Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology

Living and learning at Durham College

At Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology, the student experience comes first – an approach the college has taken for 40 years. Durham offers exceptional professors with years of work experience and provides market-driven programs to give students the skills employers demand.

Most of Durham’s programs offer field placement opportunities so students are ready to work as soon as they graduate. This is just one of many ways Durham is helping students obtain great careers and make a difference in the world.

Choosing Durham

Durham by the Numbers
See how Durham stacks up with these fast facts and figures:

• Over 6,100 full-time students, almost 1,600 apprentices, and thousands of part-time students.
• 80 full-time programs offered in high demand areas, such as applied sciences, information technology and skilled trades.
• Graduate employment rate of over 90 percent.

Durham College, Oshawa
Durham’s main campus is located in Oshawa, not far from metropolitan Toronto. Students living there will have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the big city, while still maintaining a small-town feel.

The city also houses over 100 parks as well as two watershed areas connect by a paved bicycle path for those who like to explore natural settings on two wheels. For those who prefer the urban atmosphere, Oshawa’s downtown is home to eclectic shops, exceptional restaurants and unique cafés for comfortable socializing.

Durham Students

Durham Student Life
Student life at Durham has something for everyone from athletics and student clubs to volunteer activities within the community. The college also believes in rewarding its students for their involvement in student life through the cutting-edge Co-Curricular Recognition program. In this program, students record their leadership and participation to help enhance their transcripts and résumés, and qualify for student leadership awards.

Durham Student Housing
Durham’s three residences offer all the comforts of home and accommodate more than 1,300 students. First-year students are guaranteed a spot in residence if they meet admission and residence application deadlines.

Residences are available in open concept suites with a three- or four-piece bathrooom and a kitchenette, or in two-bedroom suits with a three-piece bathroom and kitchenette. A mandatory meal plan is required at the South Village residence, as its kitchenettes only hold a compact refrigerator.

Durham Student Services
Durham College's student support services are designed to aid students in all aspects of their education and provide pathways to further education and employment. These services include, but aren’t limited to:

• Learning Support Centre
• Hired Career Services
• Centre for Students with Disabilities
• Information Technology Services
• Student Life Office

More Durham College Information

If you’re interested in learning more about Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology, please see the contact information in the right-hand column.

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