Founded in 1973 as Parkland Regional College, the college got its present name in 2008. Located in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, the College has six campuses and one training centre. Parkland College offers bachelor’s degrees, diplomas, certificate and adult education and works greatly in the skill development area. The College is affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Parkland College enrolls over 1,650 part-time and around 600 full-time students. The university has around 1% international students on campus mainly from countries like Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Fiji, Jamaica, India, Mauritius, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Ukraine, and Vietnam. Programs at Parkland commence in August or September and the college does not offer January or Spring intake. The college is recognized as a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) that allows students from India,China, Philippines and Vietnam to apply for the Student Direct Stream (SDS).
Highlights
| College Type | Public |
| Establishment Year | 1973 |
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Location | Yorktown, Saskatchewan |
| Campus Accommodation | Not available (Assistance for off-campus accommodation) |
| Academic Calendar | Semester-based |
| Mode of Program | Full-time/Part-time/Online |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 14:1 |
| Financial Aid | Available (Aids, Grants, and Scholarships) |
| Website | www.parklandcollege.sk.ca/ |
Parkland College Campus
- The campus of Parkland College is located at 6 locations in East Central Saskatchewan and one training centre.
- The main campus is situated at Yorkton which is home to the Trades and Technology Center also.
- The Yorkton campus is located close to the Good Spirit Lake and Madge Lake where students can enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, golf and canoeing. Students can enjoy winter at close ski hills namely Mission Ridge and Assessippi
- The campus at Canora is about 50 km north of Yorkton City.
- Esterhazy Campus is towards the southeast of Yorkton.
- The college also has campuses at Fort Qu’Appelle, Kamsack, and Melville.
- While Yorton is rich in culture, art and recreation, it is also just 2 hours from Regina, 3.5 hours from Saskatoon and 4.5 hours from Winnipeg.
Parkland College Residence
- Parkland College does not provide on-campus housing facilities.
- The College assists students to find off-campus accommodation close to the campus.
- Furnished housing can be rented inclusive of meals for around 9,000 CAD per year.
- The furnished accommodations or homestays offer basic furniture, fixtures, inclusive utilities, internet facilities and standard amenities.
Parkland College Courses
- Parkland College offers over 400 programs at the certificate, skill development, undergraduate and graduate levels.
- The programs offered include Business Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate, Health Certificate, Trades Certificate, non-credit professional development and university programs.
- The institution also offers part-time, evening, and Ed2go online courses.
- The College is affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
- The College provides specialized training in First Nation like Cote and Keeseekoose.
Parkland College Application Process
Parkland College has a predefined admission process for all programs. The University gives priority to residents of Canada and landed migrants. All official correspondence is sent to students on the email address stated on the application form.
How to Apply?
International applicants seeking admission to Parkland College must note the following points:
Application Portal: Online Application
Application Fee: 140 CAD
Application Deadline: May 31 (for programs starting in August/September)
Admission Requirements: The following documents must be submitted along with the application for admission:
- Official transcripts from secondary and post-secondary institutions attended.
- The documents must be translated in English, if issued in a different language.
- Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 86)
- Copy of Passport ID page
Parkland College Cost of Attendance
- The tuition fee for various programs at Parkland College are different.
- Approximate cost of tuition, books and fees for various programs is given in the table below:
| Program | Tuition, fee and books (in CAD) |
|---|
| Business Certificate – Year I | 15,500 |
| Business Certificate – Year II | 16,500 |
| Office Administration Certificate | 15,500 |
| Postgraduate Certificate Programs | 18,000 |
| Health Certificate Programs | 16,000 |
| Trade Certificate Programs | 20,000-24,000 |
| University Programs | As per the University of Saskatchewan/ University of Regina |
Parkland College Scholarships/Financial Aid
- The College offers merit and need-based scholarships and awards based on academic performance, activities, community service, and status of the student at Parkland.
- Parkland college internal scholarships are offered to full-time students to those who fulfill the eligibility criteria. 60 awards of 50,000 CAD are available in the category.
- The scholarship money is disbursed twice every year and one applicant can not apply for more than three awards, though the selection committee can make exceptions.
- Entrance scholarships are offered to first-year full-time students taking admission skills training areas ( like trades, health, business, etc.).
- Saskatchewan advantage scholarships are need-based scholarships and those who are successfully able to demonstrate the need for financial support are awarded these scholarships.
- The University helps in finding the work to support the students financially and provides some need-based aid too.
Parkland College Alumni Network
- Parkland College’s trade and technology center works towards maintaining a connection between the students and the alumni and works actively towards providing all required help in the areas of academics and finances too.
- Some notable alumni of the college include:
- David Jimenez – Co-owner of Michael’s Catering LLC
- Mark Karlson – Umpire in Major League Baseball
- Bonnie Blair – American speed skater
- Kevin Kiermaier – Baseball center fielder
- Dan Winkler – Baseball pitcher
Parkland College Placements
- It provides dedicated career services to its students through its Career & Student Services team.
- The team provides access to counselors, advisors, tutors, and information to help find the right opportunities.
- Because of its industry-driven programs, many businesses in the area provide practical opportunities and actively recruit Parkland graduates.
- The Career training programs also help the students in securing their desired job.
- The college conducts various internship programs which give an opportunity to students to experience the workplace environment.
- Students can also meet a career advisor or counselor to help them in finding their desired job.
