A public French-language cégep in Sherbrooke, Québec, offering technical and pre-university programs on a campus of nearly ten hectares.
The Cégep de Sherbrooke is located at 475, rue du Cégep, Sherbrooke (Québec) J1E 4K1. Its mission is to form competent, autonomous and committed people who enrich society while contributing to the growth of the region. The institution describes itself as a forward-looking higher education institution where vitality and innovation help each person succeed. Its institution code is 904000.
The Cégep opened its doors on 15 May 1968, a few months after the first twelve cégeps were created in August 1967 following the recommendations of the Parent report. It grew from eight study programs at its beginning to 32 programs today. It is described as the largest cégep in a region outside Montreal and Quebec City. It celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding in 2018.
The Cégep offers 32 study programs in the technical and pre-university sectors, plus about a dozen programs leading to a certificate of college studies. Courses are given in six buildings in Sherbrooke, except the Gestion et exploitation d'entreprise agricole program, which is offered at the Coaticook service point.
The campus covers nearly ten hectares and includes six teaching buildings and a residence, surrounded by green spaces. Listed facilities include a student residence with computer room, laundry rooms, bike and sports equipment storage, and underground tunnels, as well as a library with media centre, studios, editing rooms and a videoconference room. The campus also offers wireless internet, a physical activity centre and a sexual health clinic. The Cégep is part of the Pôle universitaire de Sherbrooke, described as unique in Canada, and employs about 800 people.