Welcome to Laurentian University at Georgian. We are very excited about this uniquely integrated program which offers Laurentian University degrees in Barrie and Orillia. I invite you to check it out.
As successful post-secondary institutions, Laurentian University and Georgian College share their key objectives of
- making high quality education opportunities widely accessible;
- providing student-centred teaching and learning in an environment of openness, critical thinking, and academic freedom;
- collaborating with other education institutions and the community to be creative, innovative leaders; and
- accomplishing these objectives with integrity and distinction.
The partnership of Laurentian University and Georgian College began operation in 2001, and now has an enrolment of nearly 1400 students. As this innovative partnership develops, it is rapidly becoming recognized as a state-of-the-art model for responding to diverse 21st-century education needs. Along with the wide range of university education opportunities that Laurentian presents, Georgian offers numerous outstanding college degree and diploma programs. By following a variety of pathways, available right here at Georgian in Barrie and Orillia, students easily move from college to university and from university to college, in order to achieve their education goals.
From offering a few Laurentian courses to about fifty students in Barrie in 2001, Laurentian University at Georgian's programming has since grown so that students can now obtain four-year BA degrees in English, History, and Psychology (Specialized); a four-year BBA; three-year degrees in numerous disciplines; and, beginning in Fall 2009, a part-time MBA.
While our overall student numbers have grown, we still maintain small classes where students can easily get to know each other and their professors, and their professors can easily get to know the students. Learning happens outside the classrooms too. Individualized help from professors is always available, as are a variety of student services. Students have access to Laurentian's and Georgian's library resources. Guest speakers are featured often; and there are frequent film nights, art exhibits, plays, musical performances, and sports activities for spectators and participants, all taking place right on campus.
Follow the links on this page to discover the details about Laurentian University at Georgian. A warm welcome awaits you should you choose to study with us.