Camosun College is a public college in Victoria, British Columbia, offering university transfer, vocational and upgrading courses.
Camosun College is one of the largest public colleges in British Columbia. The Board of Governors administers the college on behalf of the Government of B.C. and the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, as legislated by the College and Institute Act.
The Greater Victoria School Board held a plebiscite over fifty years ago to establish a regional college in Victoria. On Oct. 28, 1970, the B.C. Government gave authority for the establishment of 'Juan de Fuca College.' In January 1971, the college's councillors voted to adopt the name 'Camosun,' a Lekwungen name for an area of Victoria meaning 'where different waters meet and are transformed.' The college officially opened its doors on Sept. 16, 1971, with 980 registered students.
The college's schools include Arts and Access, Business, Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen, Health Sciences and Human Services, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and Trades, Industry and Professional Studies. More than 82% of courses include experiential and applied learning. Camosun ranks #43 among Canada's top research colleges.
The Lansdowne Campus is located at 3100 Foul Bay Rd, Victoria, B.C., and the Interurban Campus is located at 4461 Interurban Rd, Victoria, B.C. Together with five community partner learning sites, the two campuses offer over 160 programs. Listed facilities include a library, makerspace, child care services, cafeterias and eateries, and a printshop and graphic services.