More than 2,000 visitors descended on the Durham College (DC) Oshawa and Whitby campuses for Spring Open House on Saturday, April 1.

Prospective students and their families filled the halls and classrooms to meet our expert faculty, explore labs and learning spaces, and learn about our 145+ career-driven programs and support services.

Guided tours showcased state-of-the-art facilities on both campuses, like the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre and the Ontario Power Generation Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology. In Oshawa, a bus tour gave guests a whole new way to tour the campus and visit destinations like the Centre for Collaborative Education and the Campus Ice Centre.

Information sessions at both campuses walked prospective students through the application process, and those who couldn’t wait to begin their DC journey were able to register on the spot. In Oshawa, demonstrations in cosmetics, engineering and firefighting showed guests how DC is leading the way in innovative and transformative education.

Visitors also had the chance to speak with DC president Don Lovisa in Oshawa and Rebecca Milburn, executive dean and principal of the Whitby campus, while alumni, faculty, current students and employees were on hand to share their DC knowledge and experience.

Open House also had a lot to offer for current students who are interested in continuing their education with graduate certificates, honours bachelor’s degrees and other options.

DC will welcome prospective students once again for Program Information Nights on Tuesday, May 9 (Oshawa) and Thursday, May 11 (Whitby), and then in November for Fall Open House. Campus tours and information sessions can also be scheduled online.