Hidden Gem Bishop's University Viewbook Fall 2023

Who AreWe Looking For &Who Excels at Bishop’s?

First and foremost: we all #BleedPurple . At BU, purple is about pride, but more importantly it is about community. The borough of Lennoxville has less than 7,000 people. Our students are active members of our small and intimate community. Seeing the familiar faces of your friends and professors as you make your way through the fabled arches into the main Quad is a certainty! What makes the quintessential Bishop’s student tick? Bishop’s is a community of students that are accept ing, ambitious, adventurous, respectful, inquisitive, enterprising, and independent. Our students flourish in a close-knit community environment. Our students are contemplative and considerate. Our students are curious and eager to gain knowledge. Our students march to the beat of their own drum. Our students love to meet new people, visit new places, and gain new perspectives. Our students are resourceful and show initiative. Our students are driven to achieve, lead, and succeed. Our students are PURPLE.

Bishop’s has one of the most diverse campuses in the country. Over 85% of students hail from at least one hour from our campus in Sherbrooke. There is no “typical” Bishop’s student. Of course, certain characteristics and traits permeate our entire student body.