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APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSIONS for Fall 2023 at SELKIRK COLLEGE open on Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Nestled in one of the most spectacular locations in Canada, Selkirk College mirrors the communities it serves.
With an eclectic economy built on primary industry, tourism and small business, the West Kootenay/Boundary region of southern British Columbia is a mixture of small rural communities and incredible natural beauty. Selkirk College is integral to the region, offering a wide array of programs in face-to-face, on-line and blended delivery. Its internationally recognized faculty and intimate learning environments provide students with outstanding educational experiences.
The mission of Selkirk College is to inspire lifelong learning, transform lives through education and training, and serve its communities. The college achieves this through focus on the learner, teaching excellence, community engagement, innovation, a healthy workplace and sustainability. With more than 60 nationally recognized programs and laddering opportunities at the certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, degree, and post-baccalaureate levels, Selkirk College ensures its graduates are career and life ready.
Selkirk College values respect, quality, inclusivity, curiosity, service, accountability, collaboration and accountability in all its endeavors. The college serves more than 13,000 students in nine locations across the West Kootenay/Boundary. With 2,200 full-time domestic students, 500 international students and 9,000 community education learners, the college helps build futures by preparing graduates for challenging and exciting careers.
FAST FACTS:
- Selkirk College has six campuses and three learning centres in six different communities across the West Kootenay/Boundary region of southern British Columbia.
- On average, Selkirk College two-year diploma graduates earn $402,800 more in their lifetime than someone with only a high school diploma. Selkirk College has six campuses and three learning centres in six different communities across the West Kootenay/Boundary region of southern British Columbia.
- The trades-focused Silver King Campus based in Nelson is recently completed a $23 million renovation and upgrade which has modernized the facility that has been serving the region for more than 50 years.
- Five campuses and three learning centres in six West Kootenay/Boundary communities.
- 92% of students are satisfied with the quality of instruction in their program.
- Selkirk College awards more than $425,000 in scholarships and bursaries on an annual basis.
General Info
Enrolment Total
Enrolment Details
Selkirk College offers more than 80 nationally recognized programs to 2,700 full-time students and more than 9,000 community learners in eight campuses and learning centres throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary regions.
Detailed Costs
Campus Locations
Castlegar Campus
301 Frank Beinder Way,
Castlegar, BC
Castlegar Campus
301 Frank Beinder Way
Castlegar, BC
Nearby Highlights
What to do while studying at Selkirk College:
Soak up the famous Kootenay Vibe
Discover a farmer’s market
Enjoy coffee on a patio with a friend
Paddle our waterways – raft the river, kayak the lake, discover by canoe
Rip down a mountain bike trail.
Catch a fish from the shores of the mighty Columbia River just steps away from your classroom door.
Hike the 9.8 km of spectacular trails on the Castlegar Campus and beyond.
Sooth with a Soak – Enjoy the healing waters and spectacular views at our region’s hot springs. (Watch for organized student tours.)
Discover a community that supports your health and wellbeing on our Healthy Campus
Take advantage of FREE and FUN campus fitness classes for students including yoga and martial arts.
Join a club. Be a Student Ambassador. Meet new friends.
Our ski hills are top-notch and waiting for you! Red Mountain Ski Resort has a new expansion this winter placing it among the top 10 largest ski resorts in North America. They’re ranked #1 for the most acres per skier with 110 runs, and everything from wide-open groomers to steep, powder-filled glades.
Whitewater Ski Resort is known for its deep, steep chutes, and glades with 81 marked runs, all beneath the ski resort’s majestic Ymir Peak. Powder magazine’s 2018 award for Best Ski Town in North America
Campus Tours
Credentials Available
- Associate Degree
- Diplomas: 2-3 Years
- Trades Apprenticeship
- Certificates: 1 Year or Less
- Continuing Education
- Bachelor’s Degree: Career-Focused
- Trades Foundation Certificate
- Upgrading / HS Completion
Programs
Info on All Programs
Areas of Study Available
- Business and Management
- Computer and Information Systems
- Health Related
- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Science
- Legal and Social Services
- Liberal Arts and Humanities
- Mechanical and Related
- Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality and Service
- Sciences
- Visual, Performing and Fine Arts
- Upgrading Programs
- Engineering and Electronics
- Construction and Precision Production
Study Abroad Opportunities
Every Selkirk College student can have an international experience as a part of their studies. The college is a member of the organization CONAHEC, through which students can participate in semester exchanges to many different countries. Selkirk College also has study abroad partners in a dozen other countries with opportunities that range from a few weeks to a semester or more.
Study Abroad Info
Admissions
Basic Admissions Requirements
In order to attend Selkirk College you must meet the admission requirements for the college and for the program you wish to enrol in.
- Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
- Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
- Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
- Read more about admission requirements according to Policy 8611
First-time applicants may be required to take the College Readiness Tool (CRT). Please refer to your acceptance letter to determine if you need to take the CRT.
Program Admission Requirements
All programs offered at Selkirk College have established academic requirements that must be satisfied by students seeking admission. Program academic requirements are listed on each program’s web page.
Don’t quite have the admission requirements you need? Selkirk College can work with you to help get you started anyway. Our Student Recruiters can help direct your inquiry. Contact Us…
English Proficiency Requirements
- completion of BC English 12, or equivalent; or
- completion, with a grade of “C+” or better, advanced core courses in the Selkirk College English Language Program and Provincial Level English 51; or
- submission of a TOEFL score of IBT 80 or better; or
- submission of an IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5 or better; or
- submission of an acceptable score on the Language Proficiency Index score of 4 or better.
- Selkirk College has approved, on an interm basis for Fall 2020, Winter 2021, and if required Spring 2021, the acceptance of Duolingo English Test to meet college and program admission requirements. Accepted English Duolingo scores for Selkirk College are 110 = IELTS 6.5 and 105 = IELTS 6.0.
Students applying to Selkirk College through the SDS (Study Direct Stream) from India, China, Vietnam, or the Philippines must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Post Graduate Diploma programs and a few other programs have a higher English Language Proficiency requirement (6.5 IELTS).
There are no minimum English language proficiency requirements for entry into the English Language Program.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted for most programs starting 12 months before the start date. Competitive admission programs will post their deadline dates on the website. Apply early to ensure a seat in your program as some popular programs have a wait list.
Important information for program start dates and Selkirk College events:
- Important dates College wide.
- Upcoming college events.
- Upcoming Services.
Application Fee
A non-refundable fee ($40) is payable as part of the online application.
How to Apply
Applying is made easy through the ApplyBC portal:
- Step 1 = Go to https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca/
- Step 2 = Enter personal info
- Step 3 = Select Selkirk College
- Step 4 = Choose program.
- Step 5 = Pay application fee
HAVE QUESTIONS?! Reach out to our student recruiters by clicking the “Find out More” form here.
Admissions Contact Email
Admissions Contact Phone
Financial Aid
Entrance Scholarships Deadline
Applications open February 15th and close March 31st.
Entrance Scholarships Info
Other Scholarship Info
Student Loan Info
Financial Aid Contact Email
Financial Aid Contact Phone
Residence
First Year Residence Spots
Residence Options
Depending on which campus you are attending, student housing is available at Kekuli House (Castlegar), which offers standard single rooms with a shared washroom, or at the Tenth Street (Nelson) student Housing, which offers a variety of accommodation from single dorm style units with shared washroom and kitchen facilities to “pod” communal units with a choice of 3 or 5 bedrooms.
In both the Kekuli House and the Tenth Street Student Housing there are larger kitchen spaces available for use.
Total Average Residence Cost
Residence Cost Details
Kekuli student housing (Castlegar) is approx. $650 per month.
Tenth Street student housing (Nelson) is approx. $600-$700 for shared dorm/pod and $750 for single dorm.
Residence Application Deadline
Applications are accepted beginning of October. In early June you will receive an offer of accommodation for Student Housing. Once that offer is received, a $400.00 deposit is due. There is an application fee of $50.00 that is to be submitted with an application. Applications are accepted from students taking a minimum of 50% course load at Selkirk College. Full-time students requiring accommodations for the entire academic year are given preference. Room assignments are made on the basis of application date.
Residence Contact Email
Residence Contact Phone
Accessibility Supports & Services
Accessibility Supports & Services Info
Please reach out to our coordinators and assistants who are found here: Accessibility Services or book an appointment, by calling the Welcome Centre at 1-888-953-1133.
Our Mission
In Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities, we help students with documented disabilities find the supports they need to reach their educational goals.
We recognize that the impact of disabilities can make attending College more challenging. We are committed to working with you to maximize the accessibility of your learning experience at our college. The supports offered through Accessibility Services are intended to ensure that you, as a student with a disability, can participate fully in your course or program.
We work collaboratively with you and your instructors to remove barriers and foster learning by providing access to reasonable academic accommodations and other learning supports so that the learning environment is more responsive to your abilities and learning needs.
What is a Disability?
Disabilities can include a range of medical/health situations.
- Students may experience physical, cognitive, developmental, learning, sensory (ex., visual, hearing), and mental health related disabilities or medical conditions that have an impact on the way they learn or their ability to demonstrate their knowledge.
- Disabilities may be permanent or temporary. For example, a student may temporarily access services while they use a wheelchair to recover from a motor-vehicle accident.
- Disabilities can be visible to others, such as someone who is visually-impaired who uses a white cane or service dog, or invisible, such as someone who experiences anxiety or a learning disability.
What to Expect From Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities
In Accessibility Services, expect to find an open, respectful environment. We are here to learn from you about your educational goals and to work together with you to develop a plan that will support your educational experience. As such, we work together as a team with you, instructors, college staff members, and community members to support your learning. We value a proactive solution-based approach, and recognize that every student’s situation, experiences, and goals are unique.
We recognize that the information you share about your disability or medical condition is private. This information remains confidential.
What Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities Offers
For students with a documented disability, Accessibility Services offers a wide variety of helpful academic accommodations, and other supports and resources crafted to meet your unique needs. Accessibility Services are available on all campuses and Extension Centres.
Please note that your eligibility for academic accommodations is based on the information provided in your documentation of disability (please see Documentation of Disability for more details on our documentation requirements).
Services available include:
- Transition planning support: whether you are graduating from high school, have been away from school for some time, or are planning a new educational or career direction
- Information on student funding and grants for students with disabilities
- Connections to learning and counseling supports at the college
- Facilitating conversations between you and your instructors to address disability-related barriers or concerns
- Information on relevant community resources and supports
- Information about assistive technology to help you learn, such as text to speech or voice dictation software
- Supports and information for instructors, college staff members, and families
Potential Academic Accommodations include:
- Access to textbooks and study resources in different formats, like e-texts or audio
- Exam supports to decrease distractions and support exam-writing success
- Classroom supports such as note takers, audio recording lectures, and specialized seating
- Access to adaptive technology to assist you in completing course readings, assignments and exams
More Accessibility Info
Indigenous Student Supports & Services
Indigenous Student Supports & Services Info
Territorial Acknowledgement
Selkirk College acknowledges our respect for and deep gratitude to the First Nations of the West Kootenay and Boundary regions: the Sinixt (Lakes), the Syilx (Okanagan), the Ktunaxa, and the Secwepemc (Shuswap) peoples on whose traditional territories we are honoured to operate.
Learn more about our policy explaining this acknowledgement… Search Policy 1100 Territorial Acknowledgement.
Cultural Support
Attend an event on campus connect with the Elders’ Program…
- Cultural Connections with Anne-Marie (Castlegar, Nelson)
- Drumming Circle with Donna (Castlegar)
- Storytelling with Gerry (Castlegar)
- Walk it and Talk it with Muhri (Castlegar & Zoom)
Cultural Space
The Gathering Place is on the Castlegar Campus and is devoted to enhancing services, and providing a welcoming and supportive environment to learners. Everyone is invited to attend the events at the Gathering Place and at the other campuses throughout the year. Meet our Team
Get your education started at Selkirk College
Now that you’re ready to choose a post-secondary institution for your educational goals, let us make it easy for you to discover all that Selkirk College has to offer. Learn more about how to Get Started today.
More Indigenous Student Info
International Students
International Student Info
Students who meet the entrance requirements can apply to Selkirk College’s 60+ post-secondary certificate, diploma and associate degree programs. Selkirk International provides assistance with admission requirements and advising. Upon completion, transfer your Selkirk College credits to universities worldwide to complete your degree.
English Language Requirement
- completion of BC English 12, or equivalent; or
- completion, with a grade of “C+” or better, advanced core courses in the Selkirk College English Language Program and Provincial Level English 51; or
- submission of a TOEFL score of IBT 80 or better; or
- submission of an IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5 or better; or
- submission of an acceptable score on the Language Proficiency Index score of 4 or better.
- Selkirk College has approved, on an interm basis for Fall 2020, Winter 2021, and if required Spring 2021, the acceptance of Duolingo English Test to meet college and program admission requirements. Accepted English Duolingo scores for Selkirk College are 110 = IELTS 6.5 and 105 = IELTS 6.0.
Students applying to Selkirk College through the SDS (Study Direct Stream) from India, China, Vietnam, or the Phillipines must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Post Graduate Diploma programs and a few other programs have a higher English Language Proficiency requirement (6.5 IELTS).