Make It Happen Get more out of your college experience and join together with people who share your interests. Make new friends, host events and learn something new! Start your own official Selkirk College student club and access funding for equipment and activities. The Student Experience Team (SET) provides funding for new and existing clubs, plus equipment and prizes for student-driven events
What is the admission process? Acceptance to the Practical Nursing Program is based on a first-qualified basis given that the applicant meets all the requirements. What exactly does “first qualified” mean? To be considered “qualified,” you’ll need to submit the following items: Selkirk College Application Form Practical Nursing Application Package Requisite Skills and Abilities declaration form
Looking for a Change? Here's Your Pathway to Your Future! Have you always wanted a meaningful career that matches your interests and skills -- but aren't sure how to take the next steps? We offer customized pathways to a wide range of careers. Each pathway is designed for your success and includes a go-to instructor who will support you with: Figuring out the right career for you Planning the
Channel your compassion into a meaningful, in-demand career making a real difference in people’s lives. Learn in small classes from dedicated, knowledgeable instructors with hands-on experience. You’ll develop advocacy skills, technical skills and practical skills and have the opportunity to participate in community outreach placements. Many courses have transfer opportunities.
Learn about Selkirk College programs and ask your questions at a free virtual information session. Select a school below to sign up. Please check back often as our info sessions are updated regularly. We recommend visiting individual program pages to find admission requirements, tuition rates and more. Need more information? Email our Student Recruitment Team. Choose a Program January 2026 Digital
Selkirk Innovates is ahead of the curve with integrating students into everything we do. We know how to transform what we’re doing into student jobs. It’s at the core of every project we take on. Current Postings Research Intern - Industrial Applications, Mechanical / Process Engineering (STAC) This is a Mitacs Accelerate Internship supporting the STAC. This internship is in partnership with KC
Students are responsible for maintaining their immigration status and obeying Canadian immigration regulations while studying in Canada. Check your immigration documents (study permit, Co-op work permit and/or temporary resident visa) to make sure they are accurate and up to date. Plan to renew them at least six months before they expire. A valid permit allows you to remain in Canada while you
Bridging Rural Homelessness and Well-being: A Sustainable and Collaborative Regional Response is a three-year social innovation project that started in fall 2022. The overall goal of the project is to improve the well-being of rural residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness living in and around the rural communities of Nelson, Castlegar and Trail in the West Kootenay region. Faculty
Building Cultures of Peace The Mir Centre for Peace builds cultures of peace through learning and dialogue. Our lecture series, trainings, workshops, films, research and collaborations with community organizations help advance peace and justice both locally and in our wider world. Mission, vision and values Mission Understanding and building cultures of peace through learning. Vision The Mir
Challenges and Opportunities for Innovation Transit is an important service, with clearly documented economic and social benefits, including access to services like health care and education as well as economic participation. Transit is also recognized as a practical opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In Canada the conversation around public transportation has been focused on urban
IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has recently announced changes to post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility. Based on the new eligibility requirements, these Selkirk College programs may be eligible for the PGWP as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) aligns with IRCC's current CIP approved list. If the program is 2 years, you may receive a PGWP that's valid
For additional resources, documents and information, please contact Laurie Langille, Executive Assistant to the Board of Governors. New Board Member Orientation Manual Tuition Fee Bylaw effective August 1, 2025 Government Mandate Letter 2025 Mandate Letter Board Meeting Schedule 2025/26 All regular meetings begin at 4 pm. Date Location Meeting Type Open Session Agendas Open Session Minutes October
Maggie Matear President and CEO Taya Whitehead Vice-President, Education & Students Lareena Rilkoff Vice-President, College Services Brier Albano Associate Vice-President, Student Success Tiffany Snauwaert Dean Allison Alder Dean Tammie Clarke Dean Tracy Punchard Dean James Heth Registrar Stacey Matthews Executive Director of Human Resources Andrea Hall Executive Director of Finance, CFO Terri
The board must set policies for its own internal workings: how meetings will be conducted, what topics will be addressed, the role of officers and committees, how the board will discipline itself. An effective design of board policies ensures that the board fulfills three primary responsibilities: Maintaining links to the public, including advocacy, community relationship building and fund raising
This program has an intake in August each year. Students complete one community pharmacy practicum and one hospital pharmacy practicum. Next Intake: August 2026 Semester 1: August 4–November 13, 2026 August 4 - Semester 1 courses begin (Online) November 13 - Semester 1 ends Semester 2: November 23–April 9, 2027 November 23 - Semester 2 courses begin (Online) December 19 - January 3, 2027 - Winter
Indoor Golf Lessons Join us in winter for our indoor golf lessons with CPGA Professional Denny McArthur in three sessions at the Castlegar Campus Gym. These lessons are for adults only. You will need indoor shoes and golf clubs for these lessons. Dates: February 1- March 8, 2026 Cost: $150 + GST Section 1: Sundays 12:15–1:45 pm Section 2: Wednesdays 9-10:30 am Section 3: Wednesdays 10:30 am–12 pm