Fall reading week at DC

As we approach Durham College’s (DC) fall reading week scheduled from Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30, remote and on-campus services and locations will continue to be available for students and employees during this time.

What services will be available?

School offices and service areas will continue to support students remotely. Limited staff will be available at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses to provide in-person support.

Students are encouraged to schedule in-person appointments before their arrival. For detailed service and office hours, please see Campus Operations on the fall semester webpage.

Will there be food service changes?

• Tim Hortons in the B-wing of Gordon Willey building, Oshawa campus will be closed.
• Marketplace Café seating area at the Oshawa campus will be open on the weekends before and after reading week and closed Monday to Friday.
• Tim Hortons, Whitby campus remains open Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Who can come to campus?

As a reminder, limited and controlled access to campus is available only to:

• Students and employees who have a scheduled on-campus activity, such as a class, lab or in-person appointment with one of DC’s student services.
• Students who need to use campus resources, such as the library, practice labs or on-campus internet connection. Note: at this time, it is encouraged that students only come to campus if it is absolutely necessary.

Please be advised that entry into college buildings remains through existing access points and all individuals are required to complete the COVID-19 self-screening questionnaire before coming to campus. Security personnel will manage capacity to ensure health and safety guidelines are followed.

For additional information, please visit our COVID-19 webpage, or contact us by email at dccares@durhamcollege.ca.