considering our Sunnybrae Campus?
Important Dates 2024 - 2025
Dates are subject to change. Please confirm with the college before booking travel plans.
Fall Semester 2023
Upperclassmen Arrive: Sept. 5
Freshmen Arrive: Sept. 6
Registration: Sept. 6 - 7
Opening Sunday: Sept. 8
First Day of Classes: Sept. 9
Semester Break: Oct. 19 - 27
Modular Courses: Oct. 28 - Nov. 1
Final Exams: Dec. 17 - 18
Christmas Holidays: Dec. 19 - Jan. 4*
Winter Semester 2024
Arrive Back on Campus: Jan. 4*
Opening Sunday: Jan. 5
First Day of Classes: Jan. 6
Missions Conference: Jan. 24 - 25
Semester Break: Feb. 15 - 23
Modular Courses: Feb. 24 - 28
Classes Resume: Feb. 24
Final Exams: Apr. 16 - 18
Commencement: Apr. 20 - 21
*Please note that this is a Saturday
2023 Orientation Dates
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Upperclassmen, please arrive on campus between 1 and 5 pm
Friday, September 8, 2023
Freshmen, please plan to arrive on campus between 1 and 4 pm. Upon your arrival, you will be directed to your residence where you will be welcomed as you move in.
Parent Orientation and Tour — 4:00 pm
Supper for Students and Parents— 5:30 pm
Parents: If you are able to stay for supper on Friday night, please email jennilee@millarcollege.ca before August 26th letting us know how many family members will be joining your student for the meal and if you have any food allergies.
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Today will give you the opportunity to meet your classmates, meet the staff and faculty, and register for classes
Sunday, September 10, 2023
A church service for students and staff will be held at 10 am in the student chapel
Monday, September 11, 2023
Welcome to your first day of classes!
New Student FAQs
What should I bring to Millar?
bedding (single beds)
bath & hand towels
soap & shampoo
personal hygiene items
biodegradable laundry detergent
small garbage can
alarm clock
desk lamp
clothes hangers
general school supplies
green painters tape (other tapes will wreck the paint)
cold, headache, etc. medication
band-aids, tensor, ice pack
provincial health card
Laptop computer, with a program that can produce a Word document (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, etc.)
printer, paper, ink (or a printer is available to use in the library for a fee)
musical instruments
sports equipment, clothing, and shoes
winter gear (avg. winter lows are -5ºC with temperatures sometimes reaching -15ºC)
outdoor/hiking apparel
sleeping bag
Which Bible Should I Bring?
You will need one basic Bible for study purposes – CSB, NASB, ESV, NIV are recommended. Feel free to bring any other Bibles as additional resources.
If you bring only one Bible please avoid paraphrases (e.g. The Message, Living Bible, Amplified)
How much storage do I have?
Your room is a shared space with multiple roommates. Please keep this in mind with the number of things that you bring with you for the school year. There will be space in a covered outdoor area for bigger sporting equipment like bikes.
What is dorm life like?
You will have two or three roommates and will be a part of a Community Life Group (CLG) that meets weekly. Each CLG has a Community Life Leader (CLL) and a Community Life Assistant (CLA) who work together to lead the CLG in Christ-centered community living. Your room has a bed, desk, chair, and a place to hang your clothing. You have access to laundry facilities, a shared kitchen, and student lounges.
What if I need to see a doctor?
Shuswap Lake General Hospital and a number of medical clinics are located in Salmon Arm, 22 km east of Sunnybrae. Bring your health card (not just the number) with you for the year.
Where will I go to church?
Each student will be attending a church that is off-campus and is connected to their Field Education. They will commit to attending Sunday mornings for the duration of their time at college.
Will I have a mentor?
As a core value, mentoring is vital in your college experience. Each student is connected with a mentor with whom they meet once a week. A mentor is a listening ear, a prayer partner, a new or different perspective, an accountability partner, a friend.
What is winter travel like?
Due to our British Columbia weather and location, there will be days and possibly weekends throughout winter when we will encourage students to stay on campus. Ultimately it is up to students to make wise choices.
Can I get a ride to the airport?
If you are arriving or departing by plane via Kelowna or Kamloops you will need to make arrangements for transport to Sunnybrae from the airport. If you’re catching a ride with fellow students, please help cover their travel expenses. If not, please contact the office at least 2 weeks before arriving (flat fee of $100 for pickup). Students arriving before the scheduled dates are responsible to find their own accommodations.
Financial Information
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Semester Fees
The basic fees for a dorm student for each semester are as follows:
Tuition: $4,200.00
Room & Board: $3,575.00
Total: $7,750.00 (Full year = $15,500.00)
Textbooks, Music Lessons, and Outdoor Edge Fees are not included. Other fees not included:
Dorm Room Damage Deposit: $200 (one-time, refundable)
Please see page 28 of our 2023-24 Catalogue for more details, including our refund policy.
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Student fees cover the majority of a student’s cost to attend Millar, but a significant amount is graciously provided by donations from alumni and friends of the college.
Fees are due at business registration at the beginning of each semester. Semester fees not paid by the last business day of the opening month will be charged a finance fee of $25. Additionally, a monthly overdue charge of 1% of the unpaid balance is charged on the last business day of each month thereafter.
Payment can be made by cheque, e-Transfer, debit card, cash, MasterCard, Visa, or PayPal. When semester fees are paid in full at the time of registration by cheque, e-Transfer, debit card or cash, we offer a $100 discount. E-Transfers can be sent to finance@millarcollege.ca by autodeposit (without any security question). PayPal payments can be made here: www.paypal.me/MillarCollege – the $100 discount will not apply as PayPal charges fees similar to credit card fees.
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Students who are applying for government student loans and grants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid late charges on their account. Information is available online at www.canada.ca (click or search Student Aid). You will need to plan for financing of any costs that are not covered by your loan.
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Entrance bursary applications can be downloaded from the Apply Today page and the application deadline is June 1st. Students will be assessed for government grants by applying through the student loan process. Please see page 29 of our 2023-24 Catalogue for further information about Financial Assistance.
Abuse prevention policy
Harassment: Any form of harassment, including sexual harassment, is absolutely prohibited. Sexual harassment includes verbal abuse, suggestive or obscene letters, stalking, inappropriate touching, or any unwelcome advances.
Notify the Abuse Response Coordinator (ARC) or the Dean of Women of all allegations or incidences of harassment
the Executive Director Millar Sunnybrae is the designated Abuse Response Coordinator from the Sunnybrae Campus Leadership Team (LSL)
the ARC or Dean of Women will be in communication with the President about any allegations or incidences of harassment at that time
Millar College of the Bible will not support any effort to use Scripture, these policies, or school resources to mistreat or harass people of other religions, ideologies and/or sexual orientations, all of whom are loved by God, for whom Christ died, and for whom the Gospel is also intended.
The college seeks to provide an environment that practices:
• Freedom from harm (physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological) as a result of intentional malice or undue carelessness.
• Freedom to grow and change in an environment of care, while acknowledging that care, growth, and change often include pain.
• Freedom to be heard and to participate in the community of Millar College of the Bible.
• Freedom to be forthright, to be accurate, to participate in wholesome talk, and to be surrounded by forthrightness and accuracy
For more information, read our expanded policy here