Northern Lights College

Northern Lights College is B.C.’s Energy College™, serving northern British Columbia in an area covering more than 324,000 square kilometres.

NLC opened in 1975. NLC has campus locations in Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, and Tumbler Ridge, along with access centres in Atlin, Dease Lake and Hudson’s Hope.

NLC is a member of British Columbia Colleges (BC Colleges), a provincial group comprised of 11 colleges from throughout the Province of British Columbia. BC Colleges has a unique regional advantage and a long history of collaboration with industry, employers, communities and policy makers. This collaborative approach allows BC Colleges to graduate highly skilled workers who are equipped to support their families, build healthier communities and power the economy in all regions of British Columbia.

Graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or

Completion of standing equivalent to graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or 

Deficient in no more than two courses from a B.C. secondary school graduation, which, if available, must be completed while attending College, or 

For certain programs, acceptable by special arrangement in view of the applicant’s experience, maturity, or ability.

English proficiency proof is necessary. 

The college offers financial aid opportunities. For more information