Parents & Families

Parents and family play an important role in student success. We understand that the process of choosing and getting into college is as challenging for a parent, as it is for your children. We want to make sure you all the information you need to feel comfortable about your child attending Selkirk. 

Why Your Students Should Choose Selkirk?

Selkirk College strives to provide each student with exemplary teaching, an outstanding learning environment and life experiences that will engage them with our communities and natural setting. Our students consistently rank Selkirk well above 90% in the top 10 areas of student satisfaction, including level of instructional expertise, quality of instruction and amount of knowledge gained.

A Selkirk College education offers many benefits:

• Smaller classes equal more support. Students have better access to instructors, equipment and labs which means fewer wait lists, longer practice sessions and more one-on-one interaction with instructors that actually remember your name.
• Competitive tuition fees mean you don’t have to mortgage your future in order to build it. At nearly half the cost of most universities, college’s lower tuition costs offer you the freedom to spend your hard-earned money where you want to. 
• Diverse programming with over 60 academic, career, vocational and technical programs to choose from. And don’t forget, full-credit transfer to universities or our professional development through continuing education courses.
• Flexible course delivery. You can study at home and connect to incredible career opportunities through our distance education options. 
• Student support services. At Selkirk, we understand life’s realities and provides caring support for students beyond comparison. Whether you’re in need of childcare, housing, counselling, academic or financial support, our staff will get you the help you need.