Prospective students, families, and community members are invited to discover where their future could lead at College of the Rockies’ Open House on Tuesday, November 3, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Cranbrook campus.
Centered around the theme Experience Your Path, the event will give attendees the opportunity to explore programs, connect with faculty and staff, learn about student services, and discover the many pathways available through College of the Rockies.
Visitors will have the chance to meet instructors, chat one-on-one with service coordinators, tour the campus, and learn more about the supports and resources available to help students succeed throughout their educational journey.
A featured part of the event will be the Campfire Chat, where prospective students can connect with current College of the Rockies students in an informal setting, hear firsthand about their experiences, and ask questions about academics, and student life.
“Choosing a post-secondary path is one of the most important decisions a person can make, and Open House gives future students the chance to explore their options in a welcoming and engaging environment,” said Norma Sherret, Interim Vice President, Academic “Whether you’re preparing for your first career, upgrading your skills, or pursuing a new direction, College of the Rockies is a place where you can experience your path and discover that your next chapter starts here.”
Future students who apply to attend a College of the Rockies program between November 3 and November 8 will be entered into a draw for a tuition voucher.
All attendees will also be eligible to enter the Choose Your Adventure Grand Prize Draw, featuring prizes that celebrate the Kootenay lifestyle, including:
- A mountain bike, pair of skis or, a snowboard from Gerick Sports
- A Sony headset
- Owala water bottles
Open House is designed to help attendees imagine their future, ask questions, and gain the information they need to make informed decisions about education and career opportunities.
To learn more and pre-register for Open House, cotr.bc.ca/open-house
About College of the Rockies
For 50 years, College of the Rockies has provided post-secondary education that meets the needs and aspirations of the people, industries, and businesses of our region. All our campuses are located on the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa people, which is also home to the Kinbasket people. We value our relationships with the four Ktunaxa bands, the Shuswap band, and the Kootenay Regional Office of the Métis Nation, BC. Each year, thousands of full-time and part-time students join us in a full range of programs, including skilled trades, university arts and sciences, adult upgrading, early childhood education, health and human services, business, office administration, tourism, hospitality, recreation, fire services, continuing education, and contract training. Through smaller class sizes, highly personalized instruction and dedicated support services, our students are primed to succeed in the job market, or in the next stage of their academic journey.
Media Contact:
Darryl Dux
Communications Coordinator
College of the Rockies
ddux@cotr.bc.ca