Campus to ski hill
in 30 minutes
We hate to brag, but ‘Kootenay Life’ with its blend of outdoor activities, culture and scenery is pretty awesome. As a College of the Rockies student, you have the unique opportunity to blend lifestyle and learning in one of the most spectacular locations on Earth.
Profiles
From COTR to Kenya
For Katie Schneider the thought of attending a small college in a beautiful mountain town was extremely appealing. The Tourism and Recreation Management Program at the College was a perfect fit for her desire to learn about the outdoors, the business of travel and the concept of how tourism can benefit the world. Read about Katie's journey to Kenya
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.
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Grade 12 Student Admissions & BCTF Work Stoppage
In the event of a work stoppage affecting the BC Teachers' Federation membership, College of the Rockies – along with many other BC public and private post-secondary institutions – will work with you to ensure your admission to our programs is not negatively affected. This may include extending deadlines for receipt of final grades, or possibly accepting self-declared or interim grades on a temporary basis until official final grades are available. Please contact our Admissions department if you have questions.
University Studies Program
Looking to earn a university degree? With no waitlists and affordable tuition, we offer students a wide variety of arts and science courses that are transferable to most universities in Western Canada. Some of our transfer programs include: Engineering, Pre-Commerce, Science, Pre-Education and much more.
