A small, community-focused college in the Kootenays known for hands-on trades, health and environmental programs, and close ties to its mountain surroundings.
Selkirk College is a public college serving the West Kootenay and Boundary regions of southeastern British Columbia. It offers trades and technology training, health and human services programs, university transfer courses, business and environmental programs, and adult upgrading, with a strong emphasis on small classes and instructor access.
The college is known for programs that connect directly to the region's economy and landscape, including renewable energy, geospatial and environmental studies, forestry, and outdoor-oriented learning. Many credentials lead directly to work, while transfer options allow students to complete early university credits close to home.
With several campuses across the region, Selkirk College blends a friendly campus culture with access to skiing, mountain biking, lakes and rivers just minutes from class.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in British Columbia apply for student aid through StudentAid BC; students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
Selkirk College and its foundation offer a range of entrance awards, bursaries and program-specific scholarships funded by community donors.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical two-semester diploma, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Selkirk College’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Selkirk College.
Applications to Selkirk College go through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia’s application service.
Most programs require high school graduation or equivalent, with specific course prerequisites for some health, trades and science programs. Some programs also require an interview, portfolio or additional documents.
Apply online through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia's application service, by creating an account, selecting Selkirk College and your program, and submitting transcripts and any required documents.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Selkirk College and EducationPlannerBC.
Castlegar is a small city at the meeting of the Columbia and Kootenay rivers in the West Kootenay region. The Castlegar Campus, the college's largest, sits on a hillside setting with views of the surrounding mountains.
Selkirk College offers a tight-knit campus community where students often know their instructors and classmates by name. Student associations run events, clubs and services across the campuses.
The Saints compete in college athletics, with a particular tradition in men's and women's basketball and soccer.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.