Centennial College: A Hub of Education and Innovation in Toronto
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology, a public college in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, stands as a pioneering institution in Ontario's college system. Established in the 1960s, it was the first community college to open in the province, marking the beginning of a transformative era in public education. With a rich history spanning over five decades, Centennial College has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of students and the demands of a global economy.
A Legacy of Growth and Expansion
Since its inception in 1966, Centennial College has been dedicated to setting students up for success. What began with 514 students enrolled in 16 career-oriented programs at the Warden Woods Campus has blossomed into a multi-campus institution serving over 25,000 full-time students annually, including a vibrant community of over 11,000 international students from 125 countries.
Centennial College proliferated, necessitating the establishment of additional campuses in the east end of Toronto to accommodate new programs and students.
Diverse Programs and Academic Excellence
Centennial College offers a wide array of programs across various disciplines, each designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary for career success. These programs emphasize experiential learning through laboratory instruction, paid co-operative education opportunities, and industry and agency field placements.
The college's curriculum is continuously updated with the assistance of program advisory committees (PACs), comprising academic advisors and employer representatives. This ensures that the education and skills students receive are up-to-date and relevant to the industry they are preparing to enter.
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Centennial College offers full-time programs in more than 100 fields of study. Students can earn a bachelor’s degree, diploma or certificate. Centennial College provides career-relevant programs in the areas of business, computing, health sciences, the applied arts, communication arts, transportation, engineering technology and the applied sciences.
Campus Locations and Specialized Facilities
Centennial College operates across multiple campuses, each with its own unique focus and facilities:
Progress Campus: Centennial's largest campus, home to the Schools of Business and Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts. It also houses Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Engineering Technology programs, as well as many Child Studies and Community Service programs. Students in hospitality and culinary arts gain hands-on experience at The Local, a student-run restaurant, and the Centennial Event Centre, a versatile venue for special events.
Morningside Campus: Nestled in the Rouge Valley Conservation Area, the Morningside Campus is an environmentally friendly building home to the School of Community and Health Studies, as well as selected Engineering Technology and Applied Science programs. Located in Scarborough, Morningside Campus (previously Centennial College HP Science and Technology Centre) opened in the summer of 2004 to house joint programs with the nearby University of Toronto Scarborough.
Ashtonbee Campus: One of Canada's most extensive training facilities for the automobile and aviation industries, Ashtonbee is also home to selected Community and Health Studies programs.
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Story Arts Centre: A state-of-the-art arts campus and the ideal venue to unleash your creativity. Located near the Danforth, this campus opened in 1996 to house Centennial's award-winning School of Communications, Media, Arts, and Design, a "premiere media and visual arts learning center" in the region. Taught here are most of the creative communication programs such as advertising and public relations, as well as professionally oriented programs in the arts, such as digital animation and game design. The School of Communications, Media, Arts, and Design also offers performance programs, including Theatre Arts and Performance, Music Industry Arts and Performance, Dance Performance, and Performing Arts Fundamentals.
Downsview Campus: Our long-running Aviation Technician programs and associated aircraft and equipment have been moved from the Ashtonbee Campus Hangar in Scarborough to Centennial College's Downsview Campus. In November 2016, work on the $72 million Downsview Park Aerospace Campus officially got underway with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and federal Hon. assembly plant in Downsview Park, Toronto.
Global Partnerships and International Education
Centennial College embraces its role as a global hub for education, welcoming students from around the world and fostering partnerships with over 120 institutions across the globe. This commitment to internationalization enriches the learning environment and prepares students to thrive in a globalized world.
In 2016, Suzhou Centennial College (SCC) officially launched. It is the first Canadian college approved by the Chinese government to deliver Canadian education in China.
Student Support Services
Centennial College is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. A range of services are available to help students succeed academically, personally, and professionally:
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Success Advisors: Located in each academic school, Success Advisors can advise you on any academic questions you may have. They can help you connect with your faculty for industry and curriculum expertise.
Peer Tutoring: The College also offers free one-on-one and small group peer tutoring sessions. If you’re having trouble with a specific course, are looking to improve your English comprehension and communication skills, or master the language, you can get help from senior students through workshops and conversational sessions.
Career Services: The Career Services and Co-operative Education Department connects employers and job seekers with the right tools and services, in order to promote industry growth and career success. The Career Services team gives students and graduates the confidence and tools for career success, from the first semester to beyond graduation. We put every effort into ensuring students have access to the resources they need to launch or jump start their career.
Student Experience Office (SEO): The Student Experience Office (SEO) achieves our commitment to Make a Bigger Promise to students by providing conflict and conduct management services rooted in deep transformative educational approaches that enhance student learning, student persistence, and student-community development.
Housing Services: Centennial College wants all international students to feel welcome and comfortable in their new home away from home. There are many options available to students, including Centennial Residence or living off campus with other students or on your own. Many places, like the Residence, ask for money in advance such as a deposit. Please take the time to read your housing contract carefully to ensure you are meeting the contract requirements in a timely manner. You should have your accommodation arranged prior to arrival, which means all required fees are paid and you have received confirmation. Be sure to visit our Housing Tips page for some important information to get you started.The convenience of living on campus combined with the Centennial College way of life is what Centennial Place provides. The company ensures that finding a home is hassle-free through its free-to-search database, which allows you to view the house before contacting the landlord.
Library Services: We are committed to providing accessible library services, spaces and collections.
ICT Services: The IT Service Desk is a service where students can turn to get assistance with Centennial IT issues and inquiries. You can also reach the desk from any on-campus computer lab telephone.
Medical Services: As a Centennial student, you have access to health coverage. guard.me provides international student coverage and We Speak Student provides domestic student coverage.
A Commitment to Applied Research
Research at Centennial is focused on providing practical solutions to industry and community challenges. We take advantage of our faculty’s expertise and our students’ skills to innovate, solve problems, and advance the research and development goals of our partners. Through this approach, we are able to contribute to economic and social development, keep our academic programming up-to-date and relevant, and provide meaningful experiential learning opportunities to our students.Centennial ranks #2 in Canada for the number of students employed and paid to conduct applied research!
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