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Lakeland College
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hello@lakelandcollege.ca
1 800 661 6490
Turn “maybe” into “this is it”.
See yourself at Lakeland by experiencing Open House 2026 on October 16 & 17 from 9 am to 2 pm.
This two-day event is jam-packed with interactive activities. Learn what makes Lakeland special, get your questions answered and explore what our facilities have to offer you. Find where you fit.
At Open House, you can:
- Apply for free* during your visit to campus
- Chat with current students, instructors and academic advisors
- Tour labs, shops, studios, classrooms and fields built for hands-on learning, plus residence, the campus farm and Emergency Training Centre
- Win Lakeland swag and prizes!
*Available for in-person attendees applying to credit programs on ApplyAlberta only.
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Schedules
Make the most out of your time on-campus and plan out your day using the schedules below. There are program-specific activities and general sessions each day.
Need help finding your way around? Use our campus maps:
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 am - 3 pm | Fuel your day at the cafeteria | |
| 8:30 am - 4 pm | Stop by 1913 at Lakeland, our campus store, to shop Lakeland & Rustlers merch! | |
| 9 am - 1:30 pm |
Apply for free
|
Library |
| 9 am - 2 pm | Check out the Otôtemiwewin Student Lounge | Room 2018 |
| 9 am - 2 pm |
Play ROWDY bingo to earn a Lakeland t-shirt! Hand in your completed ROWDY card at the office located across from Student Services. You could also win an iPad! |
Tours
| Tour | Start time | Starting location |
|---|---|---|
| Campus |
|
Meet in main hallway near Student Services |
| Residence |
|
Meet in main hallway near the campus store, 1913 at Lakeland |
Cheer on our Rustlers
Friday, Oct 16
- 7 pm - Fall Classic Rodeo - Performance, Livestock Learning Centre, Vermilion
- 7:15 pm - Women's hockey vs Northwestern Polytechnic, Cenovus Energy Hub, Lloydminster
Saturday, Oct 17
- 10 am - Fall Classic Rodeo - Slack, Livestock Learning Centre, Vermilion
- 12 pm - Women's soccer vs Portage College, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster
- 2:15 pm - Men's soccer vs Portage College, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster
- 2:30 pm - Women's hockey vs Northwestern Polytechnic, Cenovus Energy Hub, Lloydminster
- 7 pm - Fall Classic Rodeo - Performance, Livestock Learning Centre, Vermilion
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 am - 3 pm | Fuel your day at the cafeteria | |
| 8:30 am - 4 pm | Stop by 1913 at Lakeland, our campus store, to shop Lakeland & Rustlers merch! | |
| 9 am - 1:30 pm |
Apply for free
|
The Commons |
| 9 am - 2 pm |
Check out the international students info booth in Alumni Hall |
Alumni Hall |
| 9 am - 2 pm | Play ROWDY bingo to earn a Lakeland t-shirt! Hand in your completed ROWDY card at the office located across from Student Services. You could also win an iPad! |
Tours
| Tour | Start time | Starting location |
|---|---|---|
| Campus |
|
Meet outside Student Services in Alumni Hall |
| Residence |
|
Meet outside Student Services in Alumni Hall |
Cheer on our Rustlers
Friday, Oct 16
- 7 pm - Fall Classic Rodeo - Performance, Livestock Learning Centre, Vermilion
- 7:15 pm - Women's hockey vs Northwestern Polytechnic, Cenovus Energy Hub, Lloydminster
Saturday, Oct 17
- 10 am - Fall Classic Rodeo - Slack, Livestock Learning Centre, Vermilion
- 12 pm - Women's soccer vs Portage College, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster
- 2:15 pm - Men's soccer vs Portage College, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster
- 2:30 pm - Women's hockey vs Northwestern Polytechnic, Cenovus Energy Hub, Lloydminster
- 7 pm - Fall Classic Rodeo - Performance, Livestock Learning Centre, Vermilion
Program presentations
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All day | Displays and interactive activities | WHT Mead Building |
| 9:30 - 10:30 am | Veterinary Medical Assistant Info Session | MB 102 |
| 9:30 - 10:30 am | Agribusiness Info Session | MB 119 |
| 9:30 - 10:30 am | Intro to Ag Sustainability | MB 116 |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am | Ag Sustainability Info Session | MB 102 |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am | Veterinary Technology & Blended VT Info Session | MB 110 |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am | AST Info Session | MB 119 |
| 12 - 1 pm | AST Equine Major Info Session | MB 114 |
| 1 - 2 pm | Rodeo Club Info Session | MB 103 |
| 1 - 2 pm | Bachelor of Agriculture Technology Info Session | MB 114 |
Sit in on a class
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 10 am | Equine Riding Lab (AST) | Livestock Learning Centre |
| 8:30 - 9:30 am |
Intro to Animal Science (AST) |
MB 103 |
| 8:30 - 9:30 am | Plant Science & Field Crops (Crop) | AL 129 |
| 8:30 - 9:30 am | Diversified Crop Production (Crop) | MB 125 |
| 8:30 - 10:30 am | Anatomy and Laboratory Safety (VMA) | Animal Health Clinic |
| 1:30 - 3:30 pm | Equine Riding Lab (AST) | Livestock Learning Centre |
Tours
| Tour | Start time | Starting location |
|---|---|---|
| Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland |
|
WHT Mead Building |
| Dairy Learning Centre* |
|
WHT Mead Building |
| Animal Health Clinic |
|
WHT Mead Building |
| Agriculture Technology Centre |
|
WHT Mead Building |
*Dairy Learning Centre tours are contingent on the state of biosecurity. Visit the WHT Mead Building for more information.
Location: Servus Credit Union Lecture Theatre, Lloydminster campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- Learn about our business certificate, diploma and degree options
- Explore work-integrated learning opportunities
- Chat with the academic advisor and instructors to discover career options
- Discover your future in Business
- Complete a business task
- Participate in business trivia
Location: Energy Centre, Lloydminster campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- Tour the Energy Centre (ask the program booth!)
- Learn about our Online 4th Class Power Engineering certificate
- Ask questions about our Process and Power Engineering diploma
- Discover opportunities in this innovative field
Location: Academic Link and WHT Mead Building, Vermilion campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- View our program displays and interactive activities
- Participate in enviro lab activities in Room AL 146
- Check out the equipment we use in the quad
Location: Emergency Training Centre, Vermilion campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- Learn how Lakeland students train with purpose, precision and real-world intensity.
- Take a guided tour of our training field
- See where skill meets adrenaline — and discover how you can ignite your future.
Tours
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 am | Training Field Tour | Meet at Alumni Hall |
Location: Lloydminster campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- Learn about our Hairstyling and Barber programs in Lakeland's Hairstyling salon and receive a free scalp massage from current students (Room 2012)
- Get a free mini manicure and learn about our Esthetician program (Room 201)
- Find out how the the Health Care Aide program prepares students for careers in a demanding field (Room BK 219)
Location: Bentley Building, Vermilion campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can view our program displays and participate in:
- Positive words jenga
- Random acts of kindness wall
Want to learn more about what a college class is like? Come attend a class:
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 - 11:30 am | Sit in on a class: YC 203 Counselling Techniques | Room BB 114 |
Location: Bentley Building, Vermilion campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- Explore how you can design spaces that wow and discover how you can design your future
- Build a mood board
- Explore our program's new home in the Bentley Building
Location: Trades Centre, Vermilion campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Visit us in the Trades Centre to learn more about our apprenticeship and pre-employment programs.
| Program | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service | Soldering key chains |
Auto shop |
| Carpentry | Carpentry olympics | Carpentry shop |
| Electrical | Demonstrations | Rooms TC 105 & 107 |
| Heavy Equipment | Backhoe challenge |
HET shop |
| Steamfitter-pipefitter | Boiler demonstration | Room TC 103 |
| Welding | Virtual welding | Welding shop |
Tours
Visit our booth to request a shop tour.
Location: Lab 1008, Lloydminster campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- See how our small class sizes support your degree journey
- Ask the academic advisor about starting your degree here
- See why science matters in Lab 1008
- Participate in activities with current psychology students
Join live panels with time for questions & answers after:
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 am | 15-minute "What to expect in College" panel with Q&A to follow | Room 1004 |
| 12:30 pm | 15-minute "What to expect in College" panel with Q&A to follow | Room 1004 |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 am - 1 pm | Fuel your day at the cafeteria | |
| 9 am - 2 pm | Stop by 1913 at Lakeland, our campus store, to shop Lakeland & Rustlers merch! | |
| 9 am - 1:30 pm |
Apply for free
|
Library |
| 9 am - 2 pm | Check out the Otôtemiwewin Student Lounge | Room 2018 |
| 9 am - 2 pm | Play ROWDY bingo to earn a Lakeland t-shirt! Hand in your completed ROWDY card at the office located across from Student Services. You could also win an iPad! |
Tours
| Tour | Start time | Starting location |
|---|---|---|
| Campus |
|
Meet in main hallway near Student Services |
| Residence |
|
Meet in main hallway near the campus store, 1913 at Lakeland |
Cheer on our Rustlers
Saturday, Oct 17
- 10 am - Fall Classic Rodeo - Slack, Livestock Learning Centre, Vermilion
- 12 pm - Women's soccer vs Portage College, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster
- 2:15 pm - Men's soccer vs Portage College, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster
- 2:30 pm - Women's hockey vs Northwestern Polytechnic, Cenovus Energy Hub, Lloydminster
- 7 pm - Fall Classic Rodeo - Performance, Livestock Learning Centre, Vermilion
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 am - 1 pm | Fuel your day at the cafeteria | |
| 9 am - 2 pm | Stop by 1913 at Lakeland, our campus store, to shop Lakeland & Rustlers merch! | |
| 9 am - 1:30 pm |
Apply for free
|
The Commons |
| 9 am - 2 pm | Play ROWDY bingo to earn a Lakeland t-shirt! Hand in your completed ROWDY card at the office located across from Student Services. You could also win an iPad! |
Tours
| Tour | Start time | Starting location |
|---|---|---|
| Campus |
|
Meet outside Student Services in Alumni Hall |
| Residence |
|
Meet outside Student Services in Alumni Hall |
Cheer on our Rustlers
Saturday, Oct 17
- 10 am - Fall Classic Rodeo - Slack, Livestock Learning Centre, Vermilion
- 12 pm - Women's soccer vs Portage College, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster
- 2:15 pm - Men's soccer vs Portage College, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster
- 2:30 pm - Women's hockey vs Northwestern Polytechnic, Cenovus Energy Hub, Lloydminster
- 7 pm - Fall Classic Rodeo - Performance, Livestock Learning Centre, Vermilion
Program presentations
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 am - 12 pm | Agricultural Sciences Q&A | MB 103 |
Tours
| Tour | Start time | Starting location |
|---|---|---|
| Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland |
|
WHT Mead Building |
| Dairy Learning Centre* |
|
WHT Mead Building |
| Animal Health Clinic |
|
WHT Mead Building |
| Agriculture Technology Centre |
|
WHT Mead Building |
*Dairy Learning Centre tours are contingent on the state of biosecurity. Visit the WHT Mead Building for more information.
Location: Main floor, Lloydminster campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- Learn about our business certificate, diploma and degree options
- Explore work-integrated learning opportunities
- Chat with the academic advisor and instructors to discover career options.
- Discover your future in Business
- Complete a business task
- Participate in business trivia
Location: Energy Centre, Lloydminster campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- Tour the Energy Centre (ask the program booth!)
- Learn about our Online 4th Class Power Engineering certificate
- Ask questions about our Process and Power Engineering diploma
- Discover opportunities in this innovative field
Location: Academic Link and WHT Mead Building, Vermilion campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- View our program displays and interactive activities
- Check out the equipment we use in the quad
Location: Emergency Training Centre, Vermilion campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- Learn how Lakeland students train with purpose, precision and real-world intensity.
- Request a guided tour of our training field
- See where skill meets adrenaline — and discover how you can ignite your future.
Location: Lloydminster campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- Learn about our Hairstyling and Barber programs
- Explore the Esthetician and Clinical Esthetician programs
- Find out how the the Health Care Aide program prepares students for careers in a demanding field
Tours of the Hairstyling salon, Esthetician lab and health care lab are available upon request.
Location: Bentley Building, Vermilion campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can view our program displays and participate in:
- Positive words jenga
- Random acts of kindness wall
Location: Bentley Building, Vermilion campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- Explore how you can design spaces that wow and discover how you can design your future
- Build a mood board
- Explore our program's new home in the Bentley Building
Location: Trades Centre, Vermilion campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- Learn more about our apprenticeship and pre-employment programs.
- Take a shop or lab tour (available upon request at our booth)
Location: Lab 1008, Lloydminster campus
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
While you're here, you can:
- See how our small class sizes support your degree journey
- Ask the academic advisor about starting your degree here
- See why science matters in Lab 1008.
- Participate in activities with current psychology students.
- GeoGuessr activity
Plan a visit
Don't wait! See our campuses and facilities sooner by booking a tour or viewing one of our virtual tours.