Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) is BC’s Aboriginal public post-secondary institute. NVIT was formed as a private institute in 1983 by the founding bands of Coldwater, Nooaitch, Shackan, Upper Nicola and Lower Nicola Bands. Working from a basement in the downtown core of Merritt, three instructors taught thirteen students the basics of what is now our Natural Resource Technology program. The program was taught in an environment that promoted traditional ways and fostered student success, a vision that sticks with NVIT today.
NVIT was designated as a Provincial Institute under the British Columbia College and Institute Act making our programs and courses accredited within the province. After spending years in the downtown core of Merritt, the long awaited Eagles’ Perch campus opened in 2002. Five years later, another campus was added in Vancouver along with the opening of much needed student housing in Merritt. Construction began in the fall of 2009 in Merritt on the Lecture Theatre / Daycare building which will open in the spring of 2010.
Education is now more accessible than ever here at NVIT where students can earn credits toward a university degree on campus in Merritt or Vancouver, online or in their own community.
Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs
- BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
- Associate of Arts Degree- Criminology
- Associate of Arts Degree- First Nations Studies
- Associate of Arts Degree- General Arts
- Diploma of Academic & Indigenous Studies
Graduate Programs
- Master Degree Programs
Contact Details
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
4155 Belshaw Street
Merritt, BC V1K 1R1
Phone: 1-250-378-3300
Toll Free: 1-877-682-3300
Fax: 1-250-378-3332
Official Website: http://www.nvit.ca/
