Admission Requirements & Application Details for One-Year Social Work

The One-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work program is offered at both the Thunder Bay and Orillia Campus at Lakehead University. This program is designed for graduates of a three or four year undergraduate degree program who have completed at least two years worth (i.e. 10 FCE) of university-level courses. 

General Admission Requirements

Admission to the One-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work program is based on the following four different areas:

• 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%)

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 Undergraduate Application Form

Required Documentation

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

1. Official Transcripts 
   1. A Document-by-Document International Credential Advantage Package from World Education Services (Canada)  is required for applicants with post-secondary credentials outside of Canada or the United States. 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 the deadline date listed below. 
2. Language Proficiency Requirements
3. Application Package
   
   1. Resume - outlining work and volunteer experience
   2. Supplemental Application Form
   3. Supplemental Application Fee Instructions 
   4. Two Reference Forms
4. Personal Statement Exam - please refer to the Application Package for more information.

Important Deadline Dates