Coast Mountain College Terrace Campus

Northwest Community College popularly known as Coast Mountain College (CMTN) is a highly acclaimed post-secondary academic institution located in Northern British Columbia. It was established in 1975 at Terrace under the name North West Community College (NWCC) and was renamed CMTN in 2018. The college has six regional campus locations in British Columbia communities namely: Hazelton, Haida Gwaii, Queen Charlotte, Prince Rupert, Smithers and Terrace. 

The main campus spawns 30 acres that is approximately 5 kilometres from downtown terrace. CNTM offers its students state of the art facilities, small class sizes, well equipped study centers, health and wellness services and many more. Students can also sign up for online courses, university credit programs, trades foundation and apprenticeship programs. The students are also encouraged to participate in community outreach programs and participate in giving back to the community.

CMTN has abundance of trained teachers and experts who support the students at every step and help them understand the details even better. The abundant success of students graduating from CMTN can also be credited to the exceptional student services and academic services provided to the students. Students are given the option of place based learning allowing them to learn both in classrooms and outdoor spaces.

CMTN has a large number of qualified lecturers and specialists who assist students at every stage of the way and help them better understand the specifics. Students have the option of learning in both classrooms and outside places through place-based learning. It provides cutting-edge facilities, small class sizes, well-equipped study centres, health and wellness services, and more to its students.

CMTN has a proven track record of academic performance and employability in prestigious institutions. Some of the most important career services offered at the college include academic advising and career counselling, a Co-op education program with customized in-house curriculum, job fairs and recruitment, international partnerships with a Canadian and global approach, expertise in international business, internships and on-the-job training internships, resume and cover letter building, interview preparation, class field trips and more.

The student services at CMTN are outstanding, and students are made to feel at ease as soon as they arrive. Students have access to resources like:

On-campus housing with health and dental insurance, Facilities for Sports and Recreation, Facilities for Mental Health and Wellness, Campus Outreach Programs for Community Learning, Programs of Research, For new students, there is a mandatory orientation, Campus Tours and Open Houses, Transitional Vocational Program with Peer Counseling, Accessibility Services for Inclusive Postsecondary Education, International Student Support Services Student Clubs and Societies.

On-Campus Housing: CMTN provides well-equipped housing options on campus to its students. The housing complex can accommodate both single and family students. It gives completely furnished apartments to its students, with a total of 89 student housing units and nine family housing units. Every unit also comes with a kitchenette with essential cooking appliances.

Off-Campus Accommodations: In addition, CMTN has an off-campus living facility and an apartment locator. Students can arrive on time and hunt for a room, an apartment flat, or a studio apartment in the institution's proximity. The university's student associations assist students in finding off-campus housing and navigating the process.

The homestay program matches students with a family that helps students adjust to the new city by providing guidance and directions.

Stan Persky (Canadian writer, media commentator and instructor), Skeena Reece (Canadian First Nations Artist), Jennifer Rice (Canadian politician, Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for North Coast), George Stanley (American-born Canadian poet), Marie-Lucie Tarpent, (French-born Canadian linguist and professor) are some of the famous alumni who graduated from Coast Mountain College.