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Geoarchaeology

Our Geoarchaeology program is truly unique, and one of the few offered in North America. Our location in Northwestern Ontario, among diverse landscapes, soils, and natural features, makes Lakehead University a great place to study the hands-on discipline.

The program is a collaboration between the departments of Anthropology, Geography, and Geology, and focuses on applying the concepts and methods in these fields to interpret artifacts left behind by ancient societies.

You will explore very diverse topics, related to humankind and Earth, including:

Archaeological Site Formation
Physical and Natural Science
Ancient Cultures
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Human Evolution

If you are inquisitive and enjoy being outdoors and learning about different cultures, Geoarchaeology is the program for you. You will have opportunities to immerse yourself in adventure and discovery with training in the field, access to cutting-edge laboratory facilities, and research collaboration with faculty members.

Lakehead Advantage

Our Geoarchaeology program is one of the few of its kind in North America. Our unique location is rich with diverse rocks, soils, natural features, and Indigenous communities that add practical learning opportunities and course content specific to Northwestern Ontario. Many of our courses have field and/or lab components that can take place on-campus or in the surrounding area, whereas other universities do not have access to such great resources.

We have a range of laboratories housing world-class equipment, integral to research across Canada:

Environmental Archaeology & Paleoecology Laboratory
LU GIS Laboratory
LU Instrumentation Laboratory
LU Map Library
LU Paleo-DNA Laboratory
Physical Anthropology Laboratory

You will have access to the laboratories, as well as hands-on training to analyze your own samples and generate data.

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 HS/ 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

Please Select Your Applicant Type

Geoarchaelogy

Degree:
Science

Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
English Language 30-1, 2 from: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Math 31, or Physics 30

Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
English (ENG4U), 2 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Data Management (MDM4U), Earth & Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U)

Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
English Language 30-1, 2 from: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Math 31, or Physics 30

Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, 2 from: Anatomy and Physiology 12, Calculus 12, Chemistry 12, Environmental Science 12, Foundations of Mathematics 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12, or Statistics 12

Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
English, 2 from: Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Math, or Physics

Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, 2 from: Applied Math 40S, Advanced Mathematics 45S & Introduction To Calculus 45S, Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, or Pre-Calculus 40S

Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
English (ENG4U), 2 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Data Management (MDM4U), Earth & Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to these requirements are accepted.

Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
English Language Arts 121 or 122, 2 from: Biology 121 or 122, Calculus 120, Chemistry 121 or 122, Foundations of Math 120, Introduction to Environmental Science 120 or Advanced Environmental Science 120, Physics 121 or 122, or Pre-Calculus A120 or B120

Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
English 3201, 2 from: Academic Math 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Biology 3201, Calculus 3208, Chemistry 3202, Environmental Science 3205, or Physics 3204

Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, 2 from: Biology 12, Calculus 12, Chemistry 12, Mathematics 12, Physics 12, or Pre-Calculus 12

Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
English 621A, 2 from: Biology 621A, Calculus 611B, Chemistry 621A, Environmental Science 621A, Foundations of Math 621A, Physics 621A, or Pre-Calculus 621B

Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
2 English (603 or 604), 4 from: Biology I (NYA), Biology II, Calculus I (201-NYA or 201-103), Calculus II (201-NYB or 201-203), Chemistry (NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106), or Physics (NYA, NYB, or NYC)

Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
English (ENG4U), 2 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Data Management (MDM4U), Earth & Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario prerequisite requirements will be considered.

Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B, 2 from: Biology 30, Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, Computer Science 30, Earth Science 30, Physics 30, or Pre-Calculus 30

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.

Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the program, you will share courses with students in a variety of faculties and departments. As a first year Geoarchaeology student you are required to complete the following courses:

Anthropology 1032 – Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
Anthropology 1034 – World Cultures

Geography 1120 – Environmental Issues: A Geographical Approach
Geology 1111 – Planet Earth with Laboratory
Geology 1131 – Crust of the Earth with Laboratory

The balance of your courses will be in English and Biology, Chemistry, Physics and/or Mathematics depending on your area(s) of interest.

Our field schools are a great way to earn credit toward your Geoarchaeology degree and further your practical knowledge in the discipline. You will have the opportunity to travel to locations in Northwestern Ontario or Europe to learn applied archaeological skills over a six-week period, such as:

Laboratory analysis

Material culture identification
Archaeological excavation techniques
Mapping
Field data recording

We encourage you to become a member of the Thunder Bay Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society. The organization regularly hosts social events, workshops, speakers’ series, and many other initiatives to share knowledge among the university community and the discipline as a whole.

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

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Thunder Bay

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Total	1st Installment	2nd Installment	1.0 FCE Tuition	1.0 FCE Total	0.5 FCE Tuition	0.5 FCE Total
1	$6,649.45	$1,002.74	$7,652.19	$4,327.47	$3,324.72	$1,329.89	$1,434.84	$664.95	$717.42
2	$6,617.62	$982.74	$7,600.36	$4,291.55	$3,308.81	$1,323.52	$1,428.47	$661.76	$714.24
3	$6,572.55	$982.74	$7,555.29	$4,269.02	$3,286.27	$1,314.51	$1,419.46	$657.26	$709.73
4	$5,998.10	$982.74	$6,980.84	$3,981.79	$2,999.05	$1,199.62	$1,304.57	$599.81	$652.29

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Total	1st Installment	2nd Installment	1.0 FCE Tuition	1.0 FCE Total	0.5 FCE Tuition	0.5 FCE Total
1	$22,601.25	$1,002.74	$23,603.99	$12,303.37	$11,300.62	$4,520.25	$4,625.20	$2,260.13	$2,312.60
2-4	$22,601.25	$982.74	$23,583.99	$12,283.37	$11,300.62	$4,520.25	$4,625.20	$2,260.13	$2,312.60

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

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Schedule of Miscellaneous, Co-op and Course Related Fees

2019-2020 Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay)	Code	Amount	Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES:
Lakehead University Services Fees
Athletic Building Fund	SABFF	70.00	No
Student Athletic Society	SATHF	117.94	No
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee	SCOMF	25.00	No
Health Services Support Fee	SHEAF	62.02	No
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building	SCISF	30.00	No
Essential LU Services Subtotal		*304.96*
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees
LUSU Ombudsperson Fee	SLUS2	4.89	No
LUSU Capital Fund	SBLDF	51.03	No
LUSU Medical/Dental	SMEDF *	392.07	See Below
LUSU Bus Pass	SLBUS **	198.95	No
Essential LUSU Fees Subtotal		646.94
Essential LU & LUSU Services Fees Subtotal:		*951.90*
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSF	77.23	Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee	SLUS1	56.12	Yes
Fees Passed by Student Referenda:
Aboriginal Programming Fee	SLRAB	2.00	Yes
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee	SLRAF	0.50	Yes
Nanabijou Fee	SLRNA	5.00	Yes
Social Action Fee	SLRSA	2.00	Yes
Sustainability	SLRSU	5.50	Yes
WUSC - World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)	SLRWU	7.00	Yes
Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) Fee	SLCSF	17.12	Yes
LU Radio Fee	SRADF	10.00	Yes
Non-Essential Fees Subtotal:		*182.47*
TOTAL Potential Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay)		1,134.37

* 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 students 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.

2019-20 Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees for First Year Students (Thunder Bay)	Code	Amount	Opt Out Potential?
First Year Students Orientation Fee	SORIE	20.00	No
Total Potential Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees:		1,134.37
TOTAL Potential Ancillary Fees for First Year Students (Thunder Bay):		1,154.37

2019-20 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students - Per Course (Thunder Bay)	Code	Amount (1.0FCE)	Amount (0.5FCE)	Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES:
Athletic Building Fund	SABFF	14.00	7.00	No
Student Athletic Society	SATHF	23.59	11.79	No
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee	SCOMF	5.00	2.50	No
Health Services Support Fee	SHEAF	12.40	6.20	No
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building	SCISF	6.00	3.00	No
LUSU Capital Fund	SBLDF	10.21	5.10	No
LUSU Ombudsperson Fee	SLUS2	0.98	0.49	No
ESSENTIAL Fees Subtotal:		*72.18*	*36.09*
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES:
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSF	15.45	7.72	Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee	SLUS1	11.22	5.61	Yes
Aboriginal Programming Fee	SLRAB	0.40	0.20	Yes
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee	SLRAF	0.10	0.05	Yes
Nanabijou Fee	SLRNA	1.00	0.50	Yes
Social Action Fee	SLRSA	0.40	0.20	Yes
Sustainability Fee	SLRSU	1.10	0.55	Yes
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Student) Fee	SLRWU	1.40	0.70	Yes
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee	SLCFS	3.42	1.71	Yes
LU Radio Fee	SRADF	2.00	1.00	Yes
NON-ESSENTIAL fees Subtotal:		*36.49*	*18.25*
TOTAL Potential Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay):		108.67	54.34

2019-20 Distance Education Courses or Co-op (Thunder Bay)	Code	Amount (1.0FCE)	Amount (0.5FCE)	Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES:
LUSU Ombudsperson Fee	SLUS2	0.98	0.49	No
ESSENTIAL fees Subtotal:		0.98	0.49
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES:
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSF	15.45	7.72
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee	SLUS1	11.22	5.61
Aboriginal Programming Fee	SLRAB	0.40	0.20
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee	SLRAF	0.10	0.05
Nanabijou Fee	SLRNA	1.00	0.50
Social Action Fee	SLRSA	0.40	0.20
Sustainability Fee	SLRSU	1.10	0.55
WUSC World University Service of Canad (Sponsor Refugee Students)	SLRWU	1.40	0.70
CFS Fee (Canadian Federation of Students)	SLCFS	3.42	1.71
NON-ESSENTIAL Fees Subtotal:		*34.49*	*17.25*
TOTAL Potential Ancillary Fees for Distance Education or Co-Op (Thunder Bay):		35.47	17.74

2019-20 Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia)	Code	Amount	Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES
Lakehead University Services Fees
Student Athletic Society	SATHO	94.37	No
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee	SCOMO	25.00	No
Health Services Support Fee	SHEAO	62.02	No
Essential LU Services Subtotal		181.39
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fee
LUSU Ombudsperson Fee	SLUS4	4.89	No
LUSU Capital Fund	SBLDO	51.03	No
LUSU U-Pass Fee **	SLBUO	141.45	No
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance *	SMEDF	392.07	See Below
Essential LUSU Services Subtotal		589.44
ESSENTIAL Full-Time Student Ancillary Fees (Orillia) Subtotal:		770.83
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSO	77.23	Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee	SLUS3	56.12	Yes
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)	SLRWU	7.00	Yes
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) Fee	SLCSF	17.12	Yes
NON-ESSENTIAL Full-Time Student Ancillary Fees (Orillia) Subtotal		*157.47*
TOTAL Potential Full-Time Student Ancillary Fees (Orillia)		948.30

* 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 students 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.

2019-20 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for 1st Year Full-Time Students (Orillia)	Code	Amount
1st Year Students Orientation Fee	SORIO	20.00
LUSU and LU Services Total		928.30
Total		948.30

2019-20 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia)	Code	Amount (1.0FCE)	Amount (0.5FCE)	Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES:
Student Athletic Society	SATHO	18.87	9.44	No
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee	SCOMO	5.00	2.50	No
Health Services Support Fee	SHEAO	12.40	6.20	No
LUSU Capital Fund	SBLDO	10.21	5.10	No
LUSU Ombudsperson Fee	SLUS4	0.98	0.49	No
ESSENTIAL Ancillary Fees Subtotal:		11.18	5.59
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES:
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSO	15.45	7.72	Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee	SLUS3	11.22	5.61	Yes
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)	SLRWU	1.40	.70	Yes
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee	SLCSF	3.42	1.71	Yes
NON-ESSENTIAL Ancillary Fees Subtotal:		*31.49*	*15.75*
TOTAL Potential Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia):		78.96	39.48

2019-20 Distance Education Courses Or Co-op (Orillia)	Code	Amount (1.0FCE)	Amount (0.5FCE)	Opt-Out Potential
ESSENTIAL FEES:
LUSU Ombudsperson Fee	SLUS4	0.98	0.49	No
ESSENTIAL Fees Subtotal:		0.98	0.49
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES:
LUSU Activity Fee	SLUSO	15.45	7.72	Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee	SLUS3	11.22	5.61	Yes
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)	SLRWU	1.40	0.70	Yes
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES SUBTOTAL:		*31.49*	*15.75*
TOTAL Potential Distance Education or Co-Op Ancillary Fee (Orillia):		32.47	16.24

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