Georgian College In Canada - Overview

Georgian College, found in 1967, was established and is regulated through the Ministry of Training, College and Universities for the Province of Ontario.

Why Georgian College:

• Excellent full time diploma programs, many with co-op and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Get a degree through many university partnerships including York, Windsor, and Laurentian University.
• Student Services like huge library are available to improve your chances of success.
• Students in degree and advanced study programs tell us they are thrilled to study in small classes where professors know them by name and take a real interest in helping them succeed. They find excellent student support services right on campus, including learning centres. Many students are able to save money by studying close to home while obtaining the same - or better - education they would receive in larger cities.
• For the fourth year in a row, Georgian has been named one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada. Georgian is the only college, university or school board on the list. Their students reap the benefits of this honour, as they strongly believe that an extraordinary place to work makes for an outstanding place in which to learn.

Mission

"To provide students with the knowledge, skills and work-related experience required for successful careers and lifelong learning."

Location & Facilities

Barrie Campus

The main Campus is located on a wooded 140 acre (570,000 m²) site on the north-east edge of Barrie. The campus serves almost 6,000 full-time students and over 28,000 part-time students.

Orillia Campus

The Orillia Campus is located in a wooded area just off Highway 11 at the southern end of Orillia. On-site facilities include a 150-seat theatre, racquetball court, gym and weight room. c. Owen Sound Campus Owen Sound campus offers a total of 14 full-time programs and a variety of continuing education (part time) courses.

Accommodation:

The Barrie Campus is the only campus that offers a full on-campus residence. The residence houses approximately 525 students, which includes 16 live-in residence life staff. Georgian College Barrie Students will meet people from around the world, have quick access to class, the Student Life Centre, the Athletic Centre, and all the various services that the Georgian College Barrie campus provides.

On-campus:

Students can take an active leadership role in residence:

• By applying to be a Residence Advisor
• Running for a position on the Residence Students’ Council
• Organizing a club
• Participating in intramural sports
• Planning an outing and much more

Off-Campus:

Georgian College also guides students for off campus accommodation. Information for renters and landlords who are looking to find or promote accommodations for students.

They use a third party service to maintain any of our off-campus housing listings. Please note that Georgian College does not inspect any of the listings to verify for accuracy, safety, etc. Please use due diligence when looking for off-campus accommodations.