Welcome message
Douglas College President
Dr. Scott McAlpine
Greetings from President Scott McAlpine
Welcome to Douglas College! Our community of instructors, staff and students are engaged in changing the world and we invite you to join us. The first thing you'll discover is how friendly and welcoming we are. Then you'll see how our commitments to diversity, respect, instructional excellence and scholarship make Douglas College an exciting place to study.
Our comprehensive range of programs and courses allows you to discover your passion and prepare for a great career. You can choose to study either full- or part-time in certificate, diploma or degree programs, or to take shorter career development or general interest courses.
Our strong base in developmental, career and university programs means that students have a full range of opportunities to explore as they embark on their learning pathways. We are committed to student success. In many disciplines, you can earn your bachelor's degree at Douglas. If your aim is to graduate from a major university, you'll find there are many benefits to completing your first two years at Douglas before transferring.
One of Canada's most respected institutions, Douglas College serves over 22,000 students each year. Our students rate us highly for our great teachers and our friendly, supportive staff.
Our reputation for community engagement also finds expression in much of the research and scholarly activity undertaken at Douglas College by our faculty and staff. Our work in this area ranges from environmental studies to palaeontology to history and film, and much of the applied research at Douglas College involves students. This area continues to grow as we embark on our second 40 years as a post-secondary institution.
At Douglas, our student base is one of the most diverse in Canada and our atmosphere of honouring and celebrating diversity of people makes Douglas not only inviting, but a dynamic and exciting institution. Increasingly, students are also able to study abroad in some programs.
We take our mission seriously at Douglas College: We commit to enhancing the skills, knowledge and values of life-long learners in meeting their goals. At Douglas College, we respond to diverse community needs in a rapidly changing society.
I encourage you to explore our website, visit our campuses and meet our people. Engage in campus life and in the Douglas College community. Whatever your goals, you'll find that a Douglas College education puts you on the road to success.