Georgian College diploma to Lakehead University degree
If you are a student interested in earning a Georgian College diploma and Lakehead University degree, these are your pathways.
Graduates from Georgian diploma programs are guaranteed admission to select Lakehead undergraduate degree programs in Orillia and Thunder Bay through 30+ academic transfer pathways, allowing students to seamlessly transition between the two institutions to achieve their academic and career goals.
Pathway Agreements
A pathway is an easier way for a student to smoothly transfer from one postsecondary program to a related program or field of study at another institution. Pathways reduce barriers for students seeking to achieve their personal, educational, and professional goals. Pathways benefit students by offering more opportunities to get a well-rounded education by tapping into the best of what both a college and university can offer – ultimately setting students up for success and preparing them for the careers of their choosing.
Below are the 30+ pathways available between Lakehead University and Georgian College.
Georgian College Specific Pathway Agreements
Specific academic transfer pathways for Georgian College graduates to Lakehead University degrees.
| Diploma Completed at Georgian | Entry into Lakehead Degree | Entry into Year of Degree Program | Minimum Average Requirement |
| Biotechnology-Health | Honours Bachelor of Science (Applied Life Science major) | 3 | 75% |
| Computer Programming, 2-yr | Honours Bachelor of Science (Computer Science major) | 3 | 70% |
| Environmental Technology, 3-yr | Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science (ENSU major) | 3 | 70% |
| Fitness and Health Promotion, 2-yr | Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology | 3 | 75% |
| General Arts and Science, 2-yr | Bachelor of Arts and Science Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science | 3 | 70% |
| Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant | Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology | 2 | 75% |
| Police Foundations, 2-yr | Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science (Criminology major) | 3 | 70% |
| Recreation & Leisure Services, 2-yr | Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation | 2 | 75% |
| Tourism-Marketing and Product Development, 2-yr | Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation | 2 | 75% |
All Transfer Pathways
Academic transfer pathways available for graduates from any Ontario college to Lakehead University degrees.
| Diploma Completed | Entry into Lakehead Degree Program |
| Biotechnology, 2-yr | Honours Bachelor of Science (Applied Life Science major) |
| Biotechnology, 3-yr | Honours Bachelor of Science (Applied Life Science major) |
| Business, 2-yr | Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Business Administration major) Bachelor of Administration |
| Business, 2-yr | Honours Bachelor of Commerce (All program majors) |
| Business Administration, 3-yr | Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Business Administration Advanced | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Business Administration Advanced | Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Business Administration major) |
| Child & Youth Care, 3-yr | Honours Bachelor of Social Work |
| Community & Justice Services, 2-yr | Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science (Criminology major) |
| Dental Hygiene, 3-yr | Bachelor of Science |
| Developmental Service Worker, 2-yr | Honours Bachelor of Social Work |
| Environmental Management Advanced | Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science (ENSU major) |
| Environmental Technology, 3-yr | Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science (Biology major) Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Geography major) Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science (Geography major) |
| Natural Resources, Forestry, or other Wildlife and Ecosystem-focused diploma | Honours Bachelor of Forestry Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management |
| Forestry, Forestry Technician, or Forest Wildlife, 2-yr | Bachelor of Science (Natural Science major) |
| General Arts & Science, or Liberal Arts | Bachelor of Arts & Science (Interdisciplinary major) Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science |
| Graphic Design, 3-yr | Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science (Media, Film and Communications major) |
| Police Foundations, Protection, Security & Investigation, or Community & Justice Services | Honours Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Criminology major) |
| Practical Nursing Diploma | Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
| Social Service Worker, 2-yr | Honours Bachelor of Social Work |
For more information, visit our College Transfer Student page.