About Yukon College
President’s Welcome
I would like to welcome you to Yukon College, your home base for an adventure of a lifetime. By choosing to study at Yukon College, you are taking the opportunity to learn in one of the most exciting and diverse communities in Canada.
The College offers you a rich and diverse learning environment with a broad range of programs and excellent instructors. Our students welcome you to join them in our classrooms, in their social lives and in community activities. You will be able to share with them your international perspective and they will offer you an understanding of Canadian life.
Your educational experience will extend beyond the Yukon College classroom to the City of Whitehorse with all its urban services, athletic programs and cultural events. You will also have the chance to explore the Yukon Territory, a pristine wilderness with mountains, lakes, rivers and endless beauty. Together, the College, the city and the territory, are an unbeatable combination for learning!
As a student here, I am confident you will discover a new perspective on the world. You will meet students, faculty, staff and community members with skills, talents, thoughts and values that will challenge and enrich your life. Whether you stay for a few weeks or years, an adventure of your lifetime is about to start at Yukon College.
Dr. Terry Weninger
President of Yukon College
Chancellor's Welcome
I'm honoured to serve Yukon College as its Chancellor. It's inspiring to be a part of the Yukon's hub of education and opportunity, where students are inspired to dream, learn and achieve. As a father, grandfather, Yukon businessman and active community member, I'm keenly interested in and aware of the value of education. I'm pleased that you are considering Yukon College. Clearly you're able to see the opportunities that lie before you through starting here. Students complete certificates, diplomas and degrees at Yukon College. Some simply enjoy our Continuing Education courses. Others start here and transfer to other colleges, universities and institutes. It's all possible; you can start here. go anywhere.
Rolf Hougen
Yukon College Chancellor
