• Academic grades (40%) - minimum overall average of 70% based on last 10 undergraduate/graduate degree level full course equivalents(not including college transfer credits) completed at the time of application
• Volunteer and work experience (15%)
• References (20%)
• A personal statement exam (25%)

(the % is the amount each area is worth in the ranking process)

For additional information about the School of Social Work and the supplemental application, references, resume and personal statement, please visit the School of Social Work.

How to Apply:

To apply to the One-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work program offered at Lakehead University, the application form used is available online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre.

For full-time studies:
---> Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre on the 105 Application Form

Required Documentation:

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

1. Application and Application Fees (including the supplementary non-refundable fee of $55 must be submitted to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre)
2. Official Transcripts 
3. International Credential Assessments from World Education Services (Canada) - for applicants with post-secondary credentials outside of Canada or the United States
4. Language Proficiency Requirements
5. Application Package
   
   1. Resume - outlining work and volunteer experience
   2. Supplemental Application Form
   3. Supplemental Application Fee Instructions 
   4. Two Reference Forms
6. Personal Statement Exam - please refer to the Application Package for more information.

Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

International Credential Assessments:

Applicants with post-secondary credentials outside of Canada or the United States are required to provide International Credential Assessments from World Education Services (Canada).  A course-by-course evaluation is required.  All associated assessment fees are the responsibility of the applicant.  The International Credential Assessment sent directly from the World Education Services is required by Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Admissions by no later than 4:30pm on February 17, 2017.