St Lawrence College

St. Lawrence College (SLC) is a publicly funded institution established in 1967 as a college of applied arts and technology, located in Ontario, Canada. It has three main campuses situated in Brockville, Cornwall, and Kingston. With a diverse student population of over 6,700 full-time students, SLC offers a broad range of programs (89 in total) including more than 30 certificate programs, 40 diplomas, and 20 advanced diplomas, certifications, and apprenticeship training programs in areas such as Applied Arts, Community Services, Business, Computer and Engineering Technology, Justice Studies, and Health Sciences. The tuition fees for different courses can vary from $15,000 CAD to $22,000 CAD per annum. Students can also avail scholarships such as the Board of Governors Entrance Scholarships and the Laul's M. Square Media Scholarships to assist with their financial needs. SLC provides a multitude of amenities for its students, including bookstores, food services, Scruffy Salon, Essence Dining Room, Hairstyling & Esthetics, Music theatre shows, and Event and Banquet Services. The campus boasts of impressive facilities like the Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, an 80,000-square-foot Student Life and Innovation Centre, a double gym, an outdoor atrium and deck, Health Care Simulation Labs, Student Services, and Davies Hall study area. Additionally, students can also join various clubs and societies, including the St. Lawrence Surge varsity teams, which regularly participate in various national championships. Accommodation options are available at all three campuses, with 29 double-occupancy rooms at the Brockville Campus, 44 private suites at the Cornwall campus, and a 600-bed residence at the Kingston campus. Students can expect to spend around $7,000 CAD for their living expenses. The institute's career management services are geared towards helping students secure employment opportunities, and it is evident through the fact that 91.6% of graduates find employment or further studies within six months after graduation. Some of the top employers for SLC graduates include the Department of National Defense, Queen's University, Empire Life, City of Kingston, and Kingston Health Sciences Center.