What academic term is relevant at Selkirk College?

Fall Term 2026 runs from August 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

How much campus context is included in the Selkirk College student guide?

The guide includes 7 approved campus terms and 12 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Selkirk College guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 7 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Selkirk College student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come with links to campus sources.

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Student guide · Fall Term 2026

The semester, explained for Selkirk College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term: Fall Term 2026
Campus terms: 7
Local details: 12

Academic calendar

Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries

Aug 1Dec 31, 2026
Fall Term 2026Relevant now
Jan 1Apr 30, 2027
Winter Term 2027
May 1Jul 31, 2027
Spring/Summer Term 2027

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Campus language

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7 terms

B

BCFS: British Columbia Federation of Students, the provincial organization that the SCSU is a member of.

K

Kekuli: Kekuli House, the primary student residence located on the Castlegar Campus.

S

SCSU: Selkirk College Student Union, the organization representing student interests and providing services.

T

Tenth Street: The Tenth Street Residence located on the Tenth Street Campus in Nelson.
Tenth Street Dining: The Tenth Street Dining Room in Nelson, where culinary students prepare and serve meals.
The Kootenays: The geographic region where Selkirk is located, often used by students to refer to the local outdoor-oriented lifestyle.
The Pit: The main cafeteria and social lounge area located at the Castlegar Campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details

KSA: Kootenay Studio Arts, the downtown Nelson campus dedicated to fine arts and craft programs.
mary_hall_cafeteria: Mary Hall Cafeteria
Mir: The Mir Centre for Peace, a historic building on the Castlegar Campus used for lectures and community events.
Moodle: The online learning management system used by students to access course materials and submit assignments.
ripple_caf: Ripple Café
scholar_s_dining_room: Scholar's Dining Room
Selkirk Card: The official student identification card required for library services, gym access, and printing.
Sentinel: The Sentinel Wing, a major academic and administrative wing of the Castlegar Campus.
Silver King: The Silver King Campus in Nelson, which primarily houses trades and technology programs.
silver_king_caf: Silver King Café
The 99: The West Kootenay Transit Route 99, the primary bus link between the Castlegar and Nelson campuses.
U-Pass: The universal transit pass included in student fees, providing unlimited access to the West Kootenay Transit System.

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What academic term is relevant now?: Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
How much campus context is included?: 7 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?: Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?: Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Castlegar for Selkirk College Students

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Timezone

America/Vancouver

City Transportation

Public Transit

Castlegar Transit

Nearest Airports

West Kootenay Regional Airport

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Humid continental

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Campus News

Latest updates from Selkirk College

Post-secondary partnership trains health and human service workers across B.C.

Selkirk College has partnered with North Island College and Northern Lights College to expand access to Mental Health and Substance Use Training, aiming to build rural workforce capacity.

Oct 1, 2026

Nominations Open for 2026 Student Leadership Elections

Applications are now open for student positions on the Selkirk College Board of Governors and the Education Council.

Sep 9, 2026

Temporary Water Supply Change Scheduled for October 9-11 at the Castlegar campus.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Selkirk College

Consent Creatures and FRIES

October 8, 2026

Multiple Campuses (Castlegar included)

Healthy Campus event focusing on sexualized violence prevention and consent education from 11am to 1pm.

Elders on Campus

October 8, 2026

Castlegar Campus

An opportunity for students to connect with Indigenous Elders on campus from 10am to 1pm.

Legacy of Hope Foundation Exhibit: Indian Day Schools in Canada

October 8, 2026

Castlegar, Staff Lounge

An exhibit by the Legacy of Hope Foundation detailing the history and impact of Indian Day Schools in Canada, open 11am to 2pm.

Mat Pilates

October 8, 2026

Castlegar, U17

A contemporary-style Pilates mat class focusing on muscular discipline, modern physical therapy, and functional movement science. Recurring every Thursday.

Cultural Connections: Castlegar

October 15, 2026

Castlegar, The Gathering Place

Create an Indigenous-inspired craft, share stories, and enjoy light refreshments with artist Ann-Marie Smith.

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