Visual Arts

Our Department of Visual Arts offers hands-on degree programs that develop both the technical and conceptual skills needed to transform ideas into art. As a Visual Arts student you will learn to:

  • Communicate visually through various media including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics
  • Develop studio skills through practical applications
  • Interpret the world, cultures, and daily life through a creative lens
  • Critically analyze visual culture 

In addition to the in-depth study of studio disciplines, our programs also include the study of art history and art theory, professional development, and outreach opportunities with local art galleries and creative organizations 

We are a relatively small Department with a close-knit community of student artists. Our small size allows our faculty to focus on you as an individual artist and offer personal attention within the studio class setting. We also attend a field trip each year to visit museums and galleries, to supplement the structure of in-class learning. Our classes have visited art and cultural centres in Toronto, Chicago, Montreal, Ottawa, Minneapolis, and New York.

The Lakehead Advantage

We are one of the few universities in Ontario to offer ceramics as a studio path in all of our Visual Arts programs. Our ceramics studio is well-equipped to facilitate a wide range of clay practices and projects. You will learn about mold-making techniques, surface treatments, wheel throwing and hand building in clay, glaze application, firing oxidation, and reduction kilns with the guidance of a working ceramics artist.

Our Department of Visual Arts hosts an annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in which all students are invited to submit studio coursework to exhibit. The event is unique to Lakehead University and celebrates the high quality of student art produced as part of our programs. Artwork is chosen by a jury of Visual Arts instructors and later installed at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery for a five-week exhibition. The opening night includes an awards celebration with over $7000 in achievement awards presented to students for selected artworks in the exhibition.

Our location in the heart of Northwestern Ontario makes our campus and the surrounding region, one of the most beautiful places to study art in North America. If you are inspired by nature, this is the institution for you. Our students come from around the world foster their skills and creativity in a remote and tranquil environment conducive to creating original art.

We work closely with the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Definitely Superior Art Gallery, and many other local artist collaboratives. These organizations regularly visit our classes, contribute to course content, and recruit students for volunteer opportunities and community programming. We are proud to be a contributor to the vibrant art scene in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. 

In the final year of study, courses in Professional Practices for Artists and Exhibition Planning prepare you to build your own studio practice after graduation. This includes guidance on topics including grant writing, exhibiting in the gallery system, promotion/marketing, writing an artist statement, and more. It's our goal to provide you with the tools and the information necessary to succeed post-graduation that goes beyond technical skill and ability.

Transfer Options 

It’s easy to transfer to Lakehead. Our pathway and general transfer policies are designed to help you maximize your credits from your current or previous studies at either college or university – or even both. 

There are a number of ways to transfer to Lakehead. Let us help you achieve your degree completion goals. For more information regarding specific admission requirements from college or university, check out the “Admissions Requirement” tab above and select your most recent level of study.

  

Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.

Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:

To determine your general admission requirements, select one of the definitions below:

Ontario High School Students
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
  • A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum 70%* overall final average**

*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.  

Other Canadian High School Students
 General Admission Requirements: 
  • Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma (see the Program Specific Prerequisites section for your particular provinces requirements);
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum 70%* overall final average

*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.

International Secondary School/ College or University
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.) 
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)

    Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

Canadian College
 General Admission Requirements:

College transfer applicants who are applying to a program that does not have a college transfer pathway are eligible for admission consideration if they have:

  • Completed a minimum of 1 year of full-time academic studies at an accredited community college since leaving high school;
  • Completed the appropriate program-specific prerequisite courses; and
  • Achieved a minimum overall average of 70%. 
Canadian University
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Attended a university and successful completion of university level course work since leaving high school/college;
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum overall average of C or 60%.
Canadian Bible College
 General Admission Requirements:
  • A minimum overall average of C / 60% or equivalent;
  • College must be accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE);
  • Successfully meets the minimum program specific preparatory course prerequisites at the Grade 12U or M level or equivalent;
  • If not eligible right out of high school, a minimum of two years of full time studies must be completed at the Bible College.

Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:

To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:

Program Specific Requirements



  • Visual Arts
    Degree:
    Arts
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage
    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U) or equivalent
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B
  • Visual Arts
    Degree:
    Arts and Education (PJ)
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage
    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U) or equivalent
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B
  • Visual Arts
    Degree:
    Fine Arts and Education (IS)
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage
    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U) or equivalent
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B
  • Visual Arts
    Degree:
    Fine Arts
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage
    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U) or equivalent
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B


The program-specific prerequisite requirements do not apply to college transfer pathways. Refer to the agreements found here for more information on the admission requirements.

If you do not meet the program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program of choice, please contact Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Admissions to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Officer. An Admissions Officer can provide you with more information on how to enrol in the required prerequisite courses for your program of choice.

Step 3 – Apply Today!

Now that you have determined your admission requirements, your next step is to submit an application.

If you are interested in full-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). The full-time applications can be found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

If you are interested in part-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Undergraduate Application form found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

As a first year Visual Arts student, you are required to take studio courses in all of our offered disciplines as well as art history. This is intended to expose you to new skills and aesthetics, and to help you define a discipline to focus on throughout your undergrad.

The following first year courses are required:  

  • Visual Arts 1090 – Prehistory to the Middle Ages
  • Visual Arts 1091 – Renaissance to the Contemporary Period
  • Visual Arts 1150 – Introductory Drawing 
  • Visual Arts 1017 – Fundamentals of Art
  • Visual Arts 1010 – Introductory Painting 
  • Visual Arts 1030 – Introductory Sculpture
  • Visual Arts 1050 – Introductory Ceramics 
  • Visual Arts 1015 – Introduction to Digital Image

The balance of your courses will be electives in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, or other required courses if you are enrolled in the Concurrent Education program.

Our Department of Visual Arts has regular work study opportunities that involve art demos, campus/facility tours, teaching, and studio maintenance. This is a great way to bolster your resume, supplement your academic background with related experience, and make some income.

Each year we take a departmental field trip to visit museums and/or art galleries as a way to enhance the structure of our programs and bond as a group. In the past, we have gone to art and cultural centres in Toronto, Chicago, Montreal, Ottawa, Minneapolis, and New York to view some of the best artworks in the world. 

The Visual Arts Network (VAN) is an independent, student-run club dedicated to increasing awareness of art within the university, and fostering a positive social environment within the Department. VAN organizes fundraisers, events, and student exhibitions throughout the year. We encourage you to get involved in VAN and play a part in the great arts community at Lakehead University! 


More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information



All fees are displayed in Canadian Dollars ($CAD)

Arts (Includes, but is not limited to: ISTEM, ILIP, HB Mus, HBFA, Palliative Care, Dementia Studies, etc.)
Thunder Bay
YearTuitionAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$5,984.51
$1,408.45
$7,392.96
$3,696.48
$3,696.48
$1,196.90
$1,328.05
$598.45
$664.03
2
$5,955.86
$1,325.73
$7,281.59
$3,640.80
$3,640.79
$1,191.17
$1,322.32
$595.59
$661.16
3
$5,915.30
$1,325.73
$7,241.03
$3,620.52
$3,620.51
$1,183.06
$1,314.21
$591.53
$657.11
4
$5,398.29
$1,325.73
$6,724.02
$3,362.01
$3,362.01
$1,079.66
$1,210.81
$539.83
$605.40
YearTuitionAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$6,283.74
$1,408.45
$7,692.19
$3,846.10
$3,846.09
$1,256.75
$1,387.90
$628.37
$693.95
2
$5,955.86
$1,325.73
$7,281.59
$3,640.80
$3,640.79
$1,191.17
$1,322.32
$595.59
$661.16
3
$5,915.30
$1,325.73
$7,241.03
$3,620.52
$3,620.51
$1,183.06
$1,314.21
$591.53
$657.11
4
$5,398.29
$1,325.73
$6,724.02
$3,362.01
$3,362.01
$1,079.66
$1,210.81
$539.83
$605.40
YearTuitionAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$29,355.00
$1,408.45
$30,763.45
$15,381.73
$15,381.72
$5,871.00
$6,002.15
$2,935.50
$3,001.08
2
$29,355.00
$1,325.73
$30,680.73
$15,340.37
$15,340.36
$5,871.00
$6,002.15
$2,935.50
$3,001.08
3
$28,957.27
$1,325.73
$30,283.00
$15,141.50
$15,141.50
$5,791.45
$5,922.60
$2,895.73
$2,961.30
4
$28,957.27
$1,325.73
$30,283.00
$15,141.50
$15,141.50
$5,791.45
$5,922.60
$2,895.73
$2,961.30
In addition to the above, International Students must pay the mandatory University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) which is payable in full with your first installment. Please click here for more information about UHIP

Schedule of Fees for Services, Co-op, and Course-Related Fees


2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay)CodeAmount
Lakehead University Services Fees  
Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den) SABWF  99.00
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHF139.43
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMF25.00
Health Services Support FeeSHEAF95.14
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders BuildingSCISF30.00
Lakehead Services Subtotal: 388.57
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees   
LUSU Capital FundSBLDF59.00
LUSU Medical/DentalSMEDF *418.00
LUSU Bus PassSLBUS **252.00
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSF156.00
Aboriginal Programming FeeSLRAB2.00
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association FeeSLRAF 0.50
Nanabijou FeeSLRNA5.00
Social Action FeeSLRSA2.00
SustainabilitySLRSU5.50
WUSC - World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SLRWU7.00
Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) FeeSLCFS20.16
LU Radio FeeSRADF10.00
LUSU Fees Subtotal: 937.16
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay)  1325.73

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259

 Co-op, Part-Time, Senior, and Graduate students are not covered, but may purchase the Plan.

** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUS):  All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.


2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year
- Undergraduate Full-Time  Students (Thunder Bay)
 Code Amount
Orientation & First Year Experience Fee SORIE82.72
Total Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay): 1325.73
 TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Students - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay):
  1408.45
2024-25 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students - Per Course (Thunder Bay)CodeAmount (1.0FCE)
Amount (0.5FCE)
Lakehead University Services Fees   
Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den)SABWF19.80 9.90
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHF27.8913.94
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMF5.002.50
Health Services Support FeeSHEAF19.039.51
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders BuildingSCISF6.003.00
Lakehead University Services Subtotal: 77.7238.85
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees   
LUSU Capital FundSBLDF11.805.90
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSF 31.2015.60
Aboriginal Programming Fee SLRAB0.400.20
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association FeeSLRAF0.100.05
 Nanabijou Fee SLRNA1.00  0.50
Social Action FeeSLRSA0.400.20
Sustainability FeeSLRSU1.100.55
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Student) FeeSLRWU1.400.70
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) FeeSLCFS4.032.02
LU Radio FeeSRADF2.001.00
LUSU fees Subtotal: 53.4326.72
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): 131.1565.57
    
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees For Part-Time Undergraduate First Year Students: Amount (1.0FCE)Amount (0.5FCE)
Orientation and First Year Experience Fee (Flat Fee - not per course)SORIE82.7282.72
Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): 131.1565.57
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate First Year/First Course (Thunder Bay): 213.87148.28
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Orillia) Code Amount
Lakehead University Services Fees  
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHO111.56
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMO25.00
Health Services Support FeeSHEAO95.14
Lakehead Services Subtotal 231.70
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees  
LUSU Capital FundSBLDO59.00
LUSU U-Pass Fee SLBUO152.25
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance *SMEDO418.00
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSO156.00
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SWUSO7.00
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) FeeSCFSO20.16
LUSU Fees (Orillia) Subtotal 812.41
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Orillia) 1044.11

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259

 Co-op, Part-Time, Seniors, and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.

** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUO):  All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.


 First Year Students

2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Students (Orillia) Code Amount
Orientation & First Year Experience FeeSORIO82.72
LUSU and LU Services Fees Total 1044.11
Total 1126.83
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia)CodeAmount Per Course (1.0FCE)Amount Per Half Course (0.5FCE)
Lakehead University Services Fees
   
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHO22.3111.16
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMO5.002.50
Health Services Support FeeSHEAO19.039.51
Lakehead Services Fees Subtotal: 46.3423.17
Lakehead University Student Union Fees   
LUSU Capital FundSBLDO11.805.90
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSO31.2015.60
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SWUSO1.400.70
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) FeeSCFSO4.032.02
LUSU Fees Subtotal: 48.4324.22
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia): 94.7747.39
    
First Year Part-Time Orillia Students:   
Orientation & First Year Experience Fee (Flat fee - Not per course)SORIO82.7282.72
Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia) 94.7747.39
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course/First Course, First Year (Orillia) 177.49130.11
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering
 Code Amount
Lakehead University Services Fees  
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHG107.89
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMG25.00
Health Services Support FeeSHEAG95.14
Lakehead Services Subtotal: 231.70
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees  
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance *SMEDG418.00
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSG156.00
LUSU Capital FundSBLDG59.00
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SWUSG7.00
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) FeeSCFSG20.16
LUSU Fees Subtotal: 660.16
Georgian/Barrie U-Pass Fee **SLBUB199.04
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering:
 1090.90

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDG) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259

 Co-op students, Part-Time Students, Seniors, and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.

** The Georgian/Barrie Bus Pass Fee (SLBUB):  All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.


 

2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Lakehead-Georgian (Barrie) - Non-Engineering
 Code Amount
Orientation & First Year Experience FeeSORIB82.72
LUSU and LU Services and Bus Pass Subtotal 1090.90
Total 1173.62

 

2024-25  Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) All Programs
 Code Amount Per Course (1.0 FCE)
Amount Per Half Course (0.5 FCE)
Lakehead University Services Fees   
Student Recreation and Wellness 
SATHG22.3111.16
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMG5.002.50
Health Services Support FeeSHEAG19.039.51
Lakehead Services Subtotal: 46.3423.17
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees   
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSG31.2015.60
LUSU Capital FundSBLDG11.805.90
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SWUSG1.400.70
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) FeeSCFSG4.032.02
LUSU Fees Subtotal: 48.4324.22
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time (Per Course) Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs:
 94.7747.39
 

Application Availability

Winter 2025 (January)

Open

Fall 2025 (September)

Open

Department

Visual Arts

Faculty

Social Sciences and Humanities

Campus

Thunder Bay

Degrees

 

Future Careers

Arts and Culture

  • Curator
  • Fundraiser
  • Exhibit Designer
  • Set Designer
  • Arts Administrator
  • Community Engagement Coordinator
  • Writer/Journalist
  • Professional Artist
  • Gallery Director/Owner
  • Book Illustrator
  • Animator
  • Urban Designer
  • Art Therapist

Marketing

  • Art Director
  • Visual Merchandiser 
  • Graphic Designer
  • Advertising Account Executive
  • Media Coordinator
  • Museum Merchandiser

Education

  • Teacher
  • Media Specialist
  • Curriculum Specialist 
  • Public Arts Coordinator

OUAC Code

AAQ