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
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. A minimum grade of 60% (C or equivalent) must be achieved in accredited degree level courses in order for transfer credit to be considered.
2. Official transcripts, document evaluation fee and institutionally prepared course syllabi must be submitted to Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Admissions in order to process the transfer credit request. A transfer credit assessment will not be performed until these have been received.
3. Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Admissions administers the awarding of transfer credits. 
4. 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.
5. The amount of transfer credit received depends on a number of factors including grades, previous course work, the program applied to at Lakehead University. 
6. Students entering through our Academic Support Access Program will be considered for transfer credit on a case-by-case basis.
7. Students are encouraged to regularly visit their Lakehead University myEmail and/or Student Portal accounts to check the status of their transfer credit assessment request.
8. A minimum of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of all documentation (ie: official transcripts, course syllabi) is required by Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Admissions to complete a transfer credit assessment.

Official transcripts and institutionally prepared course syllabi must be sent to:

Lakehead University - Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Admissions
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 

Alternatively you can email docs.admission@lakeheadu.ca. Please include your first and last name and student ID in the subject of your email.

Additional information about Transfer Credits is available.

Important Deadline Dates