There are residences at Castlegar Campus and off-campus rental housing listings are available as well. An orientation is held at most campuses in September. Sports Recreational activities include skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding and golf. The College also offers a gym with weight room, squash courts, tennis courts, walking trails and offers intramural or club league sports. All campuses and learning centres in the Selkirk College system are equipped with computer labs for student use.
Students can apply for accounts that give Internet access and e-mail.
Most labs are equipped with laser printers and scanners. Students have access to 600 computers on all campuses. The College runs a student newspaper and special events. Special Students Selkirk College serves students with disabilities with a Special Support Counsellor who can arrange for any special accommodations a student may require. An Aboriginal Support Services Counsellor is available to assist First Nations Students with accessing post-secondary education and Parent Support Services are available to help student parents cope with the pressures of returning to school.