Durham College welcomes your parents and family members!
Student success at college is the result of a team effort and as parents and family members you are an integral part of the team. This section of the website has been developed to help you gain an understanding of the student experience and the ways you can remain active partners in fostering your student's success. We believe that the more informed you are about Durham College, the better equipped you will be to support your student and to celebrate his or her successes and challenges.
Dine for half price
Family members of students who are meal plan subscribers are invited to join their student at the South Village Dining Hall for a half-priced meal. Our South Village Dining Hall features an outstanding buffet with a large selection of food choices to meet the dining needs of all our guests.
A Year on Campus
The Student Life office is proud to offer you A Year on Campus,our parent and family calendar. The calendars provide an insight into the typical student experience. They contain an abundance of valuable information such as: contact information for service areas, important dates, first-year transitional issues, as well as ideas on how families can support their student. This information allows parents and family members the opportunity to become more informed and better able to support their student's educational journey.
Calendars are made available through the Student Life office. You may obtain a copy by attending
Get Prepared for September Live, or bye-mailing firstgeneration@durhamcollege.ca. Please be sure to include your complete mailing address.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Undoubtedly, there will be times when your student turns to you for guidance. You will be able to help by directing them to the appropriate personnel and by being aware of our:
- Campus policies;
- Procedures; and
- Support services.
It is important to be aware that your student is protected by government's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and that Durham College is not permitted to release confidential information regarding your student.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Academic progress;
- Financial information; and
- Registration.
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