Georgian College is a multi-campus college in Central Ontario, based in Barrie, offering more than 130 programs.
Georgian College was established in 1967 and is a multi-campus college in Central Ontario with Barrie as its base. Its campuses include Barrie, Midland, Orangeville, Owen Sound and South Georgian Bay. The college's address is 1450 8th St. E., Owen Sound, ON N4K 5R4. Its mission is to inspire innovation, transform lives and connect communities through the power of education.
Georgian College has 17 academic schools and offers more than 130 market-driven programs. The college reports that 100% of its programs emphasize practical, hands-on learning, and most offer a formal work-integrated opportunity. It has 370 transfer agreements with 85 institutions. Average class size is 25 students. The college offers Transport Canada-approved programs in Marine Navigation and Marine Engineering, along with advanced simulation-based training for cadets and industry professionals.
Georgian offers on-campus residences in Barrie and Owen Sound, along with a variety of off-campus housing options. Listed facilities include the Centre for Marine Training and Research, a high-fidelity nursing simulation lab, a Marine Emergency Duties Centre, a Power Engineering Lab, a skilled trades lab, a videoconferencing classroom, a student lounge, the Bear Essentials Store, the Wiidookdaading Indigenous Resource Centre, a cafeteria, and transit options. The Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre provides students and industry partners with access to research, incubator, changemaker and fabrication space.
Domestic applicants apply through the Ontario Colleges online application. Highly competitive programs are ranked on academic grades. Mature students may apply to certificate and diploma programs, and mature applicants may apply to degree programs. Home-schooled applicants are also considered.