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Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7B 5E1

Tel: 807-343-8500
Fax: 807-766-7209
Email: admissions@lakeheadu.ca

www.lakeheadu.ca

Seneca Program: Accounting and Finance - (Optional Co-op), Business Administration - Accounting & Financial Planning - (Optional Co-op), Business Administration - Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Business Administration - Financial Planning - (Optional Co-op), Business Administration - Human Resources - (Optional Co-op), Business Administration - Management, Business Administration - Marketing (Management Specialization) - (Optional Co-op), Business Administration - Purchasing and Supply Management, Business Administration - Retail Management, International Business Administration - (Optional Co-op)

Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration (3 year)* or Honours Bachelor of Commerce (4 year)

Graduates of six semester (3 year) Business programs with a minimum ‘B+’ (GPA = 3.3 or 75%) cumulative average in Business courses will be considered for the Honours Bachelor of Commerce which can normally be completed in two years. Graduates with a minimum ‘B’ (GPA = 3.0 or 70%) cumulative average in Business courses will be considered for Business Administration which can normally be completed in one year. In addition, the following college courses or equivalent are required for both programs: 2 semesters of: Accounting (managerial and financial), Economics (micro and macro), Communications (business writing and presentation), Computing and Information Systems, Corporate Finance (not personal or financial), Marketing and Statistics; plus 1 semester of: Administration/Management, Production/Operations Management, Human Resources Management/Organizational Behaviour

Note: Students missing a minimum number (4 or less) of the above required courses may still be considered for admission with the opportunity to complete up to 2 of the missing required course(s) at Lakehead University. Students seeking admission under this special consideration should contact the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, Lakehead University for more information. *Available at both the Lakehead University – Thunder Bay Campus and the Lakehead University – Orillia Campus

Seneca Program: Civil Engineering Technology - (Optional Co-op), Computer Engineering Technology - (Optional Co-op), Electronics Engineering Technology - Communications - (Optional Co-op), Electronics Engineering Technology - Control Systems - (Optional Co-op)

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering

Graduates with a ‘B’ average (GPA = 3.0 or 70%) in the final year of their program are eligible to be considered for admission to the 3rd year of the Bachelor of Engineering program after completing the summer program of transition courses offered by Lakehead. Seneca graduates must select a major at Lakehead that is relevant to their diploma. Graduates with ‘C+’ (GPA = 2.5 or 65%) in the final year of their program and 2 or more years of relevant industrial experience are eligible for admission consideration. This average is based on the marks/grades received by applicants in their first attempt in the required courses in the final year of their technology program. All engineering degree programs at Lakehead University are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.

Seneca Program: Environmental Technician - (Optional Co-op), Environmental Technology - (Optional Co-op)

Degree: Honours Bachelor of Science Forestry OR Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management

Seneca graduates are eligible for consideration for entry into year three of either degree program. Applicants must have a minimum 70% (GPA = 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale, B Grade) in the final year of their program.

Applicants with two or more years of relevant career experience acquired after the completion of a diploma with a minimum 65% (GPA = 2.5 on a 4.0 point scale, C+ Grade) in the final year of their program are eligible for admission consideration.

Students admitted to either the Honours Bachelor of Science Forestry or the Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management program will be required to attend and successfully complete a 4-week summer transition program preceding entry into the degree. The summer transition program begins on the day following the August Civic Holiday. Transcripts will be assessed on an individual basis and students may be required to include additional courses in their academic program in order to complete the requirements for graduation. Please contact the Seneca Degree Transfer Office for complete details at 416.491.5050 ext. 26464.

Seneca Program: Recreation and Leisure Services - (Co-op)

Degree: Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation

Graduates with a minimum overall average of ‘B+’ (GPA = 3.5 or 75%) are eligible for a total of 4.5 full course equivalent transfer credits towards the first year of the Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation program.

Seneca Program: Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker - Immigrants and Refugees, Social Service Worker

Degree: Honours Bachelor of Social Work

Graduates with a ‘B’ average (GPA = 3.0 or 70%) or better may be eligible for transfer credit towards the first year of the Honours Bachelor of Social Work program.

Seneca Program: Early Childhood Education

Degree: Honours Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education

Graduates with a minimum overall average of ‘B+’ (GPA = 3.5 or 75%) may be eligible for up to one year of transfer credit.