SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. START YOUR DAY AT THE OSHAWA CAMPUS – gordon willey building, sw entrance Upon arrival at campus, be sure to download or pick up a printed event guide, which includes the following checklist to make the most of your experience! Get directions and parking information. EXPERIENCE DC – PLAN YOUR DAY Speak with Deans, expert faculty members and current students in breakout rooms to learn more about specific programs and opportunities (visit the welcome booth for a printed list of options). Meet with representatives from our service and support teams. Take a guided walking tour of our campus, including the Gordon Willey building, Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, residence and more. Attend information sessions about a variety of topics. Log in to the free Wi-Fi and share your Open House experience on social media using #DCOpenHouse. LEARN ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS Learn about programs from the people who know them best – our faculty and students! Representatives will be available on campus to chat with you about all Oshawa campus programs. Learn about our services and supports Staff and students from areas throughout the college are ready to answer your questions and share with you how the DC campus community supports your well-being, academic success and student experience. Academic Upgrading/School College Work Initiative Access and Support Centre (ASC) Admissions and Student Recruitment Athletics and Recreation Campus Health and Wellness Centre Campus Library Career Development Co-operative Education Credit Transfer and Pathways Durham College Student Association (DCSA) Enrolment Services Financial Aid and Awards First Peoples Indigenous Centre International Education Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Residence Student Development Attend an INFORMATION SESSION We’ll be offering a number of workshops on a variety of topics to help you get started on your DC journey. More information will be available soon. Explore our campus Join a tour to see all the areas of campus including our modern labs, classrooms and state-of-the-art learning environments, the Esports Gaming Arena, DC Spa, Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE), Integrated Manufacturing Centre, student residences and more. GUIDED WALKING TOURS DEPARTING FROM THE TOUR DEPOT IN THE MARKETPLACE CAFETERIA Join us for a 30-minute guided walking tour that highlights our state-of-the-art facilities and classrooms, Centre for Innovation and Research, Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre and more. CAMPUS BUS TOURS DEPARTING EVERY 25 MINUTES FROM THE MARKETPLACE CAFETERIA Take a load off and see our campus in a whole new way! Join us on our tour bus to explore locations like the Centre for Collaborative Education, Centre for Innovation and Research, Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, DC’s sports facilities and more! Workshops Unless otherwise stated, all workshops are in the Gordon Willey building. APPLY NOW – Computer Commons, drop-in any time between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ready to apply to a full-time DC program? Members of our Start at DC Team will take you through the application process step-by-step and answer all of your questions. They’ll tell you everything you need to know about the application process and what to expect once you’ve applied. If you apply for your program at Open House, we’ll waive your $125 application free. Plus, you’ll take home some DC swag! COSMETICS/ESTHETICS DEMONSTRATIONS - Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) 213/214, drop-in any time between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Are you passionate about the beauty and cosmetics industry? Our talented faculty members will showcase the techniques you’ll learn as you prepare for your career. EXERCISE IS MEDICINE 101 - G110, drop-in any time between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Are you a fitness buff? Do you want to learn about the human body? Faculty and students from the Fitness and Health Promotion program will guide you through demonstrations of a typical fitness assessment testing battery and an exercise training program inside our state-of-the-art fitness labs. Experience the newest exercise equipment including a variety of wearable and interactive technologies to better fitness. PARAMEDIC PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION - JW104, drop-in any time between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Curious about the fast-paced world of emergency medical services? Join us and witness the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this crucial field. Our experienced faculty and passionate students will demonstrate simulated emergency scenarios, offering a glimpse into the highly skilled work of paramedics. You will also learn about our unique Emergency Services Fundamentals certificate program, which provides transferable credits to several DC first responder programs. NEXT STEPS AFTER YOU’VE ACCEPTED YOUR OFFER - SW209, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Once you become a student at DC, there are important steps to take before you enter the classroom. Join us to walk through your next steps and what you need to know before you go! We will discuss tuition payment options, class registration, obtaining verification letters, important dates and deadlines, and all the other ways we can assist you during your time at DC, and even after graduation. DISCOVER PATHWAYS AT DURHAM COLLEGE - SW209 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Looking to get started on your college journey? The pathway programs at Durham College are your jumping off point! Get started in: Health Sciences Computers & Technology Emergency Services Multi-Media Business Fundamentals University Preparation Our programs will help you build foundation skills for college and beyond. Earn valuable credits that you can transfer to your next program. Open up pathways to both college and university. Many programs are just one year with reasonable tuition. You will be in an ideal position to apply to your next program. Our faculty and academic advisors will help you navigate a pathway to success. LEARN ABOUT CREDIT TRANSFER, PATHWAYS & PLAR - SW209, 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. Have you completed previous post-secondary education and are looking to transfer to Durham College? Join us for an information session to learn more about the credit transfer and PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) processes and the resources available to assist you in your transition to DC. You’ll also learn about the opportunities to transfer from DC and beyond. Mixed Reality Capture (MRC) Studio - CIR 101B and CIR101C Visit our capture studio and learn about the design and implementation of 3D assets into virtual and augmented reality, video games and other screen-based interfaces. See how our centre is supporting local businesses and engaging students in applied research. AI Hub: Discover opportunities to make AI a key part of your DC experience - CIR 115 The AI Hub is where students, faculty and industry come together to bring artificial intelligence to life. Visit us to learn more about how you can gain real-world, hands-on experience building the AI solutions of the future as part of your DC educational experience. Plus, you will meet our AI-driven intelligent robots! Centre for Cybersecurity: Learn how students can learn and grow in Cyber - CIR 101E Gain valuable insights into how students can contribute to real world challenges of evolving cybersecurity threats, emerging technologies, and collaborative approaches to safeguard businesses. Social Impact Hub - CIR 108 Join us to learn about the exciting projects happening in the Social Impact Hub! Hub activities provide meaningful opportunities for students to be involved in community-college partnerships that identify creative solutions to complex social problems through leading-edge applied research projects and service-learning initiatives. DIRECTIONS AND PARKING Free parking is available at all of our locations during the event. Enter the Oshawa campus at the Commencement Drive entrance off Simcoe Street North. Turn left onto Founders Drive and make your way towards the Commencement Parking Lot. Follow the directional signs towards the event entrance at the SW wing. OSHAWA CAMPUS - 2000 SIMCOE STREET NORTH, OSHAWA Interactive campus map Directions Our campuses are accessible. If you have concerns, or require accommodation, please contact Student Recruitment at recruitment@durhamcollege.ca. CHECK IN EARLY AND BEAT THE LINE Registrants will receive an email with a unique QR code in advance of the event. You can either complete the pre-event check-in or present your unique QR code at the door. SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE Taking photos? Don’t forget to share them with us on social media! @durhamcollege #DCOpenHouse
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