Future Student Events

Open Doors – RRC Polytech’s Open House

Date: February 19, 2025
Hours: 9am-2pm and 5pm-8pm
Locations: Notre Dame Campus and Exchange District Campus

Join us at one of our campuses to experience the career-focused education that prepares you to get in front of what’s ahead, and get the chance to enter for a $5,000 bursary giveaway.

Add Open Doors to Your Calendar

Book your calendar in advance to explore a world of possibilities at RRC Polytech first hand. No registration is required, so just stop by at any time between 9am-2pm or 5pm-8pm. Choose one of the time slots below to save it to your calendar.

Which Campus Should I Choose?

Open Doors takes place at both the Exchange District and Notre Dame Campuses. Choose your program of interest below to find out where you can learn more about it.

Find Open Doors

Transportation and Parking Information

Notre Dame Campus

2055 Notre Dame Ave.

Free parking will be available in the West parking lot. On the event day, you’ll find signs indicating where to park. You can also use public transportation to get to NDC.

Find the West parking lot on Google Maps ›

Use the bus to get to NDC ›

Bus parking for schools in the North 4 lot ›

Exchange District Campus

319 Elgin Ave.

Paid parking* is available on the streets or at public parking lots in the Exchange District (see some options below). You can also use the bus to get to EDC.

Indigo parking lot on William Ave. ›

Indigo parking lot on Princess St. ›

Impark parkade on Albert St. ›

Use the bus to get to EDC ›

*RRC Polytech is not affiliated with these parking companies and their products and services.

What to expect?

Our open house event will showcase all RRC Polytech programs. Come experience our campuses first-hand and engage with staff and instructors from all College areas.

Campus tours

Get to know program classrooms and labs, talk to instructors and learn from current students. 

Information booths

Engage with staff and instructors to learn about RRC Polytech’s programs and supports.

Academic advising

Talk to our advisors to understand admission requirements and specific program information.

Funding advising

Discover federal and provincial financial aid opportunities, and RRC Polytech scholarships.

Apply here

Connect with our enrolment experts to apply with confidence to your program of choice!

Bursary Giveaway

Visit the event to enter for a chance to start your polytechnic education with a $5,000 bursary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What programs and supports are available in the Notre Dame Campus tours?

Allied Health Sciences Tour

  • Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography – Echocardiography
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Ultrasound
  • Medical Laboratory Sciences
  • Medical Radiologic Technology
  • MRI and Spectroscopy

Bachelor of Education Tour

  • Applied Commerce Education
  • Industrial Arts Education
  • Teaching for Learning in Applied Education
  • Technical Vocational Teacher Education

Business and Management Tour

  • Applied Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Professional Sales and Strategic Marketing
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management

Community Services Tour

  • Child and Youth Care
  • Disability and Community Support
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Education Workplace

Civil Engineering and Construction Technology Tour

  • Architectural / Engineering Technology
  • Architectural Technology
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Construction Management
  • Environmental Engineering Technology
  • Geomatics Technology
  • Municipal Engineering Technology
  • Structural Engineering Technology

Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Technology Tour

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Electronic Engineering Technology
  • Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology
  • Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Mechatronics
  • Network Services Technician

Full-Time Fast-Track Tour

  • Professional Photography
  • Residential Decorating
  • Educational Assistant

Indigenous Education Tour

  • College Transition
  • Culinary Skills (Indigenous)
  • Introduction to Trades
  • Pathway to Business, Creative Communications and Digital Technology Programs
  • Pathway to Engineering Technology Programs
  • Pathway to Health Programs
  • Pathway to Information Technology Programs
  • Social Innovation and Community Development

Life Sciences Tour

  • Dental Assisting
  • Pharmaceutical and Food Manufacturing
  • Science Laboratory Technology
  • Veterinary Technology

Nursing and Health Care Aide Tour

  • Health Care Aide
  • Nurse Re-Entry
  • Nursing
  • Nursing – Licensed Practical Nurse to BN Pathway

Paramedicine Tour

  • Paramedicine – Advanced Care
  • Paramedicine – Primary Care Paramedic

Skilled Trades 1 Tour

  • Cabinetry and Woodworking
  • Carpentry
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Skilled Trades 2 Tour

  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Power Engineering Technology (3rd Class)
  • Power Engineering Technology (4th Class)
  • Power Engineering Technology (5th Class)

Transportation Technology Tour

  • Automotive Technician
  • Collision Repair and Refinishing
  • Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
  • Marine and Powersports Technician

Welding and Manufacturing Tour

  • CNC Machining and Advanced Technology
  • CNC Machinist Technician
  • Manufacturing CAD
  • Welding

Explore the Campus

  • 2SLGBTQIA+ Supports
  • Campus Store
  • Campus Well-Being
  • Career Services
  • Common Areas
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
  • Dining Options
  • Health Services
  • Indigenous Student Supports
  • Library and Academic Services
  • Student Accessibility Services
  • Student Counselling and Mental Health Supports
  • Student Service Centre, Financial Aid, Academic Advising
  • Students’ Association

What programs and supports are available at the Notre Dame Campus information booths?

Student Support Booths

  • Academic Advising
  • Academic Success / Library
  • Aspiring Indigenous Students
  • Apply Here Booth
  • Campus Well-Being
  • Counselling Services
  • Funding Advising (Financial Aid and Scholarships)
  • International Education
  • Newcomer Integration
  • Student Accessibility Services
  • Work-Integrated Learning and Career Services

Program/Offerings Booths

  • Aerospace Technology programs
    • Aerospace Manufacturing
    • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
  • Creative Arts Programs
    • Communication Design
    • Communication Management
    • Creative Communications
    • Digital Film and Media Production
    • Digital Media Design
    • Digital Media Design – Interaction Design and Development
    • Digital Media Design – Video and Motion Graphics
    • Game Development – Art
    • Graphic Design
  • Culinary Programs
    • Culinary Arts
    • Professional Baking and Pastry
  • Health Information Management Program
  • Information Technology Programs
    • Application Development and Delivery
    • Data Science and Machine Learning
    • Game Development – Programming- I moved this here 
    • Information Security
    • IT Operations
  • Micro-Training
  • Continuing Education and Rapid Training – Part-Time and Online Programs
    • Administrative Assistant
    • Business Management
    • Educational Assistant
    • Full Stack Web Development
    • Health Unit Clerk
    • International Business
    • Legal Assistant
    • Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults
    • Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Continuing Education and Rapid Training – Full-Time Fast-Track Programs
    • Accounting
    • Administrative Assistant
    • Building Construction Technician
    • Business Analyst
    • Business and Administrative Studies
    • Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping
    • Cisco Networks CCNA
    • Civil Technician
    • Computer and Network Support
    • Computer Applications
    • Design Drafting Technician
    • Drafting / CAD
    • Driver Instructor Training
    • Educational Assistant
    • Full Stack Web Development
    • Graphic Communications
    • Health Care Aide
    • Health Services Leadership and Management
    • Health Unit Clerk
    • Human Resource Management
    • Industrial Electrical Maintenance
    • Industrial Supervision
    • Justice and Public Safety
    • Library and Information Technology
    • Library Training
    • Management Development
    • Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
    • Nurse Prescriber Reproductive Health/STBBI
    • Nurse Prescriber Travel Health
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Operations Management
    • Payroll Compliance Practitioner
    • Project Leadership
    • Project Management
    • Quality Systems Management and Applications
    • Small Motor Mechanics
    • Software Development
    • Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults
    • Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
    • Warehousing and Distribution
  • Regional Campuses
    • Business and Administrative Studies
    • Business, Accounting and Management
    • Introduction to Food Manufacturing
    • Human Resource Management

What programs and supports are available in the Exchange District Campus tours?

Business and Social Innovation Tour

  • Business Administration
  • Applied Accounting
  • Professional Sales and Strategic Marketing
  • Social Innovation and Community Development

Campus Living Tour

  • Visit the student residence!

Creative Arts Tour

  • Communication Management
  • Creative Communications
  • Digital Media Design
  • Digital Media Design – Interaction Design and Development
  • Digital Media Design – Video and Motion Graphics
  • Communication Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Game Development – Art
  • Game Development – Programming
  • Digital Film and Media Production

Culinary and Hospitality Tour

  • Culinary Arts
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • Professional Baking and Pastry

Information Technology Tour

  • Application Development and Delivery
  • Data Science and Machine Learning
  • Information Security
  • IT Operations
  • Pathway to Information Technology Programs

Explore the Campus

  • 2SLGBTQIA+ Supports
  • Campus Store
  • Campus Well-Being
  • Career Services
  • Common Areas
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
  • Dining Options
  • Indigenous Student Supports
  • Library and Academic Services
  • Security Services
  • Student Accessibility Services
  • Student Counselling and Mental Health Supports
  • Student Service Centre, Financial Aid, Academic Advising
  • Students’ Association

What programs and supports are available at the Exchange District Campus information booths?

Student Support Booths

  • Academic Advising
  • Indigenous Student Supports
  • Apply Here Booth
  • Funding Advising (Financial Aid and Scholarships)

Can I go on more than one tour?

Absolutely! We encourage you to take the tours for your programs of interest. Plan in advance to ensure you have enough time to make the most of the Open Doors event.

How long does a campus tour take?

Each campus tour takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes.

When do campus tours start?

Notre Dame Campus: Campus tours start when there’s enough participants and leave approximately every 15 minutes.

Exchange District Campus: Campus tours start at the top of every hour (daytime: 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm; evening: 5pm, 6pm, 7pm).

When does the last campus tour leave?

For both campuses, the last daytime campus tour leaves at 1pm; the last evening campus tour leaves at 7pm.

While you wait for Open Doors…

Explore information sessions and other resources available to future students.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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