Collège Shawinigan is a public collegial institution in Shawinigan, Quebec, offering pre-university, technical, and continuing education programs.
The Cégep de Shawinigan was created on May 15, 1968, integrating the collegiate teaching functions of several earlier institutions, including the Institution de Technologie, the Séminaire Sainte-Marie, and the École normale Ste-Pie X. Since September 1974, its services have been grouped on a single campus, which was the first in Quebec designed specifically for collegial teaching. The college describes itself as having been operating for more than 50 years.
The college defines itself as a community of people dedicated to the evolution of knowledge, global education, and the success of its students of all ages and profiles. Its three linked values are openness, commitment, creativity and innovation. The college aims to be recognized for the competence and commitment of its staff, the quality of its teaching and services, and its research and innovation capacity.
The college offers pre-university programs, including Sciences de la nature, and technical programs, including Soins infirmiers. It also offers continuing education and Attestations d'études collégiales (AÉC) programs. The college states that students have access to innovative programs adapted to new technologies and the job market, with up-to-date technical equipment.
The campus is located at 2263, avenue du Collège, Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 6V8. Facilities listed include a library, a café space, a multi-space, student residences, a residence study room and lounges, a residence laundry, a residence commercial kitchen, and wooded grounds with a community garden. The Maison des Électriks, for student-athletes, was officially inaugurated on October 22 with Desjardins.
Applicants may apply through SRAM as Quebec students in the first round, and late admission and international student admission are also available.