Where Did It All Start?
 In 1981 Thebacha College in Fort Smith was
established as part of the Adult Vocational Training
Centre.
 Thebacha then lead the way for the creation of Arctic
College and ultimately lead to the creation the
campuses and community learning centers that are
now know as Aurora College.
What Can You Take?
 Nursing
 Social Work
 Business Admin
 TEP – Teacher Education Program
 ABE – Upgrading
 Trades
Where can you take it?
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Bechoko
Dettah/Ndilo
Fort Simpson
Fort Liard
Aklavik
Tulita
Hay River
Fort Good Hope
Norman Wells etc...
University of Victoria
University of Regina
University of Lethbridge
Nursing, Business Admin and
Social Work students have the
opportunity to transfer to one of
these campuses
Need Help?
 Staff at the college are always happy to help you with what
ever you need
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Tutoring
Counseling
Finding financial Assistance
Making sure you have everything you need to succeed in your
education
Resources
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Library
Open:
Mon-Thurs: 8:30-10:00pm,
Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm,
Sat-Sun: 2:00pm-9:00pm
Computer Labs
Tutors
 Residence is available to all
non-local students
 Range in size from bachelor
to 5 bedrooms for families
 All you need to do is fill out
an application!
 Didn’t have time for breakfast? Need an afternoon pick-me-
up?
 Visit the canteen on the main floor! You can get coffee, bagels,
drinks, sandwiches, soup and more.
 Hours of operation:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
 After only three weeks I have settled into life at Aurora College and
enjoy coming to class everyday. The teachers are dedicated to their jobs
and do everything they can to ensure your success. I wouldn’t want to
be anywhere else.
 Life at Aurora College is great, it’s bustling with students, and the
teachers are wonderful. It’s only blocks away from restaurants, coffee
shops and anything else you might need. No matter what your
circumstance Aurora College is always willing to help.