10 Interesting Facts about Coast Mountain College
- Coast Mountain College is a public community college located in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, with multiple campuses throughout the region.
- The college was founded in 1975 and offers a range of programs and courses in areas such as business, health sciences, trades, and university studies.
- Coast Mountain College has a diverse student population, with students from communities throughout the region, as well as international students from around the world.
- The college has a strong focus on experiential learning, with opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience through co-op placements, internships, and practicums.
- Coast Mountain College is a leader in Indigenous education and offers a range of programs and services to support Indigenous students, including the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art.
- The college has a strong commitment to sustainability, with initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint and promote sustainable practices.
- Coast Mountain College has a supportive campus community, with a range of student services and supports, including academic advising, career services, and mental health and wellness resources.
- The college offers a range of extracurricular activities and events, including student clubs, sports teams, and cultural festivals.
- Coast Mountain College is accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education and is a member of the British Columbia Council for International Education.
- The college has strong partnerships with other institutions, including universities and industry partners, to provide students with a range of learning opportunities and pathways to further education and employment.
Tuition & Fee
Mandatory student registration fees
| Fee type | Fee amount | Per credit or flat rate |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | $0.64 | Per credit or $.61 per week in weekly billed programs |
| Technology | $4.30 | Per credit or $4.03 per week in weekly billed programs |
| Student Association | $33.73 | Per semester flat fee |
| Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) | $9.59 | Per semester flat fee |
| Extended Health and Dental Insurance | $262.50 | Annual charge for programs 26 weeks or more, and for students registered in 6 or more credits |
| Registration | $2.16 | Per credit or $2.16 per week in weekly billed programs |
| Graduation | $0.61 | Per credit or $0.73 per week in weekly billed programs |
| International | $24.30 | Counselling service available. |
| International | $304.73 | Flat rate health insurance fee for international students in programs longer than 6 months. Health insurance may be charged as a variable rate for students who are registered in programs shorter than 6 months. |
Tuition fee categories
CMTN has four tuition categories. To determine what programs fall under each category see the fee categories table below.
| Category | Type of program | Fee payments |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Credit billed programs | Students in these programs pay for courses by the credit. |
| Category 2 | Weekly billed programs | Students in these programs pay fees based on the number of weeks to the end of the semester in which they are registered. Some programs have fixed intake and exit dates, some have continuous entry and exit dates. |
| Category 3 | Part-time weekly billed programs | Students enrolled in weekly billed programs less than 10 hours per week are assessed fees at 50% of full-time weekly billed programs. |
| Category 4 | International fees | Post-secondary studies are partially subsidized by the provincial ministries for Canadian citizens and landed immigrants. International students are not covered by the subsidies and pay a higher tuition as a result. View our International site to learn more about applying as an international student. |
| Program | Per credit or weekly billed |
|---|---|
| Link to Employment & Academic Pathways – Workplace Skills Training | Weekly – fixed |
| Applied Coastal Ecology (ACE) – Diploma | Per credit |
| Automotive Apprentice – Level 2 | Weekly – fixed |
| Automotive Apprentice – Level 3 | Weekly – fixed |
| Automotive Foundation | Weekly – fixed |
| Automotive Service Technician – Apprentice Level 4 | Weekly – fixed |
| Business Administration | Per credit |
| Career and College Prep (CCP) | Weekly – fixed |
| Carpentry Apprentice | Weekly – fixed |
| Carpentry Foundation | Weekly – fixed |
| Community, Crime and Social Justice Certificate | Per credit |
| Culinary Arts Certificate – Professional Cook 1 and 2 | Weekly – fixed |
| Culinary Arts Diploma – Professional Cook 3 | Weekly – fixed |
| Early Childhood Education Diploma | Per credit |
| Education Assistant | Per credit |
| Electrical Apprentice | Weekly – fixed |
| Electrical Foundation | Weekly – fixed |
| First Nations Fine Art – Certificate | Per credit |
| First Nations Fine Art – Diploma | Per credit |
| Health Care Assistant | Weekly – continuous |
| Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice – | Weekly – fixed |
| Heavy Duty Mechanic Foundation and Youth Train | Weekly – fixed |
| Millwright Apprentice | Weekly – fixed |
| Millwright Foundation and Youth Train | Weekly – fixed |
| Nursing BScN – Year 1 | Per credit |
| Nursing BScN – Year 2 | Per credit |
| Plumber Apprentice – Level 1 | Weekly – fixed |
| Practical Nursing | Per credit |
| Professional Cook Apprentice 3 | Weekly – fixed |
| Social Service Worker (SSW) | Per credit |
| Trades Access | Weekly – fixed |
| University Credit | Per credit |
| Welding A | Weekly – continuous |
| Welding B | Weekly – continuous |
| Welder Foundation | Weekly – fixed |
All Programs
Arts
Archaeological & Cultural Resource Management Specialization
Associate Degree in Arts – General Studies
Community, Crime & Social Justice (CCSJ)
Criminology Diploma
Criminology Specialization
First Nations Specialization
Sustainable Communities Specialization
University Credit Program
Business
Business Administration Certificate
Business Administration Diploma – Accounting
Business Administration Diploma – General Management
Business Administration Diploma – Human Resources
Office Careers Essentials
Post-Degree Diploma Business
Post-Degree Diploma in Professional Accounting
Pre-Business Program
Public Administration
FIeld Schools
Adventures in Northwest Watersheds
ANTH 205 | Archaeology of Northern British Columbia
Coast Mountain Ecology
Criminal Justice
ENGL 209 | Creative Writing
Haida Gwaii Field School
Haida Gwaii: First Nations Culture and Language
Humans and their Environment
Icefields to Oceans
Kitsumkalum
Life in the Oceans
Opportunities in the Skeena
Ornithology: Biology of Birds
People and Place: Indigenous Connections to Place and Landscape in Northwest BC
People and Place: The History and Geography of British Columbia
People of the Skeena
Permaculture Design
Plants and their Ecosystems
POLI 102 | Canadian Politics and Government
PSYC 215 | Research Methods in Social Sciences
Rainforests and Coastal Communities
Relationships and Language: Truth and Reconciliation in North Western BC
Rural Challenges in Marketing
Sense of Place: Gitga’at Territory Seaweed Camp
Skeena Watershed Ecosystems
Stewart/Telegraph Creek
Stories on the Land
Fine Arts
First Nations Fine Arts Advanced Diploma
First Nations Fine Arts Certificate
First Nations Fine Arts Diploma
Health & Social Services
Access to Practical Nursing
Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)
Education Assistant
Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing (NCBNP) – Registered Nurse
Social Service Worker (SSW) Certificate
Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma
Science
Applied Coastal Ecology (ACE) Diploma
Applied Coastal Ecology (ACE) Post-Degree Diploma
Applied Earth & Environmental Studies
Associate Degree in Science – General Studies
Engineering Certificate
Environmental Geoscience Specialization
Physical Sciences
University Credit Program
Trades
Adult Intro to Trades
Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Level 1-4
Automotive Service Technician Foundation
Carpentry Apprenticeship Level 1-4
Carpentry Foundation
Construction Craft Worker Apprenticeship Level 1-2
Electrical Apprenticeship Level 1-4
Electrical Foundation
Esthetics
Hairstylist Foundation
Heavy Mechanical Foundation
Heavy Mechanical Trades Level 1-4
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprenticeship Level 1-4
Intro to Trades for Women
Millwright Foundation
Nail Technician Certificate
Parts and Warehousing Apprenticeship Level 1-3
POWER
Professional Cook Apprenticeship 1
Professional Cook Apprenticeship 2
Professional Cook Apprenticeship 3
Trades Sampler
Welder Training – Level B, Level A Modular
Welding Foundation
West Coast Culinary Diploma
Youth Train in Trades
Upgrading
Adult Graduation Diploma
Pre-Applied Coastal Ecology Pathway
Pre-Business Pathway
Pre-Business Program
Pre-Education Pathway
Pre-Engineering Pathway
Pre-First Nations Arts Pathway
Pre-Health Care Pathway
Pre-Social Services Pathway
Pre-Trades Pathway
Pre-University Credit Pathway
Retail Services Program
Upgrading Courses
Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Program
Workplace Skills Training Program
Health – Intro programs
Introduction to Health Practices
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