Events & News
The latest news at RDC.
Find all of our news releases here with all the great stuff RDC does and is involved with.
Upcoming Events at RDC
We enjoy hosting a variety of events at RDC each year. And we look forward to seeing you at future events.
Currently, to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), as per direction from Alberta Health Services and the Government of Alberta, Red Deer College has cancelled all future in-person events, until further notice.
RDC officials will continue to assess this situation, and will continue to follow health and government directives in our decision-making.
We will share updates here about upcoming events and other plans that RDC is implementing in response to COVID-19. Please visit rdc.ab.ca/coronavirus for more information about RDC's response to COVID-19.
There's always something happening here.
- View RDC's Academic Schedule, filled with important dates like when classes start, when your exams are and more.
- Check out RDC's events calendar.
- Cheer on RDC's King's and Queen's student-athletes while they compete in a variety of sports. View RDC's Athletics Schedule. The College's Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre is home court for our championship-winning teams.
If you have any questions, or would like further information on upcoming events, please call Red Deer College at 403.342.3300 or 1.888.732.4630 (toll-free). You may also inquire [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca (email) us.
RDC's Latest News and Information
Student successes. Faculty research findings. Program news and information. Community partnerships and collaborations.
These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the great news and information we like to share from Red Deer College.
Read our latest news.

RDC will achieve its future goals for students and central Albertans at conclusion of post-secondary system review
As RDC prepares for its future after the completion of the Government of Alberta's post-secondary system review, the College is excited for the opportunity to continue serving students through the full breadth of credentials it offers now, with the inclusion of its own degrees

RDC participates in recreation post-secondary Esports league
The typical in-person recreation and social activities for Red Deer College learners have been greatly reduced or cancelled altogether due to COVID-19 which is why RDC has encouraged its students to participate in a new Esports League.

RDC’s future & Alberta’s post-secondary system review update
At RDC, we are in the final stretch awaiting an announcement by the Ministry of Advanced Education of outcomes of the Alberta 2030 Post-secondary System Review. As with all post-secondary institutions in our province, our future direction at RDC will be aligned with the goals
Academic Schedule
Jan 31
Application deadline for Spring Term, International Students
Feb 15
Family Day 2021. College closed.
Feb 16
Reading break. No credit classes.
Feb 17
Reading break. No credit classes.
Feb 18
Reading break. No credit classes.
Feb 19
Reading break. No credit classes.
Feb 22
Credit classes resume.
Mar 1
Midterm feedback for Winter term 2021.
Mar 2
Emergency Response Day Winter term 2021.
Mar 12
Final Exam schedule posted for Winter term 2021.
Contact Us
RDC Main Campus
Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Phone: 403.342.3400
Toll-free: 1.888.732.4630 (in Canada only)
Email: inquire [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca
RDC Main Campus Location
100 College Boulevard | Box 5005
Red Deer, Alberta | T4N 5H5