Durham College - Oshawa Campus

Durham College was founded in 1967 and is located in Durham, Ontario, Canada. The college has campus locations in Oshawa and Whitby and a learning centre in Pickering. The institution is known for its diverse range of programs in Business, Media, Information Technology, Art, General Arts, Design, Science, Skilled Crafts, Custice, Emergency Services, Health, and Engineering Technology. Durham College has also partnered with Ontario Tech University to establish a network infrastructure to allow laptop-based learning. Over 13,600 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students attend Durham. It is also a popular college among international students, with over 2,000 students from over 60 nations currently enrolled.

Services and Facilities

Durham College allows students to broaden their horizons while preparing them for the next step of their lives. Durham's authorities support students' success by delivering high-quality instruction, industry-relevant curriculum, and hands-on learning opportunities. They also aim to improve all students' access to high-quality post-secondary education through online education. Durham's innovation and research have been fueled by the college's Office of Research Services, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE).

The college also offers student services like laptops and study places, fitness centres, libraries, lockers, and other facilities like shopping, health care, parking, recreational activities, and food. The Student Association (SA) also hosts programs and events for students from many fields.

Accommodations

On-campus: For 1,360 students, the Simcoe Village and South Village homes provide safe, clean, and comfortable living quarters. TV, phone, local cable, and high-speed Internet access are among the college's amenities, including double beds, private baths, on-site laundry, additional kitchen facilities and storage space, on-site administration, and furnished lounges.

Off-Campus: Students can choose from a variety of off-campus housing alternatives like studio flats, paid guest facilities, shared housing complexes, and other options in the surrounding locations.

Homestay: Homestays are an important part of the student housing system, which offers them a better opportunity to learn about the new place, language and culture. Students can choose to remain in a homestay or not, depending on their preferences.

Scholarships

International students commencing programs at Durham College are eligible for a range of scholarships that can help student’s offset the cost of their studies. The awards are open only to new full-time international students in their first program of study at college.

Notable Alumni

There have been a number of prominent people linked with Durham College. Sure Energy Inc.'s President and CEO, Jeffrey S. Boyce, was a participant in the General Business - Marketing program (1980). Tyler Boyco, artist, filmmaker, and musician who, in 2014, painted a portrait of Robin Williams that went viral. In 2014, he was a participant in the Digital Video Production program.