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Assiniboine College

Post-Secondary Education

Assiniboine College has provided exceptional learning experiences for 65 years.

For staff and students alike, Assiniboine offers unparalleled learning environments and responds well to the demands and requirements of the Manitoba labour market. Here, instructors follow the philosophy of ‘learn by doing,’ combining theory with hands-on learning inside classrooms, labs, kitchens, shops, fields and the college’s sustainable greenhouse. We are an accredited college with the Province of Manitoba.

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Where is Assiniboine located?

Assiniboine has campuses across Manitoba, including Brandon, Winnipeg, Dauphin and Portage la Prairie.

Our Victoria Avenue East and North Hill campuses, both located in Brandon, offer access to state-of-the-art learning spaces. At our Victoria Avenue East campus, this includes our Centre for Creative Media, Westoba Innovation Lab, Public Safety Training Centre, soil and growth chamber labs for agriculture and environment programs, an interactive HOLO simulation suite for healthcare programs. At the North Hill, this includes a contemporary teaching kitchen for Culinary Arts, our sustainable greenhouse, and trades shops. Computer labs, libraries, and cafeterias are also located at these campuses.

Ideally placed in the central location of Dauphin, our Parkland campus serves communities across the region. We welcome full- and part-time students to this vibrant campus that features a contemporary trades shop, health care training lab, enhanced student lounge and early learning centre.

The Winnipeg campus, situated in the province’s capital city, offers Assiniboine’s Practical Nursing program and comprehensive health care aide. You’ll also find nursing program offerings at our Portage campus, located in Southport, just outside of Portage la Prairie and rural rotating sites across the province.

What type of programs does Assiniboine offer?

Assiniboine offers more than 75 certificate, diploma and post-graduate programs that prepare graduates to be ready to step into careers with the confidence and skills to succeed. Certificates are programs that typically take less than one year to complete, and diplomas are two-year programs. Advanced diplomas require a prior post-secondary credential and generally take eight months or less to complete.

Assiniboine also offers adult learning and upgrading. Open the door to a world of careers by upgrading your skills, completing your high school diploma, or entering into one of our integrated programs. We offer several courses that are integrated with a college program, meaning you earn your high school diploma and a college certificate at the same time!

What are the program areas offered at Assiniboine?

Assiniboine offers a variety of program interest areas:

To view all of our program offerings, visit our program search page.

What are my study options at Assiniboine?

Assiniboine is flexible and enables you to choose the program and its delivery method that fits you best. Whether you want to study full or part-time, by distance or in-class, in an urban centre or in your community, we have you covered. Visit our distance education page to learn more.

Continuing Studies at Assiniboine also offers a variety of programs and courses to enhance job-specific and soft skills.

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Do you have financial aid and awards available?

Funding your education is an important piece of your academic journey. Don’t miss out —apply to your program as early as you can. The earlier you’re in, the more awards you’ll be considered for. Financing your education is an important consideration and we’re here to help. There’s more support out there than you might think—join a Financial Aid & Awards information session to find out what’s available and how to apply. Visit assiniboine.net/awards to learn more and register for a session.

What student supports do you offer?

Assiniboine helps students achieve success by providing guidance, support, and assistance wherever needed. We strive to provide a warm and friendly environment where students feel comfortable raising questions or concerns.

Student success advisors are available at all campuses. Their goal is to help students achieve success at Assiniboine by listening, providing information, and assisting in finding solutions to problems, or to refer to an appropriate agency or business service.

Our Learning Curve’s learning strategists and educational assistants support you to find effective ways of learning. We encourage active learning and collaborate with you to find strategies that make sense in your life. We provide referrals to student success advisors, the library and other resources as you work towards meeting your academic goals.

Do you have Indigenous-specific supports?

Yes, the Indigenous Affairs team at Assiniboine offers a wide-range of support and services to assist students along their post-secondary journey. They aim to provide guidance to First Nation, Métis and Inuit students from a holistic perspective to support their academic goals. A resource for all students and faculty, Indigenous Affairs supports the college community in its efforts to acquire a true understanding of Indigenous cultures and ways of knowing.

Assiniboine Cultural Centres provide comfortable, welcoming environments for students to relax and mingle. Individuals from all cultural backgrounds are welcome. It is an ideal place to visit with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, the Indigenous Affairs team and fellow students, study, or relax between or after classes. Check the bulletin boards in the centres or Indigenous Affairs Facebook group for upcoming community and college events.

Visiting Elders and Knowledge Keepers are available at all Brandon campuses for traditional knowledge and teachings. Meeting with an Elder may be as informal as a casual visit or can include cultural or spiritual teachings and guidance at your request.

The Indigenous Peer Mentoring Program pairs new and returning Indigenous students to meet for a few hours each month to support positive connections and student success. Participate in activities such as one-on-one and group mentoring sessions, cultural events, study groups and sharing circles. Meet new people, navigate and access college and community supports, build communication and relationship skills, and help other students embrace their culture.

Looking for additional resources? Check out Assiniboine’s Indigenous Student Guide.

Do you have an athletics program?

Yes, Assiniboine has the Assiniboine Cougars athletics program!

Cougar men’s and women’s volleyball, soccer, futsal and curling teams play in the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference against other post-secondary schools in the province. Our women’s hockey team plays in the American Collegiate Hockey Association against schools in the Northern United States.

You must be a full-time student at Assiniboine to play for the Cougars. Assiniboine provides travel, meals, accommodations and clothing to our student athletes.


Do you accept international students?

We welcome international students from all over the globe each year!

Many of Assiniboine’s programs are open to international students. We are a Designated Learning Institution with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Assiniboine students are nationally recognized for their academic achievements and leadership qualities.

Our programs encompass a range of disciplines including food services, business, agriculture and environment, health care, human services, and skilled trades. Each of these programs embodies our philosophy of hands-on education supported by classroom learning.

Visit our website for more information or register for an Assiniboine International information session.

How do I apply?

Apply online!

Assiniboine accepts applications up to one year in advance of a program’s start date. While there is no application deadline for most programs, we do encourage early application to ensure you have secured your spot in a program as many fill quickly.

Additionally, all programs have admission requirements. To ensure you meet the requirements, visit the Admissions tab on the program’s webpage. This tab will itemize each requirement and may also have further checklists for you to complete.

How do I learn more about Assiniboine?

There are a variety of ways you can learn more about the Assiniboine experience and take us for a test drive:

Online information sessions

Meet faculty, ask questions and see if Assiniboine is the right fit for you! View the schedule and register here.

Spend a Day

The Spend a Day program is a great way to “test drive” a program to find out if it’s the right fit for you. When you register to spend a day, we will partner you with a current student in the program of your choice and you will have the opportunity to:

  • Participate in classroom activities
  • Experience college life
  • Explore all of our helpful services for students
  • Meet current college students and instructors

Assiniboine’s Spend a Day program runs from November to March for most programs, each academic year. Most programs have scheduled dates throughout the year, planned to accommodate classroom activities. Visit our website to learn more.


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Want to learn more about our programs, get a feel for our campuses with a tour, or receive hard-copy information in the mail? Discover everything Assiniboine has to offer with this one-stop shop!

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Our recruitment team is always happy to chat with you about college life. Even if you don’t know the questions to ask…we do. We understand that going to school is about more than just registering for courses and buying textbooks, and we can help guide you along the way. Start the conversation today.

Thank you for taking the time to explore Assiniboine. We look forward to connecting with you soon!