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Viewbook 2014-2015
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Why everyone hearts DC

At Durham College (DC), the student
experience comes first. Beginning with our
first graduating class of just 53 students in
1969 to the more than 62,000 graduates
we now proudly call our alumni, we
continue to ensure our students receive the
best possible education and gain the most
up-to-date skills during their time with us.
More than 30,000 students study at DC
each year, securing their futures through a
variety of full- and part-time, apprenticeship,
continuing education and career
development programs in several different
areas of importance to the current economy
including art, business, community services,
continuing education, culinary, design,
emergency services, health, information
technology, justice, renewable energy,
science, hospitality, tourism, skilled trades
and the environment.
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In addition, we offer numerous pathway

opportunities through agreements with
many universities in Canada and around
the world. These agreements allow you to
pursue your university degree in less than
the traditional amount of time and/or earn
a degree without repeating certain courses.
We also offer several graduate certificate
programs as well as fast-track programs,
which enable you to complete your diploma
requirements in as little as two semesters
if you have an appropriate degree from an
accredited university.
Take a read through the following pages
and pay us a visit to find out more about
why everyone hearts DC!
Campus locations and facilities ........4-9

The student experience.......................10-13
Programs and pathways......................14-19
Service with a smile.............................20-23
Dollars and sense.................................24-25
Campus locations
and facilities
Our campuses are located in Durham

Region, with our Oshawa and Whitby
campuses just 40 minutes east of
Toronto and our Pickering Learning Site
25 minutes east of the city, just north of
Highway 401.
All three locations offer access to sports,
culture, education and music; are close
to Canadas leading business and
cultural centre; and enable you to ski,
snowboard, hike, walk, bike, windsurf,
sail, fish and more within 30 minutes of
each campus.
Of course if you prefer the indoors,
you can always visit one of the many
shopping malls and/or restaurants
located nearby or check out one of the
local theatre or concert events.
Oshawa campus
Pickering Learning Site
The Oshawa campus houses our

award-winning Campus Library;
Integrated Manufacturing Centre;
and Centre for Integrated Justice
Studies. In addition, it offers
biotechnology and nursing labs and the
Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre
(CRWC), which features extensive health
services, a triple gym, fitness centre,
squash courts, aerobic/dance studios
and an elevated indoor walking/jogging
track overlooking the gym.
The Pickering Learning Site, offered in

partnership with Centennial College,
offers a unique, collaborative learning
centre designed to meet the needs
of students looking to further their
credentials in an environment focused
on mature, professional learners.
A state-of-the-art Student Services

building (SSB), intended to support you
in your education efforts while fostering
lifelong learning, is also located at the
Oshawa campus. The building houses
our Admissions and Recruitment office
and the majority of our student service
offerings including Registration and
Records, Career Services, Financial Aid
and Awards, Student Life and more.
(See pages 6 and 7 for detailed map.)
Providing innovative curricula

delivery, the site offers four DC
graduate certificate programs in
addition to continuing education
courses on evenings and weekends.
It accommodates approximately 300
students and provides post-secondary
educational opportunities where none
previously existed.
C a m p u s l o c at i o n s a n d fa c i l i t i e s
fact #1
All campuses are near ski/

snowboard hills, sailing and
walking and biking trails
A state-of-the-art Student Services building, intended to support you in your education

efforts while fostering lifelong learning, is also located at the Oshawa campus.
Campus Tennis Centre

Open year-round and includes six clay
courts, a clubhouse and pro shop
West Village Residence

Apartment-style units
designed for students in
their upper years of study
Campus Recreation
and Wellness Centre
Includes a triple
and double gym,
the FLEX fitness
centre and the
Health Centre
Campus Library
COmbines leading-edge technology with
the comfort of a traditional library
South Village Residence

and Dining Hall
Features modern, twobedroom suites and
includes a mandatory
dining plan
Gordon Willey building

Named after the colleges first
president, it houses state-of-the
-art classrooms, labs and office
space, as well as a wide variety
of food options
Durham Fields (baseball diamond)

Home to DCs highly successful
mens baseball and womens
fastball teams since 1977
Campus Ice Centre

two NHL-sized pads and
a full-service restaurant
Vasos Field
Named after DC soccer
coach Vaso Vujanovic, the
field hosts varsity soccer
matches
Campus Corners
Features a number of the colleges
administrative departments
University of Ontario
Institute of Technology
(UOIT) campus and buildings
DC also shares a number
of degree pathway
opportunities with UOIT
Student Centre
Features on-campus
pub E.P. Taylors, tuck
shop and lounge
Student Services
building
Houses important student
services including
Financial Aid and Awards
and Student Life
Simcoe Village Residence

Offers a choice between semi-divided
rooms or two-bedroom suites
Oshawa Campus map

Legend
Athletics
and fitness
Student services
Residence and
dining
Academic and
health facilities
Student Centre
Administrative
offices
centre for food

Whitby campus
DCs Whitby campus is home to our
award-winning Skills Training Centre, a
leading facility in preparing apprentices
and skilled students for a wide range of
trades positions that offer excellent pay
and career prospects as the demand for
them grows in Ontario and across the
country.
In May 2011, the second phase of the

project officially opened, adding 38,000
additional square feet of space to
campus, 13,000 of which is an expanded
shop area for programs focused on
green building trades and technology.
The campus recently reached the end

of a three-phase construction project
that has seen $44 million invested in
an expanded post-secondary presence
in Durham Region designed to bring
new full-time programs to life and help
develop the skilled workforce needed
for our local communities to grow and
prosper.
Library Commons;
The first phase of the project, a

comprehensive learning facility
designed to train students in renewable
energy and meet the projected demand
for green jobs in Ontario, officially
opened in December 2009.
Phase 1 features:
Rooftop solar panels;
Wind turbines;
Geothermal technology systems; and
State-of-the art classrooms and labs.
to accommodate approximately 900

additional students studying in culinary,
hospitality, tourism, agricultural and
horticultural programs.
CFF features:
Phase 2 features:
New labs, classrooms and

boardrooms;
New Student Association space;
Renovated student services; and
Residential labs that demonstrate
the many changes happening in the
construction and building trades.
The third phase of the project, the
36,000-square-foot Centre for Food
(CFF) located at the northwest corner
of campus opened in September
2013. Building on the success of
the colleges first two hospitalityfocused programs, Culinary Skills
and Hospitality Management Hotel,
Restaurant and Tourism, which both
launched in September 2010, the CFF
was created in direct response to the
demand of the local culinary, hospitality
and tourism sectors and is designed
Bistro 67, a full-service, green-certified

teaching restaurant, which is open to
the public;
A lecture theatre equipped with a
convection oven, gas stove, induction
stoves, deep fryer, griddle and grill as
well as overhead cameras and largescreen projection;
Public-viewing kitchens surrounded
by glass walls and equipped with the
latest technology;
Vegetable gardens and fruit-bearing
trees;
State-of-the-art labs, classrooms and
meeting spaces;
A retail store featuring products
produced by students including freshbaked items, meals-to-go, preserved
foods and ready-to-cook meals; and
Hotel living lab and food and beverage
pairing lab.
C a m p u s l o c at i o n s a n d fa c i l i t i e s
*When fully completed, the CFF will also feature vegetable gardens and fruit-bearing trees.
Centre for Food (CFF)

This incredible new
learning centre offers a
full-service, green-certified
teaching restaurant and
lounge, and state-of-theart labs, classrooms and
meeting spaces
Learning Labs
The two houses combine to
demonstrate the changes in
construction and building
trades over the years
Skills Training Centre

offers shop and classroom
space, training students
in skilled trades,
apprenticeship and
renewable technology
Main building
Houses classrooms,
offices, computer commons,
cafeteria, bookstore
and energy and electrical
audit labs
Whitby Campus map

Legend
Trades laboratories
and shops
Practical learning
space
Academic space
and dining
Academic space
and student services
The student
experience
S t u d e n t s at i s f a c t i o n r at e : 7 3 . 8 %
Residence
The Simcoe Village and South Village
residences provide accommodations
for 1,360 students. If you are a first-year
student, you are guaranteed a spot in
residence if you meet the deadline for
accepting DCs offer of admission and
apply to residence by the application
deadline. Residence application
forms are included with your offer
of admission and you can also apply
online at www.durhamrez.ca.
It doesnt get any easier!
Our Simcoe Village (Central Hall, North
Hall and South Hall) and South Village
residences offer a variety of fully
furnished suites. Each includes:
The Central and South halls offer open

concept suites featuring two double
beds separated by a partition and the
North Hall and South Village offer two
private bedrooms.
In addition, both residences feature:
24-hour security;
Controlled building access;
Furnished lounges;
A games room, meeting room and
common study areas;
Individually controlled air
conditioning/heating;
Light housekeeping every two weeks;
A movie lounge with a large screen TV
and theatre-style seating;
A kitchenette, with mini fridge and

microwave;
On-site laundry, additional kitchen

facilities and storage space;
A private, three-piece bath;
On-site management; and
A workspace; and
TV, cable, phone and high-speed

Internet access.
Plenty of space for creativity.
T: 905.728.8700
E: durham@stayrcc.com
www.durhamrez.ca
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Student experience
West Village residence

We also offer the West Village residence,
which opened in 2008. Featuring
beautiful, apartment-style residence
suites designed for students in their
upper years of study, this residence
offers numerous amenities such as
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 five appliances,
parking, networked Internet and large
bedrooms with spacious closets.
For more information, visit
www.lpcorprentals.com/oshawa.
Athletics
Exercising your body is as important
as exercising your mind. DCs worldclass athletic facilities, award-winning
varsity sports program and extensive
intramural sports leagues enable you
to do both right on campus while
having access to first-class athletic
scholarships!
In addition, it houses the Health Centre,

which provides a mix of health and
wellness services designed to keep
you feeling fantastic all semester long.
Services include:
Dont want to compete in a varsity-level

sport? Join one of our many intramural
sports teams to satisfy your interests
including:
A medical clinic featuring extended

hours of service and on-site doctors,
nurses and counselling services;
Ice hockey;
The CRWC is one of the best athletic

facilities in the country. It offers many
state-of-the-art features including:
A full-service pharmacy; and
A 13,000-sq.-ft. double gym;
A variety of alternative health services

(e.g. massage therapy, physiotherapy,
acupuncture, nutritional counselling
and chiropractic and orthotic services).
A 10,000-sq.-ft. fitness centre;
Cant get enough sports? We offer:
Two 900-sq.-ft. aerobic/dance studios;
The Campus Ice Centre, which

features two NHL-sized ice pads;
A 28,000-sq.-ft. triple gym;
One 900-sq.-ft. spin class studio;

Two international-size squash courts;
An elevated, 200m indoor walking/
jogging track overlooking the
gymnasium;
An athletic therapy centre; and
A multi-purpose lounge.
Basketball;
Indoor soccer;
Road hockey;
Slo-pitch;
Touch football; and
Volleyball.
T: 905.721.3040
E: campusrecfacilities@durhamcollege.ca
www.campusrecreationcentre.com
The Campus Tennis Centre, which

is open year round and features
six Har-Tru (clay) tennis courts;
Softball and soccer fields; and
Varsity sports including mens
and womens basketball, soccer,
volleyball and golf; mens baseball;
and womens fastball.
Student experience
fact #2
If you live in residence you
get free housekeeping
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Student expe
Transit
Student Association
Womens Centre
The Universal Transit Pass

(U-Pass) offers great savings and
unlimited free use of any Durham
Region Transit (DRT) bus
(www.durhamregiontransit.com)
and selected GO Transit buses
(www.gotransit.com) operating in
Durham Region during the academic
year, seven days a week. The cost for
the U-Pass is included in your full-time
student fees and you must show your
valid Campus ID card to the bus driver
in order to utilize the service.
The Student Association (SA) is the

official representative of all students
on campus. Its mission is simple
provide superior advocacy, services
and support. Being the voice of students
is at the heart of all its efforts with
social interaction, skills development,
information/assistance/support and
safety driving the student experience.
The SA provides many services and
support centres including:
The Womens 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 an annual memorial
ceremony to mark the National Day of
Remembrance and Action on Violence
Against Women.
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
Includes access to the DRT Pulse
route, which runs to and from the
University of Toronto, Scarborough
Campus.
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Campus Emergency Response Team;

Insurance plan;
Legal aid service;
More than 70 student clubs;
Outreach services (Campus Food
Centre, LGBTQ Centre, Sexual Health
Resource Centre, Womens Centre);
Recreational activities;
Riot Radio;
Student societies; and
Tuck Shop.
Student Centre
T: 905.721.0457
www.your-sa.ca
Student experience
Womens Centre, Student Services

building
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2315
www.your-sa.ca/services-section/
womens-centre
erience
Riot Radio
Riot Radio (RR) is an Internet-based,
visual radio station and a service of the
SA. You are invited to discover the most
creative student service on campus,
learn new skills and produce on-air
programs based on your interests.
Located in the Gordon Willey building
at the Oshawa campus, RR staff will
train and guide you to on-air success.
A variety of volunteer opportunities are
available through an audition process.
Riot Radio, Oshawa campus
Gordon Willey building, Room B105
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 6590
www.riotradio.ca
Aboriginal Student Centre

(ASC)
Located at the Oshawa campus, the
Aboriginal Student Centre (ASC) or
Suswaaning Endaajig (nest away from
home), embraces teachings from all
First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples.
We strive to recognize and support
students through various activities and
teachings with the assistance of Elders
from all backgrounds. Non-aboriginal
students are also welcome.
The centre offers cultural programming,
services and events in appreciation of
the teachings of the Medicine Wheel
including:
A visiting Elders program;
E.P. Taylors Pub

and Restaurant
Information on scholarships and

bursaries specific to Aboriginal, Mtis
and Inuit learners;
There are numerous ways to get

involved on campus and make new
friends and you wont find a more
perfect location to unwind with new
classmates than E.P. Taylors Pub and
Restaurant, one of the top campus pubs
in Ontario. In addition to drinks and
great food, E.P. Taylors offers concerts,
lunch and evening comedy shows,
karaoke and much more.
Linkages to First Nations

communities and access to Aboriginal
organizations;
Aboriginal educational speakers for

academic enrichment;
Personal and academic supports,
advocacy and referrals;
A quiet study area with computers
and a student lounge;
Workshops and activities such as
movies, crafts, sewing, drum making,
drumming and singing;
A library inclusive of Aboriginal
material; and
Opportunities to participate in
social and cultural events on and
off campus including traditional
teachings and ceremonies such
as Smudging, Sharing Circles,
Sweats and Pow Wows.
ASC
Oshawa campus
Simcoe building, Room 1264
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2573 or 2529
E: aboriginal@durhamcollege.ca
Events to raise awareness of

Aboriginal culture and values across
campus such as the Annual Aboriginal
Awareness Day every January;
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Programs and
pathways
Program index areas of study
Centre for Food

Cook apprenticeship
Culinary Skills
Culinary Management
Event Management (graduate certificate) NEW
Golf Facility Operations Management
Hospitality Skills NEW
Hospitality Management Hotel,
Restaurant and Tourism
Special Events Planning
School of Business, IT & Management

Accounting Business (two-year)
Accounting Business Administration (three-year)
Accounting Business (two-year) transfer program to University
of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)
Business Fundamentals
Computer Programmer (two-year)
Computer Programmer Analyst (three-year)
Computer Systems Technician (two-year)
Computer Systems Technology (three-year)
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Business
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Business (compressed)
Human Resources Business (two-year)
Human Resources Business Administration (three-year)
Human Resources Management (graduate certificate)
Information Systems Security Computers and Networking
(graduate certificate)
International Business Management (graduate certificate)
Library and Information Technician
Marketing Business (two-year)
Marketing Business Administration (three-year)
Operations Business (two-year)
Operations Management Business Administration (three-year)
Project Management (graduate certificate)
Recreation and Leisure Services
Sports Administration (two-year)/Sport Management (three-year)
Sport Business Management (graduate certificate)
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School of Health & Community Services

Activation Coordination in Gerontology (graduate certificate) NEW
Addictions and Mental Health (graduate certificate)
Child and Youth Worker (compressed)
Communicative Disorders Assistant (graduate certificate)
Community Services and Child Studies Foundations
Critical Care Nursing (e-learning) (graduate certificate)
Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)
Dental Hygiene
Dental Reception and Administration
Developmental Services Worker
Early Childhood Education
Fitness and Health Promotion
Nursing Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
(UOIT/Durham College)
Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant
Personal Support Worker
Practical Nursing
Social Service Worker
School of Interdisciplinary
Studies & Employment Services
Academic Upgrading College Preparation
Academic Upgrading Pre-Health
Animal Care
Community Integration through Cooperative Education
General Arts and Science Business Preparation NEW
General Arts and Science General Certificate
General Arts and Science Health Sciences Preparation
General Arts and Science Liberal Arts UOIT Transfer NEW
General Arts and Science Liberal Arts UOIT Transfer Forensics NEW
General Arts and Science Nursing Preparation UOIT Transfer NEW
General Arts and Science Science and Engineering Preparation NEW
General Arts and Science Science and Engineering Preparation
UOIT Transfer NEW
Office Administration (one-year)
Office Administration Executive (two-year)
Office Administration Medical (two-year)/(compressed, fast-track)
P r o g r a m s a n d Pat h way s
School of Justice &

Emergency Services
911 Emergency and Call Centre Communications
Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations (graduate certificate)
Court Support Services
Emergency Services Fundamentals
Fire and Life Safety Systems Technician
Firefighter Pre-service, Education and Training
Law Clerk Advanced
Law Clerk Advanced (fast-track) NEW
Legal Research and Information Management (graduate certificate)
Mediation Alternative Dispute Resolution (graduate certificate)
Office Administration Legal (two-year)
Paralegal
Paralegal (graduate certificate)
Paramedic
Paramedic Advanced Care (hybrid delivery, graduate certificate)
Police Foundations
Protection, Security and Investigation
Victimology (graduate certificate)
Youth Corrections and Interventions
(hybrid delivery, graduate certificate)
School of Media, Art & Design

Advertising and Marketing Communications
Animation Digital Arts (two-year)/Animation
Digital Production (three-year)
Broadcasting for Contemporary Media
Contemporary Web Design
Digital Photography
Digital Video Production
Fine Arts Advanced
Foundations in Art and Design
Game Development
Graphic Design
Interactive Media Design
Journalism Web and Print (two-year)/
Journalism Print and Broadcast (three-year)
Music Business Administration (two-year)/
Music Business Management (three-year)
Pre-Media
Public Relations
VFX and Digital Cinema (graduate certificate)
Web Applications for Mobile Computing (graduate certificate)
School of Science &

Engineering Technology
Architectural Technician (two-year)
Architectural Technology (three-year)
Biomedical Engineering Technology
Biomedical Engineering Technology (compressed, fast-track)
Biotechnology Advanced
Biotechnology Advanced (compressed, fast-track)
Chemical Engineering Technology
Chemical Engineering Technology (compressed, fast-track)
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
Electronics Engineering Technician (two-year)

Electronics Engineering Technology (three-year)
Electronics Engineering Technology (compressed, fast-track)
Energy Management and Sustainable Building Technology
Environmental Technology
Environmental Technology (compressed, fast-track)
Horticulture Food and Farming
Horticulture Technician
Mechanical Engineering Technician (two-year)
Mechanical Engineering Technician Non-Destructive Evaluation
Mechanical Engineering Technician Non-Destructive Evaluation
(compressed, fast-track) NEW
Mechanical Engineering Technology (three-year)
Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology
Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology (compressed, fast-track)
Water Quality Technician
School of Skilled Trades,

Apprenticeship
& Renewable Technology
Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship
Construction and Hoisting Techniques
Construction Carpentry Sustainable
Electrical Technician Instrumentation and Control
Electrical Techniques
Electrician Construction and Maintenance/
Electrician Industrial apprenticeship
Elevating Devices Mechanic apprenticeship
Gas Technician 2
General Machinist apprenticeship
Hairstylist apprenticeship
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprenticeship
Mechanical Technician Mechanical Maintenance and Control
Mechanical Techniques Industrial (online)
Mechanical Techniques Plumbing
Mobile Crane Operator (Branch I, 339A) apprenticeship
Motive Power Technician Service and Management
Plumber apprenticeship
Power Engineering Technician
Renewable Energy Technician
Small Engine Technician apprenticeship
Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship
Trades Fundamentals
Welder apprenticeship
Welding Techniques
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fact #3
pathways
DC has a completely wireless campus
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Laptop learning
Students enrolled in laptop programs enjoy
an exceptional learning experience through
the use of technology. The advanced
technical skills and knowledge that
employers look for in graduates will
provide you with a decided advantage
when entering the workforce.
How laptop learning works:
Review your specific program page at
www.durhamcollege.ca/programs for
hardware and software requirements; and
Acquire your own laptop from a vendor
of your choosing including all of the
hardware and software components listed
on your program page. Please 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.
Laptop learning programs for the 2014-2015
academic year:
Accounting Business;
Computer Programmer Analyst;

Computer Systems Technician;
Computer Systems Technology;
Contemporary Web Design;
Digital Photography;
Digital Video Production;
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Business;
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Business (12-month compressed format);
Fine Arts Advanced;
Graphic Design;
Human Resources Business;
Human Resources Business
Administration;
Information Systems Security
Computers and Networking
(graduate certificate);
Interactive Media Design;
Accounting Business Administration;
International Business Management

(graduate certificate);
Advertising and Marketing

Communications;
Journalism Web and Print/Journalism

Print and Broadcast;
Broadcasting for Contemporary Media;
Marketing Business;
Computer Programmer;
Marketing Business Administration;
Nursing Collaborative (BScN) (UOIT/Durham College);

Operations Business;
Operations Management Business Administration;
Project Management (graduate certificate); and
Public Relations.
Please note: programs included are subject to change. For more
information, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/programs.
Community Integration through

Cooperative Education (CICE)
Research opportunities
The Office of Research Services and Innovation, established
in 2009, provides an important link to the community by
conducting applied research designed to help local businesses
and industry solve technical problems and become more
competitive. Research teams, comprised of faculty experts
and students, are formed to work with eligible companies
through funding from the Colleges Ontario Network for Industry
Innovation, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
of Canada and the Ontario Centres of Excellence.
Since April 2010, more than 200 students have participated in
research on campus including research projects in:
The modified Community Integration through Cooperative

Education (CICE) program is designed for individuals with
intellectual disabilities or significant learning challenges.
Advanced manufacturing;
The CICE program provides students with an opportunity to

experience college life and enhance academic and vocational
skills by taking regular college classes in a selected area
of concentration modified to fit their academic abilities. In
addition, students will also complete programming common to
all CICE students as well as a field placement. Graduates of the
program will earn an Ontario college certificate.
Renewable energy and sustainable technology;
Health and biomedical sciences;

Information and communication technology;
Science and technology; and

Social sciences and humanities.
For more information, please visit
www.durhamcollege.ca/research.
CICE support includes:

Classroom support via weekly tutorial;
Curriculum modification;
Note taking;
Tutoring; and
Other related support as needed.
Employer guarantee
DC recognizes that employers depend on a highly
skilled workforce to succeed in a competitive market and
we are confident in our commitment to student success
and the ability of our graduates to perform competently
in entry-level positions.
Our employer guarantee applies to post-secondary graduates
who obtain full-time, part-time or contract positions. If an
employer finds that a graduate lacks the skills normally acquired
in his or her program, we will provide additional training in
the form of full tuition support for one credit course taken at
DC for up to one year after graduation.
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Virginia Harwood
In-demand programs, experienced faculty

Todays demanding work environment requires you to have skills, knowledge and
confidence in order to meet your future employers expectations. Thats why weve
been providing high-quality and relevant programs taught by exceptional teachers for
more than 45 years.
Our award-winning faculty provide a positive perspective on the importance of
academics and employment that you wont 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.
Come see for yourself why world-class instruction from great 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:
Kevin Fraser, a professor with the School of Media, Art & Design, won the Golden
Sheaf Award in the Documentary and Arts Culture category at the Yorkton Film Festival
for his short film, Analogue in May 2013.
Virginia Harwood, a professor with the School of Justice & Emergency Services,
won the College Sector Educator Award from the Society for Teaching and Learning
in Higher Education. She was honoured for her efforts to promote and support the
development of her peers with regard to teaching excellence in June 2013.
Meghan Houghton, director, and Kirston Arbour, disability advisor, both with
the Centre for Students with Disabilities, received the Canadian Hearing Society
Accessibility Award in May 2013, for their outstanding commitment to accessibility for
students who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing.
Angela Cooper-Brathwaite, an adjunct assistant professor in the Collaborative (BScN)
program, received the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) Leadership
Award in Political Action in April 2013, which recognizes a registered nurse who
initiates and partakes in political action that benefits the health of individuals/clients
or profiles or positively positions nursing. The program also received the prestigious
RNAO Promotion in a Nursing Program Award given to nursing schools that have
made outstanding contributions to the nursing profession in Ontario.
Susan Campbell, a professor in the School of Media, Art & Design, won first place at
the Visual Arts Mississauga 35th Annual Juried Art Show of Fine Arts in January 2013
for her submission titled Open House Interventions. Her work was chosen from 248
submissions from artists across Ontario.
Barbara Suen, a professor with the School of Media, Art & Design, was featured in
the Seven Contemporary Canadian Artists Collective of Durham Region at the Beijing
World Art Museum in Beijing, China in November 2012.
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* E m p l o y e r s at i s f a c t i o n r at e : 9 5 %
fact #4
Turn your Durham College

diploma into a degree
A Durham College graduate

invented Diana sauce
Allowing you to pursue a university degree in less than the

traditional amount of time and in some cases allowing you
to earn your degree without having to repeat select courses,
pathway programs give credit for your studies at DC that
can be used toward a university degree. You can receive
credit for several courses or in some cases, toward a year
of study or more.
This includes more than 25 opportunities with our campus
partner, UOIT, which enable you to broaden your postsecondary experience in various program areas including
media and arts, business, health, justice, science, technology
and general arts and science.
You can develop your skills and knowledge through a
DC education then continue to build on that solid foundation
of learning at the university level, gaining the benefits of
both practical and theoretical post-secondary education.
DC currently has formal agreements in place with several
universities in Canada and across the globe including:
Brock University (St. Catharines, Ont.);
Cape Breton University (Cape Breton, N.S.);
Davenport University (Grand Rapids, Mich.,United States);
Griffith University (Australia);

University of the Fraser Valley (Abbotsford, B.C.); and
UOIT (Oshawa, Ont.).
DC graduates also have the opportunity to further their studies
thanks to multi-lateral agreements established with several
universities across Ontario, Canada and abroad. Listed below
is a sample of institutions offering credit transfer for a wide
variety of college programs and credentials:
Carleton University (Ottawa, Ont.);
Institutes of Technology Ireland;
Lakehead University (Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ont.);
McMaster University (Hamilton, Ont.);
Ryerson University (Toronto, Ont.); and
University of Guelph (Guelph, Ont.).
For more information and a complete list of our pathway
opportunities, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/
transferguide. Additional information may also be found
at the Ontario Postsecondary Transfer Guide website at
www.ontransfer.ca.
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Service with
a smile
Office of the Registrar
First-year experience
The Office of the Registrar is committed to providing you with

a high-quality student service experience. Your first point of
contact at DC, 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 Assistance Program (OSAP), course changes and
registration and manages all records, credentials, transcripts
and enrolment verification letters.
Going to college is exciting and a little bit nerve-wracking

this is a new chapter in your life! Our first-year experience
co-ordinator understands how you feel and will introduce you
and your family to the many campus services available to
support you throughout your first year. It wont 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:
The Student Life office ensures you are offered the best
support for a smooth transition throughout your first year
at DC and supports your personal growth throughout your
entire post-secondary journey.
The office hosts small and large events focused on student
engagement and provides services designed to support your
academic success. All events and programming are intended
to ensure you enjoy a well-balanced social and academic
experience.
Parent and family supports;

Microsite for everything you need to know about preparing
for college;
Student Life office
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E-mentoring for first-year students;
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.
As a first-generation student, DC is committed to helping
you become the first in your family to graduate from a
post-secondary institution by offering specialized services
to support you from admission through to graduation.
Service with a smile
fact #5
More than 7,700 guests visited

our open houses last year
Student development and leadership
Orientation
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. This exciting opportunity will allow
you to improve your communication, organization and public
speaking skills while meeting new people.
Orientation begins in the summer with GPS (Get Prepared for

Success), a program that 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 5,000 first-year
students to our Oshawa and Whitby campuses each September.
Co-curricular Recognition program
Student Life office
The Co-curricular Recognition program supports and

recognizes your participation, leadership and learning when
you are engaged in campus activities outside the classroom.
You can create an official co-curricular record to account for
the activities you participate in while attending DC to showcase
your involvement and highlight the skills you developed.
We also offer a system that determines your eligibility for
various student leadership awards in recognition of your
contribution(s) to campus.
Oshawa campus
Student Services building, Room SSB211
T: 905.721.3005
E: studentlife@durhamcollege.ca
www.durhamcollege.ca/studentlife
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service
fact #6
The Dental Hygiene program

works in a Dental Clinic on
campus that is open to the
public
Office of Campus Safety

The Office of Campus Safety is committed to protecting the
rights of everyone on campus while providing a professional,
respectful and safe campus environment. Institutional
departments under the Office of Campus Safety include:
Campus ID;
Public Safety, Security and Emergency Management; and
Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Working with our community partners, the office aims to
prevent crime and solve problems that could impact students,
faculty, staff and the community. The value of respect for others
is promoted along with the belief that safety and security is the
responsibility of everyone on campus.
Office of Campus Safety administrative office
Oshawa campus
Simcoe building, Room 1210
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 3294
www.durhamcollege.ca/campus-safety
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 a physical, medical,
psychiatric or learning disability), please contact the CSD,
which together with your professors, can ensure reasonable
accommodations are available with every course in your
chosen program.
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
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Health Centre
The Health Centre is committed to providing the highest level
of health care to students. Whether you have a health
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; and immunizations
and allergy injections. In addition a variety of health education
services including books, pamphlets, bulletin boards, web
resources and health newsletters are available.
The centre also houses a pharmacy and offers massage therapy,
chiropractic care, acupuncture and alternative health services.
An interdisciplinary counselling department can assess, refer
and assist you with relationship issues, family problems, stress
and anxiety, depression or other personal problems. It also
works closely with community partners to provide referrals to
local resources.
Health Centre
Oshawa campus
CRWC
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
T: 905.721.3037
E: healthcare@durhamcollege.ca
www.durhamcollege.ca/healthcentre
Student Academic Learning Services

(SALS)
Reference desk
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2390
E: reference@durhamcollege.ca
SALS is your academic support centre, offering academic

assistance to help you improve your grades including DC
Connect/SALS, a 24/7 online resource; the Peer Tutoring
program; subject-specific supports; and learning skills/
strategies.
General inquiries
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2214
E: library@durhamcollege.ca
www.durhamcollege.ca/library
You can get help with English, writing skills, instruction

and referencing and have access to quiet study space and
a computer lab all included in your fees. An integrated,
multidisciplinary team also 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.
Campus Library
The Campus Library offers a wide range of resources to support
DCs 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
and offer 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 is located at the north end of the Oshawa campus
near Polonsky Commons. It offers:
500 seats and 160 computers;

10 group study rooms;
Adaptive/assistive technology room for special needs;
Career Services
From the moment you register for your program until two
years after graduation, Career Services is available to assist
you in person and online with your career development and
job search needs.
Whitby campus, Room 180

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2491
E: sals@durhamcollege.ca
www.durhamcollege.ca/sals
73,000 square feet of space with 160,000-volume book

capacity;
Please note: the Whitby campus features a library in the Learning

Commons and offers the majority of the library services available
at the Oshawa campus. The Pickering Learning Site also provides
intercampus borrowing services.
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,
theyre looking for. In addition to job listings and internship
opportunities, you can find a wealth of information in the
Career Resources section to assist you with your professional
success. Career Services also hosts many on-campus
employer recruiting events throughout the academic year.
One-to-one advising services include:
Career clarification and exploration;
Interviewing techniques and mock interviews;
Job search assistance; and
Resum and cover letter reviews.
Internship program
Participating in the Internship program allows you to
gain career-related work experience before you graduate.
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.
Open concept, two-floor fireplace reading room;
Career Services locations
Special collections reading room/silent study room;
Oshawa campus
Student Services building, Room SSB212
T: 905.721.3034
Starbucks caf;
Two library orientation classrooms; and
Wired and wireless environments.
Campus Library
Oshawa campus
Circulation desk
T: 905.721.3082
Whitby campus
Student Success Centre, Room 180
T: 905.721.3343
E: careerservices@durhamcollege.ca
www.durhamcollege.ca/careerservices
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dollars
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sense
Financial Aid and Awards office
The Financial Aid and Awards office offers a variety
of financial aid options including:
On-campus employment;
Resources for parents;
Student grants/loans from OSAP; and
Student lines of credit, bursaries, scholarships
and emergency financial aid programs.
www.durhamcollege.ca/financialaid.
OSAP
OSAP provides financial assistance to help support your
education. You must:
Apply online at osap.gov.on.ca to be assessed by the
federal and provincial governments;
Apply early since applications may take time to process; and
Stay on top of your OSAP application by frequently checking
your status online.
Budget counselling
Preparing and following a budget can be a valuable tool for
ensuring financial success. You will be encouraged to:
Emergency loans
Given to students enrolled in the current semester, emergency
loans are designed to help qualified students experiencing
short-term financial problems such as an unexpected delay in
OSAP funding.
Consider your income and review your expenses; and

Work with a financial aid officer to identify and review
problems and develop possible solutions.
fact #7
This year $2.3 million went

toward student bursaries
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dollars and sense
Scholarships
Scholarships reward individuals who excel at DC with students
reaping the benefits of high grades, bright career prospects and
scholarships. In-course scholarships for outstanding academic
achievement are given to full-time students each year with the
college awarding approximately 200 scholarships valued at
$500 or $1,000. Scholarships are:
Based on 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
Available for athletics if you excel in intercollegiate sports
and your studies at a value of up to $1,000.
Donor awards
Donor awards are available thanks to the generosity of our
community members including individuals, organizations and
corporations.
On-campus employment
On-campus employment opportunities may be available
if you are in financial need including:
The DC Works Program provides a number of on-campus,
part-time employment opportunities to approved applicants
who demonstrate a financial need beyond their resources;
and
The DC Works Summer Employment Program provides a
number of on-campus, full-time employment opportunities
during the summer break to approved applicants who
demonstrate a financial need beyond their resources.
For more information, please contact
dcstudentemployment@durhamcollege.ca.
Bursaries
Bursaries are awarded to students based on financial need.
DC is dedicated to providing financial support to students
as outlined in the Student Access Guarantee program.
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. Bursaries:
Financial Aid and Awards office

Oshawa campus, Student Services building
Room SSB205
T. 905.721.3036 (for inquiries or to book an appointment)
F. 905.721.3088
Whitby campus
Room 103A
Wednesdays (September to April), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 4010
T: 905.721.3036 (May to August)
F: 905.721.3088
E: financialaid@durhamcollege.ca
www.durhamcollege.ca/financialaid
Are given to students in good academic standing;

Occasionally may have other qualification requirements
(e.g. membership in a certain organization or enrolment in
a specific program); and
May be made available on an emergency basis during the
academic year.
www.durhamcollege.ca/studentawards.
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Upcoming events 2013-2014

College Information Program (CIP)
Campus tours
Wednesday, October 30, 2013

5 to 7 p.m.
Durham College is pleased to arrange tours to showcase

our unique programs, services and facilities.
Whitby campus
1610 Champlain Avenue
For more information on any of these events or to arrange a

campus tour, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/campustours
or call 905.721.3000.
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.
Find us on:
www.facebook.com/durhamcollege
Fall open house

Oshawa and Whitby campuses
and Pickering Learning Site
www.youtube.com/DurhamCollege
Saturday, November 16, 2013

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
www.twitter.com/durhamcollege
Oshawa campus, Gordon Willey building, 2000 Simcoe Street North

Whitby campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue
recruitment@durhamcollege.ca
Pickering Learning Site, 1340 Pickering Parkway, Unit 102

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Spring open house

Oshawa and Whitby campuses
and Pickering Learning Site
Saturday, March 22, 2014
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oshawa campus, Gordon Willey building, 2000 Simcoe Street North
Whitby campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue
Pickering Learning Site, 1340 Pickering Parkway, Unit 102
Representatives from all Durham College post-secondary programs
at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses and Pickering Learning Site,
in conjunction with student support services representatives,
will provide program information, demonstrations and campus tours.
2000 simcoe street, north, oshawa, Ontario, canada L1h 7k4 | t: 905.721.3000 | www.durhamcollege.ca

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Follow your heartand follow

Why everyone hearts DC

In addition, we offer numerous pathway

Campus locations and facilities ........4-9

Our campuses are located in Durham

Pickering Learning Site

The Oshawa campus houses our

The Pickering Learning Site, offered in

A state-of-the-art Student Services

Providing innovative curricula

All campuses are near ski/

A state-of-the-art Student Services building, intended to support you in your education

Campus Tennis Centre

West Village Residence

South Village Residence

Gordon Willey building

Durham Fields (baseball diamond)

Campus Ice Centre

Simcoe Village Residence

Oshawa Campus map

centre for food

In May 2011, the second phase of the

The campus recently reached the end

The first phase of the project, a

to accommodate approximately 900

New labs, classrooms and

Bistro 67, a full-service, green-certified

Centre for Food (CFF)

Skills Training Centre

Whitby Campus map

The Central and South halls offer open

A kitchenette, with mini fridge and

On-site laundry, additional kitchen

A private, three-piece bath;

On-site management; and

TV, cable, phone and high-speed

Plenty of space for creativity.

West Village residence

In addition, it houses the Health Centre,

Dont want to compete in a varsity-level

A medical clinic featuring extended

The CRWC is one of the best athletic

A full-service pharmacy; and

A 13,000-sq.-ft. double gym;

A variety of alternative health services

A 10,000-sq.-ft. fitness centre;

Cant get enough sports? We offer:

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

The Campus Ice Centre, which

A 28,000-sq.-ft. triple gym;

One 900-sq.-ft. spin class studio;

The Campus Tennis Centre, which

The Universal Transit Pass

The Student Association (SA) is the

The Womens Centre offers a safe haven

Additional benefits include:

Campus Emergency Response Team;

Womens Centre, Student Services

Aboriginal Student Centre

E.P. Taylors Pub

Information on scholarships and

There are numerous ways to get

New labs, classrooms and

Bistro 67, a full-service, green-certified

A kitchenette, with mini fridge and

On-site laundry, additional kitchen

TV, cable, phone and high-speed

A medical clinic featuring extended

A variety of alternative health services

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

The Campus Ice Centre, which

The Campus Tennis Centre, which

Campus Emergency Response Team;

Information on scholarships and

Linkages to First Nations

Aboriginal educational speakers for

Events to raise awareness of

Accounting Business Administration;

International Business Management

Advertising and Marketing

Marketing Business Administration;

Nursing Collaborative (BScN) (UOIT/Durham College);

Renewable energy and sustainable technology;

Griffith University (Australia);

Get Prepared for Success (GPS) transitional programming;

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