Fleming College and St. Lawrence College Integration

Fleming College and St. Lawrence College have agreed to integrate as equals and have begun the process to build a stronger institution with broader access to education and training across both regions.

By bringing the two colleges together, this integration will create greater opportunities for students, strengthen institutional capacity and sustainability, and allow for even better alignment with labour force demand.

Fleming College and St. Lawrence College will continue to operate under their existing names and brands. Students enrolled in each respective college will continue to receive diplomas and certificates from their home college.

The integration is not intended to change the identity of either college, and students will continue to learn at Fleming College and St. Lawrence College campuses. However, they will soon be able to benefit from the strengths of a larger institution.

Why the colleges are integrating

This integration is being undertaken to:

• Create a stronger platform for innovation, growth, and community impact
• Increase access to education and training opportunities across both college communities
• Expand opportunities for students, including pathways, specialized programming, research, and work-integrated learning
• Strengthen long-term sustainability and institutional capacity
• Improve alignment with regional labour market and employer needs

What this means right now

There will be no immediate changes to local brands, programs, campuses, services, or student supports because of this announcement.

Students will continue their studies as planned. Faculty and staff will continue to support students and deliver programming across both colleges. Campus operations will continue as usual while the next phase of integration planning gets underway.

What happens next?

The next phase of work will focus on due diligence, implementation planning, and engagement with key partners. As this work progresses, the colleges will share updates and additional information.

Students can expect the colleges to continue delivering high-quality education and services as integration work moves forward. The goal is to build on the strengths of both institutions and create more opportunities for students, employees, partners, and employers across both catchment areas.

Your input matters

As the integration moves into the integration phase, both colleges are committed to engaging their communities.

There will be opportunities for key partners to share their input. More information about this process will be shared in the coming weeks.

Student FAQ

What is the integration?

Fleming College and St. Lawrence College have agreed to integrate as equals and have begun the process to build an even stronger institution with broader access to education and training across both regions.

Why are the colleges integrating?

This is an exciting opportunity to improve outcomes for students by bringing together the strengths of both colleges. The integration will increase access to education and training, expand opportunities for students, and improve alignment with regional labour market needs.

What does this mean for students currently enrolled at either college?

Students will continue their studies as planned, and there will be no immediate changes to local brands, programs, campuses, services, or supports. The intention is to create even more opportunities for students.

Will any programs be cut or consolidated as part of this integration?

Academic programming will be reviewed carefully, and any future decisions will focus on expanding opportunity and helping students succeed.

Are there plans to close or consolidate campuses?

No campus closures or consolidations are planned as part of this announcement, and both colleges look forward to continuing to serve students and communities across their current campuses.

What is the timeline for integration?

We expect due diligence to be completed within the month and the remaining work to continue through the year, with the new integrated college effective on or before April 1, 2027.

Questions

We recognize that members of our college communities and the broader public will have questions about what this integration means.

Additional information will be posted to this page as the integration process continues.

For questions or feedback, please contact us.

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