St. Lawrence College
Students at St. Lawrence College (SLC) enjoy the conveniences of small-city living at the school’s three campuses in Kingston, Brockville and Cornwall, while being just a few hours’ drive from bigger cities such as Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. SLC offers more than 100 full-time programs, including certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, graduate certificates and degree programs, in areas that include autism and behavioural science, mental wellness and addictions, and tourism. The college offers its learners many ways to get involved on campus. In addition to joining student government, clubs and athletic teams, they have the opportunity to expand their learning and gain real-world experience through Enactus SLC, a group that tackles community issues through entrepreneurial action. Students also operate Spark, a creative production house that puts together high-quality marketing plans and promotional videos for paying clients.
The Student Life and Innovation Centre on the Kingston campus provides students with space for studying and socializing while offering services geared to their health and wellness. The campus’s other amenities include fitness facilities, a double gym, private study rooms, a licensed pub, an Indigenous centre and dedicated, state-of-the-art learning spaces for the music and digital media program.
Quick facts
School size:
Large
Tuition:
Degree $7,300-$8,200
Diploma $3,600-$6,900
Certificate $3,600-$4,800
Post-Grad $3,700-$9,300
Residence offerings:
Yes
Popular programs
Bachelor of Science—Nursing
Diploma in Practical Nursing
Business
Health Care Administration Graduate Certificate
Computer Systems Technician Diploma
Cool options
Cybersecurity: This eight-month graduate certificate program focuses on cyber-defense training, equipping students to protect an organization’s computers, servers, networks, and applications from breaches and unauthorized access.
Behavioural Psychology: This four-year degree program focuses on applied behaviour analysis (ABA) and behavioural counselling approaches.
Business Administration: Students study economics, accounting, human resources, marketing and more in this bachelor’s degree program.