Registration Information 2010

Course Selection
Please take note of prerequisite requirements for courses. Please read the prerequisites before you register to ensure you will be in a program for your appropriate skills & expertise.

NSI Instructors cannot deviate from their class curriculum to accommodate registrants who are not at their class pre-requisite level or at the level of the majority of the class. There are no class changes after August 1st. Don’t hesitate to contact the instructor or an NSI Director when considering the best choice for you.

Niagara School classes are designed to maximize the registrant’s investment. Class sizes are limited, thus allowing the instructor to demonstrate and lecture on a more personal basis with individual attention. Choose your classes carefully. Each instructor has a proven track record and a structured teaching program.

Ensure that your computer, its software and camera/flash equipment are in good working order and that you fully understand how to use them properly, especially when registered for an intermediate or advanced programs.

Cancellations, Substitutions and Limitations
Registration is on a first come first served basis and will be determined by postmark or email registration date. Niagara School of Imaging reserves the right to cancel courses, change instructors or decline admission to any registrant. If your first choice is unavailable, you will be contacted with availability of your alternate choice.

Cancellations: A cancellation fee of $50.00 will be charged for cancellations made on or before August 1st. A cancellation fee of $200.00 will apply for cancellations made after August 1st.

Liability: Niagara School of Imaging and Brock University are not responsible or liable for any personal injury or loss or damage of participant’s property, or for personal injury or damage to any other person resulting from participant’s involvement with the program. If for any reason a class is cancelled, NSI will make every attempt to place you in your alternate choice of class or fully refund your retainer. Niagara School of Imaging is not responsible for reimbursement of prepaid travel expenses due to course cancellation or instructor change.

NSI Fee Schedule
Tuition – $ 680.00 + 13 % HST
Accommodation and Meal Plan – $ 395.00 + 13 % HST
Tuition and Accommodation/Meal Plan Total – $ 1075.00 + 13% HST = $ 1214.75

Accommodation and Meal Plan:
The Earp Residence offers over 200 air-conditioned individual hotel-style guestrooms. Each guestroom is furnished with 1 single bed, desk and lamp, dresser, wardrobe and telephone. Washrooms are ensuite, with one four-piece washroom being accessible from each of two single bedrooms. The bathroom facilities are shared with another registrant of the same sex. If registering with a spouse or life partner, NSI registration will try to arrange to have adjoining rooms. Please make a note for this in the “Question / Comment” area of the registration form.

Private Bathroom Option: You can reserve a Private Bathroom Unit for an additional
$ 150.00 for the week, above regular residence & meal plan.

In the Earp Residence, an elevator is located in the residence lobby for easy access to all floors. Also located in this complex are seven lounges. The Conference Centre main office is located in the Vallee residence building and is open 24 hours a day for guests assistance check in and towel exchange. The residence style lodging is clean and comfortable. All residences are equipped with full linens, towels, and face cloths, bar soap, glasses and ice buckets. Linens are not changed during your 5-day stay. Guests should be reminded to bring shampoo, hair dryers, clocks, bathrobes, slippers and an extra large bath towel (The bath towels supplied by Brock are very small).

All residences are equipped with telephones, that allow room-to-room calling, plus complimentary local, toll-free and incoming long-distance calling. Internet access is available at no additional cost by “Ethernet cable” in the residence rooms or by wireless access in teaching areas. Internet access code numbers are made available through the Brock registration desk after check in with NSI registration.

All our Lodging & Meals Packages are located on campus in Brock University.

All residence accommodations should be registered with Ian Ransberry, the Registration Director. Please note that Brock University will not accept bookings directly.

Off Campus Accomodation: For those who don’t wish to reside on campus, NSI recommends the Four Points Sheraton Hotel (located just across the street from Brock University), 3530 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, On. You will however still have to particiapate in our campus meal plan. (See Lodging and Meals for booking Off Campus Accommodation)

Meal Plan:
The NSI Meal plan includes all meals; that is dinner on Sunday, breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Wednesday. NSI also includes the Trade Show BBQ Tuesday plus the Masquerade banquet on Wednesday night. Breakfast and lunch are provided on Thursday. Provisions may be arranged through NSI registration for food allergies or special needs. NSI meals offer all-you-can-eat food stations in the cafeteria. The Wednesday Masquerade Banquet night is a plated sit down dinner.

Alumni Discounts:
The Directors of NSI are pleased to offer our Alumni a special incentive.
For each year you have attended the Niagara School, you will receive a discount on your tuition of $50.00 per year to a maximum of $ 200.00. The on line registration form will have a check box area for you to input your years of attendance.
Ian Ransberry, Registration Director will confirm your invoice balance via email.

Multiple Registration Discounts Available:
NSI offers the following registration discounts for studios registering partners, assistants, and employees from the same studio at time of registration. Contact Ian Ransberry, Registration Director before you booking to confirm your best discount plan.

Administrative Conditions For Multiple Registration Discounts.

Methods of Payment:
(All fees are subject to 13% HST)

2010 NSI Payment Plan Breakdown:
Tuition and Lodging: $ 1075.00 + $ 139.75 HST = $ 1214.75

Payment Options:

OPTION 1: Payment in Full Option:
One time payment in full Tuition & Lodging: $1075.00 + 139.75 HST = $ 1214.75

OPTION 2: Retainer Option:
Pay retainer now to reserve your class
Retainer is CDN $250.00. Balance of $ 964.75 processed on August 1st.

OPTION 3: Graduated Payment Plan:
First payment commences on date registration is received. Graduated payments are calculated by our Registration Director (Ian Ransberry) based on when you register and the number of months remaining to August 1. 

If you are going to utilize our Graduated Payment Plan, contact Ian Ransberry directly (ian@niagaraschool.com) to determine what your payment schedule would be as of the date you submit your registration. The following are examples of how the payment plan works to make your registration in easy to manage payments. 
First payment in January 2010, 8 payments of  $ 151.84 
First payment in February 2010, 7 payments of $ 173.54 
First payment in March 2010, 6 payments of $ 202.45 
First payment in April 2010, 5 payments of  $ 242.95 
First payment in May 2010, 4 payments of $ 303.69 
First payment in June 2010, 3 payments of $ 607.38
First payment in July 2010, 2 payments of $ 551.25  
First payment in August 2010, 1 payment of $ 1214.75  

Canadian Registrants Paying by Credit Card:
If paying by credit card, we accept Visa & MasterCard. Registration Chair Ian Ransberry will send your invoice confirmation within 72 hours from the date of your on line registration. This invoice will reflect your adjusted balance taking into account our payment plan if elected and any special discounts and retainers.

Canadian Registrants Paying by Cheque:
Please wait for a registration invoice confirmation from Ian Ransberry, Registration Director, before writing and mailing your cheque(s). This confirmation will be sent within 72 hours from the date of your on-line registration.

The confirmation will reflect your adjusted balance taking into account our payment plan if elected and any special discounts and retainer.

Make cheques payable to "Niagara School" and mailed to Niagara School of Imaging, 7 Cranbrook Terrace, St. Catharines, Ontario. L2T 2A4

For United States or other Non Canadian Registrants:
We accept Visa and Master Card. Registration Chair Ian Ransberry will send your invoice confirmation within 72 hours from the date of your on line registration. This invoice will reflect your adjusted balance taking into account our payment plan if elected and any special discounts.

Student Equipment Requirements:
Camera, computer and computer program requirements will be listed in the course
descriptions. Laptop computers are not always required. Some students bring their desktop systems. Computer rentals are not available. Once you are registered for a specific course your instructor will email you a detailed list of what would be helpful in their program.

Special Events:
Power Hour Presentations: Sunday during registration August 22nd - 1:00 to 4:00pm
Throughout Sunday afternoon, the Niagara School has bonus Power Hour programs being presented by various NSI instructors. Each is about 45 minutes to 1 hour in length. This is a great way to be introduced to other NSI instructors. All students are welcome to attend these Power Hour presentations. The NSI registration desk will have times and locations.

Evening Meet and Greet sessions on Sunday and Monday evenings are informal get togethers, after class to socialize with other students and instructors. It takes place in “ Issac’s Lounge” with a cash bar.

Tuesday Night’s Country Store “Trade Show” has a fun BBQ followed by a trade show. The trade has the newest and best stuff on display with some very special offers for NSI registrants.

Wednesday Night is our Masquerade Banquet in the beautiful Pond Inlet. Although not necessary, this is a costume event. There is no theme except, “Don’t Come As You Are”. Store bought, rented, home made, and borrowed costumes make the evening special. It’s all about fun. Visit our web site and visit the galleries section to see some of the fun and frivolity from previous years.

Registration Information and Inquiries should be directed to: Ian Ransberry, 7 Cranbrook Terrace, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, L2T 2A4, Telephone 1.905.682.2400, e-mail ian@niagaraschool.com

General Information and Inquiries should be directed to: Rick Bell, Telephone 416.410.8666, e-mail rick@niagaraschool.com