College of the Rockies Open House - College of the Rockies

Save the date!

Our 2024 Open House will take place on Saturday, October 5 at the Cranbrook Main Campus from 1:00 – 4:00 pm (MST)

Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day at our College Open House! Whether you’re looking to upgrade, complete a degree, or are dreaming of a career in business, health, child and youth services, trades, or tourism come learn about the College of the Rockies advantage!

Here are a few of the cool things to check out!

Try our virtual reality welding simulator.
Test your driving skills in our Haul Truck simulator.
Tour our trades shops and hair salon.
Enjoy frybread at yaqakiǂ ʔit̓qawxaxamki The Place Where People Gather
Learn about rocks, geology, and environmental electronics in our Earth Sciences lab and see a GOES 18 satellite demonstration.

Explore the services available for students such as Education Advising and Work Integrated Learning.
Talk to faculty in our new Computer Information Services Technician Program.
Find out more information about the East Kootenay Teacher Education program.
Learn about dual credit opportunities, including Youth Train in Trades, for local high school students.

We offer 60+ programs, hundreds of courses, First Aid Training, Workforce Training, and dozens of Continuing Education courses.

Arts, Humanities, and Social Science

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

Business, Accounting, Finance, & Office Administration

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Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation Management

Young businesswoman arriving at the hotel and filling in registration documents at reception desk.

Trades Programs

Education Programs

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Health and Human Services

A female Dental Assistant student practicing her skills on a mannequin.

Child, Youth and Family Studies

A female Asian preschool teacher is reading a book to her group of children.

Join us for a day filled with excitement and opportunities:

Win Big: Enter for a chance to score a $1,000 Open House Scholarship and other fabulous prizes and giveaways!
Explore: How many buildings are on the College campus? Campus tours will take place every half hour. Join in to see if you’re right.
Discover More: Learn about our diverse programs, financial aid, student supports, transfer options, student housing and international learning abroad opportunities.

Check out the digital version of our Viewbook!

Bring the whole family and come see why College of the Rockies may be the perfect fit for you. We’re excited to welcome friends and neighbours from the Kootenay region and from across all provinces.

Don’t miss out on this chance to meet with us!

We can’t wait to see you there! More detailed information will be made available closer to the day of the event.

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Student nurse checking pulse of newborn (simulated manikin).

Cranbrook College of the Rockies Culinary program training kitchen