A-WING
Housing innovative laboratories and classrooms, the A-Wing was established in the early 1970s and is part of the 265,000-square-foot Gordon Willey building.
The A-Wing sits in the heart of the Gordon Willey building, which is named after the college's first president, and is home to the college's unique dental lab, the Office of the President, the Campus Bookstore, the Admissions office, the Registrar's office, Communications and Marketing, the Community boardroom and the Print Shop.
B-WING
Established in the early 1970s, the B-Wing is part of the 265,000-square-foot Gordon Willey building and provides students with food options, state-of-the-art classrooms and their own student radio station.
Home to the on-campus radio station, The Riot, and food options such as the Marketplace Cafeteria, Tim Hortons and the Big Pita, the B-Wing is a hub of activity. It also provides students with access to an innovative video studio featuring a green screen, and animation and drawing studios.
Reception, security, lost and found and parking services are conveniently located in the main lobby. Other services include Student Support Services, Hired Career Services, employer interview rooms, Media Services, the Centre for Students with Disabilities and the School of Career Development and Continuing Education.
C-WING
The C-Wing offers students a number of classrooms and laboratories and was established in the early 1970s as part of the 265,000-square-foot Gordon Willey building.
Home to a 162-seat lecture theatre, the C-Wing provides access to a photography development laboratory, and offices for the schools of Business, Communication Arts, Design, Information Technology and Justice. It also features a Prayer Room and offices for Trent University in Oshawa.
D-WING
The D-Wing, established in the early 1970s, is located in the 265,000-square-foot Gordon Willey building.
The D-Wing houses the Laptop Distribution Centre and the Information Technology Services offices.
H-WING
Established in the early 1970s, the H-Wing is part of the 265,000-square-foot Gordon Willey building and offers an innovative and challenging learning environment.
The 8,000-square-foot Integrated Manufacturing Centre (IMC), supported in part by the Ontario government through the SuperBuild and Strategic Skills Investment initiatives, was specified, designed, integrated and implemented by Durham College faculty and staff, and is located in the H-Wing. This wing also features rapid prototyping and CAD labs, and offices for the School of Applied Sciences, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades & Technology, and vice-presidents of Academic, Student Affairs and Communications and Marketing.
I WING
The 11,000-square-foot I-Wing was established in 1996 and is part of the Gordon Willey building.
The I-Wing provides students with access to classrooms and lecture theatres. It also features a large galleria for hosting special campus events, in addition to work and social space for students.
JUSTICE WING
The 13,000-square-foot Justice Wing, established in 1981, serves as the core of police and law training.
The Justice Wing is home to the School of Justice and features the Durham Region Police Service's Learning Centre. In addition, a conference room and mock court room are located in the Justice Wing.
L-WING
Offering a number of classrooms, a lecture theatre and Mac labs, the 42,000-square-foot L-Wing was established in 1989.
The L-Wing also features a camera and print shop, where students can sign out manual, digital and video cameras, in addition to printing black and white and colour documents of various sizes. The campus newspaper, The Chronicle, is also produced in this wing.
LEARNING COMMONS
With a magnificent wall of rolling glass letting in an abundance of natural light, the state-of-the-art Computer Learning Commons provides students with access to more than 150 workstations and a wireless learning area for when they're not in the classroom.
Durham College's innovative Computer Learning Commons features both PC and Macintosh systems, and both platforms offer the same software that students use in the classroom.
Designed and constructed with comfort, convenience and productivity in mind, this 75,000-square-foot computing facility brings the technology of tomorrow to the students of today.
Computer Learning Commons hardware includes:
- PC and Macintosh computers;
- CD/DVD burners;
- Scanners;
- Wireless access;
- High-speed Internet access; and
- Printers.
Software loaded at the workstations includes:
- Microsoft Office Suite;
- Adobe Creative Suite; and
- Internet Explorer.
LIBRARY
Our award-winning Campus Library offers a warm and inviting space for individual and collaborative learning, including a bright, spacious second-floor study hall with a two-storey ceiling.
The Campus Library was built in 2004, designed to incorporate leading-edge technology while maintaining the comfort of a traditional library. Students enjoy 73,000-square-feet of total learning space over four floors.
The rotunda, which houses a periodicals collection, is the focal point of the library with a three-storey glass wall that overlooks the Polonsky Commons.
The library offers:
- Individual and collaborative learning spaces;
- A reading room and fireplace;
- A 160,000-volume capacity;
- 160 computer workstations;
- Wired and wireless environments; and
- Features to assist students with visual and learning disabilities.
Since opening, the Campus Library has drawn attention from across North America for its cutting-edge design, winning two prestigious awards at the American Library Association (ALA) and International Interior Design Association's 2006 Library Interior Design Competition.
POLONSKY COMMONS
Named after Durham College's third president, Dr. Gary Polonsky, this area is designed as a gathering place for students. It features benches, trees and a reflecting pond that can be used for ice skating in the winter.
The Polonsky Commons fosters a strong sense of community and features outdoor pathways and meeting places, giving students plenty of opportunity for interaction and shared learning.
During the warmer months you will find students relaxing on the park benches, or playing a game of soccer, Frisbee or football. In the winter, our reflecting pond offers students a chance to take a break from studies and go for a skate.
Below the commons is a geothermal heating and cooling system, the largest in Canada and second largest in North America. The Borehole Thermal Energy System (BTES) is made up of just over 375 thermal wells in a field that is 200-metres (656-feet) deep. Each academic building is linked to a central plant through an underground tunnel.
CAMPUS ATHLETIC AND RECREATION CENTRE
Our campus athletic facilities welcome more than 10,000 users each month. From students, faculty and staff to community residents, they all come for the variety of fitness and recreational opportunities.
Our 90,000-square-foot Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre expansion opened in June 2007, offering a 28,000-square-foot triple gymnasium with areas for volleyball, basketball and badminton; the Flex, a 10,000-sq.-ft. fitness centre; and an outstanding Health Centre.
Other athletic services include:
- Two additional gymnasiums that allow for such sports as basketball,
volleyball, and badminton;
- The Flex features state-of-the-art cardio and weight machines;
- Two aerobic/dance studios;
- Two training rooms for sports training and fitness-related classes;
- Five squash courts;
- An elevated 200-metre indoor running/jogging track;
- An indoor golf range; and
- Soccer field.
The Health Centre offers first-class medical, counselling and health education services, including:
- A full-service pharmacy;
- On-site doctors and nurses for services such as physical examinations,
treatment of disease, illness and injury, blood work, and throat swabs;
- On-site counselling services; and
- A variety of alternative health services, including massage therapy,physiotherapy, acupuncture, nutritional counselling and chiropractic and orthodic services.
SOUTH VILLAGE RESIDENCE
Durham College's South Village Residence offers the best of both worlds when it comes to campus living - all the comforts of home in a unique campus community experience. We even guarantee a space in residence for first-year students.
Our 208,000-square-foot South Village Residence opened in September 2005, offering students large, modern and comfortable living facilities, along with a buffet cafeteria, study and recreation areas.
South Village Residence's furnished suites feature:
- Two private bedrooms;
- A kitchenette, fridge, microwave;
- Three-piece bath;
- Cable television, Internet access; and
- Telephone.
In addition to the South Village, we offer two styles of accommodation at our Simcoe Village Residence. There, students can choose from a furnished double room, semi-divided for privacy, or a furnished suite with two private bedrooms.
Our residences offer many other amenities to students, such as controlled access entry, on-site management, security, furnished lounges, tutorial space, on-site laundry, individually controlled air conditioning and heating and many social areas.
First-year students are guaranteed a place in residence if they meet the deadlines for accepting Durham College's offer of admission and residence application deadline.
SOUTH WING
High-tech labs and classrooms, along with a variety of student services are located in the 95,000-square-foot South Wing, established in 2002.
The Durham College South Wing offers students access to the 150-seat Computer Learning Commons, featuring a mobile support desk, in addition to the Critical Care Hub of Excellence nursing lab and a dental hygiene clinic. Also found in the South Wing are offices for Student Support Services, Financial Aid + Awards, Accounting, the Learner Support Centre and the Innovation Centre. In addition, the schools of Integrated Studies and Health & Community Services and Vendors' Alley are in this wing.
STUDENT CENTRE
Whether it is enjoying a concert, purchasing a gift, or just visiting with friends, the Student Centre provides a place for students to relax and unwind.
The 20,700-square-foot Student Centre offers numerous services to meet the needs of Durham College students, including being home to Your Student Association.
E.P. Taylor's, one of the top student pubs in Ontario, is also located in the Student Centre. This campus favourite offers students award-winning programming that includes concerts, battles of the bands, comedy and variety shows, karaoke and much more.
The centre also operates a student-focused convenience store, The Tuck Shop, which offers conventional items along with a huge selection of used textbooks, locks for lockers, bus passes, long distance phone cards, Canada's Wonderland passes, clothing, Your Student Association event tickets and intramural sign-up information.
The Artist Den provides a wide range of products and services, including printing in black and white and colour, graphic design, scanning, media transfer and more.
