Indigenous Transition Year Program (ITYP)

Our Indigenous Transition Year Program (ITYP) is intended for First Nations (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit people who do not meet the regular or mature student university entry requirements, or who require academic preparation to become eligible for admission to Lakehead University. 

Our innovative programming honours and celebrates Indigenous heritage while providing culturally appropriate support services. Academic advising and tutoring are also available, contributing to an environment conducive to success and support.

Over eight months you will complete core courses in English, Study Skills, Science and an elective of limited choice. You will develop:

  • Essential research, study, and communication skills
  • Knowledge about Indigenous history, traditions, and culture
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • University program planning abilities
  • Applied Science skills

With the support of faculty, peers and the community, your successful completion of the program will ensure your eligibility for admission to a Lakehead University program of your choosing*.

*Prerequisites apply for some programs. Check the Admissions page for more details or contact the Office of Admissions & Recruitment.

Lakehead Advantage

As a graduate of the Indigenous Transition Year Program, you will be academically prepared for admission to a Lakehead University program, and you will also earn three university credits. Depending on your program of choice, these credits may be applied toward the completion of your degree. This gives you a head start on your undergraduate degree and will allow you to take a partial course load as you move into upper years of study.

The program size ranges from 15-30 students, all of whom take the same classes together. This is to ensure you, as a student, will experience your education in a stable and comfortable setting with strong peer support. Many students are from rural communities and bring their families and children with them as they work through the program. 

 

Admission Requirements & Application Details for the Indigenous Transition Year Program

The Indigenous Transition Year Program (ITYP) is an eight-month full-time preparatory program which has been designed to provide First Nations (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit people who did not meet the regular or mature student admission criteria, the opportunity to pursue a university education in an academically, socially, and culturally supportive environment. You must be fluent in English. Learn more about the ITYP

Admission Requirements 

Applicants considered for admission to the ITYP must be First Nations (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit:

  1. Recent high school graduates NOT meeting the required admission criteria for programs in the Social Sciences and Humanities (see Admission Requirements, Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs)
  2. Mature students, extraordinary students, college/transfer students NOT meeting the required admission criteria for programs in the Social Sciences and Humanities (see Admission Requirements, Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs)

Important Deadline Dates

Status of Application

Open  (Currently Accepting Applications for the Next Academic Year)

Deadline to Submit Copies of Your Transcripts 

Two (2) weeks after you apply

How to Apply

Please complete and submit the application package. There is no cost to apply! 

Application Package

In addition, you must submit copies of your official transcripts from all high schools, colleges, and universities that you have attended, if applicable. You can upload copies using your myInfo student portal. You gain access to myInfo shortly after applying. We will send you your username and temporary password in our acknowledgement email. If you encounter issues with accessing myInfo, try to recover your account.  

Alternatively, you can mail copies of your official transcripts to Lakehead University. Our mailing address is:

Lakehead University
Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Admissions
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5E1

Contact Us

If you need assistance getting your transcripts, or have any questions regarding the program, please contact Fionna Farquhar, the Indigenous Transition Year Program Coordinator, at coordinator.ityp@lakeheadu.ca.

The program consists of a minimum of three and one-half full course equivalents (3.5 FCEs) and 1.5 FCEs of non-credit courses.

(a) Indigenous Transition Year Program 1191/1192 (non-credit)
(b) English 1012 and 1015
(c) General Science 0261
(d) University Seminar 1016
(e) 1.0 FCE elective of limited choice


More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information



All fees are displayed in Canadian Dollars ($CAD)

Arts (Includes, but is not limited to: ISTEM, ILIP, HBMus, HBFA, Palliative Care, Dementia Studies, etc)
Thunder Bay
YearTuitionAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$5,984.51
$1,399.44
$7,383.95
$3,691.98
$3,691.97
$1,196.90
$1,335.84
$598.45
$667.92
2
$5,955.86
$1,319.44
$7,275.30
$3,637.65
$3,637.65
$1,191.17
$1,330.11
$595.59
$665.06
3
$5,915.30
$1,319.44
$7,234.74
$3,617.37
$3,617.37
$1,183.06
$1,322.00
$591.53
$661.00
4
$5,398.29
$1,319.44
$6,717.73
$3,358.87
$3,358.86
$1,079.66
$1,218.60
$539.83
$609.30
YearTuitionAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$28,500.00
$1,399.44
$29,899.44
$14,949.72
$14,949.72
$5,700.00
$5,838.94
$2,850.00
$2,919.47
2
$28,113.85
$1,319.44
$29,433.29
$14,716.65
$14,716.64
$5,622.77
$5,761.71
$2,811.39
$2,880.86
3
$28,113.85
$1,319.44
$29,433.29
$14,716.65
$14,716.64
$5,622.77
$5,761.71
$2,811.39
$2,880.86
4
$27,318.18
$1,319.44
$28,637.62
$14,318.81
$14,318.81
$5,463.64
$5,602.58
$2,731.82
$2,801.29
In addition to the above, International Students must pay the mandatory University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) which is payable in full with your first installment. Please click here for more information about UHIP

2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay)CodeAmount
Lakehead University Services Fees  
Athletic Building FundSABFF70.00
Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den) SABWF  99.00
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHF134.84
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMF25.00
Health Services Support FeeSHEAF79.45
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders BuildingSCISF30.00
Lakehead Services Subtotal: 438.29
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees   
LUSU Capital FundSBLDF56.00
LUSU Medical/DentalSMEDF *399.00
LUSU Bus PassSLBUS **225.75
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSF149.00
Aboriginal Programming FeeSLRAB2.00
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association FeeSLRAF 0.50
Nanabijou FeeSLRNA5.00
Social Action FeeSLRSA2.00
SustainabilitySLRSU5.50
WUSC - World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SLRWU7.00
Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) FeeSLCFS19.40
LU Radio FeeSRADF10.00
LUSU Fees Subtotal: 881.15
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay)  1319.44

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259

 Co-op, Part-Time, Senior, and Graduate students are not covered, but may purchase the Plan.

**
The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUS):  All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.


2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year
- Undergraduate Full-Time  Students (Thunder Bay)
 Code Amount
Orientation & First Year Experience Fee SORIE80.00
Total Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay): 1319.44
 TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Students - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay):
  1399.44
2023-24 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students - Per Course (Thunder Bay)CodeAmount (1.0FCE)
Amount (0.5FCE)
Lakehead University Services Fees   
Athletic Building FundSABFF14.007.00
Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den)SABWF19.80 9.90
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHF26.9713.48
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMF5.002.50
Health Services Support FeeSHEAF15.897.95
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders BuildingSCISF6.003.00
Lakehead University Services Subtotal: 87.6643.83
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees   
LUSU Capital FundSBLDF11.205.60
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSF 29.8014.90
Aboriginal Programming Fee SLRAB0.400.20
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association FeeSLRAF0.100.05
 Nanabijou Fee SLRNA1.00  0.50
Social Action FeeSLRSA0.400.20
Sustainability FeeSLRSU1.100.55
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Student) FeeSLRWU1.400.70
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) FeeSLCFS3.881.94
LU Radio FeeSRADF2.001.00
LUSU fees Subtotal: 51.2825.64
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): 138.9469.47
    
2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees For Part-Time Undergraduate First Year Students: Amount (1.0FCE)Amount (0.5FCE)
Orientation and First Year Experience Fee (Flat Fee - not per course)SORIE80.0080.00
Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): 138.9469.47
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate First Year/First Course (Thunder Bay): 218.94149.47
2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Orillia) Code Amount
Lakehead University Services Fees  
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHO107.89
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMO25.00
Health Services Support FeeSHEAO79.45
Lakehead Services Subtotal 212.34
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees  
LUSU Capital FundSBLDO56.00
LUSU U-Pass Fee SLBUO145.00
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance *SMEDO399.00
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSO149.00
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SWUSO7.00
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) FeeSCFSO19.40
LUSU Fees (Orillia) Subtotal 775.40
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Orillia) 987.74

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259

 Co-op, Part-Time, Seniors, and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.

** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUO):  All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.


 First Year Students

2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Students (Orillia) Code Amount
Orientation & First Year Experience FeeSORIO80.00
LUSU and LU Services Fees Total 987.74
Total 1067.74
2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia)CodeAmount Per Course (1.0FCE)Amount Per Half Course (0.5FCE)
Lakehead University Services Fees
   
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHO21.5810.79
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMO5.002.50
Health Services Support FeeSHEAO15.897.95
Lakehead Services Fees Subtotal: 42.4721.23
Lakehead University Student Union Fees   
LUSU Capital FundSBLDO11.205.60
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSO29.8014.90
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SWUSO1.400.70
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) FeeSCFSO3.881.94
LUSU Fees Subtotal: 46.2823.14
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia): 88.7544.37
    
First Year Part-Time Orillia Students:   
Orientation & First Year Experience Fee (Flat fee - Not per course)SORIO80.0080.00
Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia) 88.7544.37
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course/First Course, First Year (Orillia) 168.75124.37
2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering
 Code Amount
Lakehead University Services Fees  
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHG107.89
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMG25.00
Health Services Support FeeSHEAG79.45
Lakehead Services Subtotal: 212.34
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees  
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance *SMEDG399.00
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSG149.00
LUSU Capital FundSBLDG56.00
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SWUSG7.00
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) FeeSCFSG19.40
LUSU Fees Subtotal: 630.40
Georgian/Barrie U-Pass Fee **SLBUB187.58
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering:
 1030.32

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259

 Co-op students, Part-Time Students, Seniors, and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.

** The Georgian/Barrie Bus Pass Fee (SLBUB):  All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.

 


 

2023-24 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Lakehead-Georgian (Barrie) - Non-Engineering
 Code Amount
Orientation & First Year Experience FeeSORIB80.00
LUSU and LU Services and Bus Pass Subtotal 1030.32
Total 1110.32

 

2023-24  Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) All Programs
 Code Amount Per Course (1.0 FCE)
Amount Per Half Course (0.5 FCE)
Lakehead University Services Fees   
Student Recreation and Wellness 
SATHG21.5810.79
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMG5.002.50
Health Services Support FeeSHEAG15.897.95
Lakehead Services Subtotal: 42.4721.23
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees   
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSG29.8014.90
LUSU Capital FundSBLDG11.205.60
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SWUSG1.400.70
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) FeeSCFSG3.881.94
LUSU Fees Subtotal: 46.2823.14
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time (Per Course) Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs:
 88.7544.37