Quick Facts:Tuition: $3,500.00 Students: 2,100
Address
301 Frank Beinder Way
Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3
888-953-1133
Selkirk College
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About Selkirk College
Campus: Facilities, Residence and Location
The Kekuli House Residence can accommodated 100 students every academic year, and it consists of fifty sets of two single rooms. There is a common washroom for each set of rooms. Other amenities include: Wheelchair accessible, physically challenged units available, two-burner stove, fridge/freezer and sink in every room, recreation lounge, TV room, private bedroom with private entrance, laundry facilities, games room including pool tables, table tennis and foosball, computer labs, library and full gymnasium are only steps from your door, and cablevision and telephone options.
Student Services and Student Life
Selkirk offers the following services: important dates, academic regulations, exam schedules, timetables, counselling services, student records, official transcripts, extended health plan coverage, and financial aid.
The Selkirk College Student is the voice of the students attending the Nelson and Castlegar campuses of Selkirk College. The union is also the founding member of the Canadian Federation of Students, the national students’ union. Its aim is to make their lives easier and more enjoyable, while at the same time protecting student rights and advocacy movements. Some of their most active services include: Clubs, Discount Cards, Faxing Service, Food Banks, Handbook/Dayplanner, Homes 4 Students, Phone Deals, Postage Stamp Sales, Resource Centre, Scholarships and Bursaries, and Travel CUTS. Students who want to join clubs can also choose from those offered by the student union. Some of them include: SCSU Bocce Club, SCSU Climbing Club, SCSU Compost Club, SCSU Fine Woodworking Year End Show Club, SCSU Forestry Club, SCSU Hockey Club, SCSU Nursing Club, SCSU Ski Club, SCSU Soccer Club, SCSU Transitions to Success Club, and SCSU Water Polo Club.
Academic Programs
Access to Practical Nursing Certificate
Advanced Diploma in International Business
Advanced Medical Transcription Certificate
Associate of Arts Degree (Several Options)
Associate of Arts Degree For Entry to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Associate of Arts Degree in Elementary Education
Associate of Science Degree (Several Options)
Aviation - Professional Pilot Diploma
Business Administration Diploma
Carpentry Entry Level Technical Training (ELTT) Certificate
Classroom and Community Support Worker Certificate
Collaborative Nursing Degree Program
Contemporary Music and Technology Diploma
Digital Arts and New Media Diploma
Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate
Electronic Word Processing Certificate
Fine Woodworking Certificate & Specialized Certificate
General University Transfer Studies
Geographic Information Systems Advanced Diploma
Golf Club Operations Online Certificate
Home Support/Resident Care Attendant Certificate
Independent Digital Film Advanced Diploma
Integrated Environmental Planning Technology Diploma
Internet Business Technology Program
Jewellery and Small Object Design Diploma
Liberal Arts Diploma in Peace Studies
Liberal Arts Diploma in Writing Studies
Millwright/Machinist Certificate
Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Process Operations Certificate
Professional Cook Training Level I, II and III Programs
Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology Diploma
Resort and Hotel Management Diploma
Ski Resort Operations and Management Diploma
Social Service Worker Certificate
Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (TESOL) Advanced Diploma
Off-Campus Living
The student union, together with the Canadian Federation of Students, have joined forces to create a national student housing database. Students who want more information about this service can access Selkirk’s website for a detailed list of available houses for rent, potential roommates, dormitories, and available apartments.
Castlegar Information
Castlegar is a small city in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. It is located within the Selkirk Mountains at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers. It is a regional trade and transportation centre, with a local economy fueled by forestry and tourism. It is home to Selkirk College, a regional airport, a pulp mill, and several small sawmills.
Castlegar enters the 21st century as a vibrant, charming and caring community. It is quickly evolving into the regional commercial center for the West Kootenays and is considered a highly desireable place to live. The West Kootenay area is known for its exceptional outdoor recreation activities. Skiing, golf, mountain biking, and a host of recreational activities are available for those for all ages.