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Profiles
Cooking Up A Great Career
Brandon Kennedy has always loved to cook. Looking to improve his skills, he enrolled in the Professional Cook Training program at College of the Rockies in 2001. Since his training he has had the opportunity to refine his cooking skills in a wide variety of environments. Learn more about Brandon's cooking career.
Finding her calling
Haley Pelton wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after graduating from high school in 2007. She began taking University Studies courses at College of the Rockies because of the affordable tuition and ability to remain at home. Read about Haley's path from COTR to Midwifery
COTR Grad Lands the Best Job in the World
Greg Snell, an Oshawa, Ontario native, was living in Golden, BC and working in the tourism industry when he learned about the Adventure Tourism Business Operations program offered at College of the Rockies. Now he works all over the world! Learn more about Greg
From COTR to Doctor
Raised in Kimberley, Lori Wik knew that College of the Rockies was the ideal first step for her long educational journey. After completing two years of University Transfer Science courses at College of the Rockies, Lori went on to complete a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Doctor of Medicine with special training in research. Read more about Dr. Wik
Is COTR Right for You?
We offer a comprehensive mix of vocational, trades, career technical and academic programs and services, for full-time or part-time study. Not close to one of our campuses? No problem. We have hundreds of classes you can take online.
Recent Stories
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- College of the Rockies Hosting Annual Open House
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Bee Presentation: Dealing with the Disappearing Honey Bee
Join us for Dr. Foster’s free presentation on March 4th at College of the Rockies. Learn about the variety of approaches being investigated to control and manage the agricultural pests that have led to staggering losses to honeybee colonies in British Columbia.
Dual Admissions with University of Lethbridge
A new partnership agreement between College of the Rockies and the University of Lethbridge gives you the opportunity to be admitted to both a COTR University Studies program and to an arts and science degree program at the U of L. If you are a current student at the College you become eligible to exercise their U of L admission upon completion of an arts or science associate degree or diploma at COTR and also have access to many other benefits.
It's tax time! Download your T2202A form.
T2202As are tuition tax receipts issued to all students who paid tuition for courses in the previous calendar year. These show the amount of tuition that can be deducted for income tax purposes as well as the number of months eligible for the education deduction.
