campus —join student leadership, connect with a peer mentor, volunteer, or attend campus events. Build friendships and make your college experience meaningful.

Community Connections: Your Student Success Coach can help you build meaningful community connections that support your goals, expand your network, and foster a sense of belonging and growth.

Prepare for What’s Next: Stay on track and plan—whether that’s your next semester, your career path, or life after college.

Nitap (pronounced nee-dap) is understood in each of the local Indigenous languages (Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, and Peskotomuhkati) as 'friend'.

As a Nitap Mentor, you will offer peer/group support & guidance to other ³ÉÈËÔ¼ÅÚÍøÕ¾ learners as they transition to college life. You will be able to provide impactful change by providing friendship and creating opportunities for greater visibility, awareness, and support of equity deserving community members on campus, including Indigenous, international, and 2SLGBTQIA+ students.

As an experienced learner, you will share your own experiences in navigating college life and living in eastern Canada.

Nitap Mentors will also support cultural experiences and participate in planning and delivery as a member of the Student Services Team.

Interested in Mentorship or Getting Involved on Campus?

• Want to connect with an experienced student mentor?
• Looking for a meaningful way to support new students at ³ÉÈËÔ¼ÅÚÍøÕ¾?

Learn more here: Nitap (Peer) Mentor Program

College isn’t just about academics—it’s about belonging. When students connect to their community, they gain more than just friendships—they build networks of support, develop confidence, and find their place on campus and beyond. Whether through mentorship, volunteering, or events, getting involved helps students feel seen, supported, and inspired. At ³ÉÈËÔ¼ÅÚÍøÕ¾, we believe that strong community connections are the foundation for student success.

Across our campuses, Indigenous Gathering Centres provide a place for connection, reflection, and community. Rooted in Indigenous worldviews and traditions, these centres are open to all students who wish to learn, share, or simply be. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to reflect, attend cultural events, or build relationships, these gathering spaces are here to welcome you. They are places of respect, belonging, and learning—where everyone is invited to take part.

See Indigenous Student Gathering Centres for more information.