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Beaverlodge to Grande Prairie Regional College transportation can be reached by bus, taxi, or vehicle in four ways. The travel time and distance between Beaverlodge and Grande Prairie Regional College are approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes. The average layover time is approximately 31 minutes. It travels at Beaverlodge 1 Avenue and arrives at Grande Prairie Regional College, where Cold Shot and Grand Prairie Transit operate. There are five services per week, but the schedule can change on weekends and holidays, so be sure to call beforehand.

Students at GPRC can take advantage of a wide range of resources aimed at helping them succeed professionally, academically, and personally.

Health Services: Students have access to campus at Grande Prairie Regional College health center, which offers a wide range of services.

Counseling Services: There are Grande Prairie Regional College counseling and academic advisors that help students get acclimated to university life. Academic planning and scheduling, as well as information on university transfer requirements, are among the services provided by them. But, unfortunately, it's easy to get lost in the sea of choices. 

Academic Resources: Academically, the Learning Commons is GPRC's heart and soul, providing support to students and professors alike in a variety of fields, including research. In addition, the Grande Prairie Regional College campus has a library with access to approximately 76,000 print materials and over five million things through consortia memberships.

Grande Prairie Regional College is the heart of a dynamic student population. The university's many GPRC campuses are known for their inclusive, student-centered approach.

Cafeteria, daycare, bank ATMs, bookstores as well as theaters, and a gym are all available at the GPRC campus. Students benefit from lower class sizes and high-quality, individualized instruction, ensuring that students from our region and those from throughout Canada and around the world have full access to educational opportunities.

Student Clubs: There are numerous activities put on by and for the students of the GPRC Student Association to help them enjoy their time in College. If you're looking for a fun location to hang out with friends, the Howlerson-campus lounge is an excellent option. 

Sports Activities: Basketball, cross-country running, curling, soccer, and volleyball are just a few sports served by the Grande Prairie athletic facilities. As part of the GPRC Campus Recreation Program, our students offer intramural sports and fun events like the Howlers Cup Dodgeball Tournament. In addition, students can play scrimmages or join the city league at the GP Minor Baseball diamonds, next to campus.

Over 500 students can live at Grande Prairie Regional College’son-campus accommodation. Both single students and students with families can stay in furnished rooms.

• Three hundred sixty-two students living in the Grande Prairie housing enjoy the convenience of living on campus. Accommodations are available for both single and family students.

• A total of 89 four-person homes, two of which are wheelchair accessible, are available in the Residences, located immediately east of the main campus along Bear Creek.

• Besides the oven/stove, each unit has a full-sized refrigerator and a freezer. Sofas, loveseats, and end tables are among the many pieces of furniture. Extra-long (80-inch) twin beds, wardrobes, closets, and study tables or stations are standard in the bedrooms. Each floor has a shared bathroom. In Residence, students have access to three washers, dryers, and a mailbox. The Grande Prairie Regional College Residence Office is in the same building as the postal room and the main laundry facility.