College Transfer Applicants
Students who have completed at least one year of college studies may be eligible for admission to programs offered at Laurentian University.
General Admission Requirements
Applicants must complete a minimum of one year of college studies and be in good academic standing with an overall average of 65% to be considered for admission.
Applicants holding an advanced diploma, from a recognized College of Applied Arts and Technology, or a university degree and have completed a Postgraduate Certificate with a final GPA of 75% or higher may receive up to 12 additional transfer credits.*
*Additional credits will be dependent on program requirements and may not be applicable.
#1 in Credit Transferability
College diplomas, degrees 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. These agreements are designed to provide better student mobility among the partners through formal recognition of credits/programs at each institution.
For students who have completed a two or three-year diploma at a College of Applied Arts and Technology, Laurentian has many pathway agreements designed to enhance student mobility. If there is not a pathway agreement for your program, Laurentian offers admission with advanced standing as indicated in our credit transfer chart below.
College Pathways & Credit Transfers Charts
Credit Transfers
Credit Transfer Chart
| Intent | College Studies | GPA | Transfer Credits given up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer to the Arts | 3-year diploma | 80 - 100% | 54 credits * |
| 70 - 79.9% | 36 credits * | ||
| 65 - 69.9% | 24 credits * | ||
| 2-year diploma | 80 - 100% | 42 credits * | |
| 70 - 79.9% | 24 credits * | ||
| 65 - 69.9% | 12 credits * | ||
| Transfer to Other Programs | 3-year diploma | 80 - 100% | 36 credits * |
| 70 - 79.9% | 24 credits * | ||
| 65 - 69.9% | 18 credits * | ||
| 2-year diploma | 80 - 100% | 30 credits * | |
| 70 - 79.9% | 18 credits * | ||
| 65 - 69.9% | 12 credits * |
*Depending on the degree of affinity with the student's college program.
Credit Transfer Program
Use the ONTransfer website to learn how to transfer your credits.
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
In general, a 3 credit course is one semester in duration and a 6 credit course is two semesters in duration.
To qualify for full time status: enrolment in 18 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 15 credits in an academic year*
*Academic year : September to April
College Pathway Chart
As a leader in credit transfer, Laurentian University offers college transfer students both convenience and flexibility. Whether you opt for a traditional classroom setting for your studies, or you choose to study from the comfort of your own home via our online course options, we can help you set a clear and custom path to your academic goals. We're glad you are considering Laurentian for your studies and look forward to meeting you!
Please note that if you do not see your program represented in this table, we invite you to contact us at admissions@laurentian.ca to discuss potential transfer options.
*Subject to change depending on the degree of affinity.
| DIPLOMA | GPA | CREDITS | DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjoint juridique | 65% or > | 12 credits | B.A. Spéc. Droit et justice |
| 75% or > | 30 credits | ||
| 80% or > | 42 credits | ||
| Techniques en administration des affaires ou Commerce 2 ans (toutes les voies*) | 70% or > | 57 credits | B.A.A. Administration des affaires |
| Administration des affaires 3 ans (toutes les voies*) | 70% or > | 72 credits | B.A.A. Administration des affaires |
| Biotechnology - Technician | 75% or > | 60 credits | B.Sc. Forensic Science |
| Biotechnology - Technology | 75% or > | 60 credits | B.Sc. Forensic Science |
| 2-year Business (all streams*) | 65% or > | 57 credits | BBA Business Administration |
| 2-year Business (all streams*) from St. Lawrence College | 65% or > | 60 credits | BBA Business Administration |
| 3-year Business Administration (all streams*) | 65% or > | 72 credits | BBA Business Administration |
| 3-year Business (all streams*) from St. Lawrence College | 65% or > | 75 credits | BBA Business Administration |
| Chemical Engineering Technology | 65% or > | 24 credits | B.Eng. Chemical Engineering |
| 70% or > | 30 credits | ||
| 80% or > | 36 credits | ||
| 75% or > | 60 credits | B.Sc. Chemistry Major | |
| Community and Health Services Navigation Certificate | 75% or > | 15 credits | HBA Gerontology |
| Community and Justice Services | 65% or > | 12 credits | HBA Law and Justice |
| 70% or > | 30 credits | ||
| 80% or > | 42 credits | ||
| Computer Programming - Internet of Things | 75% or > | 60 credits | B.Cosc. Computer Science |
| Developmental Services Worker | 80% or > | 42 credits | HBA Gerontology |
| 70% or > | 42 credits | HBSW Indigenous Social Work | |
| Early Childhood Education | 75% or > | 45 credits | HBA Psychology |
| Éducation en services à l’enfance | 75% or > | 45 credits | B.A. Spéc. Psychologie |
| Fitness and Health Promotion | 75% or > | 48 credits | BPHE Kinesiology |
| 75% or > | 45 credits | BEPS Kinésiologie | |
| 75% or > | 45 credits | BPHE Health Promotion | |
| General Arts and Science | 80% or > | 45 credits | Faculty of Arts Bachelor's degree options |
| 70% or > | 33 credits | Faculty of Arts Bachelor's degree options | |
| 65% or > | 21 credits | Faculty of Arts Bachelor's degree options | |
| Indigenous Social Service Worker | 75% or > | 60 credits | HBSW Indigenous Social Work |
| Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention | 75% or > | 42 crédits | HBSW Indigenous Social Work |
| Intervention en travail social (Collège Éducacentre) | 80% or > | 36 credits | BSS Service social |
| Interventions auprès des personnes ayant un handicap | 75% or > | 45 credits | B.A. Spéc. Psychologie |
| Law Clerk | 70% or > | 30 credits | HBA Law and Justice |
| 80% or > | 42 credits | ||
| Massage Therapy | 75% or > | 51 credits | BPHE Kinesiology |
| 75% or > | 48 credits | BEPS Kinésiologie | |
| 75% or > | 51 credits | BPHE Health Promotion | |
| 75% or > | 51 credits | BSc Kinesiology | |
| 75% or > | 51 credits | BSc Kinésiologie | |
| Mining Engineering Technology | 65% or > | 24 credits | B.Eng. Mining Engineering |
| 70% or > | 30 credits | ||
| 80% or > | 36 credits | ||
| Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant | 75% or > | 42 credits | BPHE Health Promotion |
| Outdoor Adventure | 80% or > | 30 credits | BPHE Outdoor Adventure Leadership |
| Police Foundations | 70% or > | 30 credits | HBA Law and Justice |
| 80% or > | 42 credits | ||
| Promotion de l’activité physique et de la santé | 75% or > | 45 credits | BÉPS Kinésiologie |
| 75% or > | 45 credits | BPHE Health Promotion | |
| Protection,Security and Investigation | 65% or > | 12 credits | HBA Law and Justice |
| 70% or > | 30 credits | ||
| 80% or > | 42 credits | ||
| Recreation Management in Gerontology | 70% or > | 42 credits | HBA Gerontology |
| Social Service Worker | 75% or > | 42 credits | HBSW Indigenous Social Work |
| 80% or > | 42-45 credits | HBSW Social Work | |
| Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization | 75% or > | 60 credits | HBSW Indigenous Social Work |
| Techniques d'education spécialisée | 70% or > | 54 credits | B.A Spéc. Psychologie |
| Technologie du génie chimique | 75% or > | 60 credits | B.Sc. Chemistry Major |
| Techniques de réadaptation et justice pénale | 70% or > | 30 credits | B.A. Spéc. Droit et justice |
| 80% or > | 42 credits | ||
| Techniques des services policiers | 70% or > | 30 credits | B.A Spéc. Droit et justice |
| 80% or > | 42 credits | ||
| Techniques de travail social | 75% or > | 45 credits | B.A. Spéc. Psychologie |
| 80% or > | 45 credits | B.S.S. Spéc. Service social | |
| 80% or > | 42 credits | HBA Gerontology |
Pathways to LU and Transitioning to the Postsecondary Journey
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How to Apply
Full-time Studies
For full-time studies:
- Please contact your previous institution to arrange for your official transcript(s)* from high school, college or university to be forwarded to our Office of Admissions.
*An official transcript acknowledges academic work taken at an educational institution. It must bear the seal and a duly-authorized signature of the issuing institution. A photocopy or a copy issued to the student is not acceptable.
Please note that if your application for admission and all supporting documents are not received 14 days before the start of classes for any given semester, your application will be considered for the next semester.
Part-time Studies
For part-time studies, please apply following these two steps:
- Apply via our application form
- Submit your Official transcript(s)* from all secondary and post-secondary institutions previously attended
*An official transcript acknowledges academic work taken at an educational institution. It must bear the seal and a duly-authorized signature of the issuing institution. A photocopy or a copy issued to the student is not acceptable.
Please note that if your application for admission and all supporting documents are not received 14 days before the start of classes for any given semester, your application will be considered for the next semester.