Indigenous Transition Year Program
Our Indigenous Transition Year Program is intended for students of Indigenous ancestry who have not met the regular or mature university entry requirements, or who require academic preparation to become eligible for admission to a Lakehead University program.
Our innovative programming honours and celebrates Indigenous heritage while providing culturally appropriate support services. Academic counselling and tutoring is also available, contributing to an environment conducive to success and support.
Over eight months you will complete core courses in English, Study Skills, Indigenous Learning, Mathematics and Science. You will develop:
- Essential research, study, and communication skills
- Knowledge about Indigenous history, traditions, and culture
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- University program planning abilities
- Applied Science and Math skills
With the support of faculty, peers and the community, your successful completion of the program will ensure your eligibility for admission to a Lakehead University program of your choosing*.
*Prerequisites apply for some programs. Check the Admissions page for more details or contact the Office of Admissions & Recruitment.
Lakehead Advantage
As a graduate of the Indigenous Transition Year Program, you will be academically prepared for admission to a Lakehead University program, and you will also earn three university credits. Depending on your program of choice, these credits may be applied toward the completion of your degree. This gives you a head start on your undergraduate degree and will allow you to take a partial course load as you move into upper years of study.
The program size ranges from 15-30 students, all of whom take the same classes together. This is to ensure you, as a student, will experience your education in a stable and comfortable setting with strong peer support. Many students are from rural communities and bring their families and children with them as they work through the program.
Admission Requirements & Application Details for the Indigenous Transition Year Program
The Indigenous Transition Year Program (ITYP) is an eight-month full-time preparatory program which has been designed to provide North American Indigenous students (First Nation, Inuit or Métis), who might not meet the regular or mature student admission criteria, the opportunity to pursue a university education in an academically, socially, and culturally supportive environment. You must be fluent in English. Learn more about the ITYP.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the ITYP, you must be of North American Indigenous descent and a:
- High school student who has obtained their high school diploma (e.g. Ontario Secondary School Diploma) but does not meet the admission requirements for one of our degree programs, or
- Mature student who has been out of high school for at least two years and has not attended another post-secondary institution.
Important Deadline Dates
Status of Application | Open (Currently Accepting Applications for the Next Academic Year) |
Deadline to Submit Copies of Your Transcripts | Two (2) weeks after you apply |
How to Apply
Please complete and submit the application package. There is no cost to apply!
In addition, you must submit copies of your official transcripts from all high schools, colleges, and universities that you have attended, if applicable. You can upload copies using your myInfo student portal. You gain access to myInfo shortly after applying. We will send you your username and temporary password in our acknowledgement email. If you encounter issues with accessing myInfo, try to recover your account.
Alternatively, you can mail copies of your official transcripts to Lakehead University. Our mailing address is:
Lakehead University
Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Admissions
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5E1
If you need assistance with getting copies of your transcripts from your previous institutions, please contact Fionna Farquhar, the Indigenous Access Programs Coordinator, at coordinator.ityp@lakeheadu.ca.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding the program, feel free to contact Fionna Farquhar, the Indigenous Access Programs Coordinator, at coordinator.ityp@lakeheadu.ca.
The program consists of a minimum of three and one-half full course equivalents (3.5 FCEs) and 1.5 FCEs of non-credit courses.
(a) Indigenous Transition Year Program 1191 (non-credit)
(b) English 1012 and 1015
(c) General Science 0261
(d) Indigenous Learning 1100
(e) Mathematics 1130 and 1131 (non-credit)
(f) University Seminar 1016
More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information
All fees are displayed in Canadian Dollars ($CAD)
Arts (Includes, but is not limited to: HBMus, HBFA, Palliative Care, Dementia Studies, ILIP)
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 | $5,984.51 | $1,390.90 | $7,375.41 | $3,687.71 | $3,687.70 | $1,196.90 | $1,334.13 | $598.45 | $667.07 |
2 | $5,955.86 | $1,310.90 | $7,266.76 | $3,633.38 | $3,633.38 | $1,191.17 | $1,328.40 | $595.59 | $664.20 |
3 | $5,915.30 | $1,310.90 | $7,226.20 | $3,613.10 | $3,613.10 | $1,183.06 | $1,320.29 | $591.53 | $660.15 |
4 | $5,398.29 | $1,310.90 | $6,709.19 | $3,354.60 | $3,354.59 | $1,079.66 | $1,216.89 | $539.83 | $608.44 |
| 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 | $28,500.00 | $1,390.90 | $29,890.90 | $14,945.45 | $14,945.45 | $5,700.00 | $5,837.23 | $2,850.00 | $2,918.62 |
2 | $28,113.85 | $1,310.90 | $29,424.75 | $14,712.38 | $14,712.37 | $5,622.77 | $5,760.00 | $2,811.39 | $2,880.00 |
3 | $28,113.85 | $1,310.90 | $29,424.75 | $14,712.38 | $14,712.37 | $5,622.77 | $5,760.00 | $2,811.39 | $2,880.00 |
4 | $27,318.18 | $1,310.90 | $28,629.08 | $14,314.54 | $14,314.54 | $5,463.64 | $5,600.87 | $2,731.82 | $2,800.43 |
| 2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
| Athletic Building Fund | SABFF | 70.00 |
| Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den) | SABWF | 99.00 |
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHF | 134.84 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 25.00 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 70.91 |
| Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 30.00 |
| Lakehead Services Subtotal: | 429.75 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | ||
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 56.00 |
| LUSU Medical/Dental | SMEDF * | 399.00 |
| LUSU Bus Pass | SLBUS ** | 225.75 |
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSF | 149.00 |
| Aboriginal Programming Fee | SLRAB | 2.00 |
| AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee | SLRAF | 0.50 |
| Nanabijou Fee | SLRNA | 5.00 |
| Social Action Fee | SLRSA | 2.00 |
| Sustainability | SLRSU | 5.50 |
| WUSC - World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SLRWU | 7.00 |
| Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) Fee | SLCFS | 19.40 |
| LU Radio Fee | SRADF | 10.00 |
| LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 881.15 | |
| TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay) | 1310.90 |
* 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, Part-Time, Senior, 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.
| 2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year - Undergraduate Full-Time Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
| Orientation & First Year Experience Fee | SORIE | 80.00 |
| Total Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay): | 1310.90 | |
| TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Students - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay): | 1390.90 |
| 2023-24 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students - Per Course (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | |||
| Athletic Building Fund | SABFF | 14.00 | 7.00 |
| Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den) | SABWF | 19.80 | 9.90 |
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHF | 26.97 | 13.48 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 14.18 | 7.09 |
| Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| Lakehead University Services Subtotal: | 85.95 | 42.98 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | |||
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 11.20 | 5.60 |
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSF | 29.80 | 14.90 |
| 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 Canada (Sponsor Refugee Student) Fee | SLRWU | 1.40 | 0.70 |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | SLCFS | 3.88 | 1.94 |
| LU Radio Fee | SRADF | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| LUSU fees Subtotal: | 51.28 | 25.64 | |
| TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): | 137.23 | 68.62 | |
| 2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees For Part-Time Undergraduate First Year Students: | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) | |
| Orientation and First Year Experience Fee (Flat Fee - not per course) | SORIE | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): | 137.23 | 68.62 | |
| TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate First Year/First Course (Thunder Bay): | 217.23 | 148.62 |
| 2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHO | 107.89 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 25.00 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 70.91 |
| Lakehead Services Subtotal | 203.80 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | ||
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 56.00 |
| LUSU U-Pass Fee | SLBUO | 145.00 |
| LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance * | SMEDO | 399.00 |
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSO | 149.00 |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SWUSO | 7.00 |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) Fee | SCFSO | 19.40 |
| LUSU Fees (Orillia) Subtotal | 775.40 | |
| TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Orillia) | 979.20 |
* 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, Part-Time, Seniors, 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.
First Year Students
| 2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
| Orientation & First Year Experience Fee | SORIO | 80.00 |
| LUSU and LU Services Fees Total | 979.20 | |
| Total | 1059.20 |
| 2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount Per Course (1.0FCE) | Amount Per Half Course (0.5FCE) |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | |||
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHO | 21.58 | 10.79 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 14.18 | 7.09 |
| Lakehead Services Fees Subtotal: | 40.76 | 20.38 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union Fees | |||
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 11.20 | 5.60 |
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSO | 29.80 | 14.90 |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SWUSO | 1.40 | 0.70 |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | SCFSO | 3.88 | 1.94 |
| LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 46.28 | 23.14 | |
| TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia): | 87.04 | 43.52 | |
| First Year Part-Time Orillia Students: | |||
| Orientation & First Year Experience Fee (Flat fee - Not per course) | SORIO | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia) | 87.04 | 43.52 | |
| TOTAL Part-Time Per Course/First Course, First Year (Orillia) | 167.04 | 123.52 |
| 2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering | Code | Amount |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHG | 107.89 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMG | 25.00 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAG | 70.91 |
| Lakehead Services Subtotal: | 203.80 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | ||
| LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance * | SMEDG | 399.00 |
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSG | 149.00 |
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDG | 56.00 |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SWUSG | 7.00 |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) Fee | SCFSG | 19.40 |
| LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 630.40 | |
| Georgian/Barrie U-Pass Fee ** | SLBUB | 187.58 |
| TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering: | 1021.78 |
* 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, Part-Time Students, Seniors, and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
** The Georgian/Barrie Bus Pass Fee (SLBUB): 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.
| 2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Lakehead-Georgian (Barrie) - Non-Engineering | Code | Amount |
| Orientation & First Year Experience Fee | SORIB | 80.00 |
| LUSU and LU Services and Bus Pass Subtotal | 1021.78 | |
| Total | 1101.78 |
| 2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) All Programs | Code | Amount Per Course (1.0 FCE) | Amount Per Half Course (0.5 FCE) |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | |||
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHG | 21.58 | 10.79 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMG | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAG | 14.18 | 7.09 |
| Lakehead Services Subtotal: | 40.76 | 20.38 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | |||
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSG | 29.80 | 14.90 |
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDG | 11.20 | 5.60 |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SWUSG | 1.40 | 0.70 |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) Fee | SCFSG | 3.88 | 1.94 |
| LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 46.28 | 23.14 | |
| TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time (Per Course) Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering: | 87.04 | 43.52 |