Thank you for attending Open House 2020
We enjoyed having you visit us at our virtual Open House.
There were more than 60 interactive sessions. Check the tiles to find recorded sessions*, so you'll still be able to discover how to:
- learn beyond the classroom
- make industry connections
- graduate job ready
Many of you took advantage of the free application by using our promo code on Friday and Saturday. Please note that due to the volume of applications, please allow 3-4 weeks for us to review applications. You'll receive communication from our Admissions team via email
Our social media contests are over, but you can check #LakelandOH20 on Facebook and Instagram for posts.
* Not all sessions were recorded or had a technical glitch. All that are available are hyperlinked below or can be viewed on the Open House 2020 YouTube playlist.
Friday Oct 23 Schedule
Friday Oct 23 Schedule
You Should Know:
- All times are Mountain Daylight.
- For best quality and less interruptions, please join as a guest with your camera and microphone off.
- Please see the FOIP information at the bottom of the schedule.
- If a session is offered several times, you only need to attend the one that fits in your schedule.
9 am - 3 pm
- Open House Help Centre - questions about anything (except how to apply with the promo code) - Join the Teams meeting
- Environmental Sciences Booth - drop in and ask our faculty your question(s) -Join the Teams meeting
- Book a 10-minute appointment with the university transfer academic advisor - Book your appointment
9 am
- International Meet & Greet plus Q&A- Join the Teams meeting
- Veterinary Medical Assistant (VMA) Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
- Ag. Simulation Presentation (Agribusiness) - Join the Teams meeting
- Business Live Meeting and Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
10 am - 2 pm
- Fire and Emergency Services Q&A - Join the Teams meeting. Recommend you view the ETC Overview first
10 am
- Live Trades Tour - Chair Chris Thompson is your guide to the Trades Centre - Join the Teams meeting.
- Animal Health Technology (AHT) Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
- Student Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland Virtual Tour - Zoom meeting link
- Student Supports Team - Join the Teams meeting
10:30 am
- Human Services with Faculty & Staff - Join the Teams meeting
- Crop Technology Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
- Open UT course MATH 160 #1 (elementary number theory) - Join the teams meeting
- Business Meet & Greet with instructors Erin Bandola & Angela Minish; learn more about the accounting diploma and general business majors - Join the Teams meeting
- Open UT course BIO 108 on prokaryotes - Watch the class now
11 am
- Energy Meet and Greet- includes lab tours and Q&A with instructor and students- Join the Teams meeting
- Animal Health Clinic Virtual Tour -Join the Teams meeting
- Business Student Opportunities Outside the Classroom (1 hour) - Join the Teams meeting
11:30 am
- UT Panel - Join the Teams meeting
Noon
- Dairy Learning Centre Virtual Tour - Zoom meeting link
12:30 pm
- All About Ag Q&A with academic advisor, deans and chair - Join the Teams meeting
- UT open class MATH 160 #2 (elementary number theory) - Join the Teams meeting
- Live Business Info and Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
1 pm
- Student Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland Virtual Tour - Zoom meeting link
- Student Supports Team - Join the Teams meeting
1:30 pm
- Human Services with Faculty & Staff - Join the Teams meeting
- UT Panel - Join the Teams meeting
- Open UT course - EAS 100 Dynamic Earth Through Time.- topics are cratons and terranes
- Meet & Greet with Business Instructors - with instructors Roxene Lockhart & Ken Rutherford; learn more about the administrative professional program and the real estate appraisal & assessment diploma major - Join the Teams meeting
2 pm
- Interior Design Live - Join the Teams meeting
- Live Trades Tour- Join the Teams meeting
- Agribusiness Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
- Animal Science Technology (AST) Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
- Animal Health Clinic Virtual Tour - Join the teams meeting
2:30 pm
- Health & Wellness (esthetician, hairstylist & health care aide) - Join the Teams meeting
- Open UT class - STAT 151 (intro to statistics) - Join the Teams meeting
- Inclusive Post-secondary education - Zoom meeting link
- Live Student Panel - Join the Teams meeting
3 pm
- Dairy Learning Centre Virtual Tour - Zoom meeting link
- Business Live Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
FOIP statement
For Teams meetings
I understand that by signing up for this virtual orientation I am consenting to the use of my personal computer and webcam for the purpose of this webinar and that my name and image will be visible to other participants. These webinars will be recorded and posted on the College website for other perspective students to watch.
The college may reach out to you in the future to provide more information for promotional purposes.
This personal information is collected under the authority of the Post-secondary Learning Act and of Section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be protected under Part 2 of this Act.
The college may reach out to you in the future to provide more information for promotional purposes.
This personal information is collected under the authority of the Post-secondary Learning Act and of Section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be protected under Part 2 of this Act.
The information is collected for the purpose of delivery and administration of Lakeland College programs and services.
This information will be used in the normal course of college operations in accordance with the legislation. Questions concerning the collection, use or disposal of this information should be directed to the chief financial officer by mail 5707 College Drive, Vermilion AB T9X 1K5, phone 780 853 8524 or email FOIP@lakelandcollege.ca..
Please be aware that the webinar will be recorded.
Please be aware that the webinar will be recorded.
- While participating in the webinar you have the option to remain anonymous by muting your microphone, keeping your camera turned off and logging in as a guest.
- If you are not logged into a Microsoft account after clicking on the webinar link provided, you will be prompted to enter a name. You can choose to enter your actual name, or if you wish to remain anonymous you can enter your name as Guest.
- You can also select your audio and video settings for the webinar. If you are signed into your Microsoft account, you will automatically join with that account, using the name associated with that account.
Lakeland College complies with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Alberta.
Personal information for this webinar is collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the Act for the purpose of delivery and administration of Lakeland College programs and services. This information will be used in the normal course of College operations in accordance with the legislation.
By participating in this event you are agreeing to Zoom’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and the storage of data outside of Canada.
You must be at least 16 years of age to sign up for this event. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact the FOIP coordinator by mail 5707 College Drive, Vermilion AB T9X 1K5, phone 780 853 8524 or email FOIP@lakelandcollege.ca..
Saturday Oct 24 Schedule
Saturday Oct 24 Schedule
You Should Know:
- All times are Mountain Daylight.
- For best quality, join the web meeting less interruptions, please join as a guest with your camera and microphone off
- Please see the FOIP information at the bottom of the schedule.
- If a session is offered several times, you only need to attend the one that fits in your schedule.
9 am - 3 pm
- Open House Help Centre - questions about anything (except how to apply with the promo code) - .Join the Teams meeting
- Book a 10-minute appointment with the university transfer academic advisor - Book your appointment
9 am - Noon (12 pm)
- Environmental Science Booth - Drop in and ask our faculty your question(s)- Join the Teams meeting
9 am
- Veterinary Medical Assistant (VMA) Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
- Dairy Learning Centre Virtual Tour - Zoom meeting link
10 am
- Interior Design Live - Join the Teams meeting
- Live Trades Centre Tour- Join the Teams meeting
- Animal Health Technology (AHT) Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
- Animal Science Technology (AST) Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
- Student Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland Virtual Tour - Zoom meeting link
- UT Panel - Join the Teams meeting
10:30 am
- Human Services with Faculty & Staff - Join the Teams meeting
- Business Live Info & Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
11 am
- Crop Technology Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
- Animal Health Clinic Virtual Tour - Join the Teams meeting
Noon (12 pm)
- Agribusiness Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
1 pm
- Energy Meet & Greet - Join the Teams Meeting
- Health & Wellness (esthetician, hairstylist & health care aide) - Join the Teams meeting
- All About Ag Q&A with academic advisor, deans and chair - Join the Teams meeting
- Student Supports Team - Join the Teams meeting
- Environmental Sciences Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
1:30 pm
- Business Live Info and Q&A - Join the Teams meeting
- Live Student Panel - Join the Teams meeting
FOIP statement
For Teams meetings
I understand that by signing up for this virtual orientation I am consenting to the use of my personal computer and webcam for the purpose of this webinar and that my name and image will be visible to other participants. These webinars will be recorded and posted on the College website for other perspective students to watch.
The college may reach out to you in the future to provide more information for promotional purposes.
This personal information is collected under the authority of the Post-secondary Learning Act and of Section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be protected under Part 2 of this Act.
The college may reach out to you in the future to provide more information for promotional purposes.
This personal information is collected under the authority of the Post-secondary Learning Act and of Section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be protected under Part 2 of this Act.
The information is collected for the purpose of delivery and administration of Lakeland College programs and services.
This information will be used in the normal course of college operations in accordance with the legislation. Questions concerning the collection, use or disposal of this information should be directed to the chief financial officer by mail 5707 College Drive, Vermilion AB T9X 1K5, phone 780 853 8524 or email FOIP@lakelandcollege.ca..
Please be aware that the webinar will be recorded.
Please be aware that the webinar will be recorded.
- While participating in the webinar you have the option to remain anonymous by muting your microphone, keeping your camera turned off and logging in as a guest.
- If you are not logged into a Microsoft account after clicking on the webinar link provided, you will be prompted to enter a name. You can choose to enter your actual name, or if you wish to remain anonymous you can enter your name as Guest.
- You can also select your audio and video settings for the webinar. If you are signed into your Microsoft account, you will automatically join with that account, using the name associated with that account.
For Zoom meetings
You must be at least 16 years of age to sign up for this event. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact the FOIP coordinator by mail 5707 College Drive, Vermilion AB T9X 1K5, phone 780 853 8524 or email FOIP@lakelandcollege.ca..
Lakeland College complies with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Alberta.
Personal information for this webinar is collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the Act for the purpose of delivery and administration of Lakeland College programs and services. This information will be used in the normal course of College operations in accordance with the legislation.
By participating in this event you are agreeing to Zoom’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and the storage of data outside of Canada.
Apply for Free - Use the Promo Code
This promotion was only available Oct 23 and 24
Apply for Free - Use the Promo Code
Applications are free during Open House!
Use this promo code - APPLY4FREE20 - instead of paying the $90 application fee. The promo code will be active from 12:01 am October 23 to 11:59 pm on October 24.
Please note: Due to the increased volume during our Open House event, please allow 3-4 weeks for us to review applications. You'll receive communication from our Admissions team via email
Prepare to apply
Besides being armed with the code, you can do some preparation before you apply. One thing is to have a list of your high school courses and marks. The second is to get your My Alberta digital ID (MADI). See our how to apply page for 2 other things you can do before you start your online application.
Or scroll down to our special Application Help for Open House. The e-document can be viewed full screen, downloaded and shared.
As well, we recommend doing the application on a desktop or laptop computer, and not a mobile device. Also the process will be easier if you use Edge, Firefox or Safari and not Chrome as your web browser.
Need help?
Our admissions time is standing by from 9 am to 3 pm both days to answer any questions you might have:- call Amanda at 780 871 5417
- call Debbie at 780 853 8672
- email admissions@lakelandcollege.ca
Application Help for Open House e-document
There are 3 documents in one:- Completing an Online Application - an overview in 15 pages
- Creating a new MADI account- save time and create this account before Open House. More detailed than the overview.
- Courses to Declare by Program - all the required courses for Lakeland College programs. Gives the course and minimum mark by percentage. Also links to subject equivalences across Canada.
Contests & Activities
Contests & Activities
You're always a winner with Lakeland. At our on campus events we had draws and the Rowdy Bingo card.
We're going to recreate some of the contest fun virtually.
Social Media Giveaways
Show where you tuning into Open House from on Facebook or Instagram with a photo post.
- share a photo of your Open House set up or a selfie of you during your virtual Open House experience.
- all posts need to be on the Lakeland College Canada accounts
- use the hashtag #LakelandOH20
- 5 entries on each platform will be selected at random for a prize package. Mailing addresses must be in Canada.
Instagram Stories - a GIF experience
Screenshot our template, story your experience and tag us to be entered to win one of five Lakeland prize packages. Giveaway closes Oct. 24 at 5 pm MDT
Interactive Web Games
- Trivia quiz on Friday - there are only 5 questions. You'll be able to find the answers by looking around the website. Enter your answer to win a prize.
- Word Scavenger Hunt - follow the clues around our website to find a word and the next clue. At the end you'll have a secret word. Enter your answer to win a Lakeland prize
The business department is challenging you to see how much you can make from an initial $20 investment in a lemonade stand. You have to play 4 days.
The contest closed on Oct 30.
Student Supports & International
Student Support, International, Adult 12 (upgrading), Inclusive Education, Residence
Student Supports & International
Meet our International Team
Join us for a live webinar to meet our international team and learn more about Lakeland College and our programs. Ask questions. We're here to answer them.Student Supports Team Presentation
Lakeland support our students in many ways. Learn about some of those supports in a 45 minute overview. You'll hear from:
- counselling and wellness
- Indigenous supports
- health services
- accessibility
- learner success
- library
- financial aid & awards
As well there will be time for you questions.
Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at Lakeland College
Learn more about this provincial program that provides opportunities for students with developmental disabilities. Inclusion Alberta provides more post-secondary spaces than any other jurisdiction n the world. Was held on Friday, not available Saturday.
Live Student Panel
Join us as we discuss all things Lakeland with a panel of current students. Hear what they have to say about dorm living, student supports, Lakeland involvement and much more. Get insight as our panel outlines a day in the life of a Lakeland College student. See you there.
Academic Upgrading through Adult 12
- no online session
- watch a video promo for Adult 12(1:10)
- The Adult 12 program allows you to complete or upgrade high school courses through evening classes.
Residence Services
- no official online sessions
- visit our 360 virtual tours - Lloydminster residence - Vermilion residence
- check our residence FAQs
All times are Mountain Daylight.
Agricultural Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
Program Q & A Sessions
- Veterinary Medical Assistant (VMA)
- Animal Health Technology (AHT)
- Crop Technology
- All About Ag - academic advisor, deans and chair
- Agribusiness
- Animal Science Technology (AST)
Virtual Tours
- Student Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland
- Animal Health Clinic
- Dairy Learning Centre
Classes
- Ag. Simulation Presentation (Agribusiness) - was held on Friday.
All times are Mountain Daylight.
Recommended viewing
- 360 tours of agricultural facilities
- Walking tour video with ag highlights (7:43)
- How to load a horse on a trailer Animal Science Equine major demo (5:12)
Business
Business
Live Information and Q&A
Hear about business programs from the academic advisor and ask questionsProgram Meet & Greets
- Business meet and greet with instructors Erin Bandola & Angela Minish
- Business meet and great with instructors Rosene Lockhart & Ken Rutherford
Business Students Opportunities Discussion Panel
Meet current business students and business graduates. They'll share some of the opportunities they had outside the classroom.You could do the same.Was held on Friday. Recorded session will be available later.All times are Mountain Daylight.
Play the Lemonade Stand Game
How much profit can you make on a lemonade stand in 4 days? Play this game and find out. We'll be giving prizes to the 5 people who make the most profit. Check out the Lemonade Stand Game or click on the graphic. The contest closed on Oct 30.
Recommended Viewing
- Real Estate Appraisal & Assessment overview (1:43)
- 20th annual Chamber Connect in 2019 - (1:03)
- Lakeland wins Business Case Competition in 2014 (2:00)
Energy & Petroleum Technology
Meet and greet online both days
Energy & Petroleum Technology
Meet and greet with the School of Energy
- meeting faculty, staff and students
- guided lab tours
- Q&A session - Join Simon Stilgoe, an instructor, and two 2nd year heavy oil power engineering students.
Recommended viewing on YouTube:
- Progress from 4th to 2nd class without leaving Lakeland (0:15)
- Energy Centre feature (1:43)
- Energy Centre - Canada's only educational OTSG (0:15)
- Power Engineering (0:29)
Explore our Energy Centre 360 Virtual Tour
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Sciences
The environmental sciences department created some videos especially for Open House and then ran an all-day drop in session which wasn't taped. So, watch videos for more information.
Recommended Viewing
- Enviro program information playlist- 6 videos with detailed overviews of programs, as well as taking you inside the outdoor classrooms of field labs
- Bat Habitat Restoration Project (2:42)
- Conference on Environmental Management 2:13
- Wetland Classification (1:11)
- Field Week 2018 (1:38)
- Wetland Ecology (1:27)
- Ornithology Project aka the Bird Posters (0:30)
Fire & Emergency Services
Fire & Emergency Services
Fire & Emergency Services Q&A
Q&A sessions was on Friday.. We recommend you watch the ETC Overview.Recommended viewing:
- ETC overview for Open House (14:05) - prerecorded overview covering programs, day in the life, facilities and professional development with Doug Pieper, Fire & Emergency Services chair
- ETC 360 virtual tour
- Training field & props 360 virtual tours
- EST program overview (2:06)
- EST night response exercise (1:27)
- Doll House fire exercise (2:39)
- EST from a student perspective (1:36)
Health & Wellness
Learn from instructors and students about our student spa and salon as well the health care aide program.
Health & Wellness
Other recommended viewing on YouTube:
- Hairstylist program (1:20)
- Home Care Aide overview (1:50)
- Health & Wellness overview (0:59)
- Hairstyling & Esthetician overviews for Open House (5:22) From the start of the Esthetician portion (3:34 - 5:22)
- Make-up Artistry (3:28)
Human Services
Human Services
Webinar with Faculty & Students
Other recommended viewing on YouTube:
- Educational Assistant feature (1:31)
- Student-led Play Program feature [Early Learning and Child Care program] (2:36)
- Child & Youth Care overview (0:28)
- Humans Services excerpt from the enrolment's Vermilion campus walking tour (5:05) - Join Danielle on her Vermilion campus. Excerpt includes student services
- Human Services playlist - Human Services videos on Lakeland's YouTube channel
Trades & Technology
Trades & Technology
University Transfer
University Transfer
Open Friday classes (no videos available)
- MATH 160 - MATH 160 is a course for students in the BEd elementary education stream. The course is about elementary number theory.
- BIO 108 - Biology 108 is an introduction to bioglogical diversity. Today's lecture is on prokayotes
- ESA 100 - course title The Dynamic Earth Through Time; today's topic cratons and terranes
- STAT 151 - STAT 151 is an introduction to statistics.
Panel Presentation
Join the university transfer academic advisor and current students to learn more about our university transfer programs.
Appointment with the Academic Advisor
Academic advisor Kelsey had. 10-minute appointments available from 9 am to 3 pm.
Need to upgrade first?
Lakeland College offers Adult 12. These evening courses give you the chance to complete high school. Watch our Open House Adult 12 promo video.
Recommended Viewing
- 360 tour of Lloydminster campus
- Walking tour of Lloydminster campus with Shania (7:52 )
- The importance of University Transfer - student story (1:58). The first of a 4-part series
- Beyond the classroom news feature(1:59)
Virtual Tours
You can take a virtual tour of our facilities any time.
Virtual Tours
Usually we're about inviting you to tour campus for yourself and be a student for the day. In pandemic times, we can't.
But you do have options to explore our campus: virtual and video tours.
360 degree virtual tours.
This main page provides links to a number of different tours:You'll also find instructions about how to scroll through the 360 degree tours.- Lloydminster campus
- Lloyd residence
- Lloydminster's Alumni House
- the Energy Centre
- the gym and recreation facilities
- Vermilion campus
- Agricultural sciences
- Vermilion Alumni House
- Emergency Training Centre (ETC)
- Recreation facilities
- Research centre
- Vermilion Residence
- Trades Centre
Walking tour videos
Recruiter Shania and enrolment advisor Danielle are your guides for walking tours around our Lloydminster and Vermilion campuses.- Join Shania on a tour through the Lloydminster campus (7:51)
- Join Danielle on the Vermilion campus tour including the Student-Managed Farm powered by New Holland (9:42)
- Danielle adds the Emergency Training Centre (ETC) to the Vermilion campus (11:26 )