Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

At Lakehead University the School of Kinesiology studies human movement within a variety of contexts, including but not limited to: anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, sociology, motor control, adapted, and sociocultural.

Students of Kinesiology will gain an understanding of the science of human movement; an ability to think analytically, critically, and creatively and to make decisions on the basis of evidence, ethics, and values; knowledge, competencies, and skills to pursue and achieve professional certifications; and a holistic appreciation of kinesiology examined from a lifespan perspective that includes application to all populations.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology program, and can complete your degree in as little as three years. Canadore College students must complete an online bridging course (e.g. Kinesiology 0517 - Kinesiology Program Preparation) during the spring/summer term prior to the start of the program. 

To see the courses that are part of your 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 Kinesiology from the list of programs, and 
  4. Select the option for your college and diploma. 

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete either Canadore College's, Collège Boréal's, Georgian College's, or Sault College's two-year Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

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 Kinesiology (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Boreal, Cambrian, Canadore, Georgian, and Sault College) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABP.
  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

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant

Massage Therapy Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

At Lakehead University the School of Kinesiology studies human movement within a variety of contexts, including but not limited to: anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, sociology, motor control, adapted, and sociocultural.

Students of Kinesiology will gain an understanding of the science of human movement; an ability to think analytically, critically, and creatively and to make decisions on the basis of evidence, ethics, and values; knowledge, competencies, and skills to pursue and achieve professional certifications; and a holistic appreciation of kinesiology examined from a lifespan perspective that includes application to all populations. 

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology program, and can complete your degree in as little as three years. You will be required to complete an online bridging course (e.g. Kinesiology 0517 - Kinesiology Program Preparation) during the spring/summer term prior to the start of the program. 

To see the courses that are part of your 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 Kinesiology from the list of programs, and 
  4. Select the option for your college and diploma. 

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete Collège Boréal's three-year Message Therapy Advanced Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

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 Kinesiology (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Boreal, Cambrian, Canadore, Georgian, and Sault College) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABP.
  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

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Massage Therapy

Fitness & Health Promotion Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

At Lakehead University the School of Kinesiology studies human movement within a variety of contexts, including but not limited to: anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, sociology, motor control, adapted, and sociocultural.

Students of Kinesiology will gain an understanding of the science of human movement; an ability to think analytically, critically, and creatively and to make decisions on the basis of evidence, ethics, and values; knowledge, competencies, and skills to pursue and achieve professional certifications; and a holistic appreciation of kinesiology examined from a lifespan perspective that includes application to all populations. 

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 3 (Year 2 for Sault College students) of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology program, and can complete your degree in as little as two years (2.5 years for Sault College students). Collège Boréal students must complete an online bridging course (e.g. Kinesiology 0517 - Kinesiology Program Preparation) during the spring/summer term prior to the start of the program. 

To see the courses that are part of your 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 Kinesiology from the list of programs, and 
  4. Select the option for your college and diploma. 

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete either Collège Boréal's, Georgian College's, or Sault College's two-year Fitness & Health Promotion Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

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 Kinesiology (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Boreal, Cambrian, Canadore, Georgian, and Sault College) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABP.
  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

Fitness & Health Promotion

Recreation Therapy Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation (with Concentration in Nature-Based Therapeutic Recreation) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Centrally located and surrounded by numerous accessible lakes, rivers and other picturesque natural features, Lakehead University's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism is the only one of its kind in Canada. Offering a unique integration of theoretical and applied perspectives, the program is extremely popular, and demands a significant level of commitment in addition to high standards of academic excellence. Our program includes practical study in all aspects of outdoor recreation, research on nature-based recreation, parks and tourism; activities from local to international scales, including Aboriginal and multi-cultural perspectives; and direct experience and interaction with practitioners. You will learn about leadership and independent critical thinking, social and environmental responsibilities, and recreational activities and leisure pursuits related to and dependent upon the natural environment.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation (with Concentration in Nature-Based Therapeutic Recreation) 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. Outdoor Recreation Programs from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation (with Concentration in Nature-Based Therapeutic Recreation) – Transfer – Confederation College Recreation Therapy Diploma. 

Admission Requirements

  • Complete Confederation College's two-year Recreation Therapy Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

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 Outdoor Recreation (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Confederation, Dawson, Georgian, and Sault) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABI.
  3. Select Major with Nature-based Therapeutic Recreation (Confederation only) (Thunder Bay) 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

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Recreation Therapy

Recreation & Leisure Services Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Centrally located and surrounded by numerous accessible lakes, rivers and other picturesque natural features, Lakehead University's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism is the only one of its kind in Canada. Offering a unique integration of theoretical and applied perspectives, the program is extremely popular, and demands a significant level of commitment in addition to high standards of academic excellence. Our program includes practical study in all aspects of outdoor recreation, research on nature-based recreation, parks and tourism; activities from local to international scales, including Aboriginal and multi-cultural perspectives; and direct experience and interaction with practitioners. You will learn about leadership and independent critical thinking, social and environmental responsibilities, and recreational activities and leisure pursuits related to and dependent upon the natural environment.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation 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. Outdoor Recreation Programs from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation - Transfer - Georgian College Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma. 

Admission Requirements

  • Complete Georgian College's two-year Recreation & Leisure Services Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

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 Outdoor Recreation (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Confederation, Dawson, Georgian, and Sault) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABI.
  3. Select Outdoor Recreation Major (Thunder Bay) 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

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Recreation & Leisure Services

Native Child & Family Services 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 Confederation College's two-year Native Child & Family Services Diploma, 
  • 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

Native Child & Family Services

Tourism - Marketing & Product Development Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Centrally located and surrounded by numerous accessible lakes, rivers and other picturesque natural features, Lakehead University's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism is the only one of its kind in Canada. Offering a unique integration of theoretical and applied perspectives, the program is extremely popular, and demands a significant level of commitment in addition to high standards of academic excellence. Our program includes practical study in all aspects of outdoor recreation, research on nature-based recreation, parks and tourism; activities from local to international scales, including Aboriginal and multi-cultural perspectives; and direct experience and interaction with practitioners. You will learn about leadership and independent critical thinking, social and environmental responsibilities, and recreational activities and leisure pursuits related to and dependent upon the natural environment.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation 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. Outdoor Recreation Programs from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation - Transfer - Georgian College Tourism-Marketing and Product Development Diploma. 

Admission Requirements

  • Complete Georgian College's two-year Tourism-Marketing and Product Development Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

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 Outdoor Recreation (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Confederation, Dawson, Georgian, and Sault) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABI.
  3. Select Outdoor Recreation Major (Thunder Bay) 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

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Tourism - Marketing & Product Development

Tourism - Travel & Eco-Adventure Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Centrally located and surrounded by numerous accessible lakes, rivers and other picturesque natural features, Lakehead University's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism is the only one of its kind in Canada. Offering a unique integration of theoretical and applied perspectives, the program is extremely popular, and demands a significant level of commitment in addition to high standards of academic excellence. Our program includes practical study in all aspects of outdoor recreation, research on nature-based recreation, parks and tourism; activities from local to international scales, including Aboriginal and multi-cultural perspectives; and direct experience and interaction with practitioners. You will learn about leadership and independent critical thinking, social and environmental responsibilities, and recreational activities and leisure pursuits related to and dependent upon the natural environment.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation 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. Outdoor Recreation Programs from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation - Transfer - Confederation College Tourism-Travel and Eco-Adventure Diploma. 

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete Confederation College's two-year Tourism-Travel and Eco-Adventure Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

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 Outdoor Recreation (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Confederation, Dawson, Georgian, and Sault) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABI.
  3. Select Outdoor Recreation Major (Thunder Bay) 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

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Tourism - Travel & Eco-Adventure

Fish & Wildlife Conservation Technician Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Modern Natural Resources Management is about people, science and technology. It manages the natural environment for the benefit of society, through the application of both natural and social science. As a student, you will acquire a complement of business skills, scientific expertise, along with practical experience; in fact, everything necessary to create meaningful and lasting solutions environmental challenges of today. You have the opportunity to discover methods that will sustain our forests and ecosystems for generations to come. Should you decide to enrol in Environmental Management, you may choose between three options after your second year of study: Wildlife Conservation and Management, Sustainable Land Use, or Conservation Management and Planning.

Graduates of the Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management degree may apply to join the Canadian Association of Environment, and they may also seek accreditation for their Environmental Professional Certification with ECO Canada.

Graduates who successfully complete the Wildlife Conservation and Management specialization are eligible for accreditation as a Certified Wildlife Biologist by the Wildlife Society.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 3 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management program, and can complete your degree in as little as two years. All admits are required to complete the four-week summer transition program prior to entering the fall semester. The summer transition classes normally begin in July. 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 Natural Resources Management section, and
  3. Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management, Transfer Opportunities from the list of programs. 
  4. You should also review Years 3 and 4 found using the Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management link.

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a two-year Fish & Wildlife Conservation Technician Diploma from an accredited Ontario college, and
  • Achieve a 70% average in the final year of the 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 Resources Management: Enviro­nmental Management & Forestry (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABF.
  3. Select Environmental Management 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

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

Fish & Wildlife Conservation Technician

Fish & Wildlife Conservation Technician Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Modern Natural Resources Management is about people, science and technology. It manages the natural environment for the benefit of society, through the application of both natural and social science. As a student, you will acquire a complement of business skills, scientific expertise, along with practical experience; in fact, everything necessary to create meaningful and lasting solutions environmental challenges of today. You have the opportunity to discover methods that will sustain our forests and ecosystems for generations to come. By focusing your Forestry studies within a specialization, you will delve deeper into the areas of Forest Management, Wood Science, or Forest Health and Protection.

Lakehead's Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry degree is nationally accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board. This means that graduates of both the co-op and non co-op programs meet the academic requirements of membership in a number of professional forest associations in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Graduates are also qualified for membership in the Canadian Institute of Forestry, and they are eligible to apply for registration with the Ontario Professional Foresters Association to obtain their Registered Professional Forester (R.P.F.) designation.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 3 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry program, and can complete your degree in as little as two years. All admits are required to complete the four-week summer transition program prior to entering the fall semester. The summer transition classes normally begin in July. 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 Natural Resources Management section, and
  3. Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Transfer Opportunities from the list of programs. 
  4. You should also review Years 3 and 4 found using the Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry link.

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a two-year Fish & Wildlife Conservation Technician Diploma from an accredited Ontario college, and
  • Achieve a 70% average in the final year of the 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 Resources Management: Enviro­nmental Management & Forestry (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABF.
  3. Select Forestry 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

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

Fish & Wildlife Conservation Technician

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