Viewbook - Durham College

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2012-2013 WWW.DURHAMCOLLEGE.CA 

A DAY IN 

THE LIFE OF A 

DC STUDENT 

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to Durham College 

At Durham College, we are 100 per cent committed 

to making sure that the student experience comes 

first. Starting with our very first graduating class of 

just 53 students in 1969 to the more than 55,000 

graduates we now proudly call our alumni, we 

deliver the best possible education to students and 

ensure you gain the most up-to-date skills during 

your time with us. 

Whether you want to begin your career or further 

your studies, this viewbook showcases the many 

ways we can help you succeed at college and begin 

the path to making your future dreams come true. 

Take a read through the following pages and if 

you like what you see, we invite you to tour our 

campuses and check us out for yourself! 

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FEATURES 

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FIND YOUR FIT 

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LIVE AND 

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OUR GRADUATES 

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DURHAM COLLEGE 

– FIND YOUR FIT 

Whether you’re finishing high school, 

returning to school to upgrade your 

knowledge and skills or looking to make 

a career change, at Durham College 

you’re sure to find your fit. 

OUR MORETHAN 130 FULL-TIME DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE AND 

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS are shaped by the current 

job market and taught by world-class professors with real-world 

experience. In addition, most of our programs offer co-op and 

internship placements that provide valuable opportunities to 

gain work experience while attending classes, enabling you to 

hit the ground running – before and after graduation. 

More than 30,000 students study at our Oshawa and Whitby 

campuses and other locations, preparing for their future 

careers through full- and part-time, apprenticeship and 

continuing education programs in areas including engineering, 

business, information technology, media, art, design, 

skilled trades, general arts and sciences, justice, renewable 

technology, emergency services, health care, community 

services and more. 

In addition, we offer several diploma to degree programs 

through agreements with universities in Ontario and around 

the world, allowing you to pursue your university degree 

in less than the traditional amount of time by giving 

you credit for college study that can be used toward a 

university degree. This includes several agreements in 

place with our campus partner, the University of Ontario 

Institute of Technology (UOIT), which allow you to broaden 

your post- secondary experience without having to physically 

change locations. 


TO FIND OUT MORE, CALL 905.721.3000 OR VISIT 

WWW.DURHAMCOLLEGE.CA/PROGRAMS. 

“My school options were limited with the program I wanted 

to take and Durham College seemed like the right choice for 

me. College has been awesome and I’ll have a lot of good 

memories from here. My most memorable moments are 

playing with the team but I’ll never forget the great people 

I’ve met. Durham College is kind of a small school so a lot 

of people are close-knit and everyone knows everyone. 

Everyone works together and helps each other out to make 

our experiences better.” 

P.J. Cornelius, second-year Sport Management student 


SEEKING A NEW CAREER 

ALTHOUGH SOME OF OUR STUDENTS COME TO 

US DIRECTLY FROM HIGH SCHOOL, many choose 

Durham College because they are looking for 

retraining opportunities, are seeking a new career 

path, want to switch jobs altogether or want to 

upgrade their skills in their current area of 

employment. No matter which direction you 

want to go, Durham College offers thousands of 

courses through full- and part-time study that can 

enable you to earn a diploma, graduate certificate 

and more. 


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WE ARE HERE 

To find out where your program is located, look for the 

O indicating Oshawa and the W indicating Whitby in the 

campus columns from pages 18 to 20. 

Oshawa campus 

Our Oshawa campus features our new, state-of-the-art Student 

Services building where our Admissions and Recruitment office 

is located. It is also the home of the majority of our student 

services including Registration and Records, Career Services, 

Financial Aid and Awards, Student Life and more. 

Our award-winning Campus Library; Integrated Manufacturing 

Centre; Centre for Integrated Justice Studies; fully equiped 

biotechnology and nursing labs; and the Campus Recreation 

and Wellness Centre (CRWC) are also located at our Oshawa 

campus. The CRWC features extensive health services, a 

28,000-sq.-ft. triple gym, 10,000-sq.-ft. fitness centre, two 

squash courts, two 900-sq.-ft. aerobic/dance studios and an 

elevated indoor walking/jogging track overlooking the gym. 

Whitby campus 

Our Whitby campus, currently undergoing a three-phase 

expansion project, features our award-winning Skills Training 

Centre, which prepares apprentices and skilled trades students 

for a wide range of trades positions offering excellent pay and 

career prospects as the demand for them grows in Ontario and 

across the country. 

Phase 1 of the expansion, which opened in December 2009, 

offers new classrooms and labs; Phase 2, which opened in May 

2011, added an additional 35,000 square feet of space to campus 

including 20,000 square feet of shop space for new labs and 

equipment; and Phase 3 will be a new 30,000-square-foot 

building focused on culinary, agriculture, hospitality and tourism 

that will be located at the west side of campus. 

The Oshawa and Whitby campuses are connected by a college 

shuttle bus and Durham Regional Transit. 


DURHAM COLLEGE’S 

WHITBY CAMPUS COMES 

OF AGE 

At Durham College, we are committed 

to training the skilled trades leaders of 

tomorrow. How do we do it By offering 

leading-edge programs linked to the 

growing demand for a trained workforce in 

the areas of sustainability, renewable 

energy and construction and building trades. 

"The hands-on learning experience 

Durham College offers in my program at 

the Whitby campus mirrors exactly what 

students can anticipate in the workforce 

after they graduate. The instructors offer 

their expertise and one-on-one support. 

All students are entrusted to use the 

machines in a safe and proper manner. 

This allows them to become more 

comfortable with running the machines 

they are guaranteed to be working with 

in the workforce." 

Mitchell Shannon, Mechanical 

Techniques – Precision Machining/ 

CNC student 

PART OF OUR COMMITMENT INCLUDES THE $36-MILLION THREE- 

PHASE EXPANSION PROJECT currently underway at our Whitby 

campus. Phase 1 of the expansion houses a research incubation 

centre and utilizes a living laboratory approach that provides solar 

water heating, solar cell systems, geothermal technology, wind 

turbines and electrical and energy auditing. 

As Ontario continues to face an estimated shortfall of more than 

350,000 skilled workers by 2025, Phase 2 offers expanded shop 

space including new labs and equipment; new classrooms, 

boardrooms and Student Association space; a renovated reception 

area at the front of campus; and two new residential labs to give 

students a sense of the many changes happening in the 

construction and building trades. 

Phase 3 will be able to accommodate approximately 950 students, 

house new classrooms and labs and provide a full-service 

restaurant for students studying culinary arts, hospitality, 

agriculture and other tourism-related topics. 

We are very proud of the thousands of students we have trained at 

our Whitby campus over the past two decades and encourage you 

to visit us to find the career that’s right for you. For a full list of 

programs, please see Page 18. 


LOCATED IN THE HEART 

OF DURHAM REGION 

Our Oshawa and Whitby campuses are 

located in the heart of Durham Region, 

which has a population of approximately 

760,000 people. 

LOCATED IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA, 

just 40 minutes east of Toronto, the region 

offers sports, culture, education and 

music; provides easy access to Canada’s 

leading business and cultural centre; and 

enables you to ski, snowboard, hike, walk, 

bike, windsurf, sail, fish and more within 

30 minutes of campus. 

Just 40 minutes 

east of Toronto 

Alternatively, if you prefer the indoors, you 

can visit one of many shopping malls and 

restaurants or theatre and concert events 

that take place on a regular basis. 


“The Nursing program at Durham 

College has provided me with amazing 

opportunities so far. It allows students to 

have real experiences with all of the 

available resources and the simulation 

labs we work in. It also prepares us for 

our careers with field placements at 

various health locations.” 

Tarra Newlands, second-year 

Nursing student 

LIVING AND LEARNING 

IN RESIDENCE 

Our goal is to help you have the best 

academic experience possible. You’ll soon 

discover Durham College offers hometown 

advantages and international flair. 


WE START WITH THE PROMISE that as a student enrolled at 

Durham College for the first time you are guaranteed a 

room in residence if you meet the deadlines for accepting 

our offer of admission and applying to residence. Residence 

application forms are included with your offer of admission 

and you can also apply online at www.durhamrez.ca. It doesn’t 

get any easier! 

We currently offer different residence options at our South 

and Simcoe Village residences as well as apartment-style 

residence units, which are designed for students in their 

upper years of study. 

Simcoe Village 

Our Simcoe Village residence gives you a choice between 

furnished double rooms that are semi-divided for privacy or 

furnished suites with two private bedrooms. Both options 

include: 

• Cable television; 

• Fridge and microwave; 

• Internet access; 

• Kitchenette; 

• Telephone; and 

• Three-piece bathroom. 

South Village 

Overlooking a creek and conservation area, our five-storey 

South Village residence provides furnished suites with two 

private bedrooms that include: 

• Cable television; 

• Fridge and microwave; 

• Internet access; 

• Kitchenette; 

• Telephone; and 

• Three-piece bathroom. 

The South Village residence also features a cafeteria and 

study and recreation areas. 

T: 905.728.8700 

E: durham@stayrcc.com 

www.durhamrez.ca 


HEALTH, WELLNESS 

AND INTRAMURAL 

AND VARSITY ATHLETICS 

Exercising your body is as important as 

exercising your mind and thanks to Durham 

College’s world-class facilities, awardwinning 

varsity athletics program and 

extensive intramural sports leagues, 

you can do both while having access to 

first-class athletic scholarships! 

“Coming to Durham College made me feel at home. 

I was comfortable with the campus and the professors were 

great. I had an amazing opportunity to play for two teams 

here and it made my school life more enjoyable. I’m looking 

forward to returning next year.” 

Alicia Del Fuoco, second-year Early Childhood 

Education student 


Programs-at-a-glance 

Program • Duration • start date(s) Campus Program 

application 

code 

Minimum entrance requirements 

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), General 

Educational Development (GED), Academic and Career 

Entrance (ACE) (BTSD) or Mature Student Status (MSS) plus 

senior level (Gr. 11 or higher) subject credits: College 

Preparation (C), University/ College Preparation (M), University 

Preparation (U), or Post-Secondary (college or university) 


application 

code 


Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), General 

Educational Development (GED), Academic and Career 

Entrance (ACE) (BTSD) or Mature Student Status (MSS) plus 

senior level (Gr. 11 or higher) subject credits: College 

Preparation (C), University/ College Preparation (M), University 

Preparation (U), or Post-Secondary (college or university) 


application 

code 

See full-time course calendar or website for application and selection processes including weighting factors, recommended 

pre-requisite courses by program and alternate mathematics entrance opportunities. 

* Program also offered part-time through the School of Continuing Education. 

** Previously a highly competitive program (significantly more applicants than seats available, ranking is required) Applications received 

as of Wednesday February 1, 2012 for fall 2012 start and October 2012 for winter 2013 start dates will be considered equally. 

*** Mobile learning program. 

O Oshawa campus 

W Whitby campus 


Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), General Educational 

Development (GED), Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) (BTSD) or 

Mature Student Status (MSS) plus senior level (Gr. 11 or higher) subject 

credits: College Preparation (C), University/ College Preparation (M), 

University Preparation (U), or Post-Secondary (college or university) 

9-1-1 Emergency and Call Centre Communications,* two-year diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O EMCC Gr. 12 English. 

Accessibility Coordination, one-year graduate certificate (Sept. start) O ACCO University degree or college diploma with an emphasis on areas such as human, 

health or social services; structural, civil or urban planning; engineering or 

architecture; project and facility management; business or recreation; and/or five 

years of relevant experience or equivalent. 

Addictions and Mental Health, one-year graduate certificate (Sept./Jan./May start) O ADMH College diploma in a human services specialty area or university degree in human, 

health or social services with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or 65 per 

cent; minimum of one full-credit post-secondary psychology course above the 

introductory level or its equivalent; an overall GPA of 2.5 in psychology or its 

equivalent; and resumé listing work and volunteer experience (upon request). 

Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations, one-year graduate certificate (Sept. start) O LAW College diploma or university degree with GPA of 3.0 or related work experience. 

Advertising and Marketing Communications Management***, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O ADVS Gr. 12 English. 

Animation – Digital Arts, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O ADA Gr. 12 English; portfolio submission; and interview (may be required). 

Animation – Digital Production, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O ADA Gr. 12 English; portfolio submission; and interview (may be required). 

Biomedical Engineering Technology, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O BMTY Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MCT4C). 

Biomedical Engineering Technology (compressed fast-track), advanced diploma (Sept. start) O BMYF Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical, Biomedical or Electronics from accredited 

university; official transcript demonstrating proof of successful completion of a postsecondary 

degree program; and attendance at an interview where you may be required to 

submit a transcript and resumé for review. Note: English skills assessment may be required. 

Biotechnology Technologist, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O BITY Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MAP4C). 

Biotechnology Technologist (Biotechnology Pharmaceutical) (compressed fast-track), advanced diploma (Sept. start) O BTYF Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from an accredited university including two 

chemistry courses and one biochemistry course; official transcript demonstrating proof 

of successful completion of a post-secondary degree program; and attendance at an 

interview where you may be asked to submit a transcript and resumé for review. 

Note: English skills assessment may be required. 

Business Fundamentals*, one-year certificate (Sept./Jan./May start) O BFND Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business – Accounting****, two-year diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O BUS Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business – Entrepreneurship and Small Business***, two-year diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O BESB Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business – Entrepreneurship and Small Business***, 12-month compressed format, one-year diploma (Sept./Jan./May start) O BESC Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business – General ***, two-year diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O BUS Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business – Accounting – Transfer Program to University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Bachelor Commerce (Honours)*** 

two-year diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O BUS Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business – Human Resources***, two-year diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O BUS Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business – Marketing***, two-year diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O BUS Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business – Operations***, two-year diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O BUS Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business Administration***, three-year advanced diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O BUS Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business Administration – Accounting***, three-year advanced diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O BUS Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business Administration – Human Resources***, three-year advanced diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O BUS Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business Administration – Marketing***, three-year advanced diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O BUS Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Business Administration – Operations Management***, three-year advanced diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O BUS Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Chemical Engineering Technology, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O CHEM Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MCT4C). 

Chemical Engineering Technology (compressed fast-track), advanced diploma (Sept. start) O CHMF BSc degree from accredited university including two chemistry courses and one calculus 

course; official transcript demonstrating proof of successful completion of a postsecondary 

degree program; and attendance at an interview where you may be asked to 

submit a transcript and resumé for review. Note: English skills assessment may be 

required. 

Chemical Laboratory Technician, two-year diploma (Sept/Jan. starts) O CLBT Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MAP4C). 

Child and Youth Worker***, six consecutive semesters/compressed delivery, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O CYWK Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 70 per cent) and three additional senior level 

credits. 

Communicative Disorders Assistant, one-year graduate certificate (Sept. start) O CDA Two-year college diploma or university degree with emphasis on communication 

disorders, linguistics, human anatomy, physiology, social sciences or human services 

curriculum; resumé and volunteer experience; letter of intent; and maximum of three 

letters of reference. 

Community Integration through Co-operative Education, two-year certificate (Sept. start) O CICE Demonstration of academic needs that require program modification in order to 

succeed; a level of independence that precludes constant support; a willingness to 

participate fully in the program; and transportation to and from college and field 

placement locations. 

Community Services and Child Studies Foundations, one-year certificate O CCSF Gr. 12 English. 

Computer Programmer***, two-year diploma (Sept. /Jan.start) O CPGM Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Computer Programmer Analyst***, three-year advanced diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O CPA Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Computer Systems Technician***, two-year diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O CSTC Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Computer Systems Technology***, three-year advanced diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O CSTY Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Construction and Hoisting Techniques, one-year certificate (Sept. start) W COHT Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Construction Carpentry – Sustainable, two-year diploma (Sept. start) W CCST Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Court Support Services, one-year certificate (Sept./Jan. starts) O CTSS Gr. 12 English. 

Critical Care Nursing (e-learning), one-year graduate certificate (Sept./Jan./May start) O CCH Proof of registration as a registered nurse with College of Nurses Ontario. 

Note: registered nurses from other provinces should contact the program 

co-ordinator regarding admission. 

Culinary Skills, one-year certificate (Sept. start) O CSK Gr. 12 English and Gr. 11 math. 

Dental Assisting (Levels 1 and 2)**, one-year certificate (Sept./May start) O DAII Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 70 per cent); Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 biology; 

Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 chemistry; and one additional senior level credit. 

Dental Hygiene**, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O DENT Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 70 per cent); Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 math; 

Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 biology; Gr. 11 or 12 chemistry; and selective admission 

test(s) may be required. 

Dental Reception and Administration, one-year certificate (Sept. start) O DRA Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 70 per cent). 

Developmental Services Worker, two-year Diploma (Sept. start) O DSWK Gr. 12 English. 

Digital Photography***, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O DGPH Gr.12 English. 

Digital Video Production***, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O DGVP Gr. 12 English. 

Early Childhood Education*, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O ECE Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 70 per cent). 

Electrical Technician – Instrumentation and Control**, two-year diploma (Sept. start) W ELTN Gr. 12 English; Gr. 12 math; and two additional 

senior level credits. 

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O EMTY Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MCT4C). 

Electronics Engineering Technician, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O ELTC Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (college technology MCT4C). 

Electronics Engineering Technology, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O ELTY Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (college technology MCT4C). 

Emergency Management, one-year graduate certificate (Sept. start) O EMGT College diploma/advanced diploma, university degree or one-year Ontario 

college emergency services related certificate; related work experience; 

and resumé listing work and volunteer experience. 

Emergency Services Fundamental, one-year certificate (Sept. start) O EMSF Gr.12 English. 

Energy Audit Techniques, one-year certificate (Sept. start) W ENAT Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MCT4C). 

Energy Management and Sustainable Building Technology, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) W EMSB Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MCT4C). 

Environmental Technology, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O ENVT Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MAP4C). 

Environmental Technology, (compressed fast-track) advanced diploma (Sept. start) O ENVF BSc degree from accredited university including two chemistry courses; 

official transcript demonstrating proof of successful completion of a postsecondary 

degree program; and attendance at an interview where you may 

be asked to submit a transcript and resumé for review. Note: English skills 

assessment may be required. 

Fine Arts – Advanced, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O FINE Gr. 12 English. 

Firefighter – Pre-Service, Education and Training**, one-year certificate (Sept. start) O PFET Gr. 12 English; Gr. 12 math; Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 biology; and Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 

chemistry. 

Fitness and Health Promotion, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O FIT Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 70 per cent) and Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 biology. 

Food Processing Safety Techniques, one-year certificate (Sept./Jan. start) O FPST Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MAP4C). 

Foundations in Art and Design, one-year certificate (Sept. start) O FAD Gr. 12 English. 

Game Development, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O GDEV Gr. 12 English; Gr. 11 math; and portfolio submission and interview (may be 

required). 

Gas Technician 2, one-year certificate (Sept. start) W GFIT Gr. 12 English; Gr. 12 math; valid Gas Technician 3 license; and valid Oil 

Burner 3 licence or proof of 75 per cent or higher on Oil Burner 3 practical 

evaluation. 

General Arts and Science, one-year certificate (Sept./Jan./May start) O GASC Gr. 12 English. 

General Arts and Science – Health Sciences Preparation, one-year certificate (Sept./Jan. start) O GASH Gr. 12 English. 

General Arts and Science – University Articulation, (16 consecutive months) two-year diploma (Sept./Jan./May start) O GASC Gr. 12 English. 

Graphic Design, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O GDES Gr. 12 English; Gr. 11 math; and portfolio submission. 

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques**, one-year certificate (Sept. start) W HVAC Gr. 12 English; Gr. 12 math; and two additional senior level credits. 

Hospitality Management – Hotel and Restaurant, two-year diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O HMGT Gr. 12 English. 

Human Resources Management*, one-year graduate certificate (Sept. start) O HURM Three-year college diploma, university degree or three to five years of 

related business experience (must submit resumé and references) and 

OSSD or equivalent. 

Internet Applications and Web Development***,two-year diploma (Sept. start) O WBIN Gr. 12 English. 

Journalism – Print***, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O JOUP Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 70 per cent). 

Journalism – Print and Broadcast***, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O JOUP Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 70 per cent). 

Legal Administration/Law Clerk, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O LEGL Gr. 12 English. 

Legal Research and Information Management O Any university degree or college diploma program in a justice, business, 

information technology, library or office administration field; and/or five 

years of relevant experience or equivalent; 

Library and Information Technician, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O LIBT Gr. 12 English. 

Mechanical Engineering Technician – Non-Destructive Evaluation, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O NDE Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MCT4C). 

Mechanical Engineering Technician, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O METC Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MCT4C). 

Mechanical Engineering Technology, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O METY Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MCT4C). 

Mechanical Technician – Mechanical Maintenance and Control, two-year diploma (Sept. start) W MTNM, Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Mechanical Techniques – Industrial (Online)*, one-year certificate (Sept./Oct./Nov. start) W MTIO Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. Note: must have internet-capable computer 

with minimum 56k modem. 

Mechanical Techniques – Precision Machining/CNC, one-year certificate (Sept. start) W MTPM Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Mediation – Alternative Dispute Resolution, one-year graduate certificate (Sept. start) O MADR Recognized college diploma, university degree or demonstration of 

equivalent experience reviewed by a committee; letter of intent; resumé; 

and career portfolio. 

Motive Power Technician – Service and Management, two-year diploma (Sept. start) W MPTN Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Multimedia Design***, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O MMDE Gr. 12 English. 

Music Business Administration**, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O MBAD Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 75 per cent) and three additional senior 

level credits. 

Music Business Management**, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O MBAD Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 75 per cent) and three additional 

senior level credits. 

Nursing – Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (UOIT/Durham) ***, four-year degree (Sept. start) O Admission and application information available at www.uoit.ca. 

Office Administration*, one-year certificate (Sept./Feb. start) O OFAD Gr. 12 English. 

Office Administration – Executive, two-year diploma (Sept. /Feb. start) O OFEX Gr. 12 English. 

Office Administration – Legal, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O OFLG Gr. 12 English. 

Office Administration – Medical, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O OFMD Gr. 12 English. 

Paralegal, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O CTA Gr. 12 English. 

Paralegal, one-year graduate certificate (Sept. start) O CTAP Legally related two-year college diploma, university degree or three to 

five years of related experience (must submit resumé and references); 

and OSSD or equivalent. 

Paramedic**, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O PPC Gr. 12 English; Gr. 12 math; Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 biology; and Gr.11 or 12 

chemistry. 

Paramedic – Advanced Care, one-year distance delivery graduate certificate (Jan. start) O ACPO Successful completion of Canadian Medical Association (CMA)- 

accredited Primary Care Paramedic program or equivalent; attendance 

at mandatory orientation session; and written evaluation/testing. 

Paramedic – Advanced Care, one-year graduate certificate (Sept. start) O PADV Successful completion of CMA-accredited Primary Care Paramedic 

program or equivalent; attendance at mandatory orientation 

session; and written evaluation/testing. 

Personal Support Worker, one-year certificate (Sept./May starts) O PSWK Gr. 12 English. 

Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology, three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O PHRM Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MAP4C). 

Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology, (compressed fast-track) advanced diploma (Sept. start) O PHMF BSc from an accredited university including two chemistry courses; 

official transcript demonstrating proof of successful completion of a 

post-secondary degree program; and attendance at an interview where 

you may be asked to submit a transcript and resumé for review. 

Note: English skills assessment may be required. 

Police Foundations*, two-year diploma (Sept./Jan. starts) O POFD Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 75 per cent in ENG/EAE). 

Power Engineering Technician, two-year diploma (Sept. start) W PETC Gr. 12 English; Gr. 12 math; Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 physics; and Gr. 11 or 

Gr. 12 chemistry. 

Practical Nursing**, two-year diploma (Sept./Jan. starts) O PNII Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 70 per cent in ENG/EAE); Gr. 12 

math (minimum weighted 75 per cent); Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 biology; and 

Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 chemistry. 

Pre-Media, one-year certificate (Sept. start) O PRMD Gr. 12 English. 

Professional Golf Management – Business Administration (co-op,) three-year advanced diploma (Sept. start) O PGM Gr. 12 English. 

Protection, Security and Investigation*, two-year diploma (Sept. /Jan. start) O PSI Gr. 12 English. 

Public Relations***, three-year advanced diploma (compressed fast-track) (Sept. start) O PUBL Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 70 per cent) and Gr. 11 math. 

Recreation and Leisure Services, two-year Ontario college diploma O RECL Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 Recreation and Fitness Leadership (recommended). 

Renewable Energy Technician, two-year diploma (Sept. start) W RET Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MCT4C). 

Science and Engineering Fundamentals, one-year certificate (Sept. start) O SCEF Gr. 12 English. 

Social Service Worker***, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O SSWK Gr. 12 English and three additional senior level credits. 

Sports Administration, two-year diploma (Sept. /Jan. start) O SPAD Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 75 per cent) and Gr.11 math. 

Sport Business Management, one-year graduate certificate (Sept. start) O SBMT Three-year related college diploma or university degree with a 

minimum GPA of 2.5; interview and presentation of resumé; and 

completion of questionnaire. Note: relevant full-time career 

experience may be considered. 

Sport Management**, three-year advanced diploma (Sept./Jan. start) O SPAD Gr. 12 English (minimum weighted 75 per cent) and Gr. 11 math. 

Trades Fundamentals, one-year certificate (Sept. start) O TRDE Gr. 12 English. 

Veterinary Assistant**, one-year certificate (Sept. /Feb. starts) O VETA Gr. 12 English; Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 biology; and two additional senior 

level credits. 

VFX and Digital Cinema, one-year graduate certificate (Sept. start) O VFXD Media-related college diploma or university degree or demonstrated 

industry-related expertise; personal profile (questionnaire); 

portfolio/demo reel; and VFX-/CGI-based short film production 

proposal. 

Victimology, one-year graduate certificate (Sept. start) O VICT Related college diploma or university degree; related work experience; 

questionnaire; and interview (may be required). 

Water Quality Technician, two-year diploma (Sept. start) O WATR Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math (MAP4C). 

Welding Techniques, one-year certificate (Sept. start) W WELD Gr. 12 English and Gr. 12 math. 

Youth Corrections and Interventions, one-year graduate certificate (Sept. start) O YCI Related college diploma, university degree or related work experience; 

completion of a questionnaire; and interview (may be required). 

Apprenticeship training (Whitby campus) 

Automotive Service Technician 

Electrician – Construction and Maintenance 

Electrician – Industrial 

Elevating Devices Mechanic 

Facilities Mechanic 

Facilities Technician 

General Machinist 

Hairstylist 

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) 

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 

Mobile Crane Operator (Branch 1,339A) 

Plumber 

Entrance requirements 

Apprentices must register through the regional apprenticeship office 

of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. For Durham 

Region call 905.837.7721 or 1.800.461.4608 (toll free). 

Precision Metal Fabricator 

Small Engine Technician 

Tool and Die Maker 

Welder

TRAVEL THE ROAD 

TO YOUR FUTURE VIA 

THE U-PASS 

We know that when you’re on a budget, 

every little bit helps. 

A day in the life of... 

Nicholas Mercier, 

THIRD-YEAR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – MARKETING STUDENT 

FIRST INTRODUCED IN 2006, THE UNIVERSAL TRANSIT PASS 

(U-PASS) offers great savings and unlimited free use of any 

Durham Region Transit bus (www.durhamregiontransit.com) 

or GO Transit bus (www.gotransit.com) operating in 

Durham Region during the academic year. All you have to 

do is show your Campus ID card to the bus driver. The cost 

for the U-Pass is included in your full-time student fees, 

allowing you to cross transportation budgeting off your list 

of financial considerations right from the get go. 

Additional benefits include: 

• Environmentally friendly way to travel; 

• No parking fees; 

• Convenience – everyday more than 380 buses enter the bus 

circle in front of the Gordon Willey building at the Oshawa 

campus; 

• Access to bus service in all Durham Region communities; 

and 

• Connections to express buses to the Scarborough Town 

Centre and York University (at a reduced cost for students) 

with stops in Markham and Vaughan, Ont. 

“I came from a small town four hours away, seeking a campus that 

offered the tools to help me succeed academically and become a 

well-rounded individual. Durham College seemed like the perfect 

fit! It allowed me to study both print and broadcast journalism 

through well-organized and challenging courses. Durham also 

lured me in with its full list of student services, most of which I 

was able to utilize. I’m glad I chose a campus where I could 

maintain a healthy balance of work and fun and I don’t regret my 

decision for a second!” 

Kyle Reynolds, third-year Journalism – Print and 

Broadcast student 

7:15 a.m. – Hitting the snooze button 

is a normal thing for me every 

morning. I wake up every day at 

7:15 a.m. Have to love those 8 a.m. 

classes! 

7:45 a.m. – Time for school! I live in 

Port Perry, Ont. so I commute with my 

mother who works at Durham College’s 

campus partner, UOIT. Very convenient 

ride every morning. 

7:25 a.m. – After my morning shower a 

breakfast of champions is needed! A 

massive glass of milk, three eggs, toast, 

multivitamins and some juice. 

8 a.m. – Quick chat with my friends in 

class before the professor begins 

teaching. Communication with 

classmates is essential for building 

relationships and having an enjoyable 

time in the classroom. 

7:40 a.m. – Letting my dog Hank out for 

his morning ritual. Also having my 

laptop, books and lunch ready at the 

door because you can never be too 

prepared! 

10:10 a.m. – Walking from the Gordon 

Willey building to the CRWC, which is 

the host of a state-of-the-art recreation 

and fitness centre. I’m in the gym daily! 

It helps me focus, release stress and 

maintain my daily routine. 

The CRWC is one of the best athletic facilities in the country 

and includes: 

• A 28,000-sq.-ft. triple gym; 

• A 10,000-sq.-ft. fitness centre; 

• Two 900-sq.-ft. aerobic/dance studios; 

• Two squash courts; 

• An elevated indoor walking/jogging track overlooking the 

gymnasium; 

• An athletic therapy centre; 

• A multi-purpose lounge; and 

• Student sports club office space. 

It also houses the Health Centre, which provides a mix of 

health and wellness services including: 

• A medical clinic featuring extended hours of service and onsite 

doctors, nurses and counselling services; 

• A full-service pharmacy; and 

• A variety of alternative health services including massage 

therapy, physiotherapy, acupuncture, nutritional counselling 

and chiropractic and orthotic services. 

Can’t get enough sports We offer: 

• The Campus Ice Centre which features two NHL-sized ice 

pads; 

• The Campus Tennis Centre, which is open year-round and 

features six Har-Tru (clay) courts; 

• Softball and soccer fields; and 

• Varsity sports including men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, 

volleyball and golf; men’s baseball; and women’s fastball. 

If you don’t want to compete at the varsity level, you can 

always join one of our many intramural teams to satisfy 

your interests including: 

• Basketball; 

• Ice hockey; 

• Indoor soccer; 

• Road hockey; 

• Slo-pitch; 

• Touch football; and 

• Volleyball. 

CRWC 

T: 905.721.3040 

E: campusrecfacilities@durhamcollege.ca 

www.campusrecreationcentre.com 

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Noon – Since I’m always starving after 

the gym it’s off to the cafeteria to get 

some food and listen to The Riot live! 

The DJs always play our favourite 

requested tunes. 

1 p.m. – Off to work in the Communications, 

Marketing and External Relations 

department! The campus work study 

program is an amazing opportunity for 

students to work on campus, get paid 

and learn from the pros! 

3 p.m. – Chilling at E.P. Taylor’s for 

some pool and tunes. Can’t complain! 

4 p.m. – Time for afternoon classes. 

I use my agenda to make sure I’m on 

point, focused and punctual. 

4:30 p.m. – Me and my laptop working 

away. I have a marketing research paper 

due in two days. 

6 p.m. – On my way home. I make a 

quick stop at the Tuck Shop to pick 

up my tickets for Friday night’s pub. 

I love all the events on campus. 

7:15 p.m. – Out with the boys and it’s 

time to relax and catch up with friends. 

They keep me from going insane! They 

are always there to keep me smiling. 

Just jumped on the bus cruising 

downtown for some fun! 

12:05 a.m. – Time to pass out and do it 

all over again tomorrow! You have to 

love living the life of a student at 

Durham College! 


THE STUDENT 

EXPERIENCE 

When it comes to the student 

experience, what happens outside 

the classroom is just as important 

as what happens inside. 

WE ARE COMMITTEDTO ATTRACTING AND RETAINING STUDENTS 

who reflect our institutional values and the values of our 

campus community including the importance of respecting 

others and maintaining a positive relationship between 

students, faculty, staff, administration and the community. 

Student rights and responsibilities 

Our Student Rights and Responsibilities department is 

designed to protect the rights of everyone on campus and 

sustain an environment of inclusiveness that will empower you 

to achieve your highest potential. This is supported through the 

many initiatives offered by our Diversity office, which works 

hard to ensure we sustain a positive, multicultural campus. 

Office of Campus Safety 

The security of everyone on campus is a key priority at Durham 

College and our Office of Campus Safety has several strategies 

in place to ensure your safety including: 

• 24-hour security presence at the main desk of the Gordon 

Willey building at the Oshawa campus; 

• Campus Walk program, which provides escorts to and from 

your car on campus; 

• Closed-circuit television cameras located throughout campus; 

• Code blue stations in all parking lots that provide direct 

contact to security; and 

• Uniformed security personnel who routinely patrol the 

campus. 

Office of Campus Safety 

T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2948 

www.durhamcollege.ca/campussafety 

Student Association (SA) 

The SA plays an active and important role in the interest and 

well-being of all students, reflecting the values of communication, 

inclusiveness, representation, spirit and success. It holds 

numerous on- and off-campus events including Campusfest 

and Winterfest as well as outdoor concerts and comedy nights 

at the on-campus pub and restaurant, E.P. Taylor’s. 

The SA is also responsible for a range of student services including: 

• Bike Depot; 

• Campus Emergency Response Team; 

• Food Centre; 

• Legal services; 

• LGBTQ Centre; 

• Perfect Pals; 

• Pride committee; 

• Sexual Health Resource Centre; 

• Students for Equal Access; 

• Student health insurance plan; 

• Tuck Shop; and 

• Women’s Centre. 

In addition, it supports and funds more than 70 student 

clubs focused on sports, culture and hobbies, giving you 

an opportunity to develop your leadership skills while 

socializing with others who share similar interests. 

SA 

T: 905.721.0457 

www.your-sa.ca 

Women’s Centre 

The Women’s Centre offers a safe haven for female students 

including access to private and confidential counselling and 

assistance in abusive situations. It also hosts numerous events 

on campus including Break the Silence Day, an event protesting 

violence against women, and an annual memorial ceremony to 

mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on 

Violence Against Women. 

Women’s Centre 

T: 905.721.2000 ext.2315 

www.your-sa.ca/services/outreach/womenscentre 

The Riot 

The Riot campus radio station is known as the students' voice 

on campus. It entertains, educates and updates the campus 

community and surrounding region. Airing live from the 

Gordon Willey building at the Oshawa campus, the station 

broadcasts all Durham College home varsity games and 

reports on breaking news, weather conditions and more. 

The Riot 

www.theriotradio.com 


E.P. Taylor’s Pub and 

Restaurant 

There are numerous ways to 

get involved on campus and 

make new friends and you 

won’t find a more perfect 

location to unwind with new 

classmates than E.P. Taylor’s 

Pub and Restaurant, one of the 

top campus pubs in Ontario. 

In addition to drinks and great food, E.P. Taylor’s offers concerts, 

Campus Idol, lunch and evening comedy shows, karaoke, battle 

of the bands and more. 

Student 

Association 


ASK A GRADUATE 

“I'm so glad that I decided to study Advertising at 

Durham College. My internship organization was 

really impressed with how much knowledge I gained 

from the program. I became a valuable asset because 

of my design background and I actually worked on 

proposals for multimillion-dollar deals. 

I want to thank the Durham College Advertising 

faculty for creating such a well-rounded program. 

Most of the interns in my department were university 

grads. I found that while they were running around 

grabbing jerseys or shipping merchandise, I was 

actually working on proposals and learning about 

the company. My computer and design skills and 

knowledge of marketing and sales set me aside from 

the other students. I fully attribute the success of 

my internship to the knowledge and skills I obtained 

while attending the Durham College Advertising 

program.” 

Courtney Gillen, 2011 Advertising graduate 

ASK AN EMPLOYER 

“We have been, and continue to be, proud supporters of the Durham College Legal 

Administration program. Graduates that we have hired have proven to be thriving 

contributors to the overall success of Aird & Berlis LLP. We have found them to be 

enthusiastic, professional and prepared to take on the various tasks assigned to them. 

We would recommend Durham graduates to any employer.” 

Aird & Berlis LLP 


MARKET-DRIVEN 

PROGRAMS; REAL-WORLD 

EXPERIENCE 

Today’s demanding work environment 

requires you to have skills, knowledge 

and confidence in order to meet your future 

employer’s expectations. That’s why we’ve 

been providing high-quality and relevant 

programs taught by exceptional teachers 

for more than 43 years. 

OUR AWARD-WINNING FACULTY provides a positive perspective 

on the importance of academics and employment, a 

perspective that you won’t find anywhere else. The relationship 

they have with our students is a unique combination of trust, 

knowledge, real-world experience and unwavering support. 

In addition, the majority of our full-time programs are designed 

to give you an opportunity to put what you learn in the 

classroom into practice on the job via work placement, 

internship and co-op opportunities. 

We invite you to come see for yourself why world-class 

instruction from world-class professors; hands-on training with 

the latest technologies; and the opportunity to network and 

apply your skills in the workplace long before graduation are 

the keys to success. 

Award-winning faculty and staff fast facts: 

• In October 2010, Charlotte Hale, associate dean of the School 

of Media, Art & Design, won the portrait category of Applied 

Art Magazine’s 2011 Photography and Illustration awards; 

• In February 2011, Sam Dempster, head coach of the Durham 

Lords varsity men’s baseball team, was appointed the new 

head coach and performance director of Great Britain 

Baseball for a three-year term; 

• In February 2011, volleyball coach Andrew Hinchey helped 

the Durham Lords varsity men’s volleyball team win its first 

regional title in five years; 

• In March 2011, Michelle Cole, administrative assistant to the 

vice-president, Student Affairs, was recognized by the Ontario 

College Administrative Staff Association for her thesis on 

how faculty members influence student levels of persistence 

in the classroom; 

• In the spring of 2011, Norm Fenton, former dean of the 

School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable 

Technology, was inducted into the prestigious Klaus Woerner 

Skilled Trades Hall of Fame; and 

• In March 2011, professor Mary Carr spearheaded a class 

project to provide Canadian soldiers overseas with letters 

from her Police Foundations students. 

Michelle Cole 


WHY DO OUR GRADS 

FIND JOBS 

Having a Durham College credential can give 

you a distinct advantage in the workplace 

and open the door to a world of opportunity 

and thousands of employers. So, what 

makes Durham College graduates such 

sought after commodities in the job market 

IS IT THE ACCESS TO HANDS-ON TRAINING using the latest 

technology and equipment we provide The emphasis we place 

on ensuring our programs are taught by knowledgeable 

instructors The many program advisory committees 

comprised of industry experts, employers and college faculty 

and staff that we rely on to help us stay abreast of new trends 

and develop new and job-focused curriculum 

If an employer finds that a graduate lacks the skills normally 

acquired in his/her program, we’ll provide them with retraining 

and full tuition for one Durham College course credit for up to 

one year after graduation. 

Our advisory committees ensure our programs teach the 

workplace-ready skills you need to succeed and enable us 

to offer internship and co-op placements so you can apply your 

classroom instruction to a workplace environment. 

While all of these things are powerful on their own, together 

they define a Durham College graduate. In fact, we’re so 

confident in our graduates’ ability on the job that we guarantee 

it through our Employer Guarantee for graduates working 

full-time, part-time or on contract. 


We’re so confident in our graduates’ 

ability on the job that we guarantee it ! 


STUDENT SERVICES – 

WHAT YOU NEED, 

WHEN YOU NEED IT 

Learning happens in and out of the 

classroom and we are committed to 

providing you with the best of both worlds. 

This includes our new 35,000-square-foot 

Student Services building, which provides a 

centralized location for the majority of our 

student service offerings. 

Office of the Registrar 

The Office of the Registrar is committed to providing you with a 

high-quality student service experience. Your first point of 

contact at Durham College, it recruits prospective students and 

provides front-line service for all aspects of the admissions 

process. In addition, it is responsible for several student services 

operations including answering questions and providing 

assistance with payments, account balances, the Ontario 

Student Association Program (OSAP), course changes and 

registration and manages all records for the college including 

academic records, credentials, transcripts and enrolment 

verification letters. 

Student Life office 

The Student Life office gives you the best possible support for 

a smooth transition throughout your first year at Durham 

College then supports your personal growth throughout your 

entire post-secondary journey. This includes hosting small and 

large on-campus events focused on student engagement and 

offering additional services that promote personal success and 

a well-balanced social and academic experience. 

First-year experience 

Going to college is exciting and a little bit nerve-wracking – this 

is a new chapter in your life! Our first-year experience coordinator 

is on hand to introduce you and your family to the 

many campus services available to you throughout your first 

year. It won’t be long before our vibrant campus and 

approachable staff and faculty have you feeling right at home. 

To support your entry to college we offer the following: 

• E-Mentoring for first-year students; 

• Parent and family support; 

• Get Prepared for Success (GPS) transitional programming; and 

• Orientation Week programming. 

First-generation students 

First-generation students are students whose parents or 

guardians did not attend a post-secondary institution. If you 

are a first-generation student, we are committed to helping 

you become the first in your family to graduate from a postsecondary 

institution by offering you access to specialized 

services from admission through to graduation. 


Student development and leadership 

If you are looking to enhance your leadership skills, DC Crew is 

the team for you! Team members receive specialized training in 

leadership, team building, diversity, campus services, campus 

tours and event planning, enabling you to improve your 

communication, organization and public speaking skills while 

meeting new people. DC Crew assists with Orientation Week 

events, student appreciation events, pep rallies, campus tours 

and much more. 

Orientation 

Orientation begins in the summer with GPS, a program you can 

participate in online, through a live session or through a 

combination of the two for a more complete program. GPS is 

designed to help you navigate through college business and 

prepare for college before school begins. 

Orientation Week welcomes more than 4,000 first-year students 

to our Oshawa and Whitby campuses each September. 

Co-curricular recognition 

Durham College offers a unique and cutting-edge Co-curricular 

Recognition program that supports and recognizes your 

participation and leadership in campus activities. Through this 

program, you can analyze and evaluate the skills you gain by 

participating in campus activities and use them to augment 

your resumé or portfolio. The program also includes a system 

that can track the level of leadership you demonstrate with 

students then determine your eligibility for various student 

leadership awards in recognition of your valuable 

contributions. 

Student Life office 

Oshawa campus 

Student Services building, SSB211 

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

www.durhamcollege.ca/studentlife 

Health Centre 

The Health Centre is committed to providing the highest level 

of health care to students. Whether you have a health-care 

emergency or a bad case of the flu, you will receive care from 

friendly, concerned and accessible health professionals. 

Located in the CRWC, services include a medical clinic where 

you can receive care by physicians and nurses for the 

assessment and treatment of illness or injury, annual health 

exams, laboratory testing and screening, immunizations and 

allergy injections, in addition you can access a variety of health 

education services including books, pamphlets, bulletin boards, 

web resources and newsletters. 

A pharmacy and chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture 

and reflexology alternative health services are also located 

within the centre in addition to an interdisciplinary counselling 

department that can assess, refer and assist you with 

relationship issues, family problems, stress and anxiety, 

depression or other personal problems. Our counselling 

department works closely with our community partners to 

provide referrals to local resources. 

Health Centre 

Oshawa campus 

CRWC 

T: 905.721.3037 

E: healthcare@durhamcollege.ca 

www.durhamcollege.ca/campushealthcentre 

Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) 

If you are a student with a disability (blind or have limited 

vision; deaf or hard of hearing; or physical, medical, psychiatric 

or learning disability), please contact the CSD, which together 

with your professors, ensures reasonable accommodations are 

available with every program in your chosen field. 

CSD 

Oshawa campus 

Gordon Willey building, Room SW116 

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

T: 905.721.3123 

TTY: 905.721.3187 

E: disabilities@durhamcollege.ca 

www.durhamcollege.ca/csd 

Student Academic Learning Services (SALS) 

If you are looking for additional academic support, SALS 

offers a College Peer Tutoring program; subject-specific 

support; study skills instruction; English as a Second language 

support; writing skills support; and computer-based tutorial 

labs. Our multi disciplinary staff delivers workshops, clinics 

and one-on-one consultations upon request. 

SALS 

Oshawa campus 

Student Services building, SSB204 

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

T: 905.721.2000 ext.2491 

E: sals@durhamcollege.ca 

www.durhamcollege.ca/sals 

Whitby campus 

Room 180 

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (by appointment) 


Aboriginal Student Centre 

The Aboriginal Student Centre provides a safe and welcoming 

environment for all Aboriginal students. Services are provided 

through links with Aboriginal communities; the Durham College 

Aboriginal Advisory Circle, which includes community members 

from the Chippewas of Georgina Island, First Nations, Metis 

Nation of Ontario and Durham College staff, students, faculty, 

and administration; and our Aboriginal student support 

programs, which are located at the Oshawa campus. 

The centre provides culturally appropriate programming, 

services and events in appreciation of the teachings of the 

Medicine Wheel. Services available include: 

• Access to Aboriginal organizations; 

• A Visiting Elders program; 

• Information on financial assistance and housing; 

• Information on scholarships and bursaries specific to 

Aboriginal people; 

• Links between First Nation communities and learners; 

• Library inclusive of Aboriginal material; 

• Opportunities to participate in social and cultural events 

(e.g. fieldtrips to pow wows) in addition to traditional 

teachings and ceremonies (e.g. full moon, sweats, etc.); 

• Personal and educational support; 

• Referrals and advocacy as needed; 

• Smudging (medicines available); and 

• Workshops and activities (e.g. movies, crafts, sewing, drum 

making, drumming, singing, etc.). 

Aboriginal Student Centre 

Oshawa campus 

Simcoe building, Room 1264 


T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2573 or ext. 2529 

Campus Library 

The Campus Library offers a range of resources to support 

Durham College programs and encourage lifelong learning. 

Print and digital books, periodicals, newspapers, government 

documents and videos are available. 

Our library staff will gladly assist you with your research needs 

including offering workshops on various topics throughout the 

year. You are also welcome to contact our reference team in 

person, by phone or by email. 

The library at the Oshawa campus is located at the north end of 

campus near Polonsky Commons. It offers: 

• 73,000 square feet of space with 160,000-volume book capacity; 

• 500 seats and 160 computers; 

• 10 group study rooms; 

• Adaptive/assistive technology room for special needs; 

• Open concept, two-floor fireplace reading room; 

• Special collections reading room/silent study room; 

• Starbucks café; 

• Two library orientation classrooms; and 

• Wired and wireless environment. 

Campus Library 

Circulation desk 

T: 905.721.3082 

Reference desk 

T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2390 

E: reference@durhamcollege.ca 

General inquiries 

T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2214 

E: library@dc-uoit.ca 

www.durhamcollege.ca/library 

Please note: the Whitby campus also offers a library in the Learning 

Commons with the majority of the library services available at the 

Oshawa campus also offered in Whitby. 

Career Services 

Career Services, which is available to graduates free of charge 

for up to two years after graduation including access to the 

Hired portal, is available to assist you with your career 

development. One-to-one advising services include: 

• Career clarification and exploration; 

• Interviewing techniques and mock interviews; and 

• Job search, resumé and cover letter assistance. 

Career centres are located at our Oshawa and Whitby 

campuses and virtually through the interactive, online Hired 

portal, which makes it quick and easy for students, graduates 

and employers to find precisely what, and whom, they’re 

looking for including job listings and internship opportunities. 

In addition, you can find a wealth of information under the 

Career Tools section to assist you with your career success. 

Internship program 

If you would like to gain career-related work experience, you can 

participate in our Internship program. An internship is paid 

employment that enables you to gain longer-term practical 

workplace experience directly related to your field of study. 

Internships are optional and can be four, 12 or 16 months in 

length depending on employer requirements. You can participate 

in the Internship program prior to your final year of study. 

Career Services 

Oshawa campus 

Student Services building, Room SSB212 


Whitby campus 

Room 180B 


T: 905.721.3034 

E: careerservices@durhamcollege.ca 

www.durhamcollege.ca/careerservices 


TECH SAVVY: 

MOBILE LEARNING 

Having the latest skills and knowledge gives 

you an automatic edge over the competition 

when it comes to starting your career. That’s 

why we introduced mobile learning 10 years 

ago and have been adding it to our programs 

ever since. 

STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM enjoy 

an exceptional learning experience through the use of mobile 

technology. You bring your own laptop to the college and 

become part of our mobile environment for the duration 

of your program, which will enable you to gain the advanced 

technical skills and knowledge needed for a strong edge in 

your career. 

Mobile learning programs provide: 

• Access to the Durham College Service Desk portal for campus 

technology information, advice, online support and self-help; 

• Access to electronic test and assignment results, lecture 

notes, online discussion groups and resources from 

anywhere in the world; 

• Direct faculty communication and collaborative learning; 

• Electronic access to course materials; and 

• Wired and wireless connectivity on campus including 

networked classrooms and labs and common study areas. 

How mobile learning works: 

• You acquire your own laptop from a vendor of your choosing 

including all of the hardware and software components 

required by your respective program (unless your program 

requires server-based software or software that can only be 

provided by the college); 

• Specific laptop requirements are available at 

www.durhamcollege.ca/mobile (updated requirements are 

posted in May each year); 

• A Mobile Learning FAQ list is posted on the mobile learning 

website; and 

• Discounted software is available for purchase from the 

Campus Bookstore. 

For more information, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/mobile. 


DOLLARS AND SENSE–FINANCIAL AID AND AWARDS 

Funding is provided through the provincial government and 

Durham College (the Ministry of Training, Colleges and 

Universities contributes 75 per cent of the eligible students' 

salaries and benefits and the college contributes 25 per cent). 

Note: If you apply for OSAP assistance and find that your total award and all 

other available resources do not meet your financial needs or if you are in a 

high-debt situation, you may qualify for OWSP. For more information, please 

visit www.durhamcollege.ca/jobs. 

Sometimes money is the only thing standing between you and 

your educational goals. The Financial Aid and Awards office 

offers bursary, scholarship and emergency aid programs to 

students in financial need and can explain the financial aid 

options available to you including: 

• On- and off-campus employment; 

• Resources for parents; 

• Student grants/loans from (OSAP); and 

• Student lines of credit, bursaries, scholarships and 

emergency aid programs. 

OSAP 

OSAP provides financial assistance to help you finance your 

education. You must: 

• Apply online at osap.gov.on.ca to be assessed by the federal 

and provincial governments; and 

• Apply early since applications require approximately four to 

six weeks to process. 

Budget counselling 

Preparing and following a budget can be a valuable tool for 

ensuring financial success. You will be encouraged to: 

• Consider your income and review your expenses; and 

• Work with a financial aid officer to identify and review 

problems and offer solutions. 

Emergency loans 

Emergency loans are designed to help qualified students 

experiencing short-term financial problems including an 

unexpected delay in OSAP funding. You are required to provide 

your student ID and must be enrolled in the current semester. 

On-campus employment 

On-campus employment opportunities may be made available 

to you if you are in financial need with the Ontario Work Study 

Program (OWSP) providing a limited number of on-campus, 

part-time employment opportunities to approved applicants 

who demonstrate a financial need beyond their resources. 

Bursaries 

Bursaries are awarded based on financial need and may be 

made available on an emergency basis during the academic 

year. They are given to students in good academic standing 

and may occasionally have other qualification requirements 

(e.g. membership in a certain organization or enrolment in a 

specific program). 

Note: Before applying for bursaries, you must investigate all other forms of 

financial assistance including OSAP, scholarships, family support, student lines 

of credit and part-time employment. For more information on the college’s 

Bursary program, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/studentawards. 

Scholarships 

Scholarships reward individuals who excel at Durham College 

with in-course scholarships awarded each year to full-time 

students with outstanding academic achievements. The college 

awards approximately 200 scholarships annually (valued at 

$500 or $1,000), which are: 

• Based on your grade point average and do not require 

an application; 

• Automatically awarded to eligible students for outstanding 

academic achievement upon the completion of at least one 

year of study; and 

• Also available for athletics if you excel in intercollegiate 

sports and your studies (a value of up to $1,000). 

Donor awards 

Donor awards are also available thanks to the generosity of our 

community members including individuals, organizations and 

corporations. 

Financial Aid and Awards office 

Oshawa campus 

Student Services building, Room SSB 205D 

Monday to Friday, 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Whitby campus 

Room 103 

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

T: 905.721.3036 (for inquiries or to book an appointment) 

E: financialaid@durhamcollege.ca 

www.durhamcollege.ca/financialaid 


UPCOMING EVENTS: 

COLLEGE INFORMATION PROGRAM (CIP) 

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011 

Representatives from colleges across Ontario will be on hand 

to answer questions and offer information about their 

programs and courses. In addition, Durham College will 

provide program information and campus tours. 

FALL OPEN HOUSE 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011 

Oshawa campus, Gordon Willey building 

2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa 

Whitby campus 

1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby 

Representatives from all Durham College post-secondary 

programs offered at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses, in 

conjunction with student support services representatives, will 

provide program information, demonstrations and campus tours. 

SPRING OPEN HOUSE 

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012 

Oshawa campus, Gordon Willey building 

2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa 

Whitby campus 

1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby 

Representatives from all Durham College post-secondary 

programs offered at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses, in 

conjunction with student support services representatives, will 

provide program information, demonstrations and campus tours. 

CAMPUS TOURS 

Durham College’s student ambassadors are always pleased to 

arrange tours to showcase our unique programs, services and 

facilities. For more information on any of these events or to 

arrange a campus tour, please visit 

www.durhamcollege.ca/openhouse or call 905.721.3000. 

For dates and registration, visit www.durhamcollege.ca/fulltime 

and click on Campus Tours/Events or call 905.721.3000. 


2000 Simcoe Street, North, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada L1H 7K4 | T: 905.721.3000 | www.durhamcollege.ca

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