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For Immediate Release March 21, 2011

Heritage College, the Anglophone CEGEP in the Outaouais, signs an articulation agreement with Griffith University of Australia.

On January 28th, Heritage College signed an articulation agreement with Australia’s Griffith University. The memorandum of understanding officializes the agreement between the University and Heritage College to facilitate the transfer of students with appropriate prerequisite qualifications and grades into the related Griffith degree. By this agreement, applicants from Heritage who meet the requirements will be eligible for admission to Griffith with full block transfer credit.

The programs that are covered by this agreement include Computer Science, Early Childhood Care and Education, Hotel Management, New Media and Publication Design, and Tourism.

« We are happy and proud to have signed this agreement with such a recognized institution » indicates Madame Louise Brunet, Heritage College Director General. « It will open doors for our students, and underscores the efforts made by the College to develop our International Program that promotes and facilitates students from other countries studying at Heritage, and Heritage students studying in other countries».

Griffith University is considered to be one of the most influential in the Asia-Pacific region. It offers over 300 programs in its 5 campuses located in the Brisbane area on Australia’s Gold Coast, and welcomes over 40 000 students from 124 countries.

About Heritage College Heritage College is one of 48 Cégeps in the province of Quebec, the only English CEGEP in Western Quebec. The College offers five pre-university programs, and eight career programs. Quality education, small classes, a friendly atmosphere, and dynamic extra-curricular and social activities make Heritage College the perfect place to study and meet new friends. The College’s modern facilities feature a gymnasium, fitness centre, dance studio, comprehensive library, and 156-seat auditorium. Our spacious campus grounds on the edge of Gatineau Park include a large soccer field, basketball court, beach volleyball courts, and biking and hiking paths.

– 30 – For more information: Lise Desjardins, Manager Communications and Marketing, (819) 778-2270 x 1071, [email protected]