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Welcome to the Counsellor's Corner!

The Counsellor's Corner is a new page dedicated to you! As a high school guidance counsellor, students come to you to discuss plans for their post-secondary education. From program selection and university options to assisting with the application process, you are their information source.
 
Not only do students rely on your expertise but so do we. We rely on you to help us spread the word about the exceptional educational and lifestyle opportunities that exist at Lakehead University. 
 
Lakehead University continues to grow and evolve. When students and parents visit you for guidance, we want to ensure you have all the latest information about updates, developments and opportunities happening at our two campuses.

What's New at Lakehead?
 As we have new information and updates about what's happening at Lakehead University, we will post the information right here on your very own Guidance Counsellors page. Check out what's new and exciting....
  
Thunder Bay Campus:
  • Changes to our Education Programs: In compliance with new provincial regulations for the Bachelor of Education degree programs, Lakehead University is implementing the following changes effective Fall 2015:
    • The Bachelor degree programs with Concurrent Education will now be five years in length, with the final two years being the education professional years.
    • The honours Bachelor degree programs with Concurrent Education will now be six years in length, with the final two years being the education professional years.
    • The consecutive Bachelor of Education degree will now be two years in length.
    • During the professional years of the Concurrent Education degree and during the Consecutive Education degree program, there will be 50 days of placement in each of the two years (100 days total).
    • The junior-intermediate division will not longer be offered at the Thunder Bay campus.
  • Changes in Admission Requirements for Nursing: Effective for Fall 2014 entry, all applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree programs will be required to have Grade 12 U Math or equivalent along with the following pre-requisite courses: Grade 12 U English, Grade 12 U Chemistry, Grade 12 U Biology, two additional Grade 12 U or M credits or equivalent (with a minimum 60% grade in each of the required courses).
  • Lakehead University is the first to have both Environmental Science and Environmental Studies degrees nationally-accredited: Lakehead University has received national accreditation for both its Honours Environmental Science and Honours Environmental Studies degrees from ECO-Canada. This accreditation verifies that the programs have met the national standards of the Canadian University Environmental Science Network. One of only four Ontario universities to achieve this standing, Lakehead University is the first to have both Environmental Science and Environmental Studies degrees accredited. While this ensures that the programs have met rigorous standards, it also helps graduates with school-to-work transitions and with careers in the Environmental area. 
Orillia Campus:
  • Changes to our Education Programs: In compliance with new provincial regulations for the Bachelor of Education degree programs, Lakehead University is implementing the following changes effective Fall 2015:
    • The Bachelor degree programs with Concurrent Education will now be five years in length, with the final two years being the education professional years.
    • The Honours Bachelor degree programs with Concurrent Education will now be six years in length, with the final two years being the education professional years.
    • The consecutive Bachelor of Education degree will now be two years in length.
    • During the professional years of the Concurrent Education degree and during the Consecutive Education degree program, there will be 50 days of placement in each of the two years (100 days total).
  • New Engineering Partnership with Georgian College: Beginning in Fall 2015, Lakehead University and Georgian College will offer an integrated Bachelor of Engineering Degree and Electrical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma. Offered at the Georgian College Barrie campus, students will complete both a degree and a diploma in 4 years. Visit the Lakehead-Georgian Partnership page for more details.
  • New Program: The Lakehead University Orillia campus now offers an Honours Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
  • Program Change: The Business degree program at the Orillia Campus has been changed to an Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Business Administration) (HBComm) (formerly HBComm in Administrative Studies). The program now incorporates more business courses into its curriculum.
  • Majors for the HBASc and HBASc/BEd programs include: Anthropology, Criminology, English, Environmental Sustainability, Geography, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Media Studies.
  • Within the HBASc Interdisciplinary Studies major, students may explore both the sciences and the arts by choosing two specializations: Anthropology, Biology, Criminology, English, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Studies, General Science, Geography, History, Media Studies, Psychology, Political Science, and Sociology.
  • The 2-Year Bachelor of Education program is offered at the P/J division and offered out of the historic Heritage Building in downtown Orillia.
  • The full 4-year HBSW (Social Work) is available direct from high school, as well as the 1-year HBSW for those who already hold a degree. 
  • The Orillia Campus, built to LEED® Standards for Environmental Sustainability (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), consists of the main Academic Building, Residence Facilities, a Cafeteria, and Bookstore. New facilities will be added as construction continues.

Pathways to Lakehead:

Gateway An entryway for students whose academic average falls
below the regular required admission average, allowing them to start
university with additional supports. Gateway flyer.

English Language Programs The opportunity for applicants who
do not meet the English-language proficiency requirements to study
English at Lakehead in order to meet requirements before entering their
degree program. English Language Program website.

College Transfer Opportunities Students can turn their college
diploma into a Lakehead degree. Visit the College Transfer Page.  

Our Recruitment Team:
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff of recruitment personnel are here to assist you throughout the school year. At anytime, if you need more information, have questions or would like to request for us to visit your school, please contact us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Recruitment
Phone: (807) 343-8500
Fax: (807) 346-7879
Email: recruit@lakeheadu.ca 
Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, P7B 5E1
Phone: (807) 343-8110 | Fax: (807) 766-7209
Lakehead University, 500 University Avenue Orillia, Ontario, Canada, L3V 0B9
Phone: (705) 330-4008 | Fax: (705) 329-4648