Southeast College’s Moosomin campus will close as a storefront location effective July 1, 2025, due to declining enrollment and underutilization.
The campus has been largely vacant for the past two years, with only the Electrician program running for 18 weeks each year. The last staff position was a part-time One-Stop Associate, and the campus was staffed on a casual, as-needed basis.
Part-time Early Childhood Education, English as an Additional Language, and various business and industry training classes were offered in Moosomin through rental agreements. Starting Winter 2026, the Electrician program will be moved to the Whitewood campus, which will house the necessary training equipment in its underutilized space.
“The decision is driven by economic challenges and declining student demand,” said Sheena Onrait, Vice President of Communications & Strategic Enrollment. “The major contributing factor has been the decline in enrollment. Domestic enrollment has been on the decline for years, mainly due to smaller family sizes and the increasing number of post-secondary options for students.”
Onrait also noted that the international student enrollment has been affected by recent changes in Canadian government policy, which has made Canada less attractive to international students. “While we have a relatively small international student cohort, we are closely monitoring these shifts, as they can impact our future student numbers.”
Despite the closure, Onrait assured that students currently enrolled will not be significantly impacted. “The impact on students will be minimal,” she said. “We are committed to ensuring they have access to the programming they need and continuing to offer key programs like industry safety, English as a Second Language, and Early Childhood Education in alternative locations.”
Interim President and CEO Jody Holzmiller emphasized that the college will explore full-time post-secondary programs within the community and surrounding areas. “We are focused on renewing community conversations to increase programming opportunities and continue to serve the region’s needs,” he said.
The move to Whitewood will maximize the use of existing space, ensuring that Southeast College can continue to offer the programs that have been staples in the region, such as Adult Basic Education and Continuing Care Assistant programs. Onrait noted that these programs have enjoyed consistent success at the Whitewood campus and will continue to be available to local students.
“While the decision to close the Moosomin campus was not an easy one, we believe this shift will allow us to better serve the community and surrounding areas,” Onrait said. “We’re focusing on providing high-quality, accessible education while ensuring the long-term sustainability of our programming.”