Its application to the Ontario Ministry of Education for a degree-granting university charter was denied on February 28, 1961, and the classes ended shortly thereafter.

[11] On December 12, 2001, the government of Ontario passed a bill revising the university's charter to permit it to grant graduate degrees.

[14] Applicants entering from high school must have a minimum of 70%, or 75% if applying for a degree in Criminal Justice or Concurrent Education, to be considered for full-time (30 credits) study.

Some partnership programs, such as Environmental Biology and Technology, Criminology and Criminal Justice (Policing Stream), and Social Welfare and Social Development allow students to earn both a bachelor's degree and a college diploma from Canadore College in four years.

NUSU deals with many aspects of student life on campus, including the academic governance of the university and social events.

The Directors-at-Large are part of the highest decision-making body of NUSU and hold accountable the executives to their job while making decisions on behalf of the student population.

Common club categories include academics, recreation, volunteerism, current social topics, and religion.

Students at Nipissing may also partake in intramural sports, such as dodge ball, slo-pitch, and ultimate Frisbee.

[26] Fitness classes, which include Zumba, kickboxing, and yoga, are held in the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre and vary by semester.

The majority of work study jobs begin in September and may include positions such as research assistants, athletics facility staff, or technology service technicians.

First-year students coming directly from high school and who receive full-time admission are guaranteed a single room in one of these suite-style residences.

The main gym, which hosts the varsity volleyball and basketball games, has a seating capacity of approximately 1200 people.

Nipissing students also have access to a gym facility shared with Canadore College, which is located within the Main Campus building.

Many Indigenous people in the area raised concerns about celebrating Mr. Harris in light of his intervention with the events at Ipperwash.

Eligible scholarly works may include, but are not limited to: scientific experiments, case studies, interpretation of literature, or model design and development.

Their services include: Student Success Programming and Advocacy, Enji Giigdoyang Student Lounge and Sacred Space, Elder in Residence program, Wiidooktaadwin Aboriginal Mentorship Initiatives, Debwendizon Annual Aboriginal Youth Education Gathering, Indigenous Week, Annual Welcome Powwow, and the Enji Giigdoyang Speaker Series.

Mentors provide academic and cultural support, answer questions about services for students, and attend university and community events with peers.

[43] Nipissing University's main campus is a North Bay facility shared with Canadore College.

These degrees are awarded on the basis of national stature, contributions to Nipissing University, society, or scholarships, or academic background.