Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology

Living and Learning at Georgian College

Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology is known for its teaching and learning excellence. Offering a variety of educational opportunities, including certificate, diploma, apprenticeship, grad certificate, college and collaborative university degree programs, as well as academic upgrading and college preparation programs, Georgian helps students find the type of education they’re looking for.

State-of-the-art equipment, facilities and a faculty and staff that are known for their caring and expertise ensure Georgian students get the most from their college experience, both academically and in all areas of college life.

Choosing Georgian

Georgian by the Numbers
See how Georgian stacks up with these fast facts and figures:

• 94 percent graduate employment rate.
• Offers the second-largest number of co-op programs of all colleges in Canada.
• Largest entrance award program in the Ontario college system.
• 7 campuses, including Barrie (main campus), Orillia, Owen Sound, Collingwood, Midland, Orangeville and Muskoka.

Georgian College, Barrie
Barrie is a great city for those who like to mix the outdoors with city life. It features more than 90 parks, equipped with biking and walking trails, ski hills and a waterfront that draws thousands of tourists each year.

For those who like a bustling city, Barrie is also filled with shopping centres and the Molson Centre for concerts and performances. And if that’s not enough excitement, Barrie is less than an hour from Toronto!

Georgian Students

Georgian Student Life
At Georgian, a strong student council leads students throughout their time at the college, providing numerous opportunities for socializing and making new friends. Just a few of the events include a robust orientation week, on-campus concerts and much more.

Athletics and recreation opportunities in the fitness centre give students plenty of ways to stay active and students are also encouraged to get involved in new and familiar activities and clubs.

Georgian Student Housing
Georgian’s Barrie residence houses 525 students in suite-style units. These units have two single bedrooms, one bathroom, and kitchenette with fridge and microwave / convection oven. Each bedroom contains a double bed, large desk and closet with built-in shelf space. Satellite television, basic telephone service and Internet connection are also provided. Lounge areas, individual or group study spaces, as well as laundry and full kitchen facilities for larger groups are also available.

Georgian Student Services
Georgian’s student services are equipped to meet all the needs of students, both in their personal and academic life. A sample of these services includes:

• Student Success (which offers academic, career, personal and disability counselling)
• On-campus Stores (for books, computer parts and general items)
• Security Services (such as empergency phones and an escort to your vehicle after dark)

More Georgian College Information

If you’d like to learn more about Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology, please see the contact information in the right-hand column.

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