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Welcome Parents
and Guardians

Whether you’re helping your student through the application process or supporting them through the transition into postsecondary education, Lakehead-Georgian is here to help. This page is designed to guide you and give you access to the information and resources that will help you empower your student to succeed, both academically and personally, at Lakehead-Georgian.

Explore Our
Program Options

Explore our innovative, four-year combined degree-diploma programs. Our programs offer the opportunity to earn a university degree and college diploma in four years of full-time study. With hands-on experience, our students take what they’ve learned inside and outside of the classroom and graduate job-ready.

Our accredited program provides you with a solid foundation across all areas of electrical engineering – gain valuable theoretical knowledge, practical engineering and applied technology skills.

With our focus on ecosystem management you’ll learn to navigate today’s complex environmental, economic and societal challenges to ensure the long-term viability of our natural ecosystems.

Delve into the world of living organisms to explore how life works. Position yourself for scientific careers such as microbiology or pharmaceutical research, or use your education to pursue a professional degree programs such as medicine or pharmacy.

Learn how to design, build and analyze. Gain experience working with multiple programming languages and emerging technologies to set you up for a variety of careers.

We know education is an investment, but we believe it’s an investment worth making. Take a closer look at scholarships, aid, and other programs that will help pay for your students education.

Safety first

We are committed to ensuring students, staff and the general public enjoy a safe learning environment. Security services are available 24/7, and residence halls are staffed around the clock.

Tools for success

We’ll help your student make a successful transition to campus and forge a path to their dream job.
From tutoring and career advising to student health and accessibility services, we have it covered.

Your Next Steps

Now that you have an understanding of our programs and how we’ll prepare your student for success, what’s next?

Georgian College is a recognized Leader in student work experience

Lakehead University is ranked one of Canada’s Top 10 primarily undergraduate universities

88.1% of Georgian College graduates find work within six months