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Selkirk College
Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo Centre, Nakusp, Nelson, Trail, British Columbia, CanadaCollege / Polytechnic
Selkirk College is a post-secondary institution in Castlegar, British Columbia, offering programs grounded in land and community.
Selkirk College is located at 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar BC V1N 4L3, Canada. The college describes its distinctive post-secondary experience as grounded in land and community. Its identity and purpose draw from the mountains, forests, animals and water around it.
The college is committed to innovative, sustainable practices, reciprocity and the responsible use of resources, inspired by respect for the First Nations who steward its lands. It strives to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Selkirk College acknowledges the traditional territories of the Sinixt (Lakes), the Syilx (Okanagan), the Ktunaxa and the Secwépemc (Shuswap) Peoples.
Selkirk College offers 80+ associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and apprenticeship programs. Students gain practical, real-world experience through partnerships with local businesses, organizations and communities. The college has regular program intakes throughout the year, with fall and winter being the largest. Health and Human Services programs include admission through a Casper assessment for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Selkirk College had 2,200+ full-time students. Student services listed include Student Housing, Bookstore, Snack services (canteen), Health and wellness services, Counselling Services, Accessibility Services and Indigenous Services. In student surveys, 93% reported satisfaction with their education and 96% reported a high quality of instruction.
Selkirk College has a Selkirk Ion-source Research Centre and a Selkirk Technology Access Centre listed under Research & Innovation. The college reports final FTEs to the provincial government yearly, marking enrolments from April to March of each calendar year.