33 | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, October 20, 2022 | More than 24,000 college and university students are studying in Durham this academic year. Durham College is welcoming over 12,500 fulltime students for 2022-23, including 6,300 first-year students, and more than 2,500 international students from 74 countries. "The start of a new academic year is always an exciting time and we are thrilled to welcome our students to our on-campus and virtual learning spaces," says Elaine Popp, executive vice-president, academic, at Durham College. Newly added programs at Durham College for 2022-23 include the Honours Bachelor of Construction Management degree, the Internet of Things graduate certificate and Web Development diploma -- and the Supply Chain Management -- Global graduate certificate. Ontario Tech University has 11,168 students enrolled for 2022-23, including 10,139 undergraduate studies and 1,029 graduate students. Those numbers represent those studying full-time and part-time. This is the university's 20th academic year -- the school started with 947 students in its first year, 2003- 04. Ontario Tech recently announced plans to continue to expand its presence in downtown Oshawa with the development of a new property. The university has purchased a parcel of land at 154 Bruce St., adjacent to its building at 61 Charles St., which houses classrooms, lecture halls, a library and the Student Life office. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with the new building operational by 2030. Trent University is estimating about 650 students at its Durham GTA campus in Oshawa for 2022-23, an increase of about 100 students over last fall. OVER 24,000 POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS STUDYING IN DURHAM FOR 2022-23 JILLIAN FOLLERT jfoller t@durhamregion.com More than 24,000 students are studying at Durham's three post-secondary schools for 2022-23. Jason Liebregts/Metroland NEWS À la carte care services and all-inclusive packages Trial and respite stays Healthy dining options Social and recreational experiences Downsizing and move-in support No waiting lists! Create your customized package of services with Chartwell today! 1-844-727-8679 | Chartwell.com/care-options Are you exploring retirement living for yourself or a loved one? At Chartwell, we provide valuable services, including flexible, personalized care support. CHARTWELL COLONIAL 101 Manning Road, Whitby CHARTWELL HARWOOD 240 Old Harwood Avenue, Ajax CHARTWELL PICKERING CITY CENTRE 1801 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering CHARTWELL WYNFIELD 431 Woodmount Drive, Oshawa CHARTWELL BOWMANVILLE CREEK 105 Queen Street, Bowmanville *Some conditions may apply. m a d e f o r s e n i o r s With over 200 fully-prepared frozen meals and free delivery*, why not start a new tradition tonight? Call today for your FREE menu! Locally Owned by Neil & Emily Ogilvie 1-855-444-0650 | HeartToHomeMeals.ca tonight…taste a new tradition.