Admission Requirements & Application Details for University Transfer Student

How to Apply

To apply to any undergraduate program offered at Lakehead University (excluding the Juris Doctor, Two-Year Bachelor of Education or One-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work programs), the application form used will vary on the number of courses you intend to complete during your time at Lakehead University.

For full-time studies and part-time studies: (four or more full course equivalents)  

---> Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre on the Undergraduate Application Form

Required Documentation

Applicants are to submit the following required documentation as part of the application process.

1. Official Transcripts
2. Course Syllabi (if requested)
3. Language Proficiency Requirements (if applicable)
4. Consent Form & Reference Letter (Nursing transfer applicants only)

If you are applying to our Media, Film & Communications or our Music programs, you will need to satisfy additional requirements. Learn more about the Media, Film & Communications portfolio requirement and the Music audition and theory test requirements. 

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit refers to the number of course equivalents you may be awarded towards your Lakehead degree based on previous (accredited) post-secondary studies at the university level.

Procedures & Eligibility for Transfer Credit:

1. To initiate the transfer credit assessment, applicants should refer to their letter of acceptance for instructions.
2. A minimum grade of 60% (C or equivalent) must be achieved in accredited degree level courses in order for transfer credit to be considered.
   1. courses with no numerical/letter grade assigned cannot be considered.
3. Up to a maximum of 15 full credits towards a four-year Bachelor's degree program, and a maximum of 10 full credits towards a three year Bachelors' degree program may be granted.
4. The amount of transfer credit received depends on a number of factors including grades, previous course work, the program applied to at Lakehead University. 
5. Students entering through our Academic Support Access Program will be considered for transfer credit on a case-by-case basis.
6. A maximum of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of all required documentation is required by Undergraduate Admissions to complete the transfer credit assessment.

Institutionally prepared course syllabi must be sent to docs.admission@lakeheadu.ca. Please include your first and last name and student ID in the subject of your email. All course syllabi must be sent in individual PDF files.

Additional information about Transfer Credits is available.

Important Deadline Dates