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Founded by the Vincentian Community in 1856, Niagara University is a private liberal arts university with a strong, values-based Catholic tradition. Its four academic divisions include the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. The university also maintains an Academic Exploration Program that provides a learning community for undecided students about their major. Located on the Niagara River overlooking the Province of Ontario, Canada, the university is located at the northern limits of the City of Niagara Falls, N.Y., about four miles from world-famous cataracts. More than 4,200 students are enrolled in its undergraduate and graduate programs. Nov. 21, 1856, is generally regarded as the birthdate of Niagara University. On that day, six seminary students, accompanied by two faculty members, moved from the Most Rev. John Timon, C.M., the first bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, into a vacated orphan home for boys on Best Street in Buffalo. The six-acre site, however, was less than ideal. So the two Vincentian faculty members, Fathers John J. Lynch and John Monaghan, immediately began searching for an ideal setting for the seminary. During a visit to the Village of Suspension Bridge (now Niagara Falls) that same winter, they learned that the 100-acre Vedder farm, located a few miles north on Monteagle Ridge, was for sale. Negotiations ensued, and on Feb. 23, 1857, an agreement was reached for the purchase of the property. Less than two months later, Father Lynch purchased the adjoining 200-acre DeVeaux farm complete with a barn and the two-story tavern known as The Half-Way House. On May 1, 1857, 23 weeks after its founding, the College and Seminary of Our Lady of Angels moved from Buffalo to its new home on Monteagle Ridge. The barroom and bowling alley in The Half-Way House (named for its location between Suspension Bridge and Lewiston) became the sacristy and chapel, respectively. The attic, and later the barn loft, provided dormitory facilities. The fall of 1857 saw enrollment increase from six to 24 students. The following year it rose to 80, resulting in the expansion of existing facilities. The year 1859 also saw Father Lynch, the university's co-founder with Bishop Timon, appointed coadjutor bishop of Toronto, Ontario. Niagara University is a liberal arts university in the Vincentian and Catholic traditions. Fundamental to the academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular programs at NU is the conviction that the students need, on the one hand, to be prepared for productive roles in society and, on the other, to be provided with the opportunity to fulfill their intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual potential. The various colleges offer courses and directed experiences that equip students for various professions and other careers. A broadly based, integrated program of liberal arts and sciences courses, supported by an array of extracurricular activities chosen for the wide variety of their appeal, is designed to supply holistic education. View full university

Niagara Christian Collegiate (NCC) is an independent, non-denominational Christian school located on the beautiful Niagara River near Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. NCC is rich in heritage and tradition and has been educating students with excellence since 1932. Based on Biblical Truth, we prepare students for life success by shaping character, building intellect, instilling self-discipline, and developing leadership skills. When you arrive on campus, you will experience the peaceful, friendly, and nurturing environment where students thrive, and the process of life-long learning begins. Welcome to NCC's home online! I desire to provide our students and their families with easy access to all of the information required for success in our program. We firmly believe that a student who is informed is far more likely to be successful. As a current NCC student or parent, you will find that the link to Edsby below connects you with some vital information for the school year. Within Edsby, you will also find convenient links to connect with teachers and staff members and links to various online resources. I hope that as you explore the content, you will make this page a frequent destination so that you can stay up to date with all that is happening at NCC. Niagara Christian Collegiate (NCC) was established in 1932 and is situated on Niagara River's shores. Located just fifteen minutes south of Niagara Falls, we offer students more than 120 acres of safe, nurturing, rural beauty. NCC offers full dormitory boarding and homestay options during the academic school year, summer programs and camps, as well as traditional day-student programs for middle and secondary school (grades 6-12). NCC features a small classroom size, individualized attention from caring, Christian teachers, and a focus on holistic development in addition to academic achievement. Since 1969, NCC has been blessed to have an international component to its enrollment, and we currently host students from 18 countries. This leads to an incredible diversity achieved on a few secondary school campuses and priceless opportunities for our students to understand cultures worldwide. N, an international community of schools, educates students with excellence in a family-like environment, equipping them to grow God's Kingdom and empowering them to make a difference in the world. NCC's Middle School faculty purposefully engages, supports, and guides during this crucial transitionary period in a student's life. Small class size, structure, and discipline help students grow into mature young adults with strong personal character, confidence, and intellect. NCC's Project-Based Learning Program provides students with challenging, lively, hands-on experience, which requires the meaningful application of content and skill in each subject area across the curriculum. Our students gain strong 21st-century skills that benefit them in Secondary School and at university and their chosen careers. NCC middle school students are given the unique opportunity to gain an enhanced perspective on global issues and broadened cross-cultural awareness through interaction with NCC's international student body. Our students can travel abroad through exchange programs or interact on campus with planned or spontaneous cultural activities. NCC Middle School students participate in weekly chapel, and Biblical principles are integrated into daily lessons. Students are engaged in discovering who God is and what His purpose is for their lives. NCC Secondary School provides a progressive, stimulating education for young people from around the world. Students at NCC are surrounded by enthusiastic and loving teachers who communicate course content, integrating faith, values, and knowledge. The low student-to-teacher ratio allows each student to achieve personal goals and become a life-long learner. Teachers are actively involved in our students' lives, giving them personal attention to empowering them to be successful. Our students graduate with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and they leave our campus with crucial leadership skills, a honed intellect, a deepened moral character, and increased self-discipline. NCC students graduate ready to make a difference in the world. School activities are an essential part of the NCC experience, and NCC's beautiful 127-acre campus provides the perfect back-drop for a variety of outdoor activities. Our spacious gymnasium, recreation center, fitness centers, music room, and other indoor facilities also help provide rich opportunities to develop leadership and social skills, confidence, and self-discipline. Students from around the world are currently studying at NCC's culturally diverse campus. For more than 45 years, NCC has successfully graduated international students who have gained admission to some of the world's best universities. NCC has quietly built an international reputation rivaling that of the most prestigious boarding schools in North America. This distinctive has been attained through our expertly designed International Study Program. A focus on English for Academic Purposes, acquisition of cultural competence, and an intentionally created nurturing environment cultivate success in our students' lives. View full school