Lakeland College is a board-governed public college in Alberta with campuses in Vermilion and Lloydminster, established in 1913.
Lakeland College is a board-governed public college with the distinction of being Canada's only interprovincial college. Established in 1913, it serves more than 6,000 students every year at its campuses in Vermilion, Alta., and Lloydminster, Alta./Sask., as well as through online and off-site programs and courses. Its mission is to inspire lifelong learning and leadership through experience, excellence, and innovation. The college is located on traditional Treaty 6 territory and Region 2 of the Métis Nation of Alberta.
Lakeland College has a strong tradition of experiential education that emphasizes practical learning. It offers more than 50 programs, including certificate, diploma and degree options. Credit programs are open to applicants through ApplyAlberta, and the college also admits international students.
The Vermilion campus is located at 5707 College Drive and includes a student-managed farm with 3,700 college-owned acres, a Dairy Learning Centre, an Equine Centre, and an Animal Health Clinic. Alumni House is the oldest building on the Vermilion campus. The Lloydminster campus is at 2602 59 Ave. Facilities listed across the campuses include residence villages, libraries, recreation centres, a cafeteria, an Emergency Training Centre, a Trades Centre, a Research Centre, a Driver Training and Vehicle Restoration Lab, and an Energy Centre. The Bentley Building includes a modern interior design wing with two design studios.
Lakeland College's Vermilion campus is in the town of Vermilion, described as a rural community of about 4,500 people. The college has campuses in Vermilion and Lloydminster.