Loyalist College - Belleville Campus

Loyalist College, originally known as Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology, is a public college with campuses across Canada. The college was founded in 1967 as part of a province-wide push to build institutions that would offer certificate and diploma programs. The institute was named after the United Empire Loyalists, who settled in the area where the college was formed.

The college is known for its community commitment, pioneering spirit, determination, and forward-thinking. It is one of the greatest English-language colleges specializing in Applied Arts and Technology programs in Canada, and it is ranked among the top colleges in the country. At Loyalist, the student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1.

The college has campus locations at three of Canada’s top cities for international students: Belleville, Bancroft, and Mississauga. It offers a variety of postsecondary programs, college access programs, apprenticeships, justice studies, skilled trades and technology, media studies, health and human studies, training and certification services, postgraduate programs, general education courses, and motorcycle training.

The college's main campus is located in Belleville, Ontario, which is about two hours east of Toronto and is close to retail complexes, restaurants, housing, and a variety of entertainment options. The campus houses several outdoor activities for students, such as fishing, boating, and walking along the Lake Ontario Waterfront.

Services and Facilities

The college offers a range of services and facilities to students through classrooms, labs, seminars, a digital media centre, a library, and a campus bookshop.

Students can get hands-on training at the Bay of Quinte Skills Centre, which is built for students enrolled in skilled trades programs. The college also houses a Biosciences lab for students enrolled in biotechnology, chemical engineering, environmental technology programs and the Human Simulation lab for healthcare programs.

Accommodation

Loyalist College has five residence buildings that hold roughly 474 students. Around 112 students are housed in four townhouse blocks where students can get laundry facilities, an entertainment room, computer access, and a food station at the Residence Commons. There is a television, ping pong tables, and pool tables in the amusement room for the student's enjoyment.

Loyalist College also offers off-campus housing through Places4Students.com, which allows students to look for a property, find a roommate, and post a listing.

Scholarships

Loyalist College offers several scholarships and bursaries to international students each year. 

Notable Alumni

Some of the notable alumni of Loyalist College include Erin Davis, David Doel, Laurie Scott, Paul Johnson, Mark Potter, and Cam Mather.