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Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg, and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. We offer respect to Indigenous people from all nations who call this area home. We honour traditional knowledge keepers, past, present, and future.

At Loyalist, we strive to be an agent of change and a force for good, both in the communities we’re a part of and in the communities we create. Our commitment begins with supporting and empowering our students to succeed on any path they choose.   

Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our wraparound support services, vibrant student life activities and a close-knit community ensure that every student feels like they belong. Loyalist graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. 

With locations in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope and Tyendinaga, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. 

Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. 

Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.  

Who we are

At Loyalist College, we believe that being small gives us the power to do big things.  

We are on a mission to change the world through the power of small, recognizing that transformative change often starts with small actions and diverse perspectives. By empowering individuals and fostering collaboration, we believe we can make a significant impact in our communities and beyond. 

Learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment that nurtures growth, learning and innovation: 

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Loyalist at a glance 

Almost 50,000 alumni

Four locations throughout Eastern Ontario, in Belleville, Port Hope, Bancroft and Tyendinaga 

More than $700,000 in government- and donor-supported student awards, bursaries and scholarships provided each year  

100 percent employer satisfaction with grads hired (Based on KPI results released in Feb. 2024) 

Ranked one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges  

Strategic Plan development 

Loyalist College is in the process of developing our new Strategic Plan, which will guide us from 2025 to 2030. This is an important project for Loyalist as we define who we are, where we want to go and what goals we plan to achieve.