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On this page Student guide City life Campus details 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 1 → Dec 31, 2026
Fall Term 2026 Relevant now
Jan 1 → Apr 30, 2027
Winter Term 2027
May 1 → Jul 31, 2027
Spring/Summer Term 2027
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B K S T 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. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
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. Using DormWay at Selkirk College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Selkirk College
Kick Off the Term at Get Connected 2026! Selkirk College welcomes new and returning students with orientation events across campuses to explore services and build community.
Aug 31, 2026
Read More Selkirk Innovates report shows past enrolment, projections drop for Kootenay Lake school district A report by Selkirk Innovates highlights a 2% drop in enrolment for School District No. 8 over the last five years.
Sep 4, 2026
Read More Nelson's Kootenay School of Arts Society sees community support The community rallies to support the Kootenay School of the Arts Society after Selkirk College discontinued the program in 2025.
Sep 8, 2026
Read More Build Your Future in Carpentry with Tuition-Free Training Applications are open for the Industry Ready Carpentry Foundation Program, offering tuition-free hands-on training.
Aug 6, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Selkirk College
Get Connected Trail September 10, 2026
Orientation event for students at the Trail campus to learn about services and connect with peers.
Clubs Day: Nelson September 15, 2026
An opportunity for students to join or start official Selkirk College student clubs.
Digital Arts Info Session September 15, 2026
Information session for prospective students interested in the Digital Arts program.
Clubs Day: Castlegar September 16, 2026
Event for Castlegar students to explore and join various campus clubs.
Archery: Castlegar September 18, 2026
Drop-in archery session for students and staff.
Health Care Assistant, Practical Nursing, Nursing Unit Clerk Info Session September 29, 2026
Learn about health programs including HCA, PN, and NUCL from instructors.
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