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Durham College welcomes record 10,321 domestic students this fall

A record 10,321 domestic students are studying full-time at Durham College's Oshawa and Whitby campuses this fall, including 5,696 first-year students.

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Durham College Whitby Campus (illustrative photo). Photo: P199, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Credit: P199, Wikimedia Commons

Durham College welcomed a record number of domestic students this fall, with 10,321 students enrolled full-time across its Oshawa and Whitby campuses, including 5,696 first-year students.

President Dr. Elaine Popp credited the college's career-focused programs, industry-connected faculty and campus community for the milestone, saying graduates carry those skills into workplaces across Durham Region and beyond.

The college says its career-driven programs connect learners with employers and prepare graduates for in-demand jobs close to home.

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Daily Durham News
Published
Oct 15, 2026, 2:09 p.m.
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durhamcollege.ca

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