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- The Student Experience: Our services are still available to students, just in a new way. Campus life is different but happening!
- Confidence in Health & Safety: Know what we are doing to make our campuses safe.
- Our Programs: How will delivery of programs look this winter? Get our overview...
The Student Experience
Our Priorities
- Developing innovative ways to orient and keep you supported
- Inspiring your learning, no matter where it takes place
- Access, inclusion and equity - our students are diverse and welcome!
The start of the academic year at Selkirk College has been different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we strive to provide a quality educational experience that meets the post-secondary goals of learners, we recently hosted a ThoughtExchange survey asking for feedback. Watch for these results to come...
Services and Campus Life
Whether it be online or in person, all our wrap-around supports that you require to be successful are still here! This includes:
- Indigenous Services
- Counselling Services
- Co-op Education & Employment Services
- Accessibility Services
- Learning Resource Centre
- Library
- Selkirk Trauma Assistance Team (STAT)
- The Writing Centre
- To access these services and find out how they are adapted to COVID-19 friendly practices, search our website: browse under SERVICES at selkirk.ca
Apply for Bursaries (Until Oct. 31)
Selkirk College offers a variety of bursaries to support students to attend post-secondary studies. Awards are based on financial need. Apply for funds now...
Get more details about what's currently important with Financial Aid at their bulletin board...
Campus Life - Community Online & In Person
Meet people on an excursion, book time in the gym, join a yoga class or connect virtually. Organized and not so organized activites are planned all the time. Check out what's happening!
Follow us on social media! - A great way to stay on top of what's happening with Selkirk College, on campus and in our community is to like our pages: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. We also have great special interest pages. Get the complete list...
Find out everything that's happening on campus in our events calendar!
Indigenous Connection
Attend an event on campus. Celebrate culture. Connect with Elders. Ask and learn. Find out more...
Our events are at our online calendar. Use the Indigenous filter...
- Cultural Connections with Anne-Marie
- Drumming Circle with Donna
- Fireside Storytelling with Gerry
- Winter Solstice Celebration
Work On Campus
Work while you study at a job where your employer understands the life of a student. Your hours fit into your schedule and it's a great way to earn a bit of extra cash.
We have jobs on campus in a variety of roles in a variety of departments. There are currently 50 positions available and jobs for Castlegar, Trail, KSA, Tenth St, Silver King campuses. Learn about Work Study and apply for Student Jobs!
Join a Book Club - Readers for Racial Justice
Feeling committed to learn and grow in your commitment to racial justice? Join the Mir Centre for Peace online book club!
The Skin We're In by Desmond Cole
- Every other Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m.
- Book club meets by Zoom
Learn more about the Mir Centre for Peace
Study Spaces
We have several study spaces set up on campus that allow for group work, silent studying and simply connecting with other students while honouring physical distancing practices.
- The Castlegar gymnasium has three larger break out spaces to accomodate six, nine and 12 person groups along with some smaller four-person and two-person locations to work.
- Room U-6 on the Castlegar Campus is available for workshops and study spaces as well, it holds up to 28 people six feet apart.
- Tenth Street Campus gymnasium is also set up for group use.
All spaces need to be scheduled by contacting Castlegar 250-365-1292 and Nelson 250-505-1325.
Get Selkirk College's complete plan based on the most up-to-date information from B.C. Provincial Health Officer, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, and Interior Health.
Get employee information: It is essential that as we return to work, we all protect the campus community by doing our part to reduce the risk of infection and transmission.
Eight Ways Campus is Different
- Masks are Mandatory: Non-medical face masks must be worn in all indoor common areas. Masks are a necessary, recognized, practicable and effective way to limit the spread of COVID-19. Get the full policy here...
- Traffic flow markers: In an effort to ensure we are all safe, flow of traffic is encouraged throughout campus, you will see floor markings and decals to help navigate through spaces, and floor marked waiting zones to help maintain physical distancing. Some narrow corridors may have yield signage so watch for the cues.
- Hand sanitizer stations: There will be hand sanitizer available at high-touch points, building entrances, exits, hallways, classrooms & common areas.
- Washrooms: Washrooms on campus are open. Extra control measures you’ll find include: Maximum capacity signs at entrances, locking off sink use where sinks are placed too close together, and reducing stall counts.
- No-loiter zones outside classrooms and lecture halls: A number of spots on campus will have signage reminders asking people not to gather in groups. To help with this, some furniture on campus has been removed and signage will reinforce walking patterns.
- Elevators: Minimize the use of elevators wherever possible, and use the stairs. Unless there is sufficient space for two people to stand diagonally, no more than one person may use the elevator at any time.
- Water fountains: Bring your own reusable water bottle (or two) filled with H2O. Fountains with bottle fillers will still have bottle filling capabilities.
- Eating: Please bring your own food, beverages, utensils and dishware from home. Office kitchens and appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, coffee brewing equipment, kettles or shared utensils or dishware can be used and should be disinfected before and after use. Kitchen sinks may be used for drinking water, and faucets should be disinfected before and after use.
Our Programs - Different Delivery, Outcome Remains the Same
Selkirk College is excited to be planning for programs and individual courses that begin in the winter semester starting in 2021. If you are ready to "Start in Winter" stay tuned because we will be ready to welcome you! Coming in November...
School of the Arts
Digital Fabrication and Design
Learning will be a mix of in-person and online: Blended with asynchronous elements. You will need to live in the region. Students will be required to have access to a computer with internet and a webcam. You will have access to general purpose computer labs, however you will be required to also study online remotely. School contacts will provide more details.
Web Development
All learning will be done online. Students will be required to have access to a computer with internet and a webcam. School contacts will supply more details. Students will not be required to live in the region to take this program.
Kootenay Studio Arts - Craft Programs
Mix of remote and in-person learning: You will be both in the studios (in a safe way) and working online with scheduled theory instruction.
Programs will have a hybrid/blended delivery with online asynchronous (reading messages, email and text), and synchronous (instant messaging, video conferencing, webcams) attend classes aided by remote technology such as Zoom and in-person instruction.
Theory components will be delivered both on and off campus. All the practical components will be in-person instruction on campus in the studios. We will deliver as much in person instruction as allowed by the guidelines.
Digital Arts
All learning will be done online. Students will be required to have access to a computer with internet and a webcam. School contacts will supply more details. Students will not be required to live in the region to take this program.
Music & Technology
All learning will be done online. Students can expect a hybrid/blended delivery with online asynchronous (reading messages, email and text), and synchronous (instant messaging, video conferencing, webcams) attend classes aided by remote technology such as Zoom and remote private lessons. Students will be required to have access to a computer with internet and a webcam. School contacts will supply more details. Students will not be required to live in the region for the fall term, winter term is currently undetermined.
School of Business - Updated for Winter 2021
Business Administration year 1-3
Classes will be lead and supported by an instructor and there will be at least 1-hour of on-line instruction or activities delivered at a scheduled time each week. Students are expected to keep-up with assigned readings and activities. Some group work will likely be required
Most classes will have weekly on-line quizzes. Exams will likely be remote (requiring invigilation software installed on your computer) and there may be an option for in-person testing.
Post-Graduate Accounting Diploma and Post-Graduate in Business Management Diploma (New and returning students)
Classes will be lead and supported by an instructor and there will be at least 1-hour of on-line instruction or activities delivered at a scheduled time each week. Students are expected to keep-up with assigned readings and activities.
Most classes will have weekly on-line quizzes. Exams will likely be remote (requiring invigilation software installed on your computer) and there may be an option for in-person testing.
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School of Environment & Geomatics - Updated for Winter 2021
Our programs are taught in the beautiful West Kootenay region where your classroom is often outdoors. The School of Environment & Geomatics at Selkirk College is adapted and offering the same advantage and outcomes.
Advanced Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Geographic Information Systems
The GIS programs will be delivered in our physically distanced computer labs this fall at the ARIC building for our 3rd and 4th year students. One or more of the courses may be delivered online.
Integrated Environmental Planning, Forestry, and Recreation, Fish and Wildlife diplomas
Our two year diplomas will have a hybrid approach with online lectures and physically distanced outdoor labs occurring on the Castlegar campus grounds and surrounding areas. There will also be some indoor physically distanced labs in the main campus building, depending on the program.
Geomatics in the Workplace - Online
This part time program starts up in January, enabling students to stay employed, or studying other subjects while gaining valuable training it GIS and advanced remote sensing technologies. More details...
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School of Health & Human Services - Updated for Winter 2021
Health Programs
Lecture courses delivered online and remotely. Students should expect synchronous learning which involves scheduled class times aided by remote technology such as Zoom. Additionally, course content and activities will be on Moodle which can be accessed at flexible times with due dates for specific activities and evaluations
Winter term: Practicums will be scheduled as per usual as long as our practice and agency partners have capacity. To date, most agencies have been open to having students and we anticipate that will continue. In addition, all practice placements will adhere to the guidelines set out by the Province of British Columbia and the Provincial Health Officer. Students will only be placed with partners who have clearly articulated Safe Work Procedures.
Gerontological Nursing Post-Graduate Diploma
Fully online for fall 2020 for returning students only. New student intake has been deferred from fall 2020 to January 2021.
Nursing and Health Care Assistant
You will need to live in the region to attend practice and on campus labs this winter. Skills Lab will be on campus and in person while adhering to specific safety measures such as social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks.
Pharmacy Technician
Fully online for the fall semester for year 1 students. Year 2 students on campus for labs July and August
Human Services Programs
Fully online for winter 2021. Synchronous classes will not necessarily happen every class. Instructors will post synchronous dates at the beginning of the semester.
Lecture courses delivered online and remotely. Students should expect synchronous learning which involves scheduled class times aided by remote technology such as Zoom.
Additionally, course content and activities will be on Moodle which can be accessed at flexible times with due dates for specific activities and evaluations
Winter term: Practicums will be scheduled as per usual as long as our practice and agency partners have capacity. To date, most agencies have been open to having students and we anticipate that will continue. In addition, all practice placements will adhere to the guidelines set out by the Province of British Columbia and the Provincial Health Officer. Students will only be placed with partners who have clearly articulated Safe Work Procedures.
*Domestic ECCE students will have the option of completing the fall practicum (ECCE 168) in their home region of British Columbia. International students must be present on campus for fall practicum (ECCE 168) - international practicums will not be permitted.
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School of Hospitality & Tourism
Resort and Hotel Management I
Post-Grad Hospitality Management I
Post-Grad Culinary Management I
The first semester is designed to front-load theory classes for you. Your courses will be fully online for this first semester. You are able to start your program and remain at home without the need to come to Nelson. However, we encourage you to travel to Nelson at your earliest convenience in preparation for your second semester, depending on flight availability and government travel restrictions.
Post-Grad Hospitality Management II
During the first semester your courses will be online synchronous (scheduled times) and asynchronous (not at set times). For this semester, you are not required to be in Nelson however, instructors may hold in person tutorials, labs and in-person hands on experiences where practical for those that choose to be back here.
Post-Grad Culinary Management II
Your final semester of the program starting in September will be online instruction. This instruction online will be both synchronous (scheduled times) and asynchronous (not at set times) however, instructors may hold in person tutorials/office hours as needed for those that choose to be in Nelson. You will be eligible to graduate this December.
Resort and Hotel Management II
In September, your program will have a blended delivery thus you will need to be in Nelson to complete your courses this fall. During the fall semester most of your theory courses will be online which will be delivered online synchronous (scheduled times) and asynchronous (not at set times). Instructors may hold in person tutorials and office hours as needed for those that choose to be in Nelson.
Ski Resort Operations and Management I & II
For the semesters starting this August (SROAM II) and in September (SROAM I), your program will have a blended delivery. You will need to be in Nelson to complete your courses this fall. Many of your theory courses will be delivered online synchronous (scheduled times) and asynchronous (not at set times). You will also have in-person applied learning experiences on and off campus. Instructors may hold in person tutorials and office hours as needed.
Professional Cook Level 1, 2 & 3
Your program will have a blended delivery. You will need to be in Nelson to complete your courses this fall (and winter for PC1). Theory will be delivered predominantly online and the majority of your practical work will be held in-person in the kitchen(s) while respecting new industry safe workplace requirements.
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School of Industry & Trades - Updated for Winter 2021
Mix of remote and in-person learning: Students will learn hands on in the shops in a safe way and be prepared to work online with scheduled theory instruction. There is also in-person classroom time, following all safety protocols.
Programs will have a hybrid/blended delivery with online asynchronous (reading messages, email and text), and synchronous (instant messaging, video conferencing, webcams) attend classes aided by remote technology such as Zoom and in-person instruction.
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School of University Arts & Sciences - Updated for Winter 2021
The School of University Arts and Sciences is offering all its programs this Fall.
Taking a gap year? Staying in the Kootenays? Want to take a few courses?
This is the year to get your feet wet academically! Take University Arts and Sciences courses from wherever you are this year. With a computer, web cam and internet, you can take most University Arts & Sciences courses online and entirely remotely. Only Biology, Chemistry, and Physics courses require in-person on-campus labs. See our courses and apply today!
Rural Pre-Medicine, Engineering, Associate of Science programs
Most student instruction and evaluation will take place online and remotely at regularly scheduled times over the course of the semester. Lectures will not take place in classrooms. Your instructors will deliver content and interact with you and your fellow students by email, Zoom class, and through the Moodle platform.
You will need access to a computer with internet and a webcam.
You will be able to make use of the college’s general purpose computer labs, however you will also be required to study online and remotely from the college.
Biology, Physics, and Chemistry courses in these programs will have in person, on campus labs where faculty and students will follow safety guidelines including social distancing, hand washing and the wearing of masks.
You will be required to be in the region to complete your studies this fall.
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences Diploma, and Liberal Arts Diploma Programs
Most student instruction and evaluation will take place online and remotely at regularly scheduled times over the course of the semester. Lectures will not take place in classrooms. Your instructors will deliver content and interact with you and your fellow students by email, Zoom class, and through the Moodle platform.
You will be able to make use of general purpose computer labs, however you will also be required to study online and remotely from the college.
Unless you chose Biology, Physics, or Chemistry as an elective course which requires an in person, on campus lab, you may undertake your studies entirely from home this fall either within or outside the region.
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School of Academic Upgrading & Development - Updated for Winter 2021
Academic Upgrading
Academic Upgrading is continuing to offer a full suite of courses this winter. Much of the course content will be delivered remotely: on the online Moodle platform, via lessons on Zoom, and through email correspondence. Lectures will not be held in classrooms. Many courses have textbooks and paper packages that students will pick up from their nearest learning centre. Some components of some courses, such as labs for science courses, will be held on site with special scheduling.
The Upgrading Rooms at each location will be available to students to access instructional support, computer and technology support (including Wi-Fi, computers, photocopier, scanner), while adhering to all of the College’s Covid-19 protocols for being on campus. Instructors will be available to help through many modes of communication including: Zoom office hours, small group Zoom lessons, phone calls, email, and in the Upgrading Room. Program outcomes and course learning outcomes remain unchanged.
Students will need access to the Internet and need to have the ability to download and open attachments, such as documents and pdfs. Students will need access to their personal email account to get started, and then after completing registration, their Selkirk College email account.
Academic Upgrading is offered at six locations (Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson & Trail) in the region. Since the courses will be delivered primarily by Internet, it’s possible that a student’s instructor will be in a different town. We strive to be distanced, but not disconnected.
SOAR (Steps to Opportunities, Academics, & Readiness)
SOAR students have the opportunity to connect with other SOAR students across the region this winter through the remote delivery of some components of this program. Students will be able to have an applied learning experience - with a blended delivery model of lecture components delivered in online and remote learning and in-person small learning groups.
Program outcomes and learning outcomes for specific courses remain unchanged. Students who already have a graduation plan will stay on track. Instructors will be available to help through many modes of communication including: Zoom office hours, small group Zoom lessons, phone calls, social media, and email.
SOAR is offered at 4 locations (Castlegar, Grand Forks, Trail, & Nelson) in the region. Since the courses are being delivered in a blended format, students have the option to participate in-person or remotely, if they are unable to do both.
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Selkirk International
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
TESOL will be offered in-person, with some remote learning to help maintain physical distancing, on the Castlegar Campus for September 2020. Classes are offered in one intensive four-month semester of study. You will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in teaching language, the skills and strategies. Learn more...
English Language Program (ELP)
ELP will be offered in-person, with some remote theory learning. Online classes will also be supported through Moodle. Learn more...