Cégep de Thetford is a public college in Thetford Mines, Quebec, offering pre-university and technical programs since 1969.
Cégep de Thetford was officially founded on May 21, 1969. It is located at 671, boulevard Frontenac Ouest in Thetford Mines, Quebec, and can be reached at 418 338-8591. More than 1,200 students choose the Cégep each year. The institution describes its main objective as offering high-quality training in a stimulating environment.
The Cégep offers pre-university programs in Sciences de la nature, Sciences humaines, and Arts, lettres et communication. Technical programs include Soins infirmiers, Technologie minérale, and Techniques de l'informatique. Training emphasizes practical projects, business internships, and laboratories. The Cégep also has a Bureau de la recherche and research and expertise centres.
The campus includes a training room, cafeteria, indoor sports complex, multisport field, library, and student lounge. Facilities listed include La Ruelle, Lab CréActif, the Coop étudiante (Coopsco), and a Sentier santé-nature. Student residences are located on campus, and the Cégep also has a Campus de Lotbinière. The football stadium draws more than 1,000 supporters to matches. The Ville de Thetford is described by the Cégep as a safe place to live.
Admission is handled through the SRACQ, with general requirements including a DES or DEP plus required courses. The Cégep also accepts international students. A placement test for English courses is given after admission.