Lethbridge Postsecondary Schools Say Enrollment Is “Steady” – Lethbridge | The Canadian News

There have been many changes for postsecondary institutions over almost two years, but one thing that has remained constant is students looking to learn.

Lethbridge College says that while enrollment rates are not as high as the pre-COVID-19 pandemic, they are where the school expects the standards to be.

“Starting in 2019, we would be a little down,” said university president Dr. Paula Burns. “A little domestically (students), then a little more internationally.”

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The University of Lethbridge has also seen a small decrease in its fall semester enrollment compared to last year, with 8,779 students registered as of its September drop-out date, but that is still higher than in 2018, when 8,767 enrolled. students.

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Meanwhile, both schools have implemented immunization requirements to attend face-to-face classes.

According to the university, 90.4 percent of people who participate in the uLethbridge Safe App / Rapid Testing & Vaccination Program attest to being fully vaccinated, including students, faculty and staff.

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Lethbridge College doesn’t keep the exact number of students vaccinated, but Burns said many are opting to get the vaccine.

“We have had a very good acceptance by the community,” said Burns.

“People are happy that they can come to campus and know that they will be safe.”

“We have had a very small number of people who have not yet participated, but are working to do so.”


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One area that is recovering well is international students.

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The U of L’s international student base is up nearly ten percent from last year, with 600 students studying at the school, and the university expects an increase in its students outside the country in the coming months.

“We’re actually seeing more international students coming into the country, so we know we have students waiting to start with us in January,” Burns said.

Overall, college enrollment is down 2.7 percent compared to last year, which is fewer than 100 students, due to the effects of the pandemic and a smaller sophomore class, according to the office of school record.

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