Laurentian # 1 in Credit Transferability

Students who have completed at least one year of college studies may be eligible for admission to programs offered at Laurentian University.

At Laurentian, we weigh education credentials as well as acquired practical skills in creating opportunities for college transfer students. College degrees, diplomas and other post-secondary accomplishments will be considered on an individual basis, to ensure that students transferring to Laurentian are given the maximum value for their credits. To help you make the most of your previous educational experience, we have transfer policies and articulation agreements with other institutions, to expedite the credit transfer process. These agreements are designed to provide better student mobility among the partners through formal recognition of credits/programs at each institution. Some of these agreements are highlighted in each of the applicable program profiles.

Numerous Options

Laurentian offers transfer students convenience and flexibility. Full time and part time programs are offered on campus or by non-traditional means such as distance education and online courses. The university also has a bilingual (English/French) learning environment where students choose from programs in the humanities, social sciences, engineering, science, professional schools and management.

Degree Completion Program

Laurentian also provides a unique program for students who have a college diploma in a related academic program with a GPA of A or higher, offering a general arts degree through the Arts Degree-Diploma Completion Program. Instead of receiving transfer credits, a specific program is set up for each student.

Checklist for Transfer Students

For full time studies starting in September, apply online to Laurentian University through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre at www.ouac.on.ca

Please contact your previous institution to arrange for your official transcript(s)* from high school, college or university to be forwarded to Laurentian’s Office of Admissions.

For part time studies, you can download the part-time studies application here. The completed document must be sent directly to our Office of Admissions, along with the following documents:

• official transcript(s) from high school, college or university attended

• completed application form

• $50 administrative fee

* An official transcript acknowledges academic work taken at an educational institution. If must bear the seal and a duly-authorized signature of the issuing institution. A photocopy is not acceptable.

Credit Transfer Chart

University Degree   

In order to obtain your degree, you will need to successfully complete:

• 3-year degree: requires a minimum of 90 credits
• 4-year degree: requires a minimum of 120 credits

To qualify for full time status: enrolment in 24 to 30 credits per academic year is required.

To qualify for part time status: enrolment in a minimum of 3 credits to a maximum of 21 credits in an academic year.