Due to the increase in the Omicron variant of COVID-19 cases in the NWT and in an effort to protect the health and safety of the Aurora College community, we will be extending online learning for most programs until February 4, 2022. In-person classes are now anticipated to resume on Monday, February 7. There will…
Read MoreDue to the increase in the Omicron variant of COVID-19 cases in the NWT and in an effort to protect the health and safety of the Aurora College community, we will be pivoting to online learning for most programs for the two-week period of January 10 through January 21, 2022. In-person classes will resume on Monday, January 24. …
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2021 FORT SMITH, NT – Aurora College is committed to the health and safety of students, employees and residents of the NWT. To meet the commitment to safety, all students and volunteers onsite at any of the College facilities will be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 starting…
Read MoreStudent and Volunteer Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy How does the new policy affect students and volunteers of Aurora College? Starting on March 1, 2022, proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required to enter any building or facility for any reason – including classrooms, labs, libraries. Students who choose not to be vaccinated, who do…
Read MoreClass 1 Driver – Aurora Campus – Inuvik Prepare to write and pass the written and practical GNWT Class 1 driver’s exam. Location: Aurora Campus – Inuvik Dates: January 17 – February 25, 2022 Application Deadline: December 17, 2021 Requirements: 18+ Math 130 & English 130 (or equivalents) Valid Class 5 Driver’s licence Applicants may be…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 4th year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students for the presentation of their northern nursing research posters, presented at the 2021 Northern Nursing Scholarship Day. This year more then 100 students and staff of the School of Health and Human Services registered to the event and took a reflective break on Dec…
Read MoreThe Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) updated several public health orders for the NWT. Communities affected are Yellowknife, Ndilǫ, Dettah, and Behchokǫ̨̀. Please refer to the Government of the Northwest Territories’ website for the most up-to-date information. https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/ As a result: Aurora College programs and classes based out of Yellowknife North Slave Campus will continue…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2021 YELLOWKNIFE, NT – As part of strengthening the foundation and planning for change, Aurora College has released its first ever Academic Plan, a critical milestone in the transformation of Aurora College to a polytechnic university. Students, stakeholders, and the public can now see how the College intends to support…
Read MoreOn September 22, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) updated several public health orders for the NWT. Wastewater samples continue to show an increase in COVID-19 signals and positive cases are increasing in a number of communities. Communities affected are Yellowknife, Ndilǫ, Dettah, Behchokǫ̨̀ and Whatı̀. Please refer to the Government of the…
Read MoreAs you are probably aware, as of 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer has closed all schools, colleges and trade schools in Yellowknife, Ndilǫ and Dettah to in-person learning until at least the end of the day Friday, September 24. While we are already delivering programs online…
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