COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES
- Country Canada
- Founded In 1975
- University Type Public
- Total Students 2500+
- Phone Number 12504892751
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code V1C 5L7
- Website http://www.cotr.bc.ca
- International Students 200
- Size of Campus 0
- Male Female Ratio 13 :1
- Faculty Student Ratio 1 : 13
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College of the Rockies Canada is a Government of Canada funded public community college located in the province of south east of British Columbia. It was founded by James Patterson in 1975. The College possesses British Columbia Education Quality Assurance Designation.
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Location
College of the Rockies Cranbrook Campus, College Way, Cranbrook, BC, Canada
Programs
All Courses offered
DIPLOMA SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 15250
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredDIPLOMA ADVENTURE TOURISM BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 11925
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredDIPLOMA CRIMINAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 15250
Exams Accepted
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Accomodation
On campus accommodation
Available
Description
- The College of the Rockies offers on-campus accommodation through the Purcell House Residence
- The Residence is a secure building with 16 living units for a total capacity of 96
- Each living unit has 6 private bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen and living room.
Off campus accommodation
Available
Details for off-campus
- The average rent is 550 to 750 CAD/month
- The residence type includes homestays, studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
- Rent includes Wifi, private bedroom, shared space in kitchen, living and dining room, deck, garden
- Located close to the bus route, so transportation is a breeze
Accomodation Website:
http://www.cotr.bc.ca/residence/Placement
Students with a study permit are allowed to work study in Canada, given they have a SIN number. Students can obtain the SIN number by visiting the Canada Access Center Office and showing a valid passport and study permit.
A full time student is allowed to work up to 20 hours a week while classes are being held and 40 hours a week during breaks. Some of the college’s programs like tourism management and hospitality management have co-op placements while graduates of academic programs can apply for post graduation work permits.
- Colleges have student support service for their career planning as well as their employment help, career and resume support.
- College of the Rockies provides opportunities for students by internships, summer jobs, on-campus jobs and jobs that are posted online as well as on-campus job and info boards.
- Employment service of the college provides workshops on resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, job searching and networking as well as individual employment consultation is provided. They have their own career portal.
- Students with a study permit allowed to work study in Canada.
- A full-time student has certain work hour limitations. They can work upto 20 hours a week attending classes and 40 hours a week during breaks.
Scholarships
- College of the Rockies provides the maximum amount of financial aid through scholarships and bursaries.
- Financial aid is available to full-time students of the college. For scholarships a student with 60% course load is considered full-time whereas for bursaries the criterion is 80% course load.
- Some scholarships, bursaries and awards available for students are given in the table below:
| Type of Financial Aid | Eligibility Criteria | Amount Awarded (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Premier’s Scholarship | Enrolled in a program longer than 1 year. Selection will be based on academic merit. |
6000-10,000 |
| International Learning Travel Awards | Enrolled in a program at the College. Completed at least 1 semester before the period of travel. |
2500 |
| International Student Excellence Scholarships | Applicable for students who plan to return to enrol in University Studies, Business Administration, Tourism or Recreation Management, and other programs. | 2000 |
| Career and Job Fair Entrance Awards | Applicable for students entering into the Business Administration or Bachelor of Business Administration program for the first time. | 1500 |
| College of the Rockies Entrance Awards for University Studies - Arts and Sciences | Applicable for new students entering University in fall. | 1000 |
