Except where otherwise stated in the admission requirements of a particular program, domestic degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent. We recommend that International applicants have an overall standing of Second Class - Upper Division or higher.
Meeting the minimum application requirements does not guarantee admission. The Faculty of Graduate Studies will advise all applicants in writing of admission decisions once they are received from the program. Applicants are encouraged to regularly monitor their Lakehead University email and application portal for the most current information.
The first step in the application process is to complete the online graduate studies application form.
After you have submitted the online form along with the required $125 CAD application fee, you will be provided with an online account where you can complete the remaining steps of the application process which include uploading the required supporting documents and monitoring the status of your application.
After you have submitted the online application form, you can access your account here. Any change in your application status will be reflected in this portal.
Graduate Studies Reference FormOne (1) official copy of your complete academic record must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies directly from the institution(s) attended bearing the official seal of those institution(s). If your degree from those institution(s) is currently in progress, please submit the transcripts of your course work to date. Admitted students will not be allowed to register until their final official transcripts have been received.
Current or former Lakehead University students are required to upload their unofficial Lakehead University transcript in support of their graduate application. If you are recommended for admission, you will not need to submit the official version.
For a transcript to be accepted by Lakehead University, it MUST:
Your transcript should contain:
Unofficial academic records may be submitted as interim working documents; however, an official final transcript must follow them.
Please note: Once supporting documents, including transcripts, are submitted, they become the property of Lakehead University and cannot be returned.
Any hard copy documents submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies that are not required by the applicant’s program will be discarded.
If your degree has been completed, you must submit official proof that your degree has been awarded or conferred. Admitted students will not be allowed to register until their final official transcript(s) and proof of degree(s) have been received.
For a proof of degree to be accepted by Lakehead University, it MUST:
If your final official transcript includes the name of the degree you have been awarded or conferred and the date upon which the degree has been awarded or conferred, this will be considered official proof of degree.
If your final official transcript does not include the above information, you are required to submit separate official documentation, as proof of degree.
Provisional certificates will not be accepted as proof of degree.
Additional documentation may be requested in support of proof of degree.
Unofficial certificates may be submitted as interim working documents; however, an official proof of degree must follow.
Please note: Once supporting documents, including proof of degree(s), are submitted, they become the property of Lakehead University and cannot be returned.
Any hard copy documents submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies that are not required by the applicant’s program will be discarded.