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Administrative Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

As you consider applying to Lakehead University, we want to make sure that you are making an
informed decision. Information about Lakehead University's general admission requirements,
program specific prerequisites, required documentation, and deadlines are important for you to
understand and be aware of as you move forward in the process.

General Admission Requirements Ontario High School Students General Admission Requirements & Application Details for
International Students
To be considered for admission as an Ontario High School student,
you must be currently attending a high school in Ontario on a full- To be considered for admission as an International Student,
time basis or have recently graduated, and have not completed any you must currently reside outside of Canada and you are not a
post-secondary studies at another institution. Canadian citizen. To meet the General Admission
Requirements to Lakehead, you will need the following:
To meet the General Admission Requirements to Lakehead, you will
need the following: Successful graduation from an academic secondary school
program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic
Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD); preparation as is required for university entrance in that country
A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements
program specific prerequisite courses; by Country.
A minimum 70%* overall final average**
*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior
which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the level (e.g. Grade 12);
supply of available spaces. Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)
**Admission averages are calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of
M courses. admission.