NorQuest's role in the post-secondary education system is both unique and essential. For many students NorQuest acts as a stepping-stone, equipping individuals with the educational qualifications to progress to the workplace or onto further education.

The NorQuest College experience enables adult students to embrace new challenges and overcome obstacles. With daytime and evening classes, work experience opportunities, and individualized learning plans, NorQuest gives students more options in achieving their employment and educational goals. NorQuest's flexible full time, part time, and distance delivery program formats allow learners to pursue an education while working, raising a family, or residing in rural areas.

NorQuest has four campuses: Edmonton Downtown, Edmonton Westmount, Stony Plain, and Wetaskiwin. In addition, learners can access NorQuest through community learning sites in Drayton Valley, Edson, Hinton, Westlock, Whitecourt, and Rocky Mountain House. Programming and support services are also available for students with special needs. Whether it is on campus in Stony Plain, on the worksite in Grande Cache, or online, NorQuest's distance education technology provides accessible education in over 150 communities.