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2021-2022 WWW.DURHAMCOLLEGE.CA/INTERNATIONAL A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME 2 www.durhamcollege.ca MORE THAN 2,400 72 SHARED CAMPUS #1 COLLEGE IN 2,200 WITH CENTRAL GTA FOR FOR INTERNATIONAL ONTARIO TECH STUDENT SATISFACTION UNIVERSITY *SOURCE 2019-20 KPI’S MORE THAN 30,000 STUDENTS ON CAMPUS 95,000 ALUMNI
AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLIED TO SECOND SEMESTER FOR STUDENTS WHO PATHWAY OVER 140 MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OPPORTUNITIES MARKET-DRIVEN FROM DURHAM COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITIES ACROSS PROGRAMS CANADA AND THE GLOBE
www.durhamcollege.ca 3 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Durham College is home to the very best faculty and employees. They bring the work world into our classrooms, and their impact on your learning and professional growth, and connections to industry, are far reaching. Whether TABLE OF CONTENTS you want to begin your academic career or further your studies, we will provide you with the education you need to succeed. Studying and living in Canada...... 6-7 Get to know Durham College...... 8-9 The college has a history of preparing students with the right skills, knowledge Oshawa campus map...... 10-11 and a passion for advancing ideas and demonstrating excellence. Our graduates help employers innovate and achieve success. In fact, according Why choose Durham College...... 12-13 to the 2018-2019 Key Performance Indicator (KPI) survey, employers who have Admission requirements...... 14 hired Durham College grads report a satisfaction rate of 93.9 per cent. Programs and academic schools...... 15-23 From our progressive, market-driven programs to our inclusive support services, English language partners...... 24-25 Durham College is helping to reimagine what post-secondary education looks Paying for college...... 26-27 like in a way that pivots and adapts to what is needed, while teaching our The student experience...... 28-29 students how to do the same in these ever-changing times. We’re not just We’re here to help...... 30-31 putting the student experience first at Durham College – we’re reinventing it. International Education office...... 32-33 Together, we’re leading the way by continuing to focus on excellence in Housing...... 34-35 teaching and learning. We offer more than 140 high-quality programs taught Academic pathways...... 36-37 using state-of-the-art equipment on our modern and picturesque campuses. How to apply...... 38 All contribute to enhanced, applied learning experiences for our students. We know choosing to study abroad is a big decision. Durham College will support you in finding fulfilment in education, employment and lifelong learning. The entire college community is committed to making your transition as seamless as possible and providing you with a true Canadian experience, where you will meet fellow students from Canada and around the world. I hope to see you here in the near future, so you can discover for yourself why students from around the world choose to call Durham College home.
Regards,
Don Lovisa PRESIDENT
4 www.durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca 5 MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE
My name is Marianne Marando and I am the Associate Vice President, Academic (Enrolment and International Education) at Durham College – also known as DC. Our Oshawa and Whitby campuses are home to over 2,400 international students from more than 72 countries around the world. International students, like yourself, have chosen DC as their home away from home for a few reasons. First, DC is known for its exceptional market-driven programs that enable students to develop career-ready skills, preparing them for an ever-changing job market. You’ll study in state-of-the-art labs and facilities, and experience dynamic real-world learning, led by experienced faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities. Secondly, DC has a strong student support team committed to providing you with the assistance needed to study and be successful in Canada. We understand how scary it can be to leave your home to study in a new environment, but we promise that we will be here to help every step of the way. Our International Education team will reach out to you before you even arrive in Canada, to ensure a smooth transition as you become a part of our DC family. When you arrive in Canada, we will be here to connect you to the appropriate DC student supports and answer any questions you might have about housing, immigration, finances, and academics. Everyone at DC cares deeply about your success. Finally, international students come from all over the world to study at DC because of our strong community. The International Education office at DC works very hard to ensure you feel supported, connected and a part of our DC family while you’re here. We connect our international students with each other, as well as other DC classmates, industry and community, to create a strong support network so that you will graduate not only with the skills and knowledge you will need, but with a network of people who will help you kick-start your career. Studying abroad is a big decision and we will support you along that journey. I hope you choose Durham College for your future post-secondary studies, and look forward to seeing you in our hallways next year. In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to reach us at [email protected].
Regards,
Marianne Marando ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC (ENROLMENT AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION)
4 www.durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca 5 STUDYING AND LIVING IN CANADA With a population of more than 37 million people, spread across 9,984,670 square kilometers (3,855,103 square miles) Canadians are as diverse as the country’s geography. From ocean and mountain living on the west coast, to a blend of rural and urban cityscapes in Central Ontario, to the Maritimes in the east, Canada is home to many cultures from around the world.
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As an international student studying in Canada, you will experience safe and welcoming communities. Known for being friendly and fun-loving, Canadians are passionate about their country. Canada is also consistently ranked as one of the world’s top places to live by the United Nations.
The Canadian educational difference Studying abroad offers benefits from both a personal and educational development standpoint. In addition to the value of experiencing another culture, the college system in Canada is well-established and designed to help students succeed. Canadian-earned qualifications are valued around the world. It’s also cost-effective to study in Canada, with tuition rates considerably lower than many other countries. As an international student studying in Canada, you will have the opportunity to work both on and off-campus, allowing you to earn while you learn. Upon graduation you can also apply for a post-graduate work permit to gain valuable work experience in Canada.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/ study-canada/work/work-off-campus.html
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DID YOU KNOW? • 31% of Canada is taken up by forests. • 42% of the Canadian population has a higher education qualification. • 90% of Canadians live within 100 kilometres of the United States border. FROM TO KM DRIVING TIME PUBLIC TRANSIT FLYING TIME • Canada has more lakes than any other country. (depart from Oshawa Oshawa Toronto 60 km 1h –– GO station) – 52m • Canada is bilingual with both English and French as its official languages – bonjour! (depart from Oshawa Niagara Falls 188 km 2h Oshawa GO station) –– • Canada is the second largest country in the world 3h 35m by land mass. Toronto Montreal 540 km 4h 50m 4h 20m 1h 10m • One in five Canadians were born outside of the country.
Toronto New York City 789 km 8h 45m 12h 1h 30m • There are 1,453 airports in Canada.
*Transit times may vary depending on traffic, weather and/or departure time. www.durhamcollege.ca 7 GET TO KNOW DURHAM COLLEGE
Our programs The college offers more than 140 market-driven programs in a number of different disciplines including: • Business • Culinary • Emergency services • Engineering technology • General arts • Health • Horticulture • Hospitality • Information technology VIDEO • Justice Together, we’re leading the way. • Media, art and design • Science • Skilled trades At Durham College, we’re leading the way. Year-over-year • Tourism the college continues to grow and in September 2020, we All of these programs enable students to develop the skills required to will welcome more than 30,000 students including more than meet the demands of today’s job market. 13,600 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students, Durham College offers these programs at its two locations within Durham and more than 2,400 international students, plus part-time and Region – the Oshawa and Whitby campuses. continuing education students and online learners.
“Studying at Durham College allows for a healthy balance between academic and social life. Transit between campuses, in the general area and even to downtown Toronto, was accessible and very easy to navigate. Getting off campus and exploring was always an adventure and really made my Canadian experience a great one.”
Camily Lovell from Bermuda Addictions and Mental Health graduate
8 www.durhamcollege.ca OSHAWA CAMPUS
FUN FACTS The Centre for Collaborative Education is a multi-level, 75,000-square- foot-facility that prioritizes the student experience in all aspects of its design and function. Along with abundant collaborative learning and social spaces, it holds industry-grade, cutting-edge labs, entrepreneurial and maker spaces, and inclusive learning environments, which bring together local, Indigenous and global communities in innovative ways.
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Oshawa campus WHITBY CAMPUS In addition to modern learning labs, classrooms and facilities, Durham College’s Oshawa campus is a hub of activity that makes for a very Service locations interesting campus life: • Enjoy good eats at one of 28 food service locations. Oshawa Whitby • Stay fit and enjoy yourself, on your own or as part of a team, at the Access and Support Centre** • state-of-the-art Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre. ATM • • • Take advantage of the wide range of support services, including career counselling and academic assistance, available at the Student Services Bookstore • • building. Campus Walk service • • • Get involved with Durham College Students Inc.’s (DCSI) many events and campus clubs. Career Services • • • Relax at the Student Centre, which includes a student lounge, dining Computer lab(s) • • options, DCSI lounge and outreach services, and Esports Gaming Arena. Fitness/recreation facilities • • • Amazing student support services are offered by the Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion and Transitions, and Student Academic Learning Food services • • Services. Health Centre • Library* • • Whitby campus Local dining/shopping • • Conveniently located in one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities, On-campus accommodation • • the Whitby campus supports a diverse student population and offers modern, up-to-date learning facilities in a relaxed and spacious Pharmacy • atmosphere: Prayer room • • • Participate in hands-on learning opportunities using state-of-the-art software and modern industry equipment at the award-winning Skills Print shop • Training Centre, which is currently undergoing a 60,000-square-foot Public transit • • expansion to further increase our industrial skilled trades training Security • • capacity and create more opportunities to participate in applied research projects to advance innovation and knowledge. Student Academic Learning Services • • • Experience the field-to-fork concept in action at the .W Galen Weston Student Centre • Centre for Food (Weston Centre). This unique horticultural, culinary, Student lounge • • hospitality and event planning hub offers Bistro ’67, a full-service teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a unique retail store featuring Study rooms • • student-created foods. • Stroll through the beautiful gardens, greenhouses or orchards, which **Accessibility accommodations are available at all Durham College locations. are planted, cultivated and harvested by Weston Centre students.
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To view the Whitby campus map, visit map.durhamcollege.ca.
DURHAMRHAM FIEL D WHY CHOOSE DURHAM COLLEGE?
Preparing graduates for employment At Durham College we offer relevant, engaging and industry-focused teaching and learning. Our aim is to enhance your education with real-world experiences so you’re prepared to meet the demands of a complex and changing economy and world, giving you a competitive edge when applying for employment. Durham College consistently achieves excellent graduate employment rates.
“I really enjoy my program because of the depth of learning. This is especially the case with my shop class since the best way to get a better understanding is with hands-on practice. I also have a great professor who is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. He always keeps his students 86.6 amused with his stories, which also keeps our interest in the learning materials.” Ford (Xiaowei Pan) from China Automotive Technician - Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) graduate
12 www.durhamcollege.ca % Industry-based programs Our programs are continually shaped by market needs through Program Advisory Committees (PAC). More than 1,000 local industry and business 93.9 leaders sit on 80 PACs, which means Durham College can tap into EMPLOYERS SATISFIED WITH HIRING OUR participant expertise to ensure our programs are current and aligned with industry trends. Our programs are also delivered by expert teachers with GRADUATES* real-world experience.
Supported student experience We aim to make your international student experience an amazing one. You will be supported from the moment you arrive, through a range of services including: arrival and accommodation assistance, international orientation, academic learning support, health and well-being services, career services, sports and clubs, accessibility supports and much more. You can also participate in a variety of organized events and activities on campus to make new friends.
Experiential learning Receiving training in your chosen field before you graduate is an excellent way to gain valuable skills and first-hand experience. Durham College offers placements in a number of our programs, where students work at a business or organization in their chosen field for a set period of time. Students have the opportunity to: • Practice and integrate the skills and knowledge acquired in their program. • Gain valuable Canadian work experience. • Develop the ability to meet deadlines and problem-solve. • Learn time management skills. • Learn how to adapt behaviour in response to professional feedback. Research at Durham College Research is at the heart of what Durham College does as a post-secondary OF ALL OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE CO-OP OPTION, FIELD institution. The college’s Office of Research Services, Innovation and PLACEMENTS OR INDUSTRY-BASED PROJECTS Entrepreneurship is responsible for driving innovation and, since its inception in 2009, has created a strong applied research agenda for Durham College, which sees us frequently named one of Canada’s top 50 research colleges. • Applied research funding received in 2018-2019: $1,782,558. • Fifty-three projects received research funding in 2018-2019 that involved 89 students, 23 faculty and staff members, four research associates and one external research assistant. Entrepreneurial spirit Durham College provides students with access to FastStartDC, an entrepreneurial training partnership offered in collaboration with universities across Ontario, that is designed to help students increase their entrepreneurial awareness and skills and help them turn business ideas into successful companies.
www.durhamcollege.ca 13 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission requirements vary by program. Please visit your specific program page at www.durhamcollege.ca/programs for information on the admission requirements for your program. For specific country admission information please visit https://durhamcollege.ca/info-for/international/ study-dc/admissions/country-admission-information ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS Students must also demonstrate English language proficiency. To find out which tests are accepted and the score required for acceptance, visit www.durhamcollege.ca/info-for/international/study-dc/admissions/english-language-requirements Check with your local Canadian Embassy, Canadian High Commission Office or at www.cic.gc.ca to find out which test is accepted for a study permit in your country.
14 www.durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca 15 PROGRAMS AND ACADEMIC SCHOOLS We offer more than 140 full-time programs and are committed to relevant, engaging and industry-focused teaching. Our aim is to enhance your learning with real-world experiences to make you job-ready and highly employable. TYPES OF DURHAM COLLEGE CREDENTIALS
Certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs • Certificate: Study for one year (two semesters) and receive a certificate at the end of your studies. A certificate will allow you to enter the workforce in an entry-level position. • Diploma: Study for two years (four semesters) and receive a diploma at the end of your studies. A diploma will allow you to enter the workforce in an entry-level position. • Advanced diploma: Study for three years (six semesters) and receive an advanced diploma at the end of your studies. You will receive an extra specialization in your third and final year of studies that will allow you to apply for a more managerial position. Most advanced diplomas have field placements at the end of the program. Degree • Study for four years and receive a bachelor degree at the end of your studies. A fourteen week field placement is required. A bachelor degree, combining theory and practice, will allow graduates to enter the workforce and/or continue their studies at the graduate level. Graduate certificates and compressed fast-track programs • Graduate certificate: Study for one year (two semesters) or one and a half years (three semesters) and receive a graduate certificate at the end of your studies. Individuals who are interested in expanding on their previous post-secondary education qualify to apply for a graduate certificate program at Durham College. You will be able to study a program that complements your past education and therefore you will be able to seek a higher job position within your industry. Individuals with two to three years of in-field work experience may also qualify for a graduate certificate at Durham College. • Compressed fast-track: Fast-track programs are designed specifically for applicants with past education and present a unique opportunity to complete diploma requirements in fewer semesters.
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE The School of Hospitality & Horticultural Science is housed at the college’s Whitby campus, within the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food (Weston Centre) is Durham Region’s first-ever post-secondary presence focused on the field-to-fork concept. Field-to-fork is based on the harvesting, storing, processing, packaging, sale and consumption of food – in particular the production of local food for local consumers. Durham College has adopted this concept and applied it to a diverse range of programs that crossover traditional academic schools with the curriculum, faculty expertise and equipment required to implement field-to-fork, built into several of the college’s programs. The Weston Centre is also home to a number of hospitality-focused programs from Culinary Management to Horticulture – Food and Farming. Whether you want to be in the kitchen, or in the field, the Weston Centre has you covered.
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Culinary Management CMGT Diploma 4 September/January Whitby No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/cmgt
Field Placement Event Planning EVPN Diploma 4 September Whitby No durhamcollege.ca/evpn Optional Co-op
Horticulture – AAGR Diploma 4 September Whitby Math No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/aagr Food and Farming
Horticulture Technician HORT Diploma 4 September Whitby Math No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/hort
Hospitality – Hotel and September/January Field Placement Restaurant Operations HROM Diploma 4 Whitby No durhamcollege.ca/hrom /May Optional Co-op Management
Tourism Destination TDMK Diploma 4 January Whitby Co-op durhamcollege.ca/tdmk Marketing – NEW
*All programs require high school graduation plus English language requirement. See page 14 for details. *Grade 12 or Senior level unless otherwise indicated.
14 www.durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca 15 “The Weston Centre for Food gives me the opportunity to learn industry-standard practices. Also, having teachers who are in the hospitality industry gives me a chance to network and further my options to secure employment post-graduation.”
Luca Coceancigh from Italy Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management graduate
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, IT & MANAGEMENT The School of Business, IT & Management offers job-ready training in a variety of professional business, information technology (IT) and management areas including accounting, marketing, computer programming and systems, human resources, data analytics for decision making, information systems security, international business management, and project management. Many of the programs offer an option for a one-year certificate, two-year diploma or three-year advanced diploma including field placements and pathway options with Ontario Tech University. Many programs offer co-op or field placement opportunities.
*ADDITIONAL APPLICATION LENGTH START LAPTOP PROGRAM CREDENTIAL CAMPUS ENTRANCE EXPERIENTIAL URL CODE (SEMESTERS) DATE(S) REQUIREMENT LEARNING REQUIREMENTS
September/ Accounting – Business ACCT Diploma 4 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/acct January Accounting – Business Advanced September/ Field Placement BACT 6 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/bact Administration Diploma January Optional Co-op Accounting – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech September/ University ACTU Diploma 4 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/actu January Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) See program Artificial Intelligence Optional Graduate September/ webpage; Analysis, Design and AIDI 2 or 3 Oshawa Yes work term durhamcollege.ca/aidi Certificate January 6.5 Academic Implementation (3rd semester) IELTS
September/ Computer Programming CPGM Diploma 2 Oshawa Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/cpgm January
Computer Programming Advanced September/ Field Placement CPA 6 Oshawa Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/cpa and Analysis Diploma January Optional Co-op Computer Systems September/ CSTC Diploma 4 Oshawa Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/cstc Technician January Computer Systems Technician – Transfer to September/ Ontario Tech University CSTU Diploma 4 Oshawa Math 65% Yes durhamcollege.ca/cstu January Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Computer Systems Advanced September/ Field Placement CSTY 6 Oshawa Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/csty Technology Diploma January Optional Co-op Cosmetic Techniques and CTMG Diploma 4 September Oshawa No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/ctmg Management See Program webpage; Computer Graduate September/ Cybersecurity CYSC 2 Oshawa related degree Yes durhamcollege.ca/cysc Certificate January or advanced diploma; 6.5 Academic IELTS See program September/ Data Analytics for Business Graduate webpage; DATA 2 January/ Oshawa Yes durhamcollege.ca/data Decision Making Certificate 6.5 Academic May IELTS Entrepreneurship and Small September/ BESB Diploma 4 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/besb Business – Business January See program Esport Business Graduate webpage; ESBM 2 September Oshawa Yes durhamcollege.ca/esbm Management – NEW Certificate 6.5 Academic IELTS
*All programs require high school graduation plus English language requirement. 16 www.durhamcollege.ca See page 14 for details. *Grade 12 or Senior level unless otherwise indicated. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, IT & MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
*ADDITIONAL APPLICATION LENGTH START LAPTOP PROGRAM CREDENTIAL CAMPUS ENTRANCE EXPERIENTIAL URL CODE (SEMESTERS) DATE(S) REQUIREMENT LEARNING REQUIREMENTS Esthetician – Spa ESMG Diploma 4 September Oshawa No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/esmg Management September/ Finance – Business FINC Diploma 4 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/finc January Finance – Business Advanced September/ Field Placement BFNC 6 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/bfnc Administration Diploma January Optional Co-op Finance – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech September/ FNTU Diploma 4 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/fntu University Bachelor of January Commerce (Hons) Human Resources – Advanced September/ Field Placement BHRM 6 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/bhrm Business Administration Diploma January Optional Co-op Human Resources – Business – Transfer to September/ Ontario Tech University HRTU Diploma 4 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/hrtu January Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) September/ Human Resources – HRM Diploma 4 January/ Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/hrm Business May See program Human Resources Graduate September/ HURM 2 Oshawa webpage; 6.5 No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/hurm Management Certificate January Academic IELTS September/ See program International Business Graduate INTB 2 January/ Oshawa webpage; 6.5 Yes durhamcollege.ca/intb Management Certificate May Academic IELTS September/ Marketing – Business MRKG Diploma 4 January/ Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/mrkg May Marketing – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech September/ MKTU Diploma 4 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/mktu University Bachelor of January Commerce (Hons) Marketing – Business Advanced September/ Field Placement BMKG 6 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/bmkg Administration Diploma January Optional Co-op Office Administration – September/ OFEX Diploma 4 Whitby No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/ofex Executive January Office Administration – September/ OFAD Certificate 2 Whitby No durhamcollege.ca/ofad General January Office Administration – Health Services (four OFHF Diploma 4 September Whitby No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/ofhf consecutive semesters) Office Administration – OFHS Diploma 4 September Whitby No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/ofhs Health Services See program September/ Graduate webpage; Project Management PROM 2 January/ Oshawa Yes durhamcollege.ca/prom Certificate 6.5 Academic May IELTS Recreation and Leisure RECL Diploma 4 September Oshawa No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/recl Services English (60%); Diploma or Sport Administration/ 11 Math; SPAD Advanced 4 or 6 September Oshawa No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/spad Sport Management 6.5 Academic Diploma IELTS
See program Sport Business Graduate SBMT 2 September Oshawa webpage; 6.5 No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/sbmt Management Certificate Academic IELTS
Supply Chain and September/ SCOP Diploma 4 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/scop Operations – Business January Supply Chain and Advanced September/ Field Placement Operations Management – BSOM 6 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/bsom Diploma January Optional Co-op Business Administration Supply Chain and Operations – Business – September/ Transfer to Ontario Tech SCTU Diploma 4 Oshawa 11 Math Yes durhamcollege.ca/sctu January University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)
*All programs require high school graduation plus English language requirement. See page 14 for details. *Grade 12 or Senior level unless otherwise indicated.
www.durhamcollege.ca 17 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY The School of Science & Engineering Technology (SET) offers innovative diploma programs for students interested in pursuing a career in a science or engineering field as well as the Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management. The program mix offered by SET is broad, including but not limited, to civil and mechanical engineering, architecture, biotechnology and electronics engineering with six compressed fast-track programs for university graduates to enhance their technical and practical skills. Offerings support current emerging technologies such as 3D rapid prototyping, ultrasonic testing, DNA manipulation and Arduino microprocessors.
*ADDITIONAL APPLICATION LENGTH START LAPTOP PROGRAM CREDENTIAL CAMPUS ENTRANCE EXPERIENTIAL URL CODE (SEMESTERS) DATE(S) REQUIREMENT LEARNING REQUIREMENTS Field Architectural Technology ARHY Advanced Diploma 6 September Whitby Math No durhamcollege.ca/arhy Placement Biomedical Engineering Field BMTY Advanced Diploma 6 September Oshawa Math; 11 or 12 Biology No durhamcollege.ca/bmty Technology Placement Biotechnology – Field BITY Advanced Diploma 6 September Oshawa Math; 11 or 12 Biology No durhamcollege.ca/bity Advanced Placement Biotechnology – See program Field Advanced BTYF Advanced Diploma 2 September Oshawa webpage; No durhamcollege.ca/btyf Placement (fast-track) 6.5 Academic IELTS Chemical Engineering Field CHEM Advanced Diploma 6 September Oshawa Math No durhamcollege.ca/chem Technology Placement Chemical Laboratory September/ CLBT Diploma 4 Oshawa Math No durhamcollege.ca/clbt Technician January Chemical Laboratory Field Technology – Food CLFS Advanced Diploma 6 September Oshawa Math No durhamcollege.ca/clfs Placement Science
Field Civil Engineering CETC Diploma 4 September Oshawa Math No Placement durhamcollege.ca/cetc Technician Optional Co-op
Field Civil Engineering CETY Advanced Diploma 6 September Oshawa Math No Placement durhamcollege.ca/cety Technology Optional Co-op Electromechanical Field EMTY Advanced Diploma 6 September Oshawa Math or Physics No durhamcollege.ca/emty Engineering Technology Placement Electronics Engineering ELTC Diploma 4 September Oshawa Math No durhamcollege.ca/eltc Technician Electronics Engineering Field ELTY Advanced Diploma 6 September Oshawa Math No durhamcollege.ca/elty Technology Placement Environment Health and Graduate See program Field Safety Management EHSM 3 September Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/ehsm Certificate webpage; 6.5 IELTS Placement – NEW Field Environmental Technology ENVT Advanced Diploma 6 September Oshawa Math No durhamcollege.ca/envt Placement See program Environmental Technology Field ENVF Advanced Diploma 2 September Oshawa webpage; No durhamcollege.ca/envf (fast-track) Placement 6.5 Academic IELTS See program webpage; 11 or 12 Math 70%, Health Care Technology 11 or 12 Biology 60%, Field Management – Honours HCTM Bachelor’s Degree 8 September Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/hctm some countries may Placement Bachelor differ; 6.5 Academic IELTS Mechanical Engineering METC Diploma 4 September Oshawa Math No durhamcollege.ca/metc Technician Mechanical Engineering Field METY Advanced Diploma 6 September Oshawa Math No durhamcollege.ca/mety Technology Placement Mechanical Engineering Technician – Non- NDE Diploma 4 September Oshawa Math No durhamcollege.ca/nde Destructive Evaluation Mechanical Engineering See program Technician – Non- NDEF Diploma 2 September Oshawa webpage; No durhamcollege.ca/ndef Destructive Evaluation 6.5 Academic IELTS (fast-track) Oshawa/ Water Quality Technician WATR Diploma 4 September Math No Optional Co-op durhamcollege.ca/watr Whitby
*All programs require high school graduation plus English language requirement. See page 14 for details. *Grade 12 or Senior level unless otherwise indicated.
18 www.durhamcollege.ca SCHOOL OF MEDIA, ART & DESIGN The School of Media, Art & Design (MAD) educates students for careers that a lot of people want. MAD students use their skills and creative talents to collaborate with community groups and not-for-profit organizations and make a positive contribution to the culture and economy of this region. By helping partners achieve their goals, students understand how classroom learning can be applied to real projects, outside of the college. Our MAD learning environment is enriched by its close proximity to galleries, museums and studios in Oshawa, Whitby and Toronto. MAD students learn to combine their professional education with the entrepreneurial skills needed to build a successful career in Ontario’s vibrant culture sector. MAD grads use their creativity to make a real contribution at work, in their communities and in their own lives.
“With the Advertising – Digital Media Management program I am gaining first-hand industry insight. The specialized experience of my professors and the assignments are helping me a lot to prepare for the work environment. The in-class activities help to build up team-work and makes class more fun to learn.” Linda Daisy Paul from India Advertising – Digital Media Management graduate
*ADDITIONAL APPLICATION LENGTH START LAPTOP PROGRAM CREDENTIAL CAMPUS ENTRANCE EXPERIENTIAL URL CODE (SEMESTERS) DATE(S) REQUIREMENT LEARNING REQUIREMENTS
Advertising and Marketing AVMC Diploma 2 September Oshawa Yes Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/avmc Communications Advertising – Digital Media Graduate ADMM 2 September Oshawa Yes durhamcollege.ca/admm Management Certificate Advanced Animation – Digital Production ADP 6 September Oshawa Portfolio No durhamcollege.ca/adp Diploma Broadcasting – Radio and BRCM Diploma 4 September Oshawa Yes Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/brcm Contemporary Media Advanced Fine Arts – Advanced FINE 6 September Oshawa Yes durhamcollege.ca/fine Diploma Advanced Game Art GART 6 September Oshawa Portfolio No durhamcollege.ca/gart Diploma Advanced Graphic Design GDES 6 September Oshawa 11 Math; Portfolio Yes Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/gdes Diploma September/ Interactive Media Design IMDE Diploma 4 Oshawa Yes Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/imde January English 60%; 6.5 Journalism – Mass Media JOMM Diploma 4 September Oshawa Yes Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/jomm Academic IELTS Diploma or Music Business Administration/ English 60%; 6.5 MBAD Advanced 4 or 6 September Oshawa No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/mbad Music Business Management Academic IELTS Diploma Yes Photography PHGR Diploma 4 September Oshawa Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/phgr (Plus camera) See program PR and Strategic Advanced webpage; Communications PUBL 5 September Oshawa Yes Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/publ Diploma English 60%; 6.5 (Public Relations) Academic IELTS Yes Video Production VIPR Diploma 4 September Oshawa durhamcollege.ca/vipr (Plus camera) Web Development and Internet September/ WDIA Diploma 4 Oshawa Yes Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/wdia Applications January
*All programs require high school graduation plus English language requirement. See page 14 for details. *Grade 12 or Senior level unless otherwise indicated.
www.durhamcollege.ca 19 SCHOOL OF HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES Programs related to health and community services have been offered at Durham College since the 1970s. The school is multidisciplinary, currently offering programs that span healthcare, wellness and health promotion and community and social services. Students have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities including the Dental Clinic, a living lab, and a 42-bed mock hospital for nursing students. Multiple intakes are offered throughout the year as well as a field placement or practicum to prepare students for the workforce.
FUN FACTS The Intraprofessional Simulation Lab is fully equipped with high-fidelity mannequins providing students with real-world scenarios to manage healthcare across the lifespan.
APPLICATION LENGTH START *ADDITIONAL ENTRANCE LAPTOP PROGRAM CREDENTIAL CAMPUS EXPERIENTIAL URL CODE (SEMESTERS) DATE(S) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENT LEARNING
B. Psych; See program Addictions and Graduate September/ Field ADMH 3 Oshawa webpage; 6.5 Academic No durhamcollege.ca/admh Mental Health Certificate January Placement IELTS Autism and Behavioural Graduate Field ATBS 2 January Oshawa See program webpage No durhamcollege.ca/atbs Sciences Certificate Placement NEW Behavioural Bachelors Field Science – Honours HBBS 8 September Oshawa See program webpage No durhamcollege.ca/hbbs degree Placement Bachelor Communicative Graduate See program webpage; Field CDA 3 September Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/cda Disorders Assistant Certificate 7.0 Academic IELTS Placement English 60%; 11 or 12 Dental Assisting September/ Field DAII Certificate 2 Oshawa Biology and Chemistry; No durhamcollege.ca/daii (Levels I and II) January/May Placement 6.5 Academic IELTS Dental Reception English 60%; Field DRA Certificate 2 September Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/dra and Administration 6.5 Academic IELTS Placement Developmental Field DSWK Diploma 4 September Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/dswk Services Worker Placement Early Childhood September/ Field ECE Diploma 4 Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/ece Education January Placement Fitness and Health September/ Field FIT Diploma 4 Oshawa 11 or 12 Biology No durhamcollege.ca/fit Promotion January/May Placement 11 or 12 Math, Biology, plus one of 11 or 12 Advanced Field Massage Therapy MAST 6 September Oshawa Chemistry, Physics or No durhamcollege.ca/mast Diploma Placement Exercise Science; 6.5 Academic IELTS Occupational Therapist 11 or 12 Biology, Field Assistant and OTPA Diploma 4 September Oshawa 2 additional senior level No durhamcollege.ca/otpa Placement Physiotherapist credits Assistant Personal Support September/ Field PSWK Certificate 2 Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/pswk Worker January/May Placement September/ Contact International Field Practical Nursing** PNII Diploma 5 No durhamcollege.ca/pnii January/May Education Office Placement Social Service September/ English 60%; Field SSWK Diploma 4 Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/sswk Worker January 6.5 Academic IELTS Placement
*All programs require high school graduation plus English language requirement. See page 14 for details. **Highly Competitive – Please contact the International Education Office for entrance requirements.*Grade 12 or Senior level unless otherwise indicated.
20 www.durhamcollege.ca SCHOOL OF JUSTICE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Programs in the School of Justice & Emergency Services address both the civil and enforcement aspects of the justice system, as well as emergency services professions. Students studying programs in any of these fields should be willing to serve to ensure public health and safety, and to support the judicial system. The school comprises approximately 1,500 full-time students supported by 150 full and part-time faculty and staff members. The school offers four undergraduate and five graduate programs, many of which offer bridging opportunities to university credentials. Students benefit from our on-campus fire hall, fire safety lab, specialized software lab and mock courtroom as well as our integrated community partnerships.
*ADDITIONAL APPLICATION LENGTH START LAPTOP PROGRAM CREDENTIAL CAMPUS ENTRANCE EXPERIENTIAL URL CODE (SEMESTERS) DATE(S) REQUIREMENT LEARNING REQUIREMENTS
Advanced Law Graduate See program webpage; Enforcement LAW 2 September Oshawa No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/law Certificate 6.5 Academic IELTS and Investigations Advanced Field Placement Law Clerk Advanced LCAD 6 September Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/lcad Diploma Optional Co-op Mediation – Graduate See program webpage; Alternative Dispute MADR 2 September Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/madr Certificate 6.5 Academic IELTS Resolution Paralegal CTA Diploma 4 September Oshawa No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/cta Graduate See program webpage; Paralegal CTAP 2 September Oshawa No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/ctap Certificate 6.5 Academic IELTS September/ English 65%; Police Foundations POFD Diploma 4 Oshawa No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/pofd January 6.5 Academic IELTS Protection, Security September/ PSI Diploma 4 Oshawa No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/psi and Investigation January Victim Justice and Graduate See program webpage; VICT 2 September Oshawa No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/vict Interventions Certificate 6.5 Academic IELTS Youth Justice and Graduate See program webpage; Interventions YJI 2 September Oshawa No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/yji Certificate 6.5 Academic IELTS (hybrid delivery)
*All programs require high school graduation plus English language requirement. See page 14 for details. *Grade 12 or Senior level unless otherwise indicated.
“Enrolling in the Paralegal program at Durham College has been one of my best decisions so far. Having the support and guidance of the teachers, be it with assignments, tests, or mock trials, it’s clear to see that the faculty work very hard to inspire students to succeed. My goal once I graduate is to work in small claims court and take on cases related to resident and landlord tenancy as well as traffic ticketing cases.”
Samiksha Negi from India Paralegal graduate
www.durhamcollege.ca 21 SCHOOL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES The School of Interdisciplinary Studies is a diverse school that offers the pre-health science and general arts and science certificate programs. Additionally, the school delivers communication and general education elective courses to programs across the college. The pre-health science pathways prepare students for further studies in nursing or other health disciplines. The general arts and science programs are open-enrolment, preparatory studies programs for students who wish to further their education at college or university in the liberal arts or sciences but need to acquire the necessary courses or raise their grades for admission. Both the pre-health science and general arts and science programs focus on strengthening mathematics, science, communication and computer skills, for academic/career pathways in specific college and university programs.
“The General Arts and Science program has given me the confidence and clarity in the career path I have always wanted to take. It’s a program that caters to all – those who are uncertain and those who are certain of what they want to do. I would highly recommend it because it not only opens up many opportunities, it also gives you the foundation for a great career.”
Faith Nyambura Mureithi from Kenya General Arts and Science graduate
*ADDITIONAL APPLICATION LENGTH START LAPTOP PROGRAM CREDENTIAL CAMPUS ENTRANCE EXPERIENTIAL URL CODE (SEMESTERS) DATE(S) REQUIREMENT LEARNING REQUIREMENTS
General Arts and Science – September/ GASC Certificate 2 Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/gasc General Certificate January/May General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts Ontario Tech GAST Certificate 2 September Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/gast University Transfer General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts Ontario GASF Certificate 2 September Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/gasf Tech University Transfer – Forensics General Arts and Science – Science and Engineering GASK Certificate 2 September Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/gask Preparation General Arts and Science – Science and Engineering GASZ Certificate 2 September Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/gasz Preparation Ontario Tech University Transfer General Arts and Science – GASA Certificate 2 September Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/gasa Trent University Transfer Pre-Health Sciences September/ Pathway to Certificates PHSC Certificate 2 Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/phsc January and Diplomas Pre-Health Sciences September/ Pathway to Advanced PHSU Certificate 2 Oshawa No durhamcollege.ca/phsu January Diplomas and Degrees
*All programs require high school graduation plus English language requirement. See page 14 for details. *Grade 12 or Senior level unless otherwise indicated.
22 www.durhamcollege.ca SCHOOL OF SKILLED TRADES, APPRENTICESHIP & RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGY The School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology offers programs that open doors for students in the skilled trades. Housed at the Whitby campus, students have access to state-of-the-art labs to train and prepare for both apprenticeship and post-secondary opportunities. Popular areas of study include automotive, building construction technician, electrical, elevating, plumbing, millwright and welding.
APPLICATION LENGTH START *ADDITIONAL ENTRANCE LAPTOP PROGRAM CREDENTIAL CAMPUS EXPERIENTIAL URL CODE (SEMESTERS) DATE(S) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENT LEARNING
Automotive Technician – Service and Management MPTN Diploma 4 September Whitby Math No durhamcollege.ca/mptn (Motive Power Technician) Building Construction BDCT Diploma 4 September Whitby Math No Optional Co-op durhamcollege.ca/bdct Technician Carpentry and Renovation Field Placement RENO Diploma 4 September Whitby Math No durhamcollege.ca/reno Technician Optional Co-op Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction CORC Certificate 2 September Whitby Math No durhamcollege.ca/corc Techniques Electrical Engineering September/ EETN Diploma 4 Whitby Math No durhamcollege.ca/eetn Technician January Math; (See program Gas Technician 2 GFIT Certificate 2 September Whitby No Field Placement durhamcollege.ca/gfit webpage) Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques HVAC Certificate 2 September Whitby Math No durhamcollege.ca/hvac (HVAC) Mechanical Technician – MTED Diploma 4 September Whitby Math No durhamcollege.ca/mted Elevating Devices Mechanical Technician – MTMW Diploma 4 September Whitby Math No durhamcollege.ca/mtmw Millwright Mechanical Techniques – MPLU Certificate 2 January Whitby Math No durhamcollege.ca/mplu Plumbing Power Engineering PETN Certificate 2 September Whitby Math No durhamcollege.ca/petn Techniques – Fourth Class
Trades Fundamentals TRDE Certificate 2 September Whitby Math No durhamcollege.ca/trde
Welding Engineering WETN Diploma 4 September Whitby Math No Optional Co-op durhamcollege.ca/wetn Technician
*All programs require high school graduation plus English language requirement. See page 14 for details. *Grade 12 or Senior level unless otherwise indicated.
FUN FACTS There are two residential labs at the Whitby campus – a house built in the 1970s and a new home. This allows students to compare old and new construction techniques, HVAC systems and electrical installations. Students studying in specific programs have the opportunity to train on mobile crane and welding simulators, providing them with additional practice time before heading into the field.
www.durhamcollege.ca 23 RECOGNIZED ENGLISH LANGUAGE PARTNER SCHOOLS English Language Centre (on campus) Housed on campus, the English Language Centre (ELC) operated by Ontario Tech University provides language pathways for students who meet the academic requirements for admission to Durham College but require additional English language training. Qualified students will receive conditional admission to their Durham College diploma, degree or certificate program at the same time as they receive admission to the ELC. Benefits of studying at the ELC: • Six levels to develop the competencies needed for academic programs • Academic and cultural orientation week for all new students. at Durham College. • Seven weeks (175 hours total) for each level. • Out-of-class learning activities. • Twenty-five hours a week minimum. • English-only environment. • Classes with a maximum of 14 students. • Conversation groups, cultural and social activities, optional field trips • Six start dates offered every year. and activities.
You will be placed according to the results of the placement test performed at the ELC upon your arrival. For more information, please visit: www.durhamcollege.ca/elc. Contact us at 905.721.2000 ext. 2355 or [email protected].
PRE-EAP EAP-1000 EAP-2000 EAP-3000 EAP-4000 EAP-5000 EAP-6000
How students transition to Durham College: • EAP- 4000: When students successfully finish EAP-4000, direct entry to most diploma, degree and certificate programs. • EAP- 5000: When students successfully finish EAP-5000, direct entry to Durham College graduate certificate programs. • EAP- 6000: When students successfully finish EAP-6000, direct entry to the Practical Nursing and Communicative Disorders Assistant programs.
SEAMLESS APPLICATION PROCESS AND TRANSITION TO DURHAM COLLEGE:
STEP 1. Apply using our application portal at www.durhamcollege.ca/intapp.
STEP 2. Receive a Conditional Letter of Acceptance for your Durham College program.
STEP 3. Receive your Letter of Acceptance for your ELC program.
STEP 4. Study at the ELC and pass the appropriate English for Academic Purposes (EAP) level.
STEP 5. BEGIN YOUR STUDIES AT DURHAM COLLEGE.
24 www.durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca 25 Recognized English language schools (off-campus): CES – www.capitalenglishsolutions.com RCIIS – www.rciis.ca CES – www.ces-schools.com SEC – www.sec-canada.com Education First (EF) – www.ef.com Stafford House – www.staffordhouse.com English School of Canada (ESC) – www.esc-toronto.com The Language Gallery – www.thelanguagegallery.com Hansa Language Centre – www.hansacanada.com LSI – www.lsi.edu/en GEOS – www.geos.net UMC – www.umcollege.ca ILAC – www.ilac.com ICEAP – www.iceap.ca ILSC – www.ilsc.com
24 www.durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca 25 DOLLARS AND CENTS PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Approximate living costs* for one year in Oshawa, Ontario
ALL COSTS IN CANADIAN DOLLARS.
TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER SUPPLIES $500 CUP OF COFFEE (PER SEMESTER) $1.95 FOOD $4,800
HOUSING/ RESIDENCE $1.90 $4,800-11,400* LOAF OF BREAD OTHER Once$2.80 you arrive in Canada, finances $2,100 should be the least of your worries. It is important to know the costs and plan ahead so that you don’t find yourself short of money while at school. (CLOTHING/ENTERTAINMENT/MISCELLANEOUS)
Additional costs to take into consideration include: laptop and software (if required by program); mobile phones; calling cards; extracurricular activities; winter clothing; travel home; and visa renewal fees. Note: Costs are not guaranteed and vary according to each student’s needs and spending habits. *Off-campus housing may require an initial deposit fee.
LAPTOP LEARNING Students enrolled in laptop programs enjoy an exceptional learning experience and gain the advanced technical skills and knowledge that employers look for in graduates. How laptop learning works: • Please see the program charts beginning on page 15 to 23 to see if your program requires a laptop computer. • Check your specific program page atwww.durhamcollege.ca/programs for hardware and software requirements. • Buy your own laptop including all of the hardware and software requirements. Note: Some software may be included in tuition fees for some programs. Please ensure that you are required to buy software before making a purchase.
26 www.durhamcollege.ca SCHOLARSHIPS WORK OPPORTUNITIES International students commencing programs at Durham College will be All students should plan to come to Durham College with eligible for a variety of scholarships that can help offset the cost of your enough money to finance their studies. However, if you studies. The awards are open only to new full-time international students find yourself wanting to enjoy activities outside of your in their first program of study at Durham College. studies, you can earn some extra money through several work programs. English proficiency entrance scholarships
AWARD UP TO C$1,250 AWARD UP TO C$2,000 On-campus Part-time job opportunities are available on campus for international Grade 12 English final of 80%** Grade 12 English final of 85%** students through the Durham College IWorks program, a work-study CAPE - Grade 2 CAPE - Grade 1 program for international students, or as part-time contract staff through CSEC (CXC) - Grade 1 on-campus vendors. A Level - Grade B A Level - Grade A/A* O Level - Grade A/7 O Level - Grade A*/8 or 9 BGSCE - Grade A Off-campus B2 WAEC A1 WAEC While attending college in Canada, international students are permitted to KCSE - Grade A- KSCE – Grade A work off campus. Details about off-campus work opportunities available while on a study permit can be found at www.canada.ca/en/immigration- Academic IELTS 7.5 Academic IELTS 8.0 refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/work-off-campus.html TOEFL (IBT) 102 TOEFL (IBT) 110 IB English A HL – Grade 5 IB English A HL – Grade 6 or 7 Our Career Services team can help you find employment. They offer assistance with job searching, resumé writing, and interview skills, UCE – Grade 1 and host a part-time job fair on campus each year. *English Language Proficiency results must be submitted at the time of application and fees must be paid by the deadline shown on letter of Acceptance to be considered. University level English results are not considered for scholarships. **Grade 12 English grade will be considered if from a Canadian or U.S.A. curriculum only. Award and scholarship amounts and qualifications are subject to change.
Academic excellence scholarships Students who achieve academic excellence in their program of study may “I received the International entrance be awarded an in-course scholarship valued up to $1,000 CAD. Recipients scholarship from Durham College in are invited to an awards ceremony to celebrate their achievements. recognition of scoring well overall in the International English Language Testing System test. The scholarship helped Bachelor’s degree entrance scholarships me to purchase all of my textbooks There may be scholarship opportunities for international students studying and supplies and also allowed me an in a Bachelor’s degree program at Durham College. opportunity to explore the beauty of Canada.” Riana Costa from India Accounting – Business Administration graduate
www.durhamcollege.ca 27 THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE AT DURHAM COLLEGE Being a Durham College student means you will have access to unique services that have been designed to help meet your academic and social needs.
Note: During the COVID pandemic, most services and activities are offered virtually.
Hub for Applied Research in Artificial Riot Radio Intelligence for Business Solutions Riot Radio, offered through Durham College Students Inc. is an Internet- based, visual radio station. Located in the Gordon Willey building at (the AI Hub) the Oshawa campus its full-time staff can train and guide you to on-air The AI Hub at Durham College offers small and medium enterprises success while offering volunteer opportunities (by audition). (SMEs) a much-needed access point to the rapidly growing field of www.riotradio.ca artificial intelligence, providing them with valuable business solutions and resources. This also allows students and alumni the opportunity to work with researchers and projects leads on applied research projects Social and restaurants using state-of-the-art facilities and platforms. There are many food options on campus and around the college which www.durhamcollege.ca/theaihub include vegetarian and halal options. There are also many meeting places for students on campus. Durham College Students Inc. (DCSI) As Durham College’s student association, DCSI plays an active and Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre important role in the interest of all students. DCSI is responsible for a wide Maintain an active lifestyle at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre range of services for students such as administration of the student health (CRWC), which contains: insurance plan, providing outreach support services, including access to • Five gymnasiums for basketball, volleyball, badminton and other the foodbank and a free legal aid clinic for students in need, and engaging indoor sports. students with a variety of multi-focused and multilingual programming • A large fitness centre featuring cardio equipment and free weights. on Riot Radio; our visual radio station. DCSI is a key voice in providing • Three fitness studios for aerobics, dance and spin classes. advocacy support for students. • A baseball/cricket field. The student association supports numerous student clubs and activities • An elevated indoor walking/jogging track. on campus with promotions and funding. These clubs represent a world • An athletic therapy centre. of diversity and offer opportunities to develop leadership skills while • A multi-purpose lounge. socializing. DCSI collaborates with our International Education office and Other facilities include Campus Ice Centre, Campus Fieldhouse and softball the Office of Diversity, Inclusions and Transitions to ensure events are and soccer fields. representative for all students. During your time at Durham College you can join one of our many intramural www.dcstudentsinc.ca sports teams to have fun, meet friends and stay in shape. You can choose from basketball, cricket, ice hockey, soccer, volleyball, touch football and many more. www.campusrecreationcentre.com 28 www.durhamcollege.ca 2 1 ICE RINKS 2 5 ESPORTS GAMING ARENA FITNESS CENTRES GYMNASIUMS 2 2 9 ONTARIO COLLEGES ATHLETIC 2 200m ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS SOFTBALL AND SOCCER FIELDS ELEVATED JOGGING TRACK
FUN CAMPUS EVENTS The college calendar is filled with fantastic events for our students. Below are some campus favourites!
Orientation Week Designed to help new students acclimatize to college life, meet college employees, explore student services (many of which are open extended hours) and most of all, enjoy the college’s Oshawa and Whitby campuses. Orientation Week will provide you with an opportunity to learn about program expectations as well as student clubs and societies, all while Go Lords! Varsity Athletics making new friendships. For over 40 years the Durham College varsity athletic program has Activities may include: International Student Orientation, Program Orientation, consistently achieved provincial and national team and individual Fun Fair, Fieldhouse Yoga, Opening Prayer/Smudge, Cedar Tea and Bannock, successes. Translated into awards this totals 229 provincial championship Campus Cup pep rally and game play, Whitby Campus Welcome BBQ, Drive-in medals over the years. The Durham Lords rank fourth for medals won out Movie, and more. Orientation Week ends with the annual CampusFest concert, of 30 member schools in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) where well-known headlining acts take centre stage. League. Varsity teams at Durham College: • Men’s and women’s basketball. • Men’s and women’s golf. • Men’s and women’s indoor soccer. • Men’s and women’s soccer. • Men’s and women’s volleyball. • Men’s baseball. • Women’s softball. www.durhamlords.com
Job Fair Spend some time exploring your future career and meeting with potential employers during Durham College’s annual Job Fair. In 2019 more than 75 companies were on-hand to speak with students.
Pangaea Pangaea celebrates the diverse cultures on campus with delicious cuisine and entertaining student performances from around the world. The event is open to all students, staff and faculty at Durham College and Ontario Tech University and is completely free!
DC Talks: Alumni Series Every year Durham College alumni come back to campus to share their experience of moving from college to career as part of the DC Talks: Alumni Series. Students can ask questions of the alumni guests as they GET INVOLVED, MEET FRIENDS provide guidance to those who are about to embark on their own career paths. www.durhamcollege.ca 29 WE’RE HERE TO HELP
“The career services team helped me take the first step in establishing my career. The staff helped me with my resumé and guided me through the whole process of potentially finding my dream job.”
Dilteg Singh from India Mechanical Engineering Technology graduate
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES The success of our students both in and out of the classroom is incredibly important, which is why there are a number of student services available. Student Services building International students should note that by entering the co-op option of a program it may extend the overall duration of their program and therefore Durham College’s Student Services building at the Oshawa campus create the need for an amendment to their study permit which does have reinforces our commitment to the student experience by offering one a cost attached. International students must meet with the International of the most comprehensive and all-encompassing service facilities in Education office to receive instruction and documentation to apply for a the province of Ontario. The facility creates a vital first point of access co-op work permit to ensure that their status in Canada is valid at all times. for potential applicants, current students, and graduates with multiple [email protected] | www.durhamcollege.ca/co-op services such as Student Academic Learning Services and the Career Development office all under the same roof. Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion Career Development office and Transitions The Career Development office has a team of coaches ready to assist, The Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion and Transitions (OSDIT) guide and encourage students and graduates with their career research understands that a student’s success requires that they feel healthy, and planning and the entire job search process – from resumé writing to included and supported both academically and socially. The services and interview skills. Students benefit from exclusive access to the college’s initiatives offered through OSDIT have been designed to ensure student Hired portal where they can view job postings, explore on-campus success from the moment a new student sets foot on campus through employment opportunities and register for career-related events and to their convocation. Our programs and services include: Orientation employer recruitment sessions. Graduates of Durham College have and transitions programs for first-year students; student leadership lifetime access to services through the Career Development office. opportunities; support for first generation students; health promotions [email protected] programming to support student wellness; the First Peoples Indigenous www.durhamcollege.ca/careerdevelopment Centre; information and referral services; training and education; advocacy and advisory support; as well as diversity events and activities.
[email protected] | www.durhamcollege.ca/diversity Co-operative Education (Co-op) office Co-op is a model of education that integrates a student’s academic Access and Support Centre learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to the student’s The team at the Access and Support Centre (ASC) works in partnership academic and personal goals. Similar to an academic course, work terms with students and faculty to provide full opportunities for academic are a mandatory component to this form of experiential learning. Services success. They are committed to providing friendly and confidential are available and supports are dedicated to co-op student success. services for students who are temporarily at risk or have been identified Co-op provides students in identified programs with the opportunity to gain with an exceptionality such as a physical condition, chronic illness, paid work experience and apply in-class learning while exploring their chosen learning disability, vision or hearing impairment, Autism Spectrum field through a planned sequence of academic semesters and at least one Disorder or mental health disorders, among others, to ensure inclusive and work term (this varies by program). Programs with co-op options require accessible learning environments on campus. prospective students to first apply to the regular program and once they [email protected] | www.durhamcollege.ca/asc become Durham College students, they may apply to transfer to the co-op option of their program during their first year of study. Enrolment in co-op is limited and the processes for securing a work term with an employer are competitive.
30 www.durhamcollege.ca ACADEMIC SERVICES
Academic and learning support If you are having difficulty with assignments and coursework there are a range of services to help you reach your full academic potential. Student Academic Learning Services (SALS) provides drop-in or group peer tutoring, science, math, accounting, English-as-a-second language, and referencing skills support. You can attend workshops, tutorials and have one-to-one staff appointments. Our team of academic coaches will support you to reach your goals and we can help you to develop an academic support plan. All services are included in your fees. SALS ONLINE, your virtual support, provides you with more than 1,000 resources to support learning. Learn how to study smarter and achieve your goals! [email protected] | www.durhamcollege.ca/sals
Coaching and Support Centre “The ESL program has been a good experience for me. Coaching is a complimentary service offered to all first-year students It has helped me become more comfortable in Canada to help you make the transition to a college setting. The coaching since I did not speak the local language and needed help relationship is a one-on-one partnership driven by the student and based learning how to communicate in English. The instructors on a collaborative, personalized approach to maximize your potential as a worked with me to improve my speaking, reading, member of the Durham College community. Coaches will assist you with grammar and writing. I also worked with an advisor who exploring and expanding your potential while identifying your strengths so has helped me in my schooling and different activities you will be successful while you are here. on campus and off to adjust more easily into Canadian [email protected] | www.durhamcollege.ca/coaching culture and the school system.”
Stéphane Ahanda from Cameroon Water Quality Technician graduate
STUDENT WELLNESS
Campus Health Centre A happy and healthy campus community is very important. As a Durham College student, you have access to the Campus Health Centre (CHC), which provides the highest level of healthcare to students. Our mission statement is the student’s health experience comes first. The CHC includes a medical clinic where you can be seen and treated by physicians and nurses. It also houses a pharmacy, Fit4sport (chiropractic and physiotherapy) and a naturopathic doctor. The Mental Health Services team has grown this year to include three mental health nurses and access to a psychiatrist via new technology (personal computer videoconferencing). A mental health nurse is also available at the Whitby campus. Our support staff are amazing. Just call or visit us in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre in Room G1030. [email protected] www.durhamcollege.ca/campushealthcentre www.durhamcollege.ca 31 THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE – HERE FOR YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
Our International Education team is here for you. Reach out to us at [email protected].
MARIANNE MARANDO JANINE KNIGHT-GROFE JOHNENE MILAN MACK HUNTER Associate Vice President, ALDO MENDIZABAL MANDI OZIMEK Manager, Senior International International Academic (Enrolment and Manager, International International International Education Admissions Officer Admissions Officer International Education) Recruitment and Admissions Finance Officer
KSENIA ANTONOVA RICHARD WANG LINDSAY TAIT SEYED TABAEI ADAM BONNAR DANDAN SHI International International Recruitment International Student International International Education Recruitment Specialist Specialist Support Advisor Student Advisor Admissions Clerk Abroad Assistant
Durham College international representatives abroad: INDIA, BANGLADESH, NEPAL, PAKISTAN, and SRI LANKA [email protected]
Advising The International Education office is open Monday to Friday for in-person and virtual support. Visit www.durhamcollege.ca/international for details of how to contact us. You can receive advice regarding working in Canada, extending your study permit, finding housing, inviting family and friends to visit you in Canada, or how your health insurance works. We are also available to help you with your transition to Canada and Canadian culture. Located in the Student Services building, the International Education office is focused on providing services for international and internationally-minded students alike. “The International Education office has been a great support You can find assistance with: since my arrival in Canada. Being an international student, • Applying to Durham College. I had to take English as a second language, which gave me a • Information about working and studying in Canada. great opportunity to meet the International team. They have • What you need to know about health insurance, always been there for me to answer any kind of question income tax and social insurance numbers as an international student. that I might have. They helped me through the process • Social activities to make friends. of choosing my courses and changing my program. They • Career development workshops. always encourage me no matter the situation.”
Falonne Mwenze from the Democratic Republic of the Congo Finance – Business graduate 32 www.durhamcollege.ca International Student Orientation Ensure your time at Durham College is successful by getting the information you need as an international student. Information provided includes: • Getting your health insurance card. • Setting up a bank account. • Working in Canada. *AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ARRIVING WITHIN 14 DAYS • Assistance in finding local housing. PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SEMESTER AND • How cell phones work in Canada. WITHIN THE FIRST 10 DAYS OF CLASSES. • How to be successful at Durham College. Meet the team from the International Education office and fellow international students while getting to know the college campuses. Arrival services In addition, be sure to attend the college-wide orientation where you will: Starting from the moment you step off the plane, we are here to guide you through your new educational experience. Our • Meet your professors and classmates. college’s mission is the student experience comes first and we • Find out more detailed information about your program. take that mission to heart. • Meet the student services team and discover a number of on-campus services. Our arrival services include: • Enjoy the many fun activities on campus like the Campus Cup pep-rally, • Free airport pickup. movies on the lawn, the welcome BBQ, and the Fun Fair. • Assistance with arranging temporary accommodation. • Assistance with finding long-term accommodation.
www.durhamcollege.ca 33 HOUSING APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.DURHAMREZ.CA
So you’ve made the decision to study at Durham College and now you need to choose where to live. There are a number of on-and off-campus options for students to suit a range of budgets and lifestyles. YOUR LIVING ARRANGEMENTS Housing is guaranteed in the Simcoe or South Village residences at the Oshawa campus if you meet the deadlines for accepting your offer of admission and applying to residence. ON-CAMPUS HOUSING OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING On-campus housing is more than just a place to live. Residence provides If you would prefer to live off-campus, there are several options available, the opportunity to build friendships and experience life on campus. Fully- including off-campus residences, shared housing accommodation and furnished student housing is available, offering everything you need to have home-stays. A pre-departure email will be sent to you after you have paid a memorable and fun college experience. your tuition fees outlining how to arrange for off-campus housing. South Village residence To learn more about off-campus housing options visit www.durhamcollege.ca/international/housing. The South Village residence features a cafeteria, study and recreation areas and furnished, two-bedroom private suites. Suites include cable television, a kitchenette with fridge and microwave, internet access, telephone and three-piece bathroom. HOME-STAY Stay with a Canadian family while you pursue your studies in Canada and add a Simcoe Village residence valuable dimension to your Canadian education experience. When you choose home-stay with CHN you become a member of the family you live with and part The Simcoe Village residence offers a choice between furnished double of the community you live in. For more information about home-stays visit rooms that are semi-divided for privacy or furnished suites with two private www.canadahomestaynetwork.ca/for-students. bedrooms.
West Village residence We also offer the West Village residence, featuring beautiful, apartment- style suites designed for students in their upper years of study. This residence offers controlled access, on-site management, security, on-site laundry, individually controlled air conditioning/heating and many social areas. Three- and six-bedroom units are available and both include appliances, parking, networked internet and large bedrooms with spacious closets. www.londonprop.com/Oshawa-Home
Whitby campus residence The Whitby campus residence includes on-site laundry, two common kitchen spaces, and a lounge space with a resident advisor on-site to provide assistance to students. Housekeeping services are provided periodically and students have access to maintenance. Each room includes wired and wireless internet connection.
34 www.durhamcollege.ca On-campus housing is more than just a place to live. Residence provides the opportunity to build friendships and experience life on campus. Fully-furnished student housing is available, offering everything you need to have a memorable and fun college experience. With a variety of options to choose from as your home away from home, DC is a great place to live and learn!
For more information about Housing, visit www.durhamcollege.ca/info-for/international/new-and-current-students/student-support/housing
www.durhamcollege.cawww.durhamcollege.ca 35 35 ACADEMIC PATHWAY PROGRAMS
Step into your career faster with Durham College and Ontario Tech University.
Durham College and Ontario Tech University offer many pathways to earning a diploma and a degree in less time. As Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Designated Learning Institutions, Durham College and Ontario Tech work together to help you succeed in your field, faster.
• Receive acceptance to Durham College and a conditional offer to Ontario Tech University at the same time. • Reach your goals in less time – earn both an applied college diploma, and a university degree. • Save on tuition costs. • Complete your education on one campus. • Learn from both college and university experts. It has never been easier to enhance, upgrade or specialize your education! Search programs at www.durhamcollege.ca/pathways
Over 60 pathway programs to choose from, some of which include:
• Accounting – Business • Advertising and Marketing Communications • Animation – Digital Production • Biomedical Engineering Technology • Chemical Engineering Technology • Computer Programming • Computer Systems Technician • Electromechanical Engineering Technology • Game – Art • Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management • Human Resources – Business • Journalism – Mass Media • Law Clerk Advanced • Marketing – Business • Paralegal • PR and Strategic Communications • Protection, Security and Investigation • Social Service Worker • Web Development and Internet Applications
36 www.durhamcollege.ca DURHAM COLLEGE PATHWAY PROGRAMS HOW TO APPLY
Apply to a Durham College – Ontario Tech University academic pathway program with just one application.
STEP 1: Apply to Durham College at www.durhamcollege.ca/intapp
STEP 2: Select your Ontario Tech University program
STEP 3: Pay your fee and submit your application
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT ?
STEP 4: RECEIVE ACCEPTANCE FROM DURHAM COLLEGE
STEP 5: Start classes
STEP 6: Graduate from Durham College
STEP 7: Confirm your offer to Ontario Tech University
START CLASSES AT ONTARIO TECH UNIVERSITY
In addition, if you are interested in studying elsewhere, Canada or abroad, Durham College offers several other academic pathways. To learn more about established Durham College agreements for your programs, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/transferguide.
Other Canadian university partners include:
Durham College students can also transfer to the University of Toronto, University of Ottawa, University of Waterloo, Queen’s University, Ryerson University and others.
www.durhamcollege.ca 37 HOW TO APPLY
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION PREPARE TO TRAVEL In preparation of submitting your application, the following information In order to study at Durham College, international students will need and documents will be required: to obtain a Canadian study permit, and in some cases, a temporary • High school (secondary school) transcript. resident visa. • High school (secondary school) diploma. Apply for the necessary documentation from Immigration, • Post-secondary (college or university) transcript – if applicable. Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and notify us at • Post-secondary (college or university) degree – if applicable. [email protected] once you have received your study permit • Proof of English Language Proficiency (if required). confirmation. • Passport. Check your email for important information to prepare yourself for travel to • Application fee of $100 CAD (non-refundable). Canada to begin your studies including: All documents are to be scanned and uploaded as part of the online • Important dates for new international students including the compulsory application. It is important to save each document as a separate document International Student Orientation. (PDF or JPEG documents only; PDF preferred). If the document is several • How to register for your timetable. pages in length (university transcripts for example), save as a multi-page • Arrival services information (e.g. how to book airport pickup, PDF when possible. temporary and long-term accommodation options, etc.). • What to pack and bring with you to Canada. Go to www.durhamcollege.ca/intapp to submit your application.
APPLICATION FEE Payment of the $100 CAD non-refundable application fee can be paid by credit card, Flywire or Western Union Business Solutions.
CHECK YOUR APPLICATION STATUS Within five business days of submitting your application, you will receive login information to your self-serve application portal. This portal can be accessed at www.durhamcollege.ca/mycampus. On this portal, you can: • View the status of your application to Durham College. • Upload any documents which are still required. • See a record of any admission letters and important email correspondence from Durham College International Admissions. • Confirm your attendance at Durham College if you have received a Letter of Acceptance. • Pay your tuition fee indicated in Box 25 on your Letter of Acceptance. Pay by Flywire, credit card or Western Union Business Solutions. • View and print your official Durham College fee receipt once tuition fees are paid.
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER If your application is successful, your Letter of Acceptance will be available to view and print from your self-serve application portal. • Accept your offer by confirming through your portal. • Pay your tuition fee, indicated on your Letter of Acceptance on page 2 in box 25, by the deadline date. • Durham College will issue an official fee receipt once the confirmation and fee payment has been received. This fee receipt should be included with your study permit application.
38 www.durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca 39 TOGETHER, WE’RE LEADING THE WAY.
CONTACT INFO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE: INDIA, BANGLADESH, NEPAL, PAKISTAN, and SRI LANKA: [email protected] Oshawa campus 2000 Simcoe Street North If you are an applicant from any of the countries above please contact your in-country representatives. Oshawa, Ontario, Canada L1G 0C5 SUBMIT APPLICATIONS: WWW.DURHAMCOLLEGE.CA/INTAPP T: +1.905.721.2000 ext. 2355 E: [email protected]
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