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YOUR UNIVERSITY YEARS WILL BE FILLED WITH EXCITEMENT AND MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. THAT’S WHY WE DON’T SETTLE FOR ANYTHING BUT THE EXTRAORDINARY AT LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY. Although we can’t predict what those
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“It is the feeling you get when you step onto the campus. I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.
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- Charlotte McEwen, DARTMOUTH, NS – NURSING
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YOUR UNIVERSITY YEARS WILL DEFINE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. DON’T LET THEM BE TYPICAL.
AT LAKEHEAD, WE OFFER YOU AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT GIVES YOU THE HIGHEST POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS. OUR SUPPORTIVE AND STUDENT-CENTRED PHILOSOPHY MEANS THAT YOU ARE OUR #1 PRIORITY. @MyLakehead
I can be who I want to be here. #mylakehead #iChooseLakehead
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We foster independent thinking – focusing on an education that is about teaching you how to think, not what to think. Our small classes, dedication to providing you with opportunities to get involved in undergraduate research right in first year and beyond, and supportive and engaging faculty will ensure you are well prepared to make an impact in the world. Our campuses are filled with trendsetters – eager to take on the world and shape it in their own way while pursuing their individual interests. Lakehead is a place that nurtures your individuality while creating a space where you belong. Our two unbeatable campus locations are the perfect destinations to live and learn. Surrounded by the best of the great outdoors along with the irresistible charm of our hometowns, Lakehead is the perfect place to escape and get away from it all so you can focus on your studies while having the experience of a lifetime. Your university years should be unique, just like you! This is the Lakehead difference.
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“If you want to work to invest in yourself and your future, come to Lakehead.” - Bradley Kean, ORILLIA, ON – INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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TWO CAMPUSES STRONG 19:1 51 YEARS AGO THE LEGACY THAT IS LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY BEGAN. LIKE OUR STUDENTS, LAKEHEAD HAS A DESIRE FOR ADVENTURE AND EXPLORATION. THAT IS WHY WE EXPANDED THE LAKEHEAD EXPERIENCE INTO TWO EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITIES – THUNDER BAY AND ORILLIA. AS A SMALLER AND VIBRANT UNIVERSITY, LAKEHEAD OFFERS YOU A PERSONAL CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU CAN TRULY REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL. WE OFFER A TOP NOTCH STUDENT EXPERIENCE WHERE YOUR CONTRIBUTION MATTERS.
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“At a smaller, more interactive type of campus I really felt I was able to relate and build connections with many students and professors from diverse programs and staff from all areas within the university.”
- Bailey Nicholls, ORILLIA, ON – CRIMINOLOGY
THUNDER BAY CAMPUS Established in 1965, the Thunder Bay campus is home to over 7,500 students studying a comprehensive array of programs. From Arts and Sciences to professional programs such as Business, Education, Engineering, Law, and Nursing, Lakehead is well known for providing a quality, student-centred education. Situated in the heart of Thunder Bay, the best of both nature and big city amenities are only minutes away from campus. Fields and green space surround our campus and all buildings are conveniently located together in one location creating a true campus feel. Many of the University’s buildings are grouped around Lake Tamblyn and the residence complexes hug the banks of the McIntyre River. Underground tunnels connect many of the main, centralized buildings on campus, allowing for easy access between classes and facilities. Paved trails surround the campus, making it the perfect place to take in the beauty of the area whether you are hiking, jogging, rollerblading, biking, or crosscountry skiing!
ORILLIA CAMPUS In 2006, the Lakehead experience expanded to Central Ontario’s beautiful cottage country in Orillia. The campus has increased to over 1,500 students and now operates out of two locations. In 2010, our brand new state-of-the-art campus opened, as the first LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standard campus in North America. The Academic Building is environmentally friendly in every way possible with a green roofing system, geothermal energy source, and water collection ponds. As a student at the Orillia campus, you will benefit from the full Lakehead experience. Walking down the halls, you will know your classmates and become part of something truly different. You will play an important role in shaping student life at the Orillia campus.
“The atmosphere of the university feels alive and robust.” - Teal Wise, SEVERN BRIDGE, ON – SOCIAL WORK
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BIG CITY AMENITIES | SMALL TOWN CHARM
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THUNDER BAY FROM THE BREATHTAKING SUNRISES OVER THE MAJESTIC SLEEPING GIANT TO THE MAGNIFICENT NORTHERN LIGHTS LIGHTING UP THE CLEAR NIGHT SKIES, YOU WILL FIND IT HARD TO IMAGINE A MORE BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE AND LEARN.
Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay is the largest urban centre between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Toronto, Ontario. Known as the ‘Hub of the North’, Thunder Bay is home to over 110,000 people. A quick 90-minute plane ride from either Lester B. Pearson Airport or the downtown Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto makes Thunder Bay a short commute home during the holidays or for a weekend visit. Whether you like to snowboard, hike, camp, rock climb, golf, dance, sing, shop or attend live theatre or concerts, Thunder Bay has it all. Thunder Bay is the #1 place for you to get out and experience all that the 4 seasons have to offer and so much more. www.thunderbay.ca
TOP 2 HAPPIEST CITIES IN CANADA
MUST TRY THINGS TO DO IN THUNDER BAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT THE FAMOUS HOITO RESTAURANT
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WALK ACROSS THE EAGLE CANYON SUSPENSION BRIDGE – THE LONGEST IN CANADA!
DEER WATCHING AT MISSION ISLAND GO BACK IN TIME AT THE FORT WILLIAM HISTORICAL PARK
TRY A THUNDER BAY DELICACY, THE PERSIAN!
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CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
ORILLIA IS BEST KNOWN AS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE GO TO ESCAPE FROM IT ALL AND TO ENJOY THE FREEDOM TO BREATHE AND ENJOY BEING SURROUNDED BY THE NATURAL OUTDOORS. THIS SCENIC LAKESIDE CITY IS WHERE LAKE COUCHICHING MEETS LAKE SIMCOE AND IS HOME TO OVER 30,000 PEOPLE.
Less than a 90-minute drive from Toronto, Orillia has all the amenities of a large urban setting, with small town pleasantness. Surrounded by beautiful open spaces, you can easily clear your mind from studying by hopping on your bike, walking or running on the many trails that surround the campus or reading a book in the unique coffee shops in the downtown area. At the centre of Orillia is a 10-km waterfront trail connecting parks, heritage sites, and the Port of Orillia. There are also several cafĂŠs, restaurants, movie theatres and locally owned treasures that make for excellent social spots to get together with friends after class. Whatever the season, and whatever your interests, the City of Orillia offers you a unique place to spend your university years. city.orillia.on.ca
MUST TRY THINGS TO DO IN ORILLIA
SPEND YOUR DAY AT THE BEACH AT LAKE COUCHICHING HANG OUT AND EXPLORE THE TREATS DOWNTOWN AT MARIPOSA MARKET EXPLORE THE TRAILS AT SCOUT VALLEY TRY OUT A LEGENDARY HAMBURGER AT WEBERS CATCH A CONCERT OR LIVE BAND
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A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS FROM THE CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS YOU’LL HAVE WITH YOUR PROFESSORS TO THE FRIENDS YOU WILL MAKE IN CLASS, WHETHER PARTICIPATING IN CLUBS OR LIVING IN RESIDENCE, YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THE LAKEHEAD DIFFERENCE. OUR FRIENDLY AND PERSONABLE UNIVERSITY WILL MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME, SUPPORTED AND ALWAYS WELCOME. LAKEHEAD IS A PLACE WHERE UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU COME TO SEEK OUT A NEW ADVENTURE AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
Lakehead celebrates the diversity of the many cultures and nations of our students, and we embrace their individuality. We are a community of educators and learners, working together to expand our knowledge in an effort to make a positive difference in the world. At Lakehead, you matter, and so does your contribution to these efforts.
Even after you cross the stage with your Lakehead degree in hand, you will remain connected to your roots at Lakehead and continue to matter. Our proud Alumni work around the globe in places close to home and far away. Wherever your path may take you, a network of 55,000 other Alumni that you can call upon in your professional pursuits will surround you, share in your Lakehead memories and contribute towards making a difference.
BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE. BELONG AT LAKEHEAD.
A select group of people have shared in the Lakehead experience – and you’re about to become one of them.
“At Lakehead I got much more than I expected. I became a part of something.” – Rayelle Sowers, SELKIRK, MB – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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“I always felt valued as a student, that my contribution mattered and still matters.” - Daphne Haggarty, THUNDER BAY, ON – PSYCHOLOGY
CELEBRATING ABORIGINAL CULTURE Through its history, Lakehead has developed strong connections and partnerships with the First Nation, Non-Status, Metis and Inuit peoples of Northwestern Ontario and Canada. Our innovative programming honours and celebrates Aboriginal heritage while providing culturally appropriate support for the next generation of Aboriginal learners. Develop an understanding of Aboriginal culture, history, and language by participating in activities that heighten your awareness of Aboriginal issues and identity. Attend an Indigenous Speaker Series, Elder’s program, smudging or sweat lodge ceremony, and much more! HUB TO THE WORLD Studying at Lakehead can be a truly international experience. Each year, we welcome students from around the globe who bring their unique cultures and world views to our community.
“Lakehead has given me exciting cross-cultural experiences and when I graduate, I will have a globally-recognized degree. My experiences at Lakehead have helped me to get to know new cultures and new people from all over the world.” - Abdullah Alammari, SAUDI ARABIA – ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL)
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GET INVOLVED BEGINNING WITH ORIENTATION, LAKEHEAD PROVIDES YOU WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED, HAVE FUN, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND CREATE CONNECTIONS THAT LAST WELL BEYOND YOUR FIRST YEAR.
Whatever your thing is – student government, leadership, music, gaming, or volunteering – there will be no shortage of opportunities for you to get involved in ways that suit your life. • Join one of 50+ student clubs • Stroll through Culture Days to explore different countries and cultures • Roll up your sleeves and help out at the Community Garden • Run for the Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) • And so much more!
“By volunteering, tutoring, and playing on a team, I have broadened my social environment to include peers with a variety of interests. I feel that Lakehead University is unique because it enables me to grow intellectually, as well as socially.” - Brennan Mao, THUNDER BAY, ON – CHEMISTRY 10
RESIDENCE LIFE
TRACK YOUR INVOLVEMENT: THE CCR!
When it comes to living on campus, expand your horizons and gain leadership skills by being a part of the Residence Life Team. Perhaps you will be the next House President, Resident Assistant or Programmer who coordinates social and educational events for students living in residence.
The Co-Curricular Record, also known as the CCR, is an ideal way to complement your academic transcript when applying for jobs or to a graduate or professional program. Track your extra-curricular involvement and showcase the skills you’ve learned through your varied experiences.
OTHER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Lakehead’s leadership programs provide valuable leadership learning experiences. Develop new skills, and grow as a person while getting involved in engaging and worthwhile group activities and projects.
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LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION LUSU is run for students, by students. Become part of the team that ensures students can pursue academic excellence as well as personal and social growth at Lakehead, free from barriers. You can also get involved in one of the LUSU Centres such as the Gender Issues Centre, Multicultural Centre, Pride Central or the Food Bank.
STUDENT CLUBS Clubs are the cornerstone of student life at Lakehead. Whether you’re interested in sports, movies, video games, politics, or academics, a club exists to fill your need to broaden your ways of thinking and living life. Here is a sample of the 50+ clubs available for you to join: • Canoe & Kayak Club • International Club • BOSS – Business Orillia Student Society • Interprofessional Student Society • Belly Dancing Club You can even start your own unique club!
THE ARGUS STUDENT NEWSPAPER Are you a passionate writer, talented journalist or creative photographer? If so, check out opportunities with The Argus and see how you can become part of a nearly half-century-old tradition at Lakehead.
TUNE IN TO 102.7 FM Join our community radio station, LU Radio, as either an avid listener or a programmer. LU Radio provides listeners with a different type of radio experience that is not on the airwaves in Thunder Bay. 11
STAYING ACTIVE TAKE A BREAK FROM YOUR STUDIES – EMBRACE THE OUTDOORS, CHEER ON OUR THUNDERWOLVES, OR JOIN THE ACTION – LAKEHEAD OFFERS MANY OPTIONS.
THIS IS NO PLACE TO HIBERNATE • Grab your hiking boots and hike up Mt. McKay. The views of Lake Superior and the City of Thunder Bay are amazing! • Enjoy snowboarding or downhill skiing on a snowy winter day at Horseshoe Valley or Loch Lomond Ski Hills. • Take your yoga mat to the gym or a peaceful spot on campus. • Join the golf, rowing, soccer or ultimate Frisbee club teams.
PLAY OUTSIDE Escape from your studies, take in the clean, fresh air and enjoy the ultimate outdoor experience. From rollerblading on the trails that connect the campus to the city, to hopping on a bus and going snowboarding with friends at a local ski hill, you will want to try out new and different experiences right at our campus doorstep.
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VARSITY & CLUB TEAMS:
Show your blue and gold spirit by attending a game and cheering on the Thunderwolves. You will have a blast learning the “White Out” tradition and experiencing the thrill of over 3,000 fans supporting the hockey team. You don’t have to play to have fun – become one of our greatest fans!
Varsity M W Campus Basketball • • TBay Cross-Country Running • • TBay Golf • • Orillia Hockey • TBay Indoor Soccer • • Orillia Nordic Skiing • • TBay Track and Field • • TBay Volleyball • TBay Wrestling • • TBay
THUNDER BAY CAMPUS FACILITIES A few steps away from residence and our academic buildings, you will enjoy extensive on-campus fitness facilities at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse and The Hangar. Stay active in our 15,000 square-foot Thunderdome gymnasium and our 50,000 square-foot student athletic facility, the Hangar.
ORILLIA CAMPUS FACILITIES Keep moving with the membership you will receive for the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. The YMCA offers a wide variety of recreational activities to help you stay active and reduce stress. As a bonus, memberships can be used at select YMCA facilities outside of the Simcoe/Muskoka region when you are away during holidays or academic placements.
Club Teams M W Campus Baseball • TBay Basketball • • Orillia Cricket • TBay Curling • • TBay Dance • Orillia/TBay Equestrian • • TBay Golf • TBay Hockey • • Orillia Hockey • TBay Lacrosse • TBay Rugby • • TBay Soccer • • TBay Ultimate Frisbee • • TBay Volleyball • TBay mylakehead.ca/athletics
“My journey with the men’s basketball team culminated with our winning an Ontario Athletics Association Wilson Cup championship. Running onto the court as the final buzzer rang to celebrate with my teammates will remain in my mind for years to come.” - Karl Rom, THUNDER BAY, ON – MEDICINE 13
YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOME THUNDER BAY RESIDENCE LIFE WE EMBRACE THE FACT THAT YOU CANNOT GO HOME EVERY WEEKEND – RESIDENCE TRULY BECOMES YOUR ‘HOME AWAY FROM HOME.’ RESIDENCE IS ALWAYS FULL OF LIFE. FROM THE PEOPLE YOU’LL MEET TO THE LAUGHS YOU’LL SHARE, THERE’S SO MUCH TO DO AND LEARN THAT LIVING IN RESIDENCE WILL BECOME A WHOLE NEW WAY OF LIFE. 3,000 STUDENTS CALL RESIDENCE ‘HOME’ Imagine getting up in the morning and being able to walk to class within only a few minutes. residence.lakeheadu.ca
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Came to Lakehead not knowing anyone but within seconds I made friends I can now call family. #mylakehead #bffs #rezlife
RESIDENCE AMENITIES Lakehead University – Thunder Bay Campus offers three primary living styles: residence halls, apartments, and townhouses. Each style provides a unique environment that allows you to experience freedom while receiving the academic and social support you need to succeed. As a first year student, you will likely stay in our residence halls which include the convenience of a full meal plan. The apartment and townhouse accommodations are normally reserved for upper-year students. Our Residence Halls feature: Basic single and single room options Fully furnished rooms include bed, desk, desk chair, and small fridge Every room has a telephone, wired internet, cable TV access Includes compulsory meal plan Every Residence House has a lounge, study room and access to laundry facilities
RESIDENCE MEAL PLANS First-Year Students** Lakehead’s Thunder Bay campus residence halls include a compulsory, comprehensive meal plan. Our Residence Dining Hall features an all-you-care-to-eat service, with diverse menu options. Your meal plan also includes a declining balance portion that can be used at many other on-campus food service outlets including: Tim Horton’s, Main Cafeteria, Dan’s Diner, Nick’s Garage, Agora Bistro, and the Bora Laskin Building.
BE A PART OF THE ACTION The Residence Life Team plans a host of events for you to get involved in right from the day you move in to the day you say goodbye for the summer months. Check out a few events you will want to be a part of: • Smores and Bonfire by Lake Tamblyn • Monte Carlo Night during Orientation • Super Saturday Sports
RESIDENCE COSTS SEPTEMBER TO APRIL Basic Single Single Apartment Townhouse
$ 9,445 $ 10,145 $ 6,715 $ 6,690
Room and Meal Plan Room and Meal Plan Room Only Room Only * based on 2015-2016 costs
• Dress up for Residence Spring Formal • After 1st year, apply to be a part of the Residence Team
“Living in residence allowed me to truly see what Lakehead offered socially and academically.” – Julie Edwards, ETOBICOKE, ON – FORESTRY
For more information on food services and meal plans: lakeheadu.campusdish.com ** Complete terms and conditions for all meal plans available online at residence.lakeheadu.ca
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THE PLACE TO BE ORILLIA RESIDENCE LIFE MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME IN OUR MODERN, SUSTAINABLE, AND NORTH AMERICA’S FIRST LEED® CERTIFIED UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. OUR RESIDENCE COMPLEX AT THE ORILLIA CAMPUS HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO GIVE YOU THE FREEDOM AND SPACE TO MAKE IT YOUR ‘HOME AWAY FROM HOME’ WHILE AT THE SAME TIME FOSTERING A COMMUNITY UNLIKE ANY OTHER. YOU WILL ENJOY BEING STEPS AWAY FROM THE CAMPUS WHILE BEING SURROUNDED BY OPEN, GREEN SPACE WHERE YOU CAN CURL UP AND READ A BOOK OR ENJOY YOGA IN THE QUAD.
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RESIDENCE AMENITIES
RESIDENCE COSTS
Our Orillia Campus residence complex features a modern residence hall dorm design. The 250-bed residence provides you with:
SEPTEMBER TO APRIL Single with Meal Plan
• Single furnished rooms with a double bed, desk, desk chair, in-suite sink, and small fridge
* based on 2015-2016 costs
$ 10,820 Room and Meal Plan
• A telephone, wired internet, and cable TV access • A compulsory meal plan
RESIDENCE MEAL PLAN
• A shared bathroom with one other student
First-Year Students**
• Laundry facilities, a lounge and study room on every floor
Lakehead’s Orillia Campus residence hall includes a compulsory, comprehensive meal plan.
The main floor features a social lounge, meeting room, and front desk. Just outside the residence, a covered storage area is available to secure your bike.
The Residence Dining Hall offers numerous dining options to cater to your tastes while also accommodating a number of dietary choices and restrictions. Using a declining balance system, you have the freedom to customize your meal choices throughout the school year. For more information on food services and meal plans: backtothegrind.ca ** Complete terms and conditions for all meal plans available online at residence.lakeheadu.ca
TOP 8 REASONS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS
250 STUDENTS CALL RESIDENCE ‘HOME’
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CONVENIENCE! You are steps away from classes, recreational facilities, cafeteria and social spots.
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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY! You will receive a bus pass as a part of your tuition; however walking requires even less commuting.
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EAT WELL AND AS OFTEN AS YOU’D LIKE! Choose a meal plan and you don’t have to worry about doing the dishes.
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GREAT ROOMS! Safe, clean and furnished.
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SAVE TIME AND MONEY! You won’t need to hunt for the right apartment or house.
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MAKE BUDGETING EASY! No hidden fees, or surprises that can come from a 12-month lease or increased house or apartment maintenance costs.
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ALL INCLUSIVE: No hook-up or monthly fees, utilities, cable, phone or internet – they are all included.
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BE AT THE CENTRE OF ALL THE ON-CAMPUS FUN! Meet people from all over the world; make friendships that will last a lifetime!
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MONEY MATTERS
FINANCING YOUR LAKEHEAD EDUCATION
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ONE OF THE THINGS THAT DEFINES LAKEHEAD AS EXCEPTIONAL IS OUR SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY PROGRAM. PAYING FOR YOUR UNIVERSITY DEGREE HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. OUR SCHOLARSHIPS AWARD ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, OUR BURSARIES HELP THOSE IN FINANCIAL NEED, AND OUR TEAM OF FINANCIAL EXPERTS HELP YOU TO ACCESS RESOURCES THROUGHOUT YOUR DEGREE TO ENSURE THAT YOU CAN FOCUS ON YOUR EDUCATION.
RENEWABLE ACADEMIC ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS Automatic - No scholarship application required At Lakehead University we guarantee funding to entering Canadian high school students who have a minimum 80% average from a recognized Canadian high school curriculum. Your average is calculated based on your top six Grade 12 U or M marks available at the time of the Scholarship Offer. We extend scholarships in two rounds – your final entrance scholarship value will be the best value from either round. Our entrance scholarships are also fully renewable.
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1 Free Tuition Scholarship is renewable providing a 90% average is achieved in each academic year. If a student’s university academic average falls between 80.0% - 89.9%, the student will receive an amended scholarship valued at $2,500/year for each subsequent academic year for the remaining term of the scholarship. 2 Renewable providing an 80% average is achieved in each academic year.
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HIDDEN GEMS
To celebrate and recognize your high school and community commitments, Lakehead provides a series of additional entrance scholarships. Take a look at a few of them: Presidential Scholarships Value: up to 2 x $30,000 ($7,500/year for 4 years) Northwestern Ontario and Simcoe County Citizenship Scholarships Value: Up to 10 x $3,000 ($3,000/year x 1 year) Specialist High Skills Major Award Value: $500 award Varsity Entrance Athletic Scholarships Value: up to $4,000
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ENTRANCE BURSARIES Our entrance bursary program provides over $300,000 annually for students who demonstrate financial need.
UP TO $1,500 GENERAL + $800 TRAVEL* = $2,300 *Based on living distance from the Thunder Bay or Orillia Campus (must be over 700 km away) You can also apply for external awards that total over $400,000 annually. To learn more about award opportunities and review how Lakehead University can help you, visit
THE GOVERNMENT CAN HELP TOO – 30% OFF TUITION The Ontario Government offers a grants and loans program, the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). OSAP helps to supplement costs that you and your immediate family cannot meet. The application is easy and you will also be considered for the 30% tuition rebate, which can be an additional $1,830 in your pocket. ontario.ca/osap For complete scholarship, award and bursary details, including how to apply, visit lakeheadu.ca/future-students/scholarships
lakeheadu.ca/future-students/scholarships Note: Lakehead University reserves the right to make changes without prior notice to the terms, conditions, and award values contained in this publication.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
DETERMINE YOUR BUDGET
From help with budgeting and repayment assistance planning to seeking out award opportunities, Student Awards & Financial Aid can help.
If you haven’t started preparing a budget for your first year of university, then now is the time to start. When working on your budget, remember to consider not just tuition, but also living expenses, books and supplies, field trips, and personal spending money. Be sure to offset your budget with the generous scholarships, bursaries and awards available from Lakehead. Here’s a sample budget to help get you started: MEET JENNY • enrolling in the Honours Bachelor of Arts - English program and plans to live in residence in a Basic Single Room • has a 86% average, has applied for an Entrance Bursary and will be working on campus • she visited the campus for a Tour and was eligible for the Tour Bursary • she has applied for the Ontario Tuition Grant
MEET MICHAEL • enrolling in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce program and plans to live at home • has a 92% average, has applied for OSAP since his parental income is less than $160,000 and will be working on campus • he has applied for the Ontario Tuition Grant
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MICHAEL
Tuition*
$6,085*
$6,882*
Student Fees
$973
$973
Books/Supplies/Field Trips
$1,200
$1,200
Accommodations
$9,445
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Personal Expenses
$1,700
$1,700
Total Expenses
$19,403
$10,755
Entrance Scholarship
$1,250
$2,500
Entrance Bursary
$2,300
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Campus Tour Bursary
$500
Work Study On-Campus Employment
$3,740
University Expenses
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Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
$3,740 $3,200
Ontario Tuition Grant 30% Off
$1,830
$1,830
Total Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards
$9,620
$11,270
Total Costs for 1st Year
$9,783
-$515
“Lakehead offered me the best scholarship package. Plus, I work on campus so I can gain experience and earn additional money.” - Taylor Murie, THUNDER BAY, ON – CONCURRENT EDUCATION WITH CHEMISTRY
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THE ROAD TO SUCCESS BEGINS HERE! Matter YOU
WE BELIEVE IN OUR STUDENTS AND WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. WHETHER YOU ARE MOVING AWAY FROM HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME OR COMMUTING DAILY TO THE CAMPUS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING YOU WITH YOUR TRANSITION TO LAKEHEAD AND THROUGHOUT YOUR ENTIRE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE.
START YOUR TRANSITION
ACADEMIC SUPPORTS
Let us help you get ready for your first days on campus. Attend Summer Orientation or join Fast Pass to get a head start with course planning, registration, finding your classes, and more.
If you need help preparing for your first exam, writing an essay or require extra assistance in math, let us help you realize your potential. From the Math and Writing Centres to workshops on study techniques, effective learning methods and much more, let us assist you in developing your academic skills.
ORIENTATION Your first days on campus will be filled with excitement and action! Meet new friends, move in to residence, get settled, meet your professors, acquaint yourself with your new home, and take part in all the engaging academic transition sessions and festivities.
A HEALTHY BODY & MIND Your health and well-being is a priority. We offer a full medical clinic on campus in Thunder Bay, including access to a team of registered nurses, doctors and counsellors. The Wellness Centre at the Orillia campus offers you access to naturopathic doctors, nurse practitioner, personal support counselling, and resources about services available in the area.
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES We are committed to helping coordinate services and supports around academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Students with special needs related to a disability are encouraged to contact Student Accessibility Services to arrange for any academic and/or physical accommodations that may be necessary.
CAREER EXPLORATION & PLANNING Whether you are looking for a job during your studies or starting to plan for your future career after graduation, the Student Success Centre will help you explore your career options.
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TUTORING & PEER-ASSISTED LEARNING Take advantage of the 5 free hours of tutoring you recieve each year. Whether you find yourself struggling with assignments, or just want to be sure you are on the right track, we will work with you to help you master the skills and knowledge required to succeed in your classes.
ABORIGINAL CULTURAL & SUPPORT SERVICES We offer a culturally-supportive environment to all Aboriginal students including Status, Non-Status, Inuit and MĂŠtis. From academic workshops and an Elder-in-Residence program to cultural teachings, a Sweat Lodge Site, and Medicine Garden, we invite you to stop by to meet with the Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services team.
ENRICHING YOUR EDUCATION GET READY FOR A TRANSFORMATIVE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE AT LAKEHEAD. ENRICH YOUR EDUCATION BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM BY TAKING YOUR EXPERTISE INTO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES, INTO THE LAB, THE WORKPLACE, OR EVEN TO ANOTHER PART OF THE WORLD.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES
CONNECTING YOU TO REAL WORLD EXPERIENCES
Lakehead offers you a chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic culture of another country while completing your degree. We have study abroad opportunities at partner institutions all over the world including countries such as Australia, England, France, Iceland and Sweden, to name a few.
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION Lakehead offers you the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience through a co-op work term. Alternate your academic studies with periods of work experience where you will deepen your knowledge of your field while you earn additional money and build your resumé for the future.
INTERNSHIPS Many of our programs include internship opportunities. Apply the concepts and principles learned in the classroom into practical skills in the workplace.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Community service learning provides you the opportunity to link your studies with our local communities. Many of our courses allow you to contribute towards helping address critical social issues in our neighbourhoods.
ALL LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ENRICHED WITH OUR INDIGENOUS CONTENT REQUIREMENT — AN INTEGRATION OF RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CANADA’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES WITHIN YOUR AREA OF STUDY.
“Studying abroad in Italy was the trip of a lifetime. From authentic cooking classes to feild trips to Rome, I immersed myself into the Italian culture and lifestyle.” - Sidney Howlett, BARRIE, ON – INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH At most universities, the opportunity to get involved in research is unlikely during your undergraduate years. At Lakehead, we encourage our undergraduate students to seek out undergraduate research opportunities.
“We take great pride in being able to offer motivated students meaningful opportunities to work with leading scientists on projects that are current and of real interest to the student. Research inspires learning.” - Dr. Todd Randall, Acting Dean of Science & Environmental Studies 21
PURSUE YOUR PASSION UNIVERSITY IS ABOUT EXERCISING YOUR CURIOSITY, DEVELOPING YOUR ABILITY TO THINK CRITICALLY AND EXPLORING THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU. NEW EXPERIENCES, ACADEMIC AND CAREER DISCOVERY, AND TESTING THE WATERS ARE ALL VALUABLE PARTS OF A UNIVERSITY EDUCATION. At Lakehead, we offer you fields of study that you have likely never experienced such as Criminology, Social Work, Water Resource Science, Forestry, Business, and Engineering, just to name a few. As you explore all the program options available to you at Lakehead, be open to different subject areas and see what best fits your interests. Explore the following pages to discover more about each of the programs available to you at Lakehead.
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Your Lakehead education is your stepping stone to a bright future shaped by you. Whether you choose to follow an unconventional career path or a more traditional one, you will find that the experience, knowledge and skills you have gained during your time at Lakehead can take you anywhere.
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If you have multiple interests and want to keep your options open to exploring all that Lakehead has to offer, consider complementing your degree with a: Minor An optional collection of courses from a particular area of study that is different from your program.
Growing up, Katelyn thought she’d be a pilot. After graduating from Environmental Sustainability (the first program of its kind in the country) offered at the Orillia Campus, Katelyn was hired on the spot as a Field Technician on an agricultural soil study in Oslo, Norway.
“The experiences at Lakehead went beyond my expectations. I came to Lakehead thinking ‘I like nature’ and left thinking ‘I want to work toward making agriculture more sustainable’.”
Certificate A professional or an applied focus that provides learning outcomes that are distinct from your program. Check out certificates in Entrepreneurship, French Proficiency, Geomatics, and Palliative Care.
Join a Successful Network of Proud Alumni Working Around the Globe Our graduates continue to prove that they think for themselves – going out into the world and shaping very creative lives and careers built on the experiences they had at Lakehead. A Lakehead degree opens the door to your future. Your degree is your passport to the world.
- Katelyn Weel, STAYNER, ON – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY GRADUATE
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & COMMERCE A BUSINESS EDUCATION AT LAKEHEAD WILL PREPARE YOU TO NAVIGATE THE INCREASING COMPLEXITIES OF THE GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. TO BE A LEADER IN THE 21ST CENTURY, YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND AND EXPERIENCE FOR YOURSELF WHAT THAT MEANS. At Lakehead, we connect you to the business world with theory and hands-on practical applications combined. Our lectures and seminars are infused with experiential learning, teamwork and open discussion. With guaranteed smaller class sizes, you will work in small group settings while working closely with your instructors. Case studies allow you to put theory to practice and refine critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and problem solving – all skills employers look for in future hires.
Your final year will culminate with a direct link to the business world. You will work alongside senior leadership teams, Presidents and CEOs to apply everything you have learned in order to provide an organization with strategic recommendations that will guide them in the competitive business world. Whether you have an entrepreneurial spirit, desire to give back to society, or are driven to become a future CEO for a major corporation, Lakehead’s business programs will inspire you and prepare you to tackle the business world and beyond. www.mylakehead.ca/business
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GET YOUR HEAD START WITH CO-OP Co-op is a great way for you to gain hands-on experience in the business world. With co-op work terms 4 to 16 months in duration, you will work in a role directly suited to your major while earning a competitive salary. Past students have pursued a co-op in the corporate world, government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, private, and multinational companies. Not only have our students benefited from the incredible experiences co-op afforded them but many also secured permanent employment with their co-op employers after graduation. Majors with the co-op option include: Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, and Marketing.
LAUNCH YOUR FUTURE CAREER FORWARD WITH A PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION Professional designations in the field of business will allow you to enter into specific careers that require a certain set of skills and expertise. A Lakehead business degree will help you fast track attaining that designation and ultimately your dream career. After completing the necessary courses, you will be eligible for significant advanced standing towards a number of professional designations including: • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (Accounting majors) • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation (Human Resources majors) • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation (Finance majors)
EXCEPTIONAL ALUMNI. UNCONVENTIONAL CAREERS. Mike Rapino, CEO & President of LIVE Nation has led the company’s transformation into becoming the #1 live music brand in the world – Business Graduate Dana Dickerson, Consumer Goods Trade Officer at the British Consulate-General in Toronto is the UK Government’s national lead for increasing the number of British frocks, ales, wellies and marmalades available on Canadian retail shelves - International Business Graduate
Where will your Lakehead degree take you?
Learn more about how Lakehead’s Business programs can lead you towards a number of professional designations: mylakehead.ca/business
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Bachelor of Administration This 3-year degree enables students to develop an awareness and understanding of the fundamental business principles and practices essential for efficient and effective administration. You will learn new analytical skills and techniques that will support your professional career development in a changing world.
BUSINESS COMMERCE BUSINESS COMMERCE
Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Business Administration Major
Honours Bachelor of Commerce Co-op Option Available
Your business studies in Orillia allow you to tailor your degree to enhance your future career aspirations. While providing you with critical business foundation courses in your first two years, every year you are given the opportunity to select additional business courses or focus on a non-business area. This flexibility gives you a wide range of management career options beyond graduation.
Expose yourself to all aspects of management in business and industry with our Honours Bachelor of Commerce program. You will be prepared to deal with the increasingly complex and dynamic environment in which business and industry must operate. Considerable emphasis is placed on conceptual, analytical skills and techniques in order to increase your ability to cope with change and uncertainty. The first two years of the program are designed to provide you with a strong foundation in all the business functions. After acquiring a broad understanding of all aspects of business in your first two years, you will then select a major upon entering into your third year.
BUSINESS COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAMS We offer a number of transfer options at both campuses for students with a 3-year college diploma in business. Turn your diploma into a Business degree. mylakehead.ca/college
Majors are available in the following fields: Career Opportunities: Marketing Director • Investment Banker • Accounting • Entrepreneur • Lawyer • Real Estate Developer • Chartered • Business Economics Accountant • CEO • Financial Analyst • Systems Designer • • Business Finance HR Specialist • Sales Director • Economist • International • General Management Relations • Executive Recruiter • Auditor • Controller • Human Resources/Industrial Relations • Information Systems • International Business • Marketing COMPLEMENT ANY DEGREE WITH AN ENTREPRENEURSHIP CERTIFICATE
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TEACHER EDUCATION LAKEHEAD HAS BUILT ITS REPUTATION AS A LEADER IN TEACHER EDUCATION. AT LAKEHEAD, WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS WHO VALUE DIVERSITY, ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND ABORIGINAL PEOPLES. WHETHER YOU ARE FOLLOWING A LIFELONG CALLING TO BECOME A TEACHER OR DEVELOP AN INTEREST IN THE FIELD LATER IN YOUR UNIVERSITY CAREER, LAKEHEAD OFFERS DYNAMIC PROGRAMS FOR EARNING A BACHELOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE AT BOTH THE THUNDER BAY AND ORILLIA CAMPUSES.
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Our approach consists of exposing you to real world challenges, allowing you to create inspiring educational experiences. This will best prepare you to be a leader in an array of disciplines that can shape education, not just in Canada, but also around the globe. An education degree is your passport to the world. Your degree can lead you to be a traditional teacher in the classroom either in your hometown, another part of the country or in a completely new place on the other side of the globe. The skills and experience you gain in our program can also lead you to non-traditional educational settings such as adult education, English language schools, tutoring or training organizations, children and community development associations and many more. mylakehead.ca/education
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TEACHING LEVELS As an education student, depending on the program you are concurrently studying, you will select a teaching level that will enable you to be certified to teach particular grades in the classroom. The following teaching levels are offered: Primary/Junior Intermediate/Senior
Junior Kindergarten - Grade 6 Grades 7 - 12
CONCURRENT EDUCATION Primary/Junior and Intermediate/Senior* As a Concurrent Education student, you have the option of taking a Concurrent Bachelor program or a Concurrent Honours Bachelor program. Either way, you will be earning two degrees at the same time. You will take courses in both the Faculty of Education and the faculty offering your program (e.g. Kinesiology in the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences) before spending two years exclusively within the Faculty of Education in order to qualify for certification by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). *Intermediate/Senior teaching level offered in Thunder Bay only.
CONSECUTIVE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Primary/Junior and Intermediate/Senior* Open to applicants with sufficient academic backgrounds who have already completed an undergraduate degree. The Consecutive Bachelor of Education program leads to a recommendation for certification by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) after two years of study. Those intending to teach at the secondary level (Intermediate/Senior) must present two ‘teachable’ subjects. *Intermediate/Senior teaching level offered in Thunder Bay only.
HONOURS BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ABORIGINAL) Primary/Junior This program will prepare you to become a teacher, with an emphasis on teaching Aboriginal children. You will develop a critical understanding of culturally-based Aboriginal education grounded in Aboriginal philosophies and the goal of selfdetermination. Distinguishing various health conditions that can affect learning in association with relevant historical contexts, you will learn how to apply helping tools and approaches when working with at-risk youth and how to access Aboriginal youth support networks.
NATIVE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR’S PROGRAM (ABORIGINAL) Primary/Junior The Native Language Instructor’s Program will prepare you to instruct in Native as a First Language or Native as a Second Language. This summer program will focus on helping you to develop skills required for second language teaching, offering a curriculum designed for students who enter the program with an Algonquian language background.
NATIVE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM BACHELOR OF ARTS - BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (INDIGENOUS LEARNING) Intermediate/Senior This program provides students of Aboriginal ancestry with the opportunity to pursue an Arts degree while working toward the Bachelor of Education degree with a specialization in Native Studies. Over a 5-year period, students will develop professional teaching skills while learning to meet the unique social and cultural needs of the Native community through courses in Native culture and traditions, Native languages, Native arts and crafts, and the literature of Canada’s First Nations. This unique degree program offers a 1-year mentorship with a teaching Elder as part of the Professional Program of teacher education.
COMPLEMENT YOUR DEGREE WITH AN INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENT IN CHINA AND TREAT YOUR EDUCATION DEGREE LIKE A PASSPORT!
“ Through an extraordinary opportunity, I completed a practicum in a grade two class in Dalian, China at Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School. I have been able to apply my knowledge and skills from my teacher education at Lakehead. My learning here has been unconventional to say the least, and has enabled me to grow as a teacher and explore my passion for travel.” - Anna Lisa Martin, NOBLETON, ON – CONCURRENT EDUCATION WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES GRADUATE
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ENGINEERING STUDYING ENGINEERING AT LAKEHEAD GIVES YOU AN UNCONVENTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN THE SKILLS REQUIRED BY EMPLOYERS. LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY IS THE ONLY UNIVERSITY IN CANADA WHERE YOU CAN EARN A BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING DEGREE AND A DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN JUST FOUR YEARS. IT’S A UNIQUE COMBINATION THAT ATTRACTS CANADIAN STUDENTS FROM VICTORIA TO ST. JOHN’S, AS WELL AS MANY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.
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ANNUALLY, OUR ENGINEERING STUDENTS ARE PUT TO THE ULTIMATE TEST, COMPETING IN STUDENT ENGINEERING COMPETITIONS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. EACH YEAR, OUR STUDENTS COME UP ON TOP, WHICH FURTHER DEMONSTRATES THE SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERTISE THEY HAVE GAINED THROUGH THEIR LAKEHEAD EDUCATION. Thunder Bay Campus
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Engineering with Diploma in Engineering Technology (Co-op option available) / Masters of Science (Electrical & Computer, and Environmental Engineering & Mechanical Engineering / PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
As a civil engineer, you will be involved in the planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of such engineering works as buildings, airports, highways, dams and power projects, water supply and waste disposal systems, bridges, harbours, and industrial facilities. You will tackle design and research work in highway geometrics and transportation systems, high-performance concretes, environmental issues, watershed analysis, foundations, and slope stability projects or structural analysis and design engineering.
Lakehead has a strong and rich history in the field of Engineering. As a Lakehead Engineering student, you will have access to professors who are active researchers, conducting cutting-edge studies that cross traditional disciplines. With undergraduate and graduate student involvement, this research has led to developments in areas such as green cement additives, biofuels, and electronic health monitoring. The field of engineering is generally associated with finding solutions for real world problems in an analytical fashion using the math, science, and problem-solving skills developed through a solid education in engineering fundamentals. In reality, engineers must also possess excellent communication skills as well as an understanding of the business, legal, and societal issues that impact development of the technological products and processes required to meet the demands of a global economy.
UNIQUE COMBO = UNIQUE GRADS Lakehead’s combination of Diploma and Degree produces graduates with the hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge that are critical to success. Our well-rounded graduates are recognized professionals in a wide range of engineering industries including power generation, manufacturing, bridge design, and mining development. As recognized problem solvers, engineering graduates may also be found in a wide array of other fields such as financial services and consulting, or going on to law school, business school, medical school, or graduate studies in Engineering.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (Co-op/Internship option available) As a chemical engineer, you will be skilled in the development, design, construction, and operation of industrial plants in which matter undergoes a change. Versatile and well grounded in chemistry, physics, and mathematics, you will also apply empirical engineering know-how to solve problems. Become involved in faculty research projects in biorefining, generating green energy from biomass, ore processing, or applying biomembranes and ultraviolet light in effluent treatment. mylakehead.ca/chemicalengineering
COMING SOON Lakehead University and Georgian College have partnered together to offer you another way for you to earn both a degree and a diploma in 4 years. Our integrated Bachelor of Engineering Degree and Electrical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma will be coming soon!
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Co-op/Internship option available)
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Co-op/Internship option available) As an electrical engineer, you will work on the development and manufacturing of electrical and electronics equipment. You will examine the fundamentals of physical science as well as more practical areas in the design and operation of industrial control systems, communication systems, electronic circuits, and the generation and distribution of electrical power. Specialized study awaits you in areas such as fibre optics, fuzzy controls, wireless communications, power systems, and power electronics. mylakehead.ca/electricalengineering
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Co-op/Internship option available) As a mechanical engineer you design, simulate, manufacture, assemble and test various systems such as engines, turbines, industrial production equipment, material handling systems, robots, machines, and mechanisms of many types. Mechanical engineers are versatile; they are employed in many sectors of the economy such as power generation, manufacturing, transportation, mining, and renewable energy. They employ thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, and other engineering sciences to solve complex problems that face our civilization. mylakehead.ca/mechanicalengineering
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering (Software) (Co-op/Internship option available) As a software engineer, you will apply engineering methodologies and good practices to the analysis, design, implementation, verification, and deployment of computer software. Software has become an omnipresent and fundamental part of modern society, while at the same time it has grown dramatically in size, scope, and complexity. As a result, there is an immediate and important need for qualified software engineers who can model entire software and hardware systems and understand the role of individual components of the system, who can lead interdisciplinary project teams of designers and developers to build these large-scale systems, and who can ensure quality, integrity, and safety to the software infrastructure that the public depends on every day. mylakehead.ca/softwareengineering 29
HEALTH & BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES HUMAN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE, FROM PRIVATE CITIZENS TO OFFICIALS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT ACROSS THE GLOBE. WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY ONE OF OUR HEALTH-RELATED OR BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES PROGRAMS, YOU WILL BE IMMERSED IN AN ENVIRONMENT FILLED WITH INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT WILL ENSURE YOU CAN PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN MEETING THE EVER-CHANGING DEMANDS OF THE HEALTH CARE SECTOR.
The Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences brings together the professional schools of Kinesiology, Nursing and Social Work, the departments of Health Science and Psychology, and the academic program in gerontology in a unique hands-on learning experience that works closely with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
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GERONTOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Gerontology & Psychology) or (Gerontology & Women’s Studies) / Honours Bachelor of Arts (Sociology with Major Concentration in Gerontology) / Bachelor of Arts (Gerontology) / Honours Bachelor of Social Work (Major Concentration in Gerontology) / Interdisciplinary Certificates in Palliative Care and Dementia Studies
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Psychology or Specialized Honours in Psychology) / Honours Bachelor of Science (Psychology or Specialized Honours in Psychology) / Honours Bachelor of Arts (Psychology with Gerontology or Philosophy Major) / Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Science / Honours Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Women’s Studies) / Honours Bachelor of Arts (Specialized Honours with Major Concentration in Women’s Studies) / Bachelor of Arts (Psychology or Psychology & Philosophy) / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Philosophy) / Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Science (Psychology) with Concurrent Education
Like aging itself, the study of aging at Lakehead University is gerodynamic, always responsive to the issues and diversity of the aging population. Examine the needs and special issues of older people, aging throughout the course of life, the impact of an aging population on society, and the impact of society on those who are aging. Seek to understand individual and societal influences on aging and their relevance to function, health, and well-being across our human lifespan. mylakehead.ca/gerontology Career Opportunities: Exercise Therapist • Recreation Coordinator • Speech Therapist • Therapeutic Recreation Assistant • Intensive Family Therapist • Medical Social Worker • Mental Health Specialist • Occupational Analyst • Psychometrist • Public Health Statistician • Public Opinion Interviewer • Social Worker • Speech Pathologist/Audiologist • Youth Services Specialist
Psychologists share a desire to make a positive contribution to human welfare through understanding and influencing the thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviour of individuals. They are concerned with a multitude of questions: How do we perceive, think, and learn? What motivates us? What makes us unique? How are we influenced by our social and physical environments? How do biological factors and/or drugs affect us? Explore a wide range of topics, including biological, cognitiveaffective behaviour, and individual and social psychology. mylakehead.ca/psychology Career Opportunities: Animal Trainer • Art Therapist • Behavioral Psychologist • Child Welfare Worker • Clinical Social Worker/Therapist • Consultant • Case Worker • Correctional Director • Criminologist • Day Treatment Clinician • Deaf & Hearing Impaired Clinician • Rehabilitation Counselling • Drug Abuse & Prevention Educator • Ergonomist • Fund Raiser • Geriatric Case Worker 31
SOCIAL WORK
NURSING
Honours Bachelor of Social Work (4-year program and 1-year post-undergraduate program) / Honours Bachelor of Social Work (Major Concentration in Gerontology or Indigenous Learning)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4-year or 3-year compressed)
Social Work is a growing and challenging profession that provides vital services for individuals, groups, families, and communities with various kinds of difficulties in their lives. As a social worker, you believe in the dignity and worth of every human being and their potential for continued growth and development throughout their lifespan. Lakehead’s program is innovative, taking an ecological view of social work practice. This approach stresses the social worker’s role in providing or facilitating a comprehensive range of helping experiences that address the client’s needs as a whole person. This requires skill in an integrated practice method, which you acquire through both classroom courses and field practice experiences in human service agencies with actual client cases under the supervision of a field instructor. Your fieldwork placements may include working in a child welfare agency, psychiatric or medical hospital, correctional facility, or community or school setting. Our programs are fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education and will provide you with a professional education that is enhanced with courses in the liberal arts. mylakehead.ca/socialwork Career Opportunities: Social Worker • Mental Health Associate • Welfare Manager • Parole Officer • Life Skills Coach • Children’s Aid Investigator • Addictions Counsellor • Youth Probation Officer • Community Centre Director • Rehabilitation Coordinator
Committed to hands-on experiences that start in your first year, Lakehead’s Nursing program creates supportive learning environments to help you apply a broad range of concepts from the sciences and liberal arts when caring for patients of all ages. Maximizing health care outcomes by applying communication and interpersonal skills, health promotion, and health protection strategies, you will learn how to become an active member of a health care team that can meet the current and future needs of society. As a Lakehead Nursing student, you will experience cuttingedge knowledge, as faculty and staff incorporate examples of their research into the classroom. Some subjects of current research include the aging process, women’s health, AIDS, Aboriginal health, oncology, cardiac disease, and much more. As a unique part of the program, in your fourth year you can arrange clinical experiences in many places around the world. Our Nursing students have chosen to travel to such places as Thailand, New Zealand, Australia, Finland, and Africa to enhance their university experience. mylakehead.ca/nursing
“Lakehead prepared me for graduate studies by offering a quality education taught by some of the best in the field. It has been years since I was a first year nursing student, but I still receive the same friendly greetings, support and recognition from the faculty when I walk through the halls – many still remember my name. That is Lakehead University for you.” - Diana Driskell, WINNIPEG, MB – NURSING
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KINESIOLOGY Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology (Co-op Option Available) / Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology with Concurrent Education The study of human movement and the factors that influence and support our body’s ability to move are examined within the field of Kinesiology. Lakehead offers you a unique opportunity to learn in an environment of small class sizes with unparalleled access to hands-on training and lab experience. As a Kinesiology student, you will examine a broad range of multidisciplinary fields of study, including physiology, biomechanics, gerontology, psychology, psychomotor behaviour, socio-cultural influences, musculoskeletal injuries, ergonomics, adapted physical activity, lifestyle management, and nutrition. You will be challenged to examine health and physical activity across the human lifespan.
EXCEPTIONAL ALUMNI. UNCONVENTIONAL CAREERS. Sabrina Francescut, Ergonomic Health Consultant with Work Safety North, specializes in health and safety training and education on the job - Kinesiology Graduate Darren Lillington, Regional Services Coordinator at Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, provides services to individuals with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities across Northwestern Ontario and is the provincial lead of Aboriginal services - Social Work Graduate Samantha Angove, Principle Art Auctioneer at Park West Gallery, works on international cruise ships to auction artworks by both emerging artists and well-known artists, such as Rembrandt or Picasso - Psychology Graduate
Where will your Lakehead degree take you?
The “Practice of Kinesiology” is a vital part of the School of Kinesiology’s curriculum and involves a series of practical courses designed to develop knowledge and skills through hands-on experience. You also have the option of applying your kinesiology training in a series of co-operative education placements or with a Concurrent Bachelor of Education degree. As members of a regulated health profession in the province of Ontario, Kinesiology graduates receive recognition for their training and skills. mylakehead.ca/kinesiology Career Opportunities: Kinesiologist • Teacher • Physiotherapist • Sports Medicine • Trainer • Chiropractor • Doctor • Ergonomist • Health & Safety Director • Exercise Therapy • Disability Management • Fitness Consultant • Sports Director
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NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT MODERN NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IS ABOUT PEOPLE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND APPLYING NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY. OUR PROGRAMS OFFER A BALANCED VIEW OF SUSTAINABLE ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE MANY SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING US NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. WHILE OUR LOCATION IN THE MIDST OF CANADA’S VAST BOREAL FOREST IS UNBEATABLE, WE ALSO RECOGNIZE THE NEED TO ENSURE YOU ARE AWARE OF, AND PREPARED FOR, STEWARDSHIP ON A GLOBAL SCALE.
Stewardship allows for the sustainable extraction and utilization of products such as wood, biofuels, bioproducts, food, and natural medicines. Most forested landscapes in Ontario and Canada are publicly owned, and as such, are also important for recreational pursuits. Lakehead’s programs will prepare you to take an active and responsible role in the stewardship and future sustainability of Canada’s most important resources.
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Specializing in Forestry SINCE 1948
Through our innovative and hands-on approach, you will acquire a combination of specific business skills, a sound science foundation, and practical experience. These will equip you to find meaningful and lasting solutions for today’s unique environmental challenges in order to sustain our forests and natural resources for generations to come.
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COMMON FIRST TWO YEARS Whether you are interested in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry or the Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management, you will follow a common curriculum for the first two years of your program. After the second year, you select one of six specializations for your program. Acquiring a broad understanding of the topics and issues surrounding natural resources management will enable you to better understand and pursue your particular areas of interest.
The opportunity to take your skills and passion across the world is available, with the option to participate in at least one international field school excursion as well as internationallyfocused courses. This experience will help you better comprehend global challenges and opportunities linked to the three pillars of sustainability – environmental health, economic viability and social well-being and acceptance. We support our students and assist in finding meaningful employment during your study breaks and help you prepare an individualized portfolio for effective career development.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management Three Specialization options: Wildlife Conservation & Management, Conservation Planning & Management, Sustainable Land Use Co-op Option Available As an Environmental Management student, you will obtain a sound understanding of natural processes in environmental ecosystems, including a strong background in forest environments; communication skills in writing and speaking; and practical technical experience, including industry-standard geomatics tools, such as GIS and remote sensing. Your studies will allow you to understand and maintain the integrity of the fundamental natural processes that drive our world’s ecosystems. With the opportunity to focus your study within a specialization, you will delve deeper into the areas of Wildlife Conservation & Management, Conservation Planning & Management, or maximize your elective opportunities through a Sustainable Land Use option.
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FORESTRY Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry Three Specialization options: Forest Management, Forest Health & Protection, and Forest Products & Marketing Co-op Option Available
Enjoy the flexibility to build your expertise in an area of interest such as wildlife or historical and cultural perspectives. In an option unique to Lakehead University, if you complete the specialization in Wildlife Conservation and Management, you are eligible for accreditation as a Certified Wildlife Biologist by the Wildlife Society of America.
With the opportunity to focus your study within a specialization, you will delve deeper into the areas of Forest Management, Forest Health & Protection, or the emerging frontier of Forest Products & Marketing. You will be exposed to the high-tech world of modern forest management through advanced precision forestry optimization, GPS/GIS systems, 3-D visualization, remote sensing with satellite imagery and airborne systems including drone (UAV) technology, genetic research, and much more. Our Forestry program is nationally accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board (CFAB), which will provide you with the academic credentials to become a Registered Professional Forester anywhere in Canada and the USA.
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mylakehead.ca/forestry Career Opportunities: Geomatics Specialist • Urban Forester • Wildlife Ecologist • International Conservation Specialist • Fish & Wildlife Officer • GIS Forester • Invasive Species Specialist • Land Reclamation Officer • Planning Forester • Community Development Officer • Forest Conservation Officer • Science and Nature Educator • Parks Planning “I had the opportunity to get real world experience on two international field schools–first to Finland to learn more about their forests and forest management practices. The second was to Croatia and the Czech Republic. These broadened my perspective of the world and what other countries are doing in terms of environmental management.” - Ryan Wilke, BRANDON, MB – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES JOIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF GLOBAL CITIZENS IN ONE OF OUR ENGAGING SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES PROGRAMS. YOU WILL THRIVE IN OUR DYNAMIC AND VIBRANT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU WILL BE CHALLENGED TO THINK FOR YOURSELF WHILE YOU ANALYZE THE COMPLEXITY AND RICHNESS OF THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL ISSUES IN WHICH WE ARE ALL, IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, ENGAGED.
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Explore the diversity of human experience across time and place, and investigate the very ways in which meaning is made, how our world views are represented, and how new ideas take hold through language, literature, music, and art. Our disciplines bring us face to face with the major issues and unavoidable questions that confront us as individuals and as societies. At Lakehead, you will also have the opportunity to gain international experience, learn a foreign language and combine your academic studies with real world involvement through community-based and hands-on learning.
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EXCEPTIONAL ALUMNI. UNCONVENTIONAL CAREERS. Our programs have helped shape the lives of each of our grads and where they are today. Here’s a few examples of the extraordinary careers of some of our graduates: Anthony LeBlanc, a prominent figure in the sports world as the Co-Owner of the NHL Arizona Coyotes - Political Science Graduate Coleman Hell, Recording Artist for Columbia Records is singled out by Spotify as one of a few Canadian artists “poised to hit it big” in 2015. His song “2 Heads” has over 20 million streams worldwide - English Graduate Cory Southon, PGA of Canada Golf Professional, has quickly become one of Canada’s leading golf coaches. He is currently working alongside Henry Brunton with many of the top junior golfers in Canada from their home base at Eagles Nest Golf Club in Maple, Ontario – Political Science/Sociology Graduate
Where will your Lakehead degree take you?
ENGLISH Honours Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Arts (English with French, History, Philosophy, or Women’s Studies Majors) / Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Arts (English with French or History Majors) with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education Discover the world’s diverse cultures and the contexts in which we live our lives through a detailed study of literature and language. You will explore different types of literature, take classes in creative and academic writing, study literary theory, and examine texts from specific time periods, genres, and nations. Centred on a detailed study of literature and language, Lakehead’s English program encourages you to develop your distinctive aptitudes and intellectual abilities, and to discover more about the diverse cultures and contexts in which we live our lives. mylakehead.ca/english
GENERAL ARTS Bachelor of Arts
CRIMINOLOGY (ARTS & SCIENCE) Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science Examine the causes and effects of crime and criminal behaviour on individuals and society as a whole. Truly interdisciplinary in scope, your study of Criminology will introduce you to the foundations of crime and the systems in place to set and dispense punishment. In criminalistics, you will delve into the world of forensic evidence collection and the scientific analysis of physical evidence, as well as the role of forensic science in criminal justice proceedings. mylakehead.ca/criminologyorillia
ENGLISH (ARTS & SCIENCE) Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science / Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science with Concurrent Education Literature provides us with documentation of virtually every aspect of human existence. Sometimes it reflects and reinforces the ideas of the time in which it was created, and sometimes it challenges those ideas and contributes to changing them. Centred on a detailed study of literature and language, Lakehead’s English program encourages you to develop your distinctive aptitudes and intellectual abilities, and to discover more about the diverse cultures and contexts in which we live our lives.
The General Arts program provides you with the opportunity to discover what university really has to offer. It is ideal if you are looking for a broad education at the university level, or if you are exploring your options before selecting a particular major or discipline. Fully online option available. mylakehead.ca/generalarts
HISTORY Honours Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Arts (History with English, French, Philosophy, Political Science or Women’s Studies Major) / Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Arts (History & English or History & French) with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts and Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Become involved in the study of creating a shared understanding of past events. Your exploration will encompass all aspects of the human experience in all parts of the world, including such fields as Canadian, Latin American, South Asian, European, Environmental, Economic, Social, and Political History. Fully online option available. mylakehead.ca/history
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Career Opportunities: Antique Dealer • Cartoonist • City Planner • Consumer Affairs Investigator • Diplomat • Designer • Doctor • Forensic Analyst • Foreign Correspondent • Journalist • Librarian • Mediator • Museum Curator • Musician • Peace Keeper • Police Officer • Policy Writer • Politician • Press Secretary • Public Relations Director • Researcher • Song Writer • Teacher • Travel Agent
INDIGENOUS LEARNING Honours Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Learning & Philosophy or Women’s Studies) / Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Certificate in Indigenous Learning Develop a broad-based understanding of the life experiences and communities of Aboriginal peoples. Building upon the integral place of oral testimony, material culture, and language in the understanding of the life experience of Aboriginal peoples. The program also integrates disciplines such as history, geography, anthropology, and sociology. mylakehead.ca/indigenouslearning
MEDIA STUDIES (ARTS & SCIENCE)
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (ARTS & SCIENCE) Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science / Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts & Science / Bachelor of Arts & Science with Concurrent Education The Interdisciplinary Studies program is flexible in its design, allowing you to customize your education experience. You will be encouraged to think beyond isolated disciplinary structures and develop multidisciplinary critical thinking skills and problemsolving strategies. With an Interdisciplinary Studies major, you choose any two specializations from: Anthropology English History Psychology
Biology Geography Media Studies Sociology
Criminology General Science Political Science
Your combination of Arts and Science specializations is up to you, based on your interests and your aspirations. mylakehead.ca/interdisciplinaryorillia
LANGUAGES Honours Bachelor of Arts (French) / Honours Bachelor of Arts (French with English, History, or Philosophy Majors) / Honours Bachelor of Arts (French, English & French, or French & History) with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts (French) / Bachelor of Arts (French) with Concurrent Education / Certificate of Finnish, French, Italian, or Spanish Proficiency) / Aboriginal Languages Specialist’s Certificate As instruments of communication and discovery, languages open a window on the diversity of human experience. You have the choice to major in French, as well as the opportunity to explore the Classics, Finnish, German, Italian, Native, and Spanish languages. mylakehead.ca/languages
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Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science Your explorations in Media Studies will involve an array of humanities, science, and social science theories and practices. Examine the power and influence of film, video, advertising, visual arts, music, photography, broadcasting, and other media regarding the individual and our society. Drawing on the past, the present and the future, you will encounter emerging topics including social media, culture jamming, and alternative media for social change. mylakehead.ca/mediastudiesorillia
MUSIC Honours Bachelor of Music / Honours Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education Develop your performance skills and deepen your awareness and understanding of music theory, composition, and history. Select any of the orchestral instruments to study or choose from saxophone, classical guitar, piano, organ, or voice. Your study of music will enrich you intellectually and challenge you as a creative and performing artist. mylakehead.ca/music
NORTHERN STUDIES Honours Bachelor of Arts Explore the peoples and environments of the northern parts of Canada, as well as other parts of the circumpolar world. Your interdisciplinary experience will include courses in anthropology, biology, chemistry, economics, environmental studies, geography, history, indigenous learning, outdoor recreation, political science, and sociology. mylakehead.ca/northernstudies
SOCIOLOGY Honours Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education Study all aspects of human group life, ranging from personal relationships to the impersonal forces that operate on national and global levels. You will learn theory and research methods to help make sense of issues such as health and illness, crime and deviance, gender, aging and the life course, popular culture, social change, economy and society, schooling, social inequality, prejudice, and discrimination.
PHILOSOPHY Honours Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy with English, French, History, Indigenous Learning, Political Science or Psychology Majors) / Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy & Psychology) The study of Philosophy is at the heart of university culture and intellectual life. Your exploration of the great questions and thinkers of the past and present will result in the development of your own reasoning skills through argument and debate. Examine both the natural and human world, and discover the ideas at the foundation of science and the arts in our world.
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VISUAL ARTS Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts / Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education Combine practical, theoretical, and critical approaches to the study of art and art history. Be recognized as an individual artist by faculty who focus on you in studio class settings devoted to painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking. Enjoy unique opportunities to exhibit in public and private galleries throughout your program. mylakehead.ca/visualarts
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POLITICAL SCIENCE Honours Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Arts (Political Science – Pre Law) / Honours Bachelor of Arts (Political Science with Economics, History or Philosophy Majors) / Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts (Political Science – Pre Law) / Bachelor of Arts (Political Science & Economics) / Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education Examine the theory and practice of state and government and the benefits we seek through political organization, such as freedom, well-being, equality, and justice. You will study all aspects of Canadian politics, while also exploring political systems in Europe, America, the Third World, Asia, and Communist areas. A specialized pre-law degree option is available.
WOMEN’S STUDIES Honours Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Arts (Women’s Studies with English, Gerontology, History, Indigenous Learning, Psychology, or Sociology Majors) / Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation / Honours Bachelor of Arts (Psychology - Specialized Honours with Major Concentration in Women’s Studies) / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education Explore the many ways in which societies both shape and are shaped by women’s experiences. Your critical examination includes an interdisciplinary approach, covering topics in women’s health, history, law, social policy, sociology, psychology, education, literature, and cross-cultural studies. mylakehead.ca/womensstudies
mylakehead.ca/politicalscience “My professors had a formative influence on me in terms of how I see the world. I realized I wanted to practically apply what I had been learning. For 6 months, I worked in Uganda with Amref Health Africa as a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer. Using research skills gained during my studies, I helped assess the impact of health interventions and identify best practices. I was recently named a 2014 Global Changemaker by the Ontario Council for International Cooperation.” - Conrad Koczorowski, THUNDER BAY, ON – POLITICAL SCIENCE
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ORILLIA CAMPUS FEATURE: ARTS & SCIENCE Our Orillia campus features one of the few Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Canada. We provide the opportunity to embrace an interdisciplinary approach to study, through unique degree programs that combine the worlds of both arts and sciences to provide a well-rounded education. This enables you to focus on what interests you and also become aware of a much wider horizon, preparing you to address local and global issues with problem-solving skills that go beyond specific disciplines. With the opportunity to examine issues critically from multiple angles, you will gain the skills necessary to pursue a wide range of careers. You can also enhance your program by combining the Arts & Science degrees with an Education degree through our concurrent education program at the primary/junior teaching level. Career Opportunities: City Planner • Forensic Analyst • Graphic Designer • Police Officer • Public Relations Director • Doctor • Politician • Teacher • Policy Writer • Journalist • Researcher
OUTDOOR RECREATION, PARKS & TOURISM Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation / Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation - Double Degree with Geography, History or Women’s Studies / Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation with Bachelor of Science (Natural Science) / Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation with Concurrent Education (Primary/Junior or Intermediate/Senior)
Career Opportunities: Parks Director • Leadership Coordinator • Risk Management Director • Teacher • Community Recreation Coordinator • Hospitality Manager • Tourism Entrepreneur • Conservation Officer • Youth Worker • Therapeutic Recreation Specialist • Adventure Guide • Interpreter
One of a kind in Canada. Through integration of outdoor leadership, parks, and tourism, our school offers you the chance to experience a unique integration of theoretical and applied perspectives related to the study of outdoor recreation and leisure pursuits in natural environments. Outdoor recreation is playing an increasingly important role in our contemporary lives, contributing to health and fitness, family cohesion, friendship, personal reflection, enrichment of culture, and appreciation of natural environments as well as in the area of economic development. From the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area to the routes the early Voyageurs followed, our program takes advantage of the unique terrain and natural resources in our region. With mountains, rivers, lakes and trails at our doorstep along with the best that the four seasons can provide, our region provides ideal outdoor learning environments filled with unconventional opportunities including world-class cross-country skiing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing to name a few.
“As part of my program, I travelled to Europe to learn more about History, monuments and battlefields of World War I and II. It’s one thing to read books or watch movies but to be there, standing on the ground where soldiers fought, allowed me to experience what had occurred.” - Corey Anderson, THUNDER BAY, ON – OUTDOOR RECREATION
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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY’S GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS IN NORTHWESTERN AND CENTRAL ONTARIO PRESENT A PERFECT NATURAL LABORATORY FOR YOUR EDUCATION IN THE DISCIPLINES OF SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES. WHETHER YOU ARE STUDYING ROCKS AND THE EARTH’S CORE, HUMAN EVOLUTION, FORENSICS OR WATER RESOURCE SCIENCE, YOU WILL BE IMMERSED IN ALL THAT OUR NATURAL LABORATORIES OFFER. FROM LECTURES AT ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG SITES TO COLLECTING SAMPLES FROM THE BANKS OF OUR RIVERS, YOU WILL GAIN FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN YOUR FIELD OF STUDY BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM.
As an undergraduate student, opportunities for you to be engaged in exciting research projects are no exception at Lakehead. We believe your university years should be extraordinary - working alongside leading scientists on projects that inspire your learning while you contribute towards the creation of new knowledge. Our future scientists are currently exploring their research interests in areas such as labelling cancer cells, invasive species, green chemistry, and much more. Both of our campuses provide you with smaller class-sized learning environments, invaluable fieldwork and laboratory work starting right in your first year, using state-of-the-art and sophisticated equipment and tools. From traditional sciences to interdisciplinary programs, such as the Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science degree uniquely offered at the Orillia Campus, Lakehead offers a wide range of science programs that will prepare you to become a future scientist or lead you to a wide range of other career opportunities.
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Honours Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education/ Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education
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Anthropology involves the examination of humans and our ancient ancestors from a mix of biological, cognitive, socio-cultural, and historical perspectives. Explore a wide range of topics, including human bio-cultural evolution and adaptations, the analysis of archaeological sites and artifacts, paleopathology, Archaeological Science, forensic anthropology, the application of DNA, and the variety of human cultures and societies. mylakehead.ca/anthropology
ANTHROPOLOGY (ARTS & SCIENCE) Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science / Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science with Concurrent Education Examine our species and other primates through a mix of biological, cultural, archaeological, historical, and linguistic perspectives. In-class learning is applied in the field along with conducting forensic examinations and archaeological digs, including site preparation, developing tracking systems, and learning to extract and preserve finds. mylakehead.ca/anthropologyorillia
APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES Honours Bachelor of Science Explore the modern applications of bio-molecular research in anthropology, chemistry, biology, and physics. Examine the role of molecules in living organisms and the human manipulation of molecular biological processes. You will acquire skills in cuttingedge molecular biology, biotechnology, and diagnostic methods in our world-renowned labs. mylakehead.ca/als
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Bring together the worlds of information technology and molecular biology to develop a meaningful understanding of the rich and diverse biological world that surrounds us. Leading the way in the next stage of scientific evolution, you will integrate knowledge and tools from mathematics, computer science, biology, chemistry, and physics. mylakehead.ca/bioinformatics
BIOLOGY Honours Bachelor of Science / Honours Bachelor of Science with Concentration in Animal Sciences / Honours Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Science (Biology & Chemistry) / Honours Bachelor of Science (Biology & Chemistry) with Concurrent Education/ Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science / Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science with Concurrent Education/ Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Science with Concentration in Animal Sciences / Bachelor of Science (Natural Science) with Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation / Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education Satisfy your curiosity about structures and functions in the natural world by studying biology in a way that suits your career aspirations. Whether outdoors or in the lab, you will do hands-on work on local and global issues in ecology and evolution, biodiversity conservation, disturbance ecology and ecosystem recovery, aquatic ecotoxicology, environmental microbiology, biomass conversion, bio-refining, bioenergy, animal science and much more. mylakehead.ca/biology
EXCEPTIONAL ALUMNI. UNCONVENTIONAL CAREERS.
ECONOMICS
Derek Buitenhuis, a Video Encoding Engineer for Vimeo who finds himself in Paris, Dublin, Brussels, Berlin, Seattle and New York for business and pleasure – Computer Science Graduate
Honours Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Arts (Economics & Political Science) / Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics or Political Science) / Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Economics)
Luan Ngo, a prominent figure in the Ontario Government working to support the Premier as the Senior Economist for Ontario’s Ministry of Finance – Economic & Political Science Graduate
Economics is the essence of human material existence. Study the resource and social choices we make and how we respond to incentives and information and coordinate our responses to these influences via the institution of markets. A core understanding of economic theory, statistics, and quantitative analysis is combined with topics related to labour, natural resources, and industrial organization.
Where will your Lakehead degree take you?
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CHEMISTRY Honours Bachelor of Science / Honours Bachelor of Science (Specialization in Medical Sciences) / Honours Bachelor of Science (Biology & Chemistry) / Honours Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Science (Biology & Chemistry) with Concurrent Education Examine the materials that make up our universe, the way in which bonds are formed between atoms, and the interactions of molecules. You will have the opportunity to explore specialty areas, including analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and polymer chemistry. mylakehead.ca/chemistry
COMPUTER SCIENCE Honours Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Science Co-op Option Available Think big as you explore the world of computer science while engaging in a focused program stream in Business, Science or Hardware. Experience high-tech labs and classrooms, enjoy access to a 240-core high performance computing Linux cluster, a stunning 3-D virtual reality lab, and learn about the latest advances in game programming, mobile computing, internet applications, and computer security. mylakehead.ca/computerscience
“There are great research opportunities for undergraduate students at Lakehead. Having real world work experience on your resume will put you far ahead of other candidates in the competitive job market.”
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science (Biology, Earth Science or Geography Majors ) / Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science (Biology or Geography Majors) with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Geography Major) / Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies with Concurrent Education (Geography Major) As human interference with the environment continues to grow, it is clear that environmental issues are essentially multidisciplinary in nature. In addition to the scientific exploration and inquiry involved in this discipline, you will examine socio-economic, cultural, and political factors that affect the environment in our eco-Canada nationally-accredited programs. mylakehead.ca/environmentalstudies
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY (ARTS & SCIENCE) Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science (Environmental Sustainability Major) / Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science (Environmental Sustainability Major) with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science (Environmental Sustainability Major) - Transfer Co-op Option Available Become an informed, environmentally-conscious, and responsible citizen with excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities. You will be prepared to meet the growing demands of interdisciplinary environmental practitioners related to Environmental Sustainability. The Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, as North America’s first LEED® campus for environmental sustainability, is the perfect location to enter this emerging field. mylakehead.ca/sustainabilityorillia
- Steven Engler, THUNDER BAY, ON – COMPUTER SCIENCE
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GENERAL SCIENCE Bachelor of Science The General Science program provides you with the opportunity to discover what university really has to offer. It is ideal if you are looking for a broad education at the university level or if you are exploring your options before selecting a particular major or discipline. mylakehead.ca/generalscience
GEOARCHAEOLOGY Honours Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Science Aid in the interpretation of the archaeological record of ancient human societies by bringing together the fields of anthropology, geography, and geology. Your interdisciplinary exploration will include archaeological site formation, paleogeography, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, chronometric dating, and the application of methods from the natural and physical sciences to archaeological materials. mylakehead.ca/geoarchaeology
“In the workplace, relationships matter. At Lakehead, the distance between professors and students is small. This allows students to easily access professors, the experts, to learn more personally. I did – and it became habit. When I started in the Ontario Ministry of Finance as an Economist, whereas other rookie staff had an inhibition to approach seasoned colleagues, I stood out as a person who was unafraid of exploiting others’ knowledge.” -Luan Ngo, VIETNAM – ECONOMICS & POLITICAL SCIENCE
GEOGRAPHY (ARTS & SCIENCE) Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science with Concurrent Education
GEOGRAPHY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Honours Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts with Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation / Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Science / Honours Bachelor of Science (Geography & Geology) / Honours Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies / Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science / Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Science / Certificate Program in Geomatics Explore spatial patterns and processes on the surface of the earth, mainly in the context of human activities. As a geography student you will explore where people and activities are located, why they are located where they are, and what changes are occurring as a result. Specialized studies in climate change, glacial and fluvial processes, soil analysis, conservation, urban systems, geomatics, human responses to natural hazards, and water resource management are available. mylakehead.ca/geography
Explore where people and activities are located, why they are located where they are, what changes are occurring in these locations, what impacts these changes are likely to have on human and physical environments, and what can be done about these impacts. You will develop a knowledge of the earth’s physical environments and an understanding of the interrelationship of social, economic, political, and cultural factors. mylakehead.ca/geographyorillia
GEOLOGY Honours Bachelor of Science / Honours Bachelor of Science (Geography & Geology) / Honours Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science (Earth Science) / Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Science Geology is the study of the Earth and other celestial bodies. In addition to the bedrock and loose sediment that covers it, you will investigate our planet’s atmosphere and hydrosphere, its history and life. Examine modern processes as they are occurring on the surface and in the interior of the Earth and other planets and moons in the solar system. mylakehead.ca/geology
“It made sense to study Earth Science here in Northern Ontario where we can easily observe the rocks and formations we study in classes.” - Sheree Hinz, THUNDER BAY, ON – GEOLOGY
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PHYSICS Honours Bachelor of Science / Honours Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Physics) / Honours Bachelor of Science (Major Concentration in Biomedical Physics) / Honours Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Science (Mathematics & Physics) / Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education Co-op Option Available Physics is the most fundamental natural science. Through experiment and by using the language of mathematics, you will attempt to uncover the laws of nature and understand how the world works at the deepest level. Whether it is imaging galaxies or imaging tumors, looking at the quantum world or protein dynamics, physics is the key to unlocking these universes. mylakehead.ca/physics
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Honours Bachelor of Arts / Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics & Economics) / Bachelor of Arts with Concurrent Education / Honours Bachelor of Science / Honours Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Physics) / Honours Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education / Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Science (Mathematics & Physics) / Bachelor of Science with Concurrent Education
RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS Honours Bachelor of Science The sustainability of our environment and its natural resources is a key and pressing 21st-century issue, especially in light of climate change and global warming. You will develop an understanding of these topics and evaluate how economic activity impacts the environment in a program that combines the academic intensity of an economics degree with the scientific depth and breadth of an environmental science degree. mylakehead.ca/ree
WATER RESOURCE SCIENCE Honours Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Science
Mathematics is a science of pattern and order. It seeks order where there is chaos. You will explore hidden patterns that help us understand many of the complex problems that surround us. The study of mathematics develops analytical and critical thinking skills, which employers find extremely valuable in today’s competitive job market.
Water quality and adequate supply of fresh water have become important issues in Canada and the rest of the world. These concerns are increasing as the expanding human population puts more stress on this limited resource. Learn to solve the complex problems related to sustaining and improving water quality to meet the many growing demands.
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Career Opportunities: Microbiologist • Process Analyst • Animal Ecologist • Aquatic Biologist • Biochemist • Biostatistician • Botanist • Conservation Officer • Chiropractor • Curator • Diagnostic Audiologist/Radiologist • Dietitian/Nutritionist • Ecologist • Food Analyst • Forensic Examiner • Horticulturist • Mycologist • Naturopathic Physician • Paleontologist • Pharmacist • Veterinarian • Technical Illustrator • Toxicologist • Meteorologist • Nuclear Physicist • Oceanographer • Optometrist • Petrophysicist • Programmer • Industrial Hygienist • X-Ray Technician
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MEDICINE BORN OF A GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT BY NORTHERN ONTARIANS IN NEED OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, THE NORTHERN ONTARIO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (NOSM) IS A MEDICAL SCHOOL LIKE NO OTHER. NO OTHER CANADIAN MEDICAL SCHOOL IS A JOINT INITIATIVE BETWEEN TWO UNIVERSITIES. NO OTHER CANADIAN MEDICAL SCHOOL PROVIDES TRAINING IN MORE THAN 90 COMMUNITIES ACROSS A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSE OF 800,000 SQUARE KILOMETRES. RATHER THAN TAKING AN OFF-THE-SHELF APPROACH TO DELIVERING HEALTH PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS MODELED AFTER TRADITIONAL METHODS, NOSM HAS DEVELOPED NOVEL EDUCATION STRATEGIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF NORTHERN ONTARIANS.
The first medical school in Canada with a social accountability mandate, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine has become a world-recognized leader in the field of health professional education. Its unique model of distributed, community-engaged medical education and research is producing highly sought-after physicians, residents, physician assistants, dietitians, and other health-care professionals. You will engage with real patients. You will learn to provide care that is directly responsive to the needs of patients and communities across NOSM’s wider campus of Northern Ontario. The School offers you exposure to rural, remote, Aboriginal, and Francophone communities.
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What does that mean for you? It means your path to becoming a health care professional will be unique, exciting, and diverse.
The Faculty of Medicine offers the following academic programs: Undergraduate Medical Education – nosm.ca/ume Postgraduate Medical Education – nosm.ca/postgrad Physician Assistant Program – nosm.ca/pa Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program – nosm.ca/nodip
LAW OUR LAW PROGRAM IS UNIQUE. AT LAKEHEAD, WE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN SMALLER CENTRES AND RURAL REGIONS OF CANADA, WHERE THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF LEGAL PRACTITIONERS. WE DO THIS BY INTEGRATING SKILLS THROUGHOUT THE 3-YEAR PROGRAM, CULMINATING IN A 4-MONTH PLACEMENT DURING THIRD YEAR. OUR PROGRAM ALSO FOCUSES ON ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN NORTHERN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES, ABORIGINAL LAW, ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAW.
Juris Doctor Through our Integrated Practice Curriculum (IPC), we fuse the study of law with practical lawyering skills. The IPC is recognized by the Law Society of Upper Canada with the result that Lakehead graduates do not have to complete a period of articling. This is one example of the Lakehead advantage. Law is a second-entry professional program - after you’ve completed 3 years of undergraduate studies, you can apply to be considered for admission to Law. Admission Facts: We take a holistic approach for admission to our Law program, taking into consideration a number of factors including: • Three years of full-time undergraduate studies (preference will be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree) • Competitive applicants will have an overall academic standing of B+/ 75% A-/ 80% in the last two years of study at the undergraduate level • Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score • Personal Statement • References mylakehead.ca/law
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APPLYING TO LAKEHEAD APPLYING TO BECOME A PART OF THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY IS EASY. FOLLOW THESE 4 STEPS TO GET YOU ON YOUR WAY:
1 Choose your top program choices
Review our programs and select those that best fit your passion and interests. For more information about our programs, visit mylakehead.ca
2 Review the admission requirements for your program choices
Check to ensure that you have the prerequisite courses from high school for the programs you have selected. Visit admission.lakeheadu.ca
3 Apply online
If you are a current high school student studying in Ontario, apply using the OUAC 101 Application online at ouac.on.ca. To apply, you will need a PIN and School Number, which your Guidance Department will provide to you. Your high school transcript will be automatically sent to us. For all other applicant types, apply using the appropriate OUAC105 D or F Application, online at ouac.on.ca. You will need to send your transcripts to Lakehead University, Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Admissions in order for your application to be considered.
4 Review the status of your application Once your application has been received, we will send you an Acknowledgement confirmation that will include access to myInfo, your Lakehead University student information portal. You can easily check the status of your application as well as check to see which documents are required.
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UNDERSTANDING ADMISSIONS OFFERS OF ADMISSION
Lakehead assesses and extends Offers of Admission to qualified applicants throughout the entire admissions cycle. It is important that you remain informed about your application by reviewing all Lakehead University correspondence. Any and all conditions outlined in an Offer of Admission must be met in order to finalize your admission to Lakehead University.
RELEASE OF OFFERS
For current Ontario high school applicants, Offers are extended in rounds based on available grades. December – Early Round; March – First Round; May – Second Round; July – Final Round For all other applicants, Offers are extended on a rolling basis to qualified applicants who have completed an application and submitted all supporting documentation. This excludes limited enrolment programs such as: Engineering, Music, Nursing, One-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work, Two-Year Bachelor of Education, Visual Arts and Year Three Honours Bachelor of Social Work. Offers of Admission to limited enrolment programs are released in rounds that begin in March. 48
ALTERNATE OFFERS
Students who do not meet the admission requirements of their program of choice but who do meet the General Admission Requirements of Lakehead University will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
SUMMER SCHOOL, NIGHT SCHOOL & CORRESPONDENCE
Lakehead University accepts Grade 12 U or M courses or equivalent taken through summer school, night school or correspondence. It is the student’s responsibility to inform Lakehead University of any courses taken outside of regular high school, and to ensure that final official grades are received no later than August 12, 2016.
REPEATED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS ONLY) Lakehead University does not penalize high school students who have repeated courses. The highest Grade 12 U or M grade or equivalent will be used when calculating the admission average.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
Applicants presenting the IB 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. Please note that no advanced standing will be granted on Standard Level (SL) courses. Similarly, applicants who have achieved a minimum grade of 4 on an AP exam may be eligible to receive advanced standing credit.
WHAT KIND OF APPLICANT ARE YOU? Lakehead University applicants are defined based upon their previous education experience. For each applicant category, admission requirements may vary. It is important that you determine what type of applicant you are to ensure you meet the minimum requirements for admission consideration. Student Type:
Definition:
High School Student:
A student who is currently attending high school on a full-time basis or has recently graduated (within two years), and who has not completed any post-secondary studies at another institution.
University Transfer Student:
A student who has attended a university and successfully completed university level course work since leaving high school/college with a minimum overall average of C/60% or equivalent. Applicants must also ensure that they hold the minimum program-specific preparatory course prerequisites at the Grade 12 U or M level or equivalent. Transfer credit may be awarded for courses in which an applicant has achieved a standing of at least 60% or equivalent.
College Transfer Student:
A student who has completed a minimum of one year of full-time academic studies at an accredited community college since leaving high school with a minimum overall average of B/70% or equivalent. Students who have completed a college diploma with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 or equivalent will be considered for transfer credit and can look forward to the opportunity of turning their diploma into a degree. Students from an ABHE Accredited Bible College may be eligible to receive transfer credit.
International Student:
A student who last studied at an institution outside of Canada will be evaluated under the admission requirements pertaining to the country in which they were educated. Please visit admissions.lakeheadu.ca to determine the requirements for your country. In order to be considered for admission, applicants must possess the required qualifications with an appropriate academic average as determined by Lakehead University.
Mature Student:
A student who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has not been engaged in full-time studies for at least two years, and does not meet the General Admission Requirements but successfully meets the minimum program-specific prerequisites at the Grade 12 U or M level or equivalent.
PROFICIENCY IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE:
If your native language is not English, and you cannot verify having recently studied in an English language school system for more than 3 full years of full-time study, you will be required to present proof of English language proficiency. Lakehead University accepts the following recognized tests as proof of English language proficiency. Alternatively, you can choose to complete Lakehead University’s Academic English Program prior to your undergraduate studies. Please note that completing the Academic English Program is not an option for applicants interested in Education or Nursing. Accepted English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores: Test:
Minimum Required Scores:
TOEFL (paper based)
Minimum Score: 550 (no component score less than 50)
TOEFL (computer based)
Minimum Score: 213 (no component score less than 17)
TOEFL (internet based)
Minimum Score: 80 (no component score less than 19)
IELTS
Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
MELAB
Minimum Score: 85
CAEL
Minimum Score: 60
Please be advised that some academic units may require a higher score and that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to Lakehead University.
ACADEMIC ENGLISH PROGRAM (AEP):
If you are an international student who successfully meets our academic requirements but whose English language proficiency scores fall below our English language proficiency requirements, you may be eligible for admission under the Lakehead University Academic English Program (AEP). You will need to successfully complete AEP before proceeding into an academic program.
QUESTIONS REGARDING ADMISSIONS
This Viewbook provides detailed information concerning programs, extra-curricular opportunities, admission requirements, etc. at Lakehead University. The Senate of Lakehead University reserves the right to change regulations, programs, and course requirements, as outlined in this Viewbook, without prior notice.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS – PREREQUISITES DEGREE:
PROGRAM & MAJORS:
PREREQUISITES:
Anthropology, English, English & French, English & History, English & Philosophy, English & Women’s Studies, General, Geography, Gerontology, Gerontology & Psychology, Gerontology & Women’s Studies, History, History & Philosophy, History & Political Science, History & Women’s Studies, Indigenous Learning, Indigenous Learning & Philosophy, Indigenous Learning & Women’s Studies, Northern Studies, Philosophy, Philosophy & Political Science, Political Science, Political Science – Pre-Law, Psychology, Psychology (Specialized Honours), Psychology (Specialized Honours with Major Concentration in Women’s Studies), Psychology & Philosophy, Psychology & Women’s Studies, Sociology, Sociology & Women’s Studies, Sociology with Major Concentration in Gerontology, Undecided, and Women’s Studies
Gr. 12 U English; and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Economics and Economics & Political Science
Gr. 12 U English; 1 Credit in Gr. 12 U Math; and 4 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
French, French & History, and French & Philosophy
Gr. 12 U English; Gr. 12 U French; and 4 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Mathematics and Mathematics & Economics
Gr. 12 U English; Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions; 1 Credit from Gr. 12 U Calculus & Vectors or Gr. 12 U Math of Data Management; and 3 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Music*
Gr. 12 U English; and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits An audition and theory entrance test is required to be considered for admission into the Music major.
Visual Arts*
Gr. 12 U English; and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits A portfolio of your artwork is required to be considered for admission into the Visual Arts major.
Arts & Science
Anthropology, Criminology, English, Environmental Sustainability (Co-op available), Geography, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Media Studies
Gr. 12 U English; and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Business
Business Administration and Commerce (Co-op available)
Gr. 12 U English; 1 Credit in Gr. 12 U Math; and 4 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits Applicants without Gr. 12 U Math may be considered for admission but will be required to take a prescribed course as a First Year elective.
Concurrent Education
Aboriginal Education (Primary/Junior)
Gr. 12 U English; and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits Proof of Aboriginal ancestry may be required.
Arts
Concurrent Education – Arts
Intermediate/Senior: Anthropology, English, English & French, English & History, French, French & History, Geography, History, Indigenous Learning, Mathematics, Music*, Psychology, and Undecided
Refer to the Specific Major Requirements in the Arts section above.
Concurrent Education – Arts & Science
Primary/Junior: Anthropology, English, Environmental Sustainability, Geography, and Interdisciplinary Studies
Refer to the Specific Major Requirements in the Arts & Science section above.
Concurrent Education – Environmental Science
Intermediate/Senior: Biology and Geography
Refer to the Specific Major Requirements in the Environmental Science section below.
Concurrent Education – Environmental Studies
Intermediate/Senior: Geography
Refer to the Specific Major Requirements in the Environmental Studies section below.
Concurrent Education – Fine Arts
Intermediate/Senior: Visual Arts*
Gr. 12 U English; and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits A portfolio of your artwork is required to be considered for admission into the Visual Arts major.
Concurrent Education – Kinesiology
Primary/Junior: Kinesiology
Concurrent Education – Outdoor Recreation
Primary/Junior: Outdoor Recreation
Concurrent Education – Science
Engineering Engineering
Environmental Management
Environmental Science
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Primary/Junior: Anthropology, English, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music*, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Undecided), Visual Arts*, and Women’s Studies
Intermediate/Senior: Kinesiology Intermediate/Senior: Outdoor Recreation Primary/Junior: Anthropology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography, Mathematics, Natural Science, Physics, and Undecided Intermediate/Senior: Anthropology, Biology, Biology & Chemistry, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and Undecided Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Software Co-op is available.
Refer to the Specific Major Requirements in the Kinesiology section below. Refer to the Specific Major Requirements in the Outdoor Recreation section below.
Refer to the Specific Major Requirements in the Science section below.
Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions (with a minimum final grade of 60%); Gr. 12 U English; Gr. 12 U Physics; Gr. 12 U Chemistry; and 2 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Common Year in Applied Science
6 Gr. 12 U or M Credits; 1 Gr. 11 U or M Mathematics; Grade 11 U or Grade 12 C Physics; Grade 11 U or Grade 12 C Chemistry; and Grade 11 U or Grade 12 C English
Environmental Management (Co-op available)
Gr. 12 U English; 3 Credits from: Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions, Gr. 12 U Biology, Gr. 12 U Chemistry, Gr. 12 U Computer & Info Science, Gr. 12 U or M Geography*, Gr. 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Gr. 12 U Math of Data Management, or Gr. 12 U Physics; and 2 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits *Only one Gr. 12 U or M Geography course may be used.
Biology, and Geography
Gr. 12 U English; Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions; and 4 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Earth Science
Gr. 12 U English; 1 Credit in Gr. 12 U Math; and 4 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Environmental Studies
Geography
Gr. 12 U English; and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Fine Arts
Visual Arts*
Gr. 12 U English; and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits A portfolio of your artwork is required to be considered for admission into the Visual Arts major.
Forestry
Forestry (Co-op available)
Gr. 12 U English; 3 Credits from: Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions, Gr. 12 U Biology, Gr. 12 U Chemistry, Gr. 12 U Computer & Info Science, Gr. 12 U or M Geography*, Gr. 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Gr. 12 U Math of Data Management, or Gr. 12 U Physics; and 2 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits *Only one Gr. 12 U or M Geography course may be used.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology (Co-op available)
Gr. 12 U English; 1 Credit in Gr. 12 U Math; 2 Credits from: Gr. 12 U Chemistry, Gr. 12 U Biology, Gr. 12 U Exercise Science, or Gr. 12 U Physics; and 2 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
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Music
Music*
Gr. 12 U English; and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits An audition and theory entrance test is required to be considered for admission into the Music major.
Collaborative (4 Years)*, and Compressed (3 Years)*
Gr. 12 U English; Gr. 12 U Biology; Gr. 12 U Chemistry; Gr 12 U Mathematics; and 2 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits A minimum grade of 60% is required in each of the program specific prerequisites for both programs. A minimum final average of 80% is required for the Compressed program. A Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR-HCP Level) certificate is required within the first month of classes.
Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation & BA (Geography), Outdoor Recreation & BA (History), and Outdoor Recreation & BA (Women’s Studies)
Gr. 12 U English, and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Outdoor Recreation & BSc (Natural Science)
Gr. 12 U English; 2 Credits in Gr. 12 U Math or Science, or one of each; and 3 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Anthropology, Applied Life Sciences, Biology, Biology with Major Concentration in Animal Sciences, Geography, Geography with Geology Minor, Mathematical Physics, Physics (Co-op available), and Physics with Major Concentration in Biomedical Physics
Gr. 12 U English; Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions; 2 Credits from: Gr. 12 U Biology, Gr. 12 U Chemistry, Gr. 12 U Physics, Gr. 12 U Earth & Space Science, Gr. 12 U Calculus & Vectors, or Gr. 12 U Math of Data Management; and 2 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Bioinformatics
Gr. 12 U English; Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions; Gr. 12 U Biology; Gr. 12 U Chemistry; and 2 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Biology & Chemistry, Chemistry, and Chemistry with Specialization in Medical Sciences
Gr. 12 U English; Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions; Gr. 12 U Chemistry; 1 Credit from: Gr. 12 U Biology, Gr. 12 U Physics, Gr. 12 U Calculus & Vectors, or Gr. 12 U Math of Data Management; and 2 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Computer Science (Co-op available)
Gr. 12 U English; Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions; 1 Credit from: Gr. 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Gr. 12 U Math of Data Management, or Gr. 12 U Computer & Info Science; and 3 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Earth Science, General, Geoarchaelogy, Natural Science and Undecided
Gr. 12 U English; 2 Credits in Gr. 12 U Math or Science, or one of each; and 3 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Geology
Gr. 12 U English; 1 Credit in Gr. 12 U Math; and 4 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Mathematics and Mathematics & Physics
Gr. 12 U English; Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions; 1 Credit from: Gr. 12 U Calculus & Vectors or Gr. 12 U Math of Data Management; 1 Credit from: Gr. 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Gr. 12 U Math of Data Management, Gr. 12 U Biology, Gr. 12 U Chemistry, or Gr. 12 U Physics; and 2 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Psychology and Psychology (Specialized Honours)
Gr. 12 U English; Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions; 2 Credits from: Gr. 12 U Biology, Gr. 12 U Chemistry, Gr. 12 U Physics, Gr. 12 U Calculus & Vectors, or Gr. 12 U Math of Data Management; and 2 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Resource & Environmental Economics
Gr. 12 U English; 2 Credits from: Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions, Gr. 12 U Calculus & Vectors, or Gr. 12 U Math of Data Management; 1 Credit from: Gr. 12 U Biology, Gr. 12 U Chemistry, Gr. 12 U Earth & Space Science, or Gr. 12 U Physics; and 2 additional Gr 12. U or M Credits
Water Resource Science, and Water Resource Science Major Specialization in Applied Environmental Water Management
Gr. 12 U English; 3 Credits from: Gr. 12 U Advanced Functions, Gr. 12 U Biology, Gr. 12 U Chemistry, Gr. 12 U Physics, Gr. 12 U Earth & Space Science, Gr. 12 U Calculus & Vectors, or Gr. 12 U Math of Data Management; and 2 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Social Work, Social Work with Major Concentration in Gerontology, and Social Work with Major Concentration in Indigenous Learning
Gr. 12 U English; and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M Credits
Nursing
Outdoor Recreation
Science
Social Work
* Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.
ACCESS PROGRAMS
In addition to our regular entry pathways for admission, Lakehead University offers a number of special access opportunities that allow students who may not meet the regular admission requirements, but who demonstrate potential for success, to start university. These programs often feature specialized supports and programming to help students make the transition to university and develop skills to ensure their academic success.
ABORIGINAL ACCESS PROGRAMS
Apply Directly At Lakehead University, we are committed to promoting opportunities through education for people of Aboriginal ancestry. Native Access Program (NAP) The Native Access program is a nine-month full-time preparatory program designed to provide you with the skills and academic preparation necessary for the successful completion of a university degree. You will study in a culturally sensitive and friendly environment while you take courses in subject areas such as English, Math, Science, Indigenous Learning, and University Transitions. Upon successful completion of the Native Access Program, you may choose to pursue an undergraduate degree at Lakehead University. Native Nurses Entry Program (NNEP) The Native Nurses Entry Program is a nine-month preparation program designed to increase opportunities for Aboriginal people to gain access to, and be successful in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Porgram. The program consists of two semesters as well as a two-week field placement. Upon successful completion, students enter first year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
GATEWAY
No Application, Automatically Considered The Gateway program offers students the opportunity to pursue university studies while providing enriched supports and programming. Gateway is geared towards students who successfully meet their academic program course prerequisites, but whose academic average does not represent their academic potential. No application is necessary; students will automatically be considered for admission under Gateway as part of the regular admission assessment process.
ACADEMIC ENGLISH PROGRAM (AEP)
No Application, Automatically Considered Lakehead University’s Academic English Program (AEP) is an intensive English language program designed to improve international students’ English language proficiency. Through a combination of academic English, cultural, and social activities, students will be immersed in practicing the English language in real life situations.
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