Transitioning to Lakehead with Academic Accommodations

To aid students in the transition process, we have prepared a Transition Planner. This planner includes some common differences between high school and University, an outline of the information we require, and most importantly, contact information to connect with SAS. Through SAS, you will encounter eager and supportive staff who will work with you to make your time at Lakehead University a truly positive and valuable experience.

The Transition Resource Guide is a website that has been created to provide information about accessibility services at all colleges and universities in Ontario. Prospective students are encouraged to check out the website to learn more.

 If you are entering a Lakehead University program and have had academic accommodations at another post-secondary school your accommodations will not automatically transition to Lakehead University Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

Students should collect any medical documentation (like a Medical Form, Psycho Educational Assessment, etc.) that they provided to other post-secondary institutions. Students can contact the Accessibility Services office at their previous institution to access this documentation if they do not have a copy. They can also provide any accommodation letters from previous education that they have in addition to medical documentation.

These documents can then be provided to Lakehead University SAS by completing the Online Intake Form, emailing them to our office, or submitting them in person.

Now that students are entering post secondary education, they are responsible for their own education. Students must reach out to SAS on their own and be their own advocates. This doesn't mean their families cannot still help support them by attending meetings, it's just important to note that students themselves are responsible for reaching out to SAS to get their Academic Accommodations put in place.

See the Accommodations and Access for Students with Disabilities and Medical Conditions Policy and Procedures for further information.