Future Students Experienced Programs First-Hand At Lakeland College Info Sessions

Potential future students at the information Session. Photo Sonya Lee

Future students had the opportunity to experience their potential academic paths firsthand during Lakeland College’s Program Info Sessions held on March 6 at both the Vermilion and Lloydminster campuses.

The event provided an immersive experience for prospective students who had already selected a program as well as those still exploring their options. Throughout the day, attendees participated in hands-on activities, campus tours, interactive presentations, and conversations with faculty members and current students, offering a realistic look at student life at Lakeland College.

According to Dana Gard-Sweeney, recruitment and enrolment supervisor, the Program Info Sessions were designed to build upon the college’s annual Open House experience by allowing students to focus more deeply on a single area of study.

While Open House introduces visitors to more than 50 programs, the Program Info Sessions allow participants to spend dedicated time within one chosen program. Students took part in practical learning activities similar to classroom instruction, met instructors, and gained insight into the expectations and opportunities awaiting them as future Lakeland students.

Information booths throughout both campuses also provided details on financial aid, student support services, residence accommodations, campus clubs, and student life resources, helping attendees better understand the full college experience beyond academics.

At the Vermilion campus, sessions were offered in agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, human services, interior design technology, and trades and technology programs. Meanwhile, the Lloydminster campus hosted sessions focused on business, energy, foundational learning, health and wellness, and university transfer pathways.

Most sessions ran from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with interior design technology and trades and technology sessions taking place later in the afternoon to accommodate program-specific activities.

Lakeland College officials noted that the fire and emergency services information session will instead take place in August.

The Program Info Sessions allowed prospective students to move beyond brochures and presentations, giving them practical exposure to campus environments, instructors, and learning spaces as they considered their post-secondary futures.