General Arts and Science (GAAS) Diploma from Georgian College to Honours Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Interdisciplinary Studies major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Our Interdisciplinary Studies program is flexible in its design, allowing you to customize your educational experience. You will be encouraged to think beyond the confines of a traditional undergraduate degree and take a range of courses in different disciplines that are oriented to your individual career aspirations. 

 As a college transfer student transitioning into the Interdisciplinary Studies major, you will choose two of the following specializations: Political Science, Psychology or Sociology. You do not select these specializations at the time of application. 

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 3 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Interdisciplinary Studies major) program, and can complete your degree in as little as two years. You will need to complete two full course equivalents in the spring/summer terms prior to entering Year 3. 

To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities section, 
  3. Interdisciplinary Studies Programs from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours BASc (Interdisciplinary Studies Major) College Pathways Program.  

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete Georgian College's two-year General Arts and Science (GAAS) Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 70%.  

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Interdisciplinary Studies (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Orillia Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABD.
  3. Select your program and campus of choice from the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu. 
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your student portal or email it to docs.admission@lakeheadu.ca. You will receive your portal login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access your student portal, contact Help Desk or Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria.

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program. 

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

2 Years

Campus

Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

General Arts & Science (GAAS)

General Arts and Science (GAAS) Diploma from Georgian College to Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Interdisciplinary Studies major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Our Interdisciplinary Studies program is flexible in its design, allowing you to customize your educational experience. You will be encouraged to think beyond the confines of a traditional undergraduate degree and take a range of courses in different disciplines that are oriented to your individual career aspirations. 

 As a college transfer student transitioning into the Interdisciplinary Studies major, you will choose two of the following specializations: Political Science, Psychology or Sociology. You do not select these specializations at the time of application. 

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 3 of the three-year Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Interdisciplinary Studies major) program, and can complete your degree in as little as one year. You will need to complete two full course equivalents in the spring/summer terms prior to entering Year 3. 

To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities section, 
  3. Interdisciplinary Studies Programs from the list of programs, and the
  4. BASc (Interdisciplinary Studies Major) College Pathways Program.  

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete Georgian College's two-year General Arts and Science (GAAS) Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 70%.  

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Interdisciplinary Studies (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Orillia Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABD.
  3. Select Interdisciplinary Studies (BASc) (Orillia) from the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu. 
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria.

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program. 

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

1 Year

Campus

Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

General Arts & Science (GAAS)

Community & Justice Services Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Criminology major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

The Criminology program emphasizes a practitioner orientation, with a variety of courses that introduce and familiarize students with the Canadian criminal justice system. Three thematic areas of focus run throughout the Program's course offerings: (1) social justice and human rights, (2) law and legal institutions, and (3) forensic science and criminalistics.

As a program graduate, you will be well situated to, among other things, consider careers in: Law enforcement (e.g., policing, border security), Corrections (e.g., institutions, probation), and Social work (e.g., victims services organizations, offender rehabilitation programs). You can also apply to further schooling that opens up additional career opportunities, such as: Law school, Teacher education, and Graduate school.

This program is offered at the Orillia Campus only.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Criminology major) program, and can complete your degree in as little as three years.  

To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities section, 
  3. Criminology Programs from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours BASc (Criminology Major) College Pathways Program. 

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a two-year Community & Justice Services Diploma from an accredited Ontario college, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 70%.  

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Criminology (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Orillia Campus only). The OUAC program code is AAW.
  3. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 
     

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Community & Justice Services

Protection, Security & Investigation Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Criminology major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

The Criminology program emphasizes a practitioner orientation, with a variety of courses that introduce and familiarize students with the Canadian criminal justice system. Three thematic areas of focus run throughout the Program's course offerings: (1) social justice and human rights, (2) law and legal institutions, and (3) forensic science and criminalistics.

As a program graduate, you will be well situated to, among other things, consider careers in: Law enforcement (e.g., policing, border security), Corrections (e.g., institutions, probation), and Social work (e.g., victims services organizations, offender rehabilitation programs). You can also apply to further schooling that opens up additional career opportunities, such as: Law school, Teacher education, and Graduate school.

This program is offered at the Orillia Campus only.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Criminology major) program, and can complete your degree in as little as three years.  

To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities section, 
  3. Criminology Programs from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours BASc (Criminology Major) College Pathways Program. 

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a two-year Protection, Security & Investigation Diploma from an accredited Ontario college, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 70%.  

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Criminology (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Orillia Campus only). The OUAC program code is AAW.
  3. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Protection, Security & Investigation

Police Foundations Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Criminology major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

The Criminology program emphasizes a practitioner orientation, with a variety of courses that introduce and familiarize students with the Canadian criminal justice system. Three thematic areas of focus run throughout the Program's course offerings: (1) social justice and human rights, (2) law and legal institutions, and (3) forensic science and criminalistics.

As a program graduate, you will be well situated to, among other things, consider careers in: Law enforcement (e.g., policing, border security), Corrections (e.g., institutions, probation), and Social work (e.g., victims services organizations, offender rehabilitation programs). You can also apply to further schooling that opens up additional career opportunities, such as: Law school, Teacher education, and Graduate school.

This program is offered at the Orillia Campus only.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Criminology major) program, and can complete your degree in as little as three years.  

To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities section, 
  3. Criminology Programs from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours BASc (Criminology Major) College Pathways Program. 

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a two-year Police Foundations Diploma from an accredited Ontario college, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 70%.  

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Criminology (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Orillia Campus only). The OUAC program code is AAW.
  3. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Police Foundations

Police Foundations Diploma from Georgian College to Honours Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Criminology major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

The Criminology program emphasizes a practitioner orientation, with a variety of courses that introduce and familiarize students with the Canadian criminal justice system. Three thematic areas of focus run throughout the Program's course offerings: (1) social justice and human rights, (2) law and legal institutions, and (3) forensic science and criminalistics.

As a program graduate, you will be well situated to, among other things, consider careers in: Law enforcement (e.g., policing, border security), Corrections (e.g., institutions, probation), and Social work (e.g., victims services organizations, offender rehabilitation programs). You can also apply to further schooling that opens up additional career opportunities, such as: Law school, Teacher education, and Graduate school.

This program is offered at the Orillia Campus only.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 3 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Criminology major) program, and can complete your degree in as little as two years.  

To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities section, 
  3. Criminology Programs from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours BASc (Criminology Major) College Pathways Program. 

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a two-year Police Foundations Diploma from Georgian College, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 70%.  

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Criminology (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Orillia Campus only). The OUAC program code is AAW.
  3. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

2 Years

Campus

Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Police Foundations

Social Service Worker Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Social Work Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

The profession of social work is an exciting and diverse one. From working to develop social policy to providing counselling to individuals and families, social workers are committed to social justice and the well-being of all members of society. Here, at Lakehead University, our program provides you with an opportunity to learn the necessary knowledge and skills to begin your career as a social worker. We pride ourselves on providing a program that is challenging, meaningful, and applicable to a range of professional practice settings. We also are committed to you - our students - through the use of small classes, innovative teaching methods and outstanding placement settings.

The Thunder Bay Campus offers the Honours Bachelor of Social Work program with the following major concentrations: Gerontology, Indigenous Learning, or Women's Studies. If you are interested, you can select one of these concentrations at the time of application.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Social Work program, and can complete your degree in as little as three years. We will add transfer credits to your Lakehead transcript that satisfy the first year program requirements. To see the courses that are part of the second year of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences section, 
  3. School of Social Work from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours Bachelor of Social Work. 
    1. Refer to the section called "Second Year:"

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a two-year Social Service Worker Diploma from an accredited Canadian college, 
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 70%, and
  • Obtain passes in all placement courses. 

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Social Work (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Thunder Bay & Orillia). The OUAC program code is ABJ.
  3. Select your program and campus of choice using the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

During Year 2, you will need to apply and compete for a space in Year 3 of the program. Learn more about the Year 3 application process.

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay
Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Social Service Worker

Developmental Services Worker Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Social Work Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

The profession of social work is an exciting and diverse one. From working to develop social policy to providing counselling to individuals and families, social workers are committed to social justice and the well-being of all members of society. Here, at Lakehead University, our program provides you with an opportunity to learn the necessary knowledge and skills to begin your career as a social worker. We pride ourselves on providing a program that is challenging, meaningful, and applicable to a range of professional practice settings. We also are committed to you - our students - through the use of small classes, innovative teaching methods and outstanding placement settings.

The Thunder Bay Campus offers the Honours Bachelor of Social Work program with the following major concentrations: Gerontology, Indigenous Learning, or Women's Studies. If you are interested, you can select one of these concentrations at the time of application.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Social Work program, and can complete your degree in as little as three years. We will add transfer credits to your Lakehead transcript that satisfy the first year program requirements. To see the courses that are part of the second year of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences section, 
  3. School of Social Work from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours Bachelor of Social Work. 
    1. Refer to the section called "Second Year:"

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a two-year Developmental Services Worker Diploma from an accredited Canadian college, 
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 70%, and
  • Obtain passes in all placement courses.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Social Work (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Thunder Bay & Orillia). The OUAC program code is ABJ.
  3. Select your program and campus of choice using the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

During Year 2, you will need to apply and compete for a space in Year 3 of the program. Learn more about the Year 3 application process.

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay
Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Developmental Services Worker

Child & Youth Care Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Social Work Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

The profession of social work is an exciting and diverse one. From working to develop social policy to providing counselling to individuals and families, social workers are committed to social justice and the well-being of all members of society. Here, at Lakehead University, our program provides you with an opportunity to learn the necessary knowledge and skills to begin your career as a social worker. We pride ourselves on providing a program that is challenging, meaningful, and applicable to a range of professional practice settings. We also are committed to you - our students - through the use of small classes, innovative teaching methods and outstanding placement settings.

The Thunder Bay Campus offers the Honours Bachelor of Social Work program with the following major concentrations: Gerontology, Indigenous Learning, or Women's Studies. If you are interested, you can select one of these concentrations at the time of application.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Social Work program, and can complete your degree in as little as three years. We will add transfer credits to your Lakehead transcript that satisfy the first year program requirements. To see the courses that are part of the second year of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences section, 
  3. School of Social Work from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours Bachelor of Social Work. 
    1. Refer to the section called "Second Year:"

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a three-year Child & Youth Care Advanced Diploma from an accredited Canadian college, 
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 70%, and
  • Obtain passes in all placement courses. 

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before.
  2. Select the program Social Work (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Thunder Bay & Orillia). The OUAC program code is ABJ.
  3. Select your program and campus of choice using the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request, to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

During Year 2, you will need to apply and compete for a space in Year 3 of the program. Learn more about the Year 3 application process.

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay
Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Child & Youth Care

Forestry Technician Diploma to Bachelor of Science (Natural Science major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Our program emphasizes field biology, and integrates many experiential learning opportunities including lab work and research internships. Each year you will have the flexibility to choose electives from other Faculties to supplement your Biology education, and gain a well-rounded and multidisciplinary understanding of living organisms and the environment. Our location in the Boreal Forest makes Lakehead University the ideal institution to study Natural Science. We host intensive local field trips for our undergraduate students, making the most of the environment and wildlife available to us. Many other universities have to travel to get this experience, we can host our field trips within the 3 hours allotted for a class or a lab.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the three-year Bachelor of Science (Natural Science major) program, and can complete your degree in as little as two years. 

To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies section, 
  3. Biology Programs from the list of programs, and 
  4. BSc (Natural Science Major) as well as BSc (Natural Science Major) College Transfer Program. 

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a two-year Forestry Technician Diploma from an accredited Canadian college, and
  • Achieve a final average of at least 60% in the final year of your diploma program.  

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Natural Science (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABG.
  3. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central. 

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program. 

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

2 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Forestry Technician

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