Looking to start your journey at Lakehead University? Review the admission requirements for your program(s) of interest to determine your eligibility.
Have questions? Connect with our team of advisors (recruit@lakeheadu.ca).
If you are not located within Canada, we recommend reaching out to our international recruitment team (welcome@lakeheadu.ca) for support.
Admission requirements will vary based on your program of interest and academic background. Select what best describes you.
*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.
**Admission averages are calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses.
*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.
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Please Note: Individual transfer credit, may apply
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Please Note: Individual transfer credit, may apply
To be considered for admission as a Mature/Adult Student, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has not been engaged in full-time studies for at least two years and have completed less than one year at a community college. You have never attended a University and do not meet the General Admission Requirements.
To meet the General Admission Requirements to Lakehead, you will need to:
To meet the General Admission Requirements to Lakehead as a student that has been home schooled, you will need the following:
To meet specific program requirements we would consider the completion of one of the following:
Please Note: You may be eligible for transfer credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme applicants who achieve their diploma with a total score of at least 24 may be eligible for admission. Three Higher Level subjects must be completed. Prerequisite courses can be presented at either Standard Level or Higher Level. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Competitive programs may require a total score greater than 24.
For programs requiring Ontario's MHF4U - Advanced Functions (All Honours Science programs and Bachelor of Engineering), applicants must present one of the following courses:
Please Note: You may be eligible for transfer credits
*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.
To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:
The program-specific prerequisite requirements do not apply to college transfer pathways. Learn more about program specific requirements.
Now that you have determined your admission requirements, your next step is to submit an application.
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Note: If you are interested in applying to the One-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work program or the Two-Year Bachelor of Education program, you can apply using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre
If you plan to study on a Part-Time basis, apply here: Lakehead University Undergraduate Application
To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:
Degree:
University Credits (1 Year)
Recent high school graduates NOT meeting the required admission criteria for programs in the Social Sciences and Humanities (see Admission Requirements, Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs)
Mature students, extraordinary students, college/transfer students NOT meeting the required admission criteria for programs in the Social Sciences and Humanities (see Admission Requirements, Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs)
Applicants considered for admission to the ITYP must be First Nations (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit and you must be fluent in English to participate in this program.
Degree:
University Credits (1 Year)
Recent high school graduates NOT meeting the School of Nursing BScN required admission criteria (see Admission Requirements, Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs)
Mature students, extraordinary students, or college/transfer students NOT meeting the School of Nursing BScN required admission criteria (see Admission Requirements, Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs)
Applicants to the INEP must be First Nations (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit and you must be fluent in English to participate in this program. The INEP is a rigorous science-based program. Senior Chemistry and Math courses are strongly recommended prior to attending this program.
Degree:
University Credits (1 Year)
Recent high school graduates NOT meeting the required admission criteria for programs in the Sciences (see Admission Requirements, Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs)
Mature students, extraordinary students, or college/transfer students NOT meeting the required admission criteria for programs in the Sciences (see Admission Requirements, Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs)
Applicants to the INEP must be First Nations (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit and you must be fluent in English to participate in this program. The INEP is a rigorous science-based program. Senior Chemistry and Math courses are strongly recommended prior to attending this program.
Now that you have determined your admission requirements, your next step is to submit an application.
International Students: Please review our International Credential Equivalency by Country page
Now that you have determined your admission requirements, your next step is to submit an application.
