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Ƶapp is CLOSING today at noon, Feb. 3, 2025

Monday, Feb. 3, 12 pm Ƶapp’s campuses are CLOSING at noon today due to the forecast calling for heavy snowfall and deteriorating road conditions throughout the region. All classes and services will close for the reminder of the day.

Space is available on both campuses to accommodate people who may need time to make exit arrangements:
• Lansdowne: Fisher Building foyer
• Interurban: Liz Ashton Campus Centre

Please check the college website (camosun.ca) or follow the college on social media for the latest information:

• Facebook: facebook.com/ƵappCollege/
• Instagram: instagram.com/camosun/
• X (Twitter): x.com/camosun

Visit the college website for a more in-depth overview of campus closure protocols in the event of adverse weather.

Ƶapp History

Over fifty years ago, the Greater Victoria School Board held a plebiscite to establish a regional college in Victoria. On Oct. 28, 1970, the B.C. Government gave authority for the establishment of “Juan de Fuca College.” 

Honouring the past, inspiring the future

In January 1971, the college’s councillors voted instead to adopt the name “Ƶapp,” pronounced “Cam-O-sun,” a Lekwungen name for an area of Victoria meaning 

Camosun College officially celebrated opening its doors as a post-secondary institution offering university transfer, vocational and upgrading courses to 980 registered students on Sept. 16, 1971.

Today, the college’s Lansdowne and Interurban campuses, along with five community partner learning sites, offer over 160 innovative, life-transforming academic and applied learning programs to 20,000 students each year.

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