Lakeland College - Lloydminster

There were only 34 students when Lakeland College opened in 1913. Today the College has two campuses and over 7,000 full- and part-time students––but Lakeland is as tight-knit as ever. The classes are small, so instructors get to know their students––not just their names but also their wants, needs, hopes, and fears. They can sense when to challenge each student and when to cut them some slack. If students have questions or concerns, the door’s always open. Same goes for all the student services that are offered––from financial aid to peer tutoring, counselling to recreation. Lakeland’s comfortable setting allows its students to focus on learning. Lakeland's award-winning programs are designed for an easy transition into the work force and/or further study, whether it be at Lakeland or somewhere else. Students will get a university-caliber education at Lakeland College––but without the red tape, the big crowds and the distractions. Opened in 1990, the Lloydminster campus has a modern, urban sensibility. But everything is housed under one roof, creating a distinct sense of community togetherness. Students keep running into the same people––in the classrooms, the weight room, the library, the Vic Juba Community Theatre––and before long everybody knows each other. It's like a big family. And like most families, it's getting bigger. The Bill Kondro wing, opened Sept. 2008, features a student lounge equipped with plasma TVs, a state-of-the-art computer lab and a high-tech demonstration site for the nursing school. Speaking of high tech, the Energy Centre is one of the best equipped and modern steam labs in Canada. Officially opened in 2015, it's home to heavy oil and power engineering training. Why Lakeland College - Lloydminster Student Ranking: In 2017, over 40,000 students and alumni were surveyed and asked to rank their college or university in 55 different categories. Out of 63 colleges across Canada, Lakeland College is honoured to be recognized as one of the top performing institutions in all of Canada, including 1st in colleges most recommended by students. Campus life: Living on campus is an exciting opportunity to learn, grow and get the most of Lakeland college. Lakeland grads often mention that they learned as much living in residence as they did in the classroom––and had more fun doing it. Living on campus gave them: lifelong friendships, a rewarding sense of community, and some invaluable survival skills. Location: Big city amenities with a small town heart, the City of Lloydminster has a population of 25,000. At the centre of heavy oil production, Lloydminster is also a regional hub for people in eastern Alberta and western Saskatchewan.