General Information

Confederation College is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario with additional regional campuses in Dryden, Geraldton, Kenora, Marathon, Fort Frances, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, and Wawa, Ontario. Confederation College has over 3,000 full-time students enrolled in academic programs in 13 areas of study:

  • Arts & Culture
  • Business, Finance & Administration
  • Career & Preparation
  • Computers & Technology
  • Culinary, Hospitality & Recreation
  • Education, Community & Social Services
  • Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Fire, Justice & Security
  • Health, Food & Medical
  • Media
  • Professions & Trades
  • Transportation & Logistics

The addresses for Confederation College campuses are:

Thunder Bay:
1450 Nakina Drive, P.O. Box 398 
Thunder Bay, Ontario  P7C 4W1 
(807) 475-6110

Dryden Campus:
100 Casimir Avenue
Dryden, Ontario  P8N 3L4
(807) 223-3035

Greenstone (Longlac) Campus:
98 Indian Road, P.O. Box 788
Longlac, Ontario  P0T 2A0
(807) 876-2694

Lake of the Woods (Kenora) Campus:
900 Golf Course Road, P.O. Box 1370
Kenora, Ontario  P9N 3X7
(807) 468-3121

Northshore Campus (Marathon):
2 Ontario Street, Suite 11, P.O. Box 520
Marathon, Ontario  P0T 2E0
(807) 229-2464

Rainy River District (Fort Frances) Campus:
440 McIrvine Road
Fort Frances, Ontario  P9A 3T8
(807) 274-5395

Red Lake Campus:
60B Highway 105, P.O. Box 328
Red Lake, Ontario  P0V 2M0
(807) 727-2604

Sioux Lookout Campus:
86 Third Avenue North, Suite B
Sioux Lookout, Ontario  P8T 1A9
(807) 737-2851

Wawa Campus:
3 Boyer Street 
Wawa, Ontario  P0S 1K0
(705) 856-0713

Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services

At Confederation College, the centre providing accessibility services to students is called the . Student Accessibility Services is the primary place to find out about all of your disability related needs. 

Accessibility Plan

For more information about accessibility at Confederation College, and their current initiatives to address issues of accessibility, please see Confederation College's .

Documentation Requirements

In order to access accommodations at Confederation College, please visit the linked webpage to learn what  is required to show proof of a disability.

Support Services Available

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Health Services

At Confederation College, the  on the Thunder Bay campus is staffed by a physician and a nurse practitioner, who provide medical services by appointment, and through drop-in or same day appointments when possible.

Counselling Services

Confederation College offers  for any student who may be experiencing stressful events in their life.

Academic Support

The  at Confederation College offers peer tutoring and drop-in professional tutoring to students in a variety of subjects.

 

Library Services

The  at Confederation College offers various resources for students including databases, journals, e-books, and e-videos. The Paterson Library Commons also provides services for students such as borrowing services, course reserves, and interlibrary loans.

Academic Advising

Confederation College’s  provides services such as assistance with course selection, adding and dropping courses, and alternate program pathways.

Other Support Services

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  •  for Indigenous Students

Financial Aid

Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards

Confederation College  offers a range of financial assistance which consists of merit-based scholarships, need-based bursaries, and awards based on academic achievement. Information regarding Confederation College's financial aid is available on their website, as well as complete lists of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and contact information.

Residence and Housing

On-Campus Housing

Confederation College’s  offers on-campus housing for students, Sibley Hall Residence and Spruce and Cedar Houses, on the Thunder Bay campus, on a first-come, first-served basis for first year students. Sibley Hall is a traditional style residence and has five different room styles: open single (private washroom), open double (private washroom), dorm super single, dorm single and dorm double. Spruce and Cedar Houses offer apartment style accommodations. Each apartment comes equipped with 4 private bedrooms, 2 washrooms, laundry machines, a full kitchen and living space. Building amenities for traditional style residences include:

  • Common lounges
  • Common study areas
  • Common kitchens
  • Access to a 24/7 front desk
  • Maintenance
  • Laundry facilities

All rooms come furnished and include internet access, local telephone calls, and digital cable television (accessible using personal computers) . Residence rates vary depending on building and room choice. Mandatory  are an additional cost, and operate on a declining balance system. Payment plans for residence fees are available.  

Requests for barrier-free rooms are handled on a case-by-case basis.

Getting Around

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Campus Accessibility

 are available for Confederation College's campus buildings, as well as a virtual tour. 

Thunder Bay Transit

 is comprised of buses. Full-time students at Confederation College receive a , which provides unlimited access to Thunder Bay Transit, included in their tuition.  are provided for every transit route that Thunder Bay Transit provides.

Accessibility

Thunder Bay Transit offers  with features such as low floors, kneeling capabilities, priority seating, and automated call stop announcements. Thunder Bay Transit offers a , which allows users of the transit system who require a support person to have this person travel with them at no additional cost.

Thunder Bay Transit offers  which is a door-to-door specialized transit system, designed for persons with disabilities who are unable to use the conventional transit system. More information about Lift+ and the eligibility guidelines and application is provided on their website.

Academic Programs

Confederation College offers  and other courses.