Skyhawks Football, scholarship opportunities and more at Loyalist College’s Student Experience Virtual Open House on February 12

Belleville, ON, February 11, 2022 – Wondering what it’s like to be a student at Loyalist College? Register today for Loyalist’s Student Experience Virtual Open House, and we’ll show you! Join us on Saturday, February 12 from 10 am to 1 pm, to explore the full range of supports and co-curricular activities available to students. Take a guided virtual tour, chat live with our student service experts and find out more about the big things happening at Loyalist College.

“If you are considering Loyalist College for the destination of your postsecondary journey, I encourage you to attend our Virtual Open House this weekend” said Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, President and CEO of Loyalist College. “These events offer prospective students a wonderful opportunity to experience the welcoming, inclusive and supportive culture at Loyalist College. From our exceptional faculty and staff to our deep network of industry and community partners, you will discover a community of educators and innovators with a uniquely caring learning environment. Our recent partnership with the Quinte Skyhawks also demonstrates our competitive athletic opportunities. There’s a home for everyone at Loyalist!”

Attendees of Loyalist College’s virtual Open House will discover robust wraparound supports from counselling services to financial aid, and a rare opportunity to engage with College enrichment experiences through live talks with student services experts, and representatives from Student Government, Varsity Athletics and the Canadian Junior Football League, Quinte Skyhawks.

“With its outstanding varsity athletics program and student-first approach, Loyalist College was the ideal choice as the new home for Quinte Skyhawks,” said Peter Gabriel, President, Skyhawks Football. “We encourage athletes interested in continuing their education while playing football to attend our live session at Loyalist’s Open House to find out more about the benefits of pursuing their goals in the Bay of Quinte.”

Loyalist College continues to accept applications for full-time diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs starting in January, May, and September.

Apply for Free!        
Participants who attend an Open House session and want to apply to Loyalist College for January or September are encouraged to email recruiter@loyalistcollege.com to receive a $95 application voucher.

Chance to Win         
Attendees of Loyalist College’s Virtual Open House will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 10 $50 Loyalist College Bookstore gift cards.

Visit loyalistcollege.com/openhouse to register!

About Loyalist College
Loyalist College is located on the territory of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, and the Haudenosaunee people. We acknowledge our shared obligation to respect, honour, and sustain these lands and the natural resources contained within. Ranked one of Canada’s top 50 research colleges, Loyalist College empowers students, faculty, staff, and partners through experiential, industry cluster-based education, training and applied research programs. As Ontario’s Destination College, the College provides job-ready graduates for, and knowledge transfer to, industry and the community. Of 2018-19 Loyalist graduates, 88.8 percent were employed within six months after graduation. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, the College is perfectly positioned between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Loyalist College offers more than 70 full-time diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs in biosciences, building sciences, business, community service, health and wellness, media studies, public safety, and skilled trades. Continuing education options are available through LoyalistFocus.com, including hundreds of online, distance and in-class courses, and through the College’s 100+ university transfer agreements. Loyalist College is a key driver of social and economic health in eastern Ontario. It contributes 3.7 percent of the Gross Regional Product, representing $382 million annually to the regional economy – based on a March 2020 report by Emsi. For more information on Loyalist College’s Belleville, Bancroft and Toronto campuses and Port Hope satellite location, visit YoureGoingPlaces.com.

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