General Admission Requirements:
All undergraduate first year degree entry programs:
Completion of a provincially recognized Secondary School Diploma; the required number of Grade 12 academic level courses, as listed in the admission charts linked below; required program specific prerequisite courses; a minimum 70% overall final average.
*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.
To view Lakehead University's program specific Admission Requirements for the 2010 - 2011 academic session, please click on the following downloadable documents:
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International Baccalaureate Program Admission Requirements
Applicants who have completed an International Baccalaureate Diploma will be considered for admission provided that the completed diploma includes the subject area requirements for the chosen program of study.
Applicants must possess a total score of 28 in six subjects, three of which must be at the higher level with no score less then 4 in any subject.
Applicants presenting the International Baccalaureate Diploma may be considered for advanced standing credit in some higher level subjects provided a score of 5 or better has been attained in the higher level subject.
For a list of courses which are eligible for advanced standing credit consideration please click here.
Advanced Placement Courses
Advanced Placement Courses and examinations may be used to determine admissibility and the granting of credit or exemption. Applicants who have achieved a minimum grade of 4 on certain advanced placement exams will be eligible to received university credit.
Click here to view an advanced standing chart for Advanced Placement Courses
EXPLORE TM
Explore (French Language Program)
Student's completing the Explore - Basic, Intermediate or Advanced French program may receive transfer credit for one (1) full year course equivalent of French, at the first year level. Transfer credit will be assessed on an individual basis, upon receipt of a final official transcript from the institution where the program was completed, indicating the level of French proficiency achieved as well as an average of 70% or better.
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