How to Find a Degree Program and Apply to Lakehead University

To find a program at Lakehead University, start from the Find Your Degree section or the Programs menu on lakeheadu.ca, which lists undergraduate programs, transfer pathways, graduate programs, and other program options. Once you have a program in mind, review the admission requirements for your applicant type (new student, undergraduate, or graduate), then follow the How to Apply steps and use Check My Application Status to track your submission. If English is not your first language, review the English Language Centre options before applying.

Step 1: Browse programs and choose a degree

Lakehead organizes its academic offerings into several areas you can explore from the main navigation:

• Undergraduate Programs — the primary list of bachelor's-level degrees.
• Transfer Pathways — routes for students coming from college or another institution.
• Graduate Programs — master's and doctoral-level study.
• Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program — a joint offering listed separately.
• Academic Departments and Faculties — browse by subject area if you already know your field.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development — non-degree and professional courses.
• Other Programs & Studies — additional options outside the main categories.

If you are undecided, the site also offers a Choosing A Program page and a Top 10 Reasons to Choose Lakehead page to help you compare.

Expected result: a shortlist of one or more programs whose requirements you can then check.

Step 2: Confirm admission requirements for your situation

Requirements differ by applicant type, so open the page that matches you:

Read the requirements for each program on your shortlist before starting an application — this is the most common point where applicants discover a missing prerequisite or language requirement.

Step 3: Apply and track your application

1. Go to How to Apply and follow the steps for your applicant category.
2. Submit your application through the route described there.
3. After submitting, use Check My Application Status to confirm receipt and monitor progress.
4. Review Scholarships, Awards & Loans and Tuition & Fees (under Student Central) so you understand costs and funding before accepting an offer.

Verification: a successful submission should be visible when you check your application status. If it is not, confirm you used the correct applicant route before resubmitting.

Step 4: Plan your transition to Lakehead

Once admitted, the site provides practical next steps: Newly Accepted International Students, Residence & Housing, Food and Conference Services, Getting Involved, and Athletics & Recreation. Campus visits are available through Campus Tours, and you can meet staff and faculty at Future Student Events, Upcoming School Visits, or the events calendar.

Common sticking points

• Wrong applicant category: undergraduate and graduate requirements are separate pages; using the wrong one leads to missed documents.
• English proficiency: check the English Language Centre options early if your first language is not English, since this can affect your timeline.
• Transfer students: use Transfer Pathways rather than the standard undergraduate requirements, as credit recognition is handled differently.
• Status not updating: use Check My Application Status before contacting the university, and keep copies of what you submitted.

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