2024 Guide to Applying - Lakehead University

GUIDE TO APPLYING

THUNDER BAY • ORILLIA

THUNDERWOLVES Hear from our THUNDER BAY CAMPUS

Lakehead has amazing support services with absolutely phenomenal staff who help you as much as they can to provide the best university experience possible.

Kendra McTavish CIVIL ENGINEERING, 2023

My favourite memory at Lakehead has to be completing my first clinical in the hospital in my second year. It allowed me to obtain the confidence I was looking for to be a competent nurse.

Khalid Ladhani NURSING, 2023

Lakehead not only prepared me with the hard skills of understanding the equations and the school content, but also the soft skills, like having the opportunity to network and present.

Drew Clutchey BUSINESS, 2023

Having smaller class sizes really has allowed for my class and professors to interact in a positive and helpful way. There is always a sense of trust and openness in classes and as a student I always feel encouraged to share my genuine thoughts and opinions.

Laura Wood SOCIAL WORK, 2023

Lakehead’s Bachelor of Education program is fantastic in that it allows you to choose from many school boards across Ontario to do your teaching practicum. I love that I have the option to come home to Toronto if I want to. It also includes over 100 days of classroom experience, which I know will help me become the best teacher I can be.

Daniel Troster EDUCATION, 2023

YOUR FUTURE. YOUR PROGRAM.

VIEW ALL OF OUR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

As a fully comprehensive university with more than 65 program options, we offer big opportunities with direct, individualized support.

Programs

Anthropology (Arts)

BUSINESS

EDUCATION

Commerce (Majors: Accounting, Business

Economics, Finance, General Management, Human Resources/Industrial Relations, Business Analytics and Information Systems, International Business, Marketing)

Commerce (Business Administration, Global Entrepreneurship)

International Dual Degree

Concurrent Education - Primary/Junior

Concurrent Education - Intermediate/Senior

Indigenous Teacher Education - Intermediate/ Senior

Consecutive Education - Primary/Junior

Consecutive Education - Intermediate/Senior

Technological Education (Diploma)

Chemical*

Civil*

Electrical*

Electrical (Georgian Partnership Program)

Mechanical*

Mechatronics*

Software*

Pre-Engineering (Common Year)

Kinesiology

Indigenous Nursing Entry Program

Nursing (Compressed)

&

HEALTH

BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Nursing

Psychology (Arts)

Psychology (Arts – Specialized Honours)

Psychology (Specialized Honours with Concentration in Gender and Women’s Studies)

Psychology & Philosophy (Double Major)

Psychology & Gender and Women’s Studies (Double Major)

Psychology (Science)

Psychology (Science – Specialized Honours)

Social Work

Social Work with Concentration in Indigenous Learning

Social Work with Concentration in Gender and Women’s Studies

Environmental Management

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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

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SCIENCE

Anthropology (Arts & Science)

Anthropology (Science)

Applied Life Sciences

Applied Life Sciences (Georgian Partnership Program)

Applied Life Sciences with Concentration in Biomedical Sciences

Bioinformatics

Biology (Environmental Science)

Biology

Biology with Concentration in Animal Sciences

Biology with Concentration in Biodiversity and Conservation

Biology with Concentration in Neuroscience

Biology with Concentration in Plant Sciences

Biology & Chemistry (Double Major)

Chemistry

Chemistry with Concentration in Medical Sciences

Computer Science

Computer Science (Georgian Partnership Program)

Earth Science (Environmental Science)

Earth Science (Science)

Economics

Economics & Political Science (Double Major)

Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability with Specialization in Ecosystem Management (Georgian Partnership Program)

General Science

Geoarchaeology

Geography (Arts)

Geography (Arts & Science)

Geography (Environmental Science)

Geography (Environmental Studies)

Geography (Science)

Geology

Indigenous STEM Access Program

Lakehead Science One

Mathematical Physics

Mathematics (Arts)

Mathematics & Economics (Arts) (Double Major)

Mathematics (Science)

Mathematics & Physics (Science) (Double Major)

Natural Sciences

Physics

Physics with Concentration in Biomedical Physics

Resource & Environmental Economics

Water Resource Science

Water Resource Science Specialization in Applied

Environmental Water Management

Programs Campus

Criminology

English

English & French (Double Major)

English & Gender and Women’s Studies (Double Major)

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English & History (Double Major)

English & Philosophy (Double Major)

French

French & History (Double Major)

French & Philosophy (Double Major)

Gender and Women’s Studies

General Arts

History

History & Gender and Women’s Studies (Double Major)

History & Philosophy (Double Major)

History & Political Science (Double Major)

History & Sociology (Double Major)

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Forestry

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SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES

Indigenous Learning

Indigenous Learning & Gender and Women’s Studies (Double Major)

Indigenous Learning & Philosophy (Double Major)

Indigenous Transition Year Program Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentration in Environment in Politics and Culture

Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentration in Human Nature

Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentration in International Conflict and Human Rights Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentration in Social Justice

Lakehead Arts One

Media, Film and Communications

Music

Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism

Outdoor Recreation with Concentration in NatureBased Therapeutic Recreation

Outdoor Recreation & (BA) Gender and Women’s Studies

(Double Degree)

Outdoor Recreation & (BA) Geography (Double Degree)

Outdoor Recreation & (BA) History (Double Degree)

Outdoor Recreation & (BSc) Natural Science (Double Degree)

Philosophy

Philosophy & Political Science (Double Major)

Political Science (Pre-Law available at )

Political Science & Gender and Women’s Studies (Double Major)

Sociology

Sociology & Gender and Women’s Studies (Double Major)

Visual Arts

LAW

Juris Doctor

YOUR SUPPORTS

Our supportive and student-centred philosophy gives you the highest potential for success. We are here to help you from your first day on campus, right through to graduation.

STUDENT CENTRAL

Whether you are a new student arriving to campus for the first time, getting ready to graduate or anything in between, Student Central provides you with a more convenient way to access support in one central location. Our dedicated, cross-trained Student Central Professionals are able to support you with questions related to your application, finances, course registration, and more! studentcentral@lakeheadu.ca

Connect

lakeheadu.ca/studentcentral

ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS

The Student Success Centre has many programs and support services in place to help you achieve your academic and personal goals while studying at Lakehead University. Get the most out of your university experience, and get involved in student orientation and transition, events, and leadership development opportunities. Academic support is also provided through the Academic Support Zone, offering tutoring, writing services, and academic skill development in support of your academic success.

Thunder Bay: ssc@lakeheadu.ca

Orillia: orillia.ssc@lakeheadu.ca

lakeheadu.ca/ssc

WELLNESS SUPPORT

Student Health and Wellness provides a range of counselling, health services, and wellness programs so that you can get the most out of your Lakehead Experience. Student Health and Wellness is an environment that facilitates physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual health.

Thunder Bay: health@lakeheadu.ca

Orillia: orluwell@lakeheadu.ca

lakeheadu.ca/shw

CAREER EXPLORATION

Careers and Co-op offers individual appointments, workshops, and events over the course of the year in support of your future career success. Develop your career path, learn about options connected to your chosen field of study, and get support to develop your confidence in job search, interview techniques, resume and cover letter writing, and more.

careers.coop@lakeheadu.ca

lakeheadu.ca/careerzone

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) staff collaborate with students, staff and faculty to facilitate the provision of academic accommodations (e.g. access to lecture material, extra time on tests, assistive technology) for students with disabilities/medical conditions while maintaining academic standards and integrity.

SAS welcomes students to a supportive atmosphere where services are delivered respectfully and confidentially.

Thunder Bay: sas@lakeheadu.ca

Orillia: oraccess@lakeheadu.ca

lakeheadu.ca/sas

TOP 5 Among the

(Primarily Undergraduate, Maclean’s, 2023)

IN ONTARIO FOR STUDENT SERVICES

LEARN BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Gain practical, hands-on experience through a variety of experiential learning opportunities available across all our undergraduate programs.

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION

With more than 27 co-op programs, you have the opportunity to graduate with hands-on, practical experience to gain an understanding of what it is like to work within your chosen field.

INTERNSHIPS

Translate the concepts and principles learned in the classroom into practical skills in the workplace.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Bring your time and expertise to our local communities, and integrate classroom theory with community experience to make a difference. Challenge yourself to engage with your learning in innovative ways.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Work alongside world-renowned researchers to build the academic skills needed to develop new knowledge that contributes to your field of study and create meaningful change within society.

PRACTICUMS, PLACEMENTS & FIELD EXPERIENCE

Integrated practicums, placements, and/or field schools are designed to provide you with practical work experience as part of your learning experience. These experiences can include a sixweek clinical placement in Nursing, working with human services agencies in Social Work, or exploring the ecosystem of a natural, environmentally protected bog in Environmental Sciences.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Many programs offer international educational opportunities as a core, or optional, component of the curriculum.

GLOBAL ME PROGRAM

Immerse yourself in the dynamic culture of another country while completing your degree. During an international exchange, you will remain a Lakehead student and continue to pay your Lakehead tuition even though you will be studying in another country.

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Rewarding exceptional academic performance. Guaranteed funding to entering Canadian high school students with a minimum 80% average from a recognized Canadian high school curriculum. Applicants are automatically assessed at the point of admission - no application required.

Academic Average Amount

95.0% & OVER FREE TUITION

90.0% - 94.9% $10,000*

85.0% - 89.9% $5,000*

80.0% - 84.9% $3,000*

$30,000

$11

MILLION in Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Awarded to outstanding Canadian high school students who have achieved a minimum 90% average. Recipients must demonstrate leadership qualities and have made significant contribuitions to their community.

Application Deadline: April 25, 2024

$3,000

NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO AND SIMCOE COUNTY CITIZENSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

Awarded to 10 graduating students from high schools in Northwestern Ontario and Simcoe County who model good citizenship within their high school and community.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2024

$4,500

VARSITY ENTRANCE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Members of a 2024-25 Lakehead University Varsity team (Thunder Bay campus) are eligible for consideration by the Varsity Coaches.

$2,500

ALUMNI ENTRANCE AWARD

For complete terms and conditions, please visit:

Available to students whose parents are an alumni of Lakehead University.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2024

Receiving the Presidential Scholarship had such a positive impact on my life and education because I was able to enter University without worrying about being in debt when I graduated. Alleviating a lot of that stress allowed me to take part in the full university experience.

Hannah Szeplaki Concurrent BEd, 2023

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APPLICANT

Note: If you are an international student, please visit: lakeheadu.ca/international

FIND YOUR PROGRAM

Explore more than 65+ exceptional programs offered at Lakehead University! Ensure you are able to successfully complete the necessary admission requirements to your program of choice. Visit lakeheadu.ca/ admissions for more information.

APPLY ONLINE

Submit your Undergraduate Application online (ouac.on.ca). Current high school students studying in Ontario must provide their Ontario Education Number (OEN) to apply.

ACCESS MYPORTAL

Following receipt of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with information about your myPortal account to stay up-to-date with important news and events!

REVIEW APPLICATION STATUS

Review the status of your application through myPortal, and review documents required for admission consideration.

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APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

Lakehead University offers over $11 million in scholarships, bursaries and awards. Determine funding eligibility through the myAwards database. Complete your profile and apply for funds beginning August 15

APPLY FOR RESIDENCE

Living in residence is an integral part of the university experience! Admission to Residence is guaranteed to all high school students, provided they apply via myPortral by June 3

ACCEPT YOUR OFFER

If you receive an Offer of Admission, congratulations! Your hard work, determination and commitment to your studies has paid off.

Please read through your Offer of Admission carefully.

Ensure conditions, if any, outlined in Your Offer are satisfied as detailed. Contact Student Central at studentcentral@lakeheadu.ca with any questions about your Offer of Admission.

We are looking forward to welcoming you as a future Thunderwolf!

The Senate of Lakehead University reserves the right to change regulations, programs, and admission requirements, as outlined in this Viewbook, without prior notice.

Lakehead is for

When you become a Lakehead student, you become part of a diverse and dynamic community that will support you from the time you arrive through to graduation. We believe in the potential of our students, and are committed to helping you build the academic skills and confidence needed to succeed.

Ambition and curiosity to pursue the unconventional is at the heart of the Lakehead experience. Our highly acclaimed, award winning faculty will challenge and teach you how to think, not what to think.

Through hands-on learning opportunities and individual academic experiences, that expand beyond our lecture halls, our students are offered a truly unique experience. At Lakehead, you will develop knowledge and skills for your university years and beyond.

Welcome to your future. Welcome to Lakehead.

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