The Durham College open house returns Saturday, November 7, with prospective students and their families invited to explore the college’s Oshawa and Whitby campuses.
Durham College says the Fall Open House is intended for people who have already applied, are considering upgrading their skills or are still comparing post-secondary options. Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about programs and campus life.
The Oshawa campus is located at 2000 Simcoe Street North. The Whitby campus, which includes the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, is at 1610 Champlain Avenue.
Planning a Durham College visit
The college’s event page encourages visitors to register and review the available highlights before arriving. Program and service information can help prospective students decide which campus areas and conversations are most relevant to their plans.
Open houses typically give visitors an opportunity to learn about academic programs, student services and facilities directly from the people who teach and support students. Anyone with a specific program in mind may want to prepare questions about admission requirements, placements, equipment and career pathways.
The November event also gives families time to compare travel, accessibility and campus arrangements before the next intake. Durham College operates programs across both the Oshawa and Whitby locations, so visitors should confirm where their program of interest is based.
Student profile points to open-house impact
The event date was also highlighted in an October 2 college profile about dental assisting graduate Matthew Adams. The profile says Adams visited a Durham College open house in 2023 after a technology-sector layoff and spoke with a program coordinator before entering Dental Assisting.
Durham College says Adams later completed a four-week field placement, received a job offer and earned the program’s Academic Achievement Award. He has since served in advisory and professional-association roles.
His experience illustrates one purpose of the event: giving prospective students a chance to ask direct questions before choosing a program or changing careers.
Registration information and updated event details are available through Durham College’s official open-house page. Visitors should check that page closer to November 7 for the latest schedule and any campus-specific instructions.
Sources
Event information is from the Durham College Fall Open House page. Clarington Post reported the date, campus locations and related graduate profile.
