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A complete list of all Laurentian University undergraduate programs can be found at https://laurentian.ca/undergraduate-programs.

A complete list of all Laurentian University graduate programs can be found at https://laurentian.ca/graduate-programs.

A full break-down of all undergraduate tuition fees can be found at https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing/undergraduate-tuition.onal/scholarships for a full list of scholarships.

A full break-down of all graduate tuition fees can be found at https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing/graduate-tuition.

You can review payment options, tuition costs, and available scholarships by visiting https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing.

A complete list of Laurentian University's meal plans can be found at https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing/residences-meal-plans.

A complete list of Laurentian University's scholarship and bursaries can be found at https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing/scholarships-bursaries.

If you are applying to Laurentian University and require OSAP or a Work Study position, you can get information by visiting https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing/financial-aid.

If you are an international student interested in Laurentian University, you should follow the steps listed at laurentian.ca/admissions.

If you are an international student interested in Laurentian University, you should follow the steps listed at laurentian.ca/admissions

If you are an international student interested in Laurentian University, you should follow the steps listed at laurentian.ca/admissions

Laurentian University grants a special scholarship to international students. Visit https://laurentian.ca/international/scholarships for a full list of scholarships.

Laurentian University grants a special scholarship to international students. Visit https://laurentian.ca/international/scholarships for a full list of scholarships

Laurentian University grants a special scholarship to international students. Visit https://laurentian.ca/international/scholarships for a full list of scholarships

Admission requirements for Laurentian University can be found at laurentian.ca/admissions.

For a comprehensive list of Online programs offered at Laurentian University please visit https://laurentian.ca/online-distance-education.

For a comprehensive list of Online programs offered at Laurentian University please visit https://laurentian.ca/online-distance-education

Local: 705-675-1151
Toll free: 1-800-263-4188 or 1-855-675-1151
Address: 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6

We offer campus tours from Monday-Friday at 10:00 am and at 1:30 pm, as well as on Saturdays at 12:00pm (noon). To register for a campus tour, please consult the following link:
https://laurentian.ca/tour.

All campus tours must be reserved at least one week in advance in order to allow time to contact a tour guide and setup any relevant meetings.

Please note that tours consist of a 1.5 hour walking tour of the campus and includes visits to a
library, classrooms, dining locations, the residence complex, and athletic facilities. All campus
tours include outdoor walking therefore please wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather.

If you are a student looking for on-campus employment with Laurentian University, you can visit https://laurentian.ca/support/career-employment-centre to get more information on currently advertised positions.

If you are interested in a one-time or recurring charitable donation to Laurentian University, please visit laurentian.ca/give.

The Laurentian University bookstore offers hoodies, t-shirts, athletic wear as well as coffee mugs, water bottles and a wide variety of other Laurentian-branded blue and yellow memorabilia. Visit https://www.bkstr.com/laurentianstore/home to browse our catalogue

You can review payment options, tuition costs, financial aid and available scholarships by visiting laurentian.ca/fees-financing

You can review a complete list of all Laurentian University courses by delivery method, credit value, subject, level and language at https://laurentian.ca/courses.

Laurentian University is attended by nearly 9,000 students who are pursuing their studies full-time, part-time or online.

Laurentian University was first established in 1960.

Laurentian University and it's federated partners, the University of Sudbury, Huntington University, and Thornloe University. All federated partners are found on the same campus.

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Laurentian University offers admission to most of it's programs if an applicant meets all criteria and has at least a 70% overall average in their 6 best U/M courses. Consult laurentian.ca/admissions to learn how you should apply.

Laurentian University is one of the most affordable universities when it comes to tuition.

Laurentian University is surrounded by 5 lakes, pristine forrests, and boasts seasonal activity directly on campus!

At Laurentian University all applicants are reviewed for direct scholarships based on academic merit and financial need.

Depending on the program and duration of study, most require at least 90 credits (3 year) and 120 credits (4 year) for completion.

Once you've accepted your offer, you will be contacted directly when course registration is open for the upcoming semester. This is done 3 times per year for our Fall, Winter, and Spring intakes.

A minor at Laurentian University is composed of at least 24 credits in a specific area

Visit the payments options for information on how to pay tuition https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing/payment-options

Sudbury is a 4 hour drive and 1 hour flight from Toronto

To get a break-down of tuition costs at Laurentian University, please visit: https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing

If you are an international student and are interested in studying at Laurentian University, please visit laurentian.ca/admissions for all details and steps.

Laurentian University grants a special scholarship to international students. Visit https://laurentian.ca/international/scholarships for a full list of scholarships.

Yes the policy on face coverings can be found on our policy page under the heading "Human Resources/Equity & Diversity". There is also a french policy page.

If you are an international student interested in Laurentian University, you should follow the steps listed at laurentian.ca/admissions

For a comprehensive list of Online programs offered at Laurentian University please visit https://laurentian.ca/online-distance-education

Once you've applied to the program formally, you will be sent all necessary supplemental forms through your Applicant Portal at my.laurentian.ca

Documents should be sent directly to the office of Admissions. Please visit laurentian.ca/admissions to learn more

Once you've applied to the program formally, you will be able to apply for residence through your Applicant Portal at my.laurentian.ca. Alternatively, you can contact residence@laurentian.ca for more information

All of our OUA and uSports team information can be found at https://www.luvoyageurs.com

All important dates for Laurentian University can be found at https://laurentian.ca/important-dates. For deadlines related to applications and programs, please visit laurentian.ca/admissions

Laurentian University's WebAdvisor program can be found at webadvisor.laurentian.ca

The myLaurentian Applicant and Student Portals are the primary way Laurentian University will convey information related to your application, including offer letters, transfer credit reports, and other important documents. In addition, once you become a student, you will get access to all kinds of information related to athletics, awards and scholarships, careers, jobs, festivals and so much more!

You can always review grades on your WebAdvisor at webadvisor.laurentian.ca. For Transcript requests, you can email Transcripts@laurentian.ca

Once you have confirmed an offer to Laurentian University, you will be notified directly by email when registration is open. You can contact the Center for Academic Excellence at academicadvising@laurentian.ca for more help on building your degree

If you have an offer of admission to Laurentian University the specific steps for you to accept the offer will be found within the offer letter.

If you are interested in applying to Laurentian University, please visit laurentian.ca/admissions

If you are interested in applying to Laurentian University, please visit laurentian.ca/admissions

If you are interested in applying to Laurentian University, please visit laurentian.ca/admissions

Semesters at Laurentian University start in September (Fall), January (Winter), and May (Spring)

If you are interested in taking an online course at Laurentian University, please contact Liaison Services at info@laurentian.ca

Courses at Laurentian University start in September, January and May. Depending on the credit value, a course may span one, or two semesters.

A complete break-down of costs related to Laurentian University can be found at laurentian.ca/fees-financing

Yes! Please review all the requirements at https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing/financial-aid

A complete list of all Laurentian University graduate programs can be found at https://laurentian.ca/graduate-programs

A complete list of all Laurentian University undergraduate programs can be found at https://laurentian.ca/undergraduate-programs

All Admission requirements for Laurentian University can be found by visiting laurentian.ca/admissions

If additional documentation is necessary it will be listed on the Admission requirements for each program

Tuition costs will vary from program to program, if you are studying full-time or part-time, pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies, and if you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student.
Tuition for undergraduate programs: https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing/undergraduate-tuition
Tuition for graduate programs: https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing/graduate-tuition

For more information on fees and financing at Laurentian University: https://laurentian.ca/fees-financing

In Ontario, Laurentian University is a leading institution in credit transferability. Applicants who have previous postsecondary studies can receive transfer credits. In order to be eligible for transfer credits, you must either hold a completed 2 or 3 year diploma from a recognized college, have partial studies at a university with at least one completed course, or hold a complete university degree.

Incomplete college diplomas, one year certificates or post-graduate diplomas / certificates are not eligible for transfer credits.

Transfer credits will not be evaluated prior to an application being made, and official transcripts being received.

If you are applying to either full or part time studies and have completed previous post-secondary education (college or university) those transcripts MUST be sent directly to our admissions office at the time of application. Transcripts must come in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution or come directly from the post-secondary institution. We do not accept photocopies or faxed transcripts. These can be sent to the following address:

Admissions Office
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6

For a full list of transfer credit agreements in Ontario, please visit OnTransfer.ca
 

It is the Ontario University Applicantion Centre. It is the application portal for ALL Ontario universities. Those wishing to apply to a full time program must apply via www.ouac.on.ca.

Have questions? We have answers! From school visits, campus tours, and Open House, to one-on-one academic counselling, the Liaison team has answers to every question and the latest information about our programs and services. Contact us at 1-800-263-4188 or email us at info@laurentian.ca.

Local: 705-675-1151
Toll free: 1-800-263-4188 or 1-855-675-1151

935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6

Our events such as our Fall and Winter Open Houses, MEGA tours, parent nights, campus tours and many more can all be found at https://laurentian.ca//explore.

To apply to residence, you will find the application information on your myLaurentian Applicant Portal.
Applicants can apply for residence before they receive an offer! At Laurentian University, first-year high school applicants are guaranteed a spot in a residence when they apply to University College or Single Student Residences before June 1, 2020.

A conditional offer is an offer applicants may receive if not all the criteria for admissions have yet been met. The applicant must fulfill the conditions in order to receive a final decision.
For example, all Ontario high school applicants will receive a conditional offer. The final decision will depend upon their best six grade 12 U or M courses, successful completion of the required courses and the obtention of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

High school applicants may also receive an Early Conditional Offer of Admission in the Fall, based on their grade 11 average.

Any applicant may receive an Alternate Offer from our Office of Admissions. Take the time to review the offer and learn more about the suggested program(s) by consulting our website or speaking with one of our Liaison staff. Should you wish to be considered for an alternate open-enrolment program offered at Laurentian, please contact the Office of Admissions at info@laurentian.ca.

If you applied to more than one program at Laurentian University, your decision letter will clearly indicate the decision for each program.
Your Offer of Admission will be posted in the Documents folder on your Applicant Portal. Carefully review the details and conditions of your offer. To accept your offer, visit ouac.on.ca, log into your account, and follow the instructions to accept. OUAC will send your response to our Office of Admissions.
If you did not apply on the OUAC, you will accept your offer through your Applicant Portal.
 

Laurentian University does not defer admissions at the undergraduate level.
If you have inquiries about deferrals, please contact the Office of Admissions by email at admissions@laurentian.ca.

The Accessibility Services Office offers support for students with many types of disabilities so they can participate in all aspects of their academic experience at Laurentian University.
If you have, or suspect that you may have a disability, please do not hesitate to contact Accessibility Services by phone at 705-675-1151 ext.3324 or by email at accessibilityservicesinfo@laurentian.ca.
Applicants who have received an offer can contact the office prior to school starting or within the first week of school. After an initial meeting, you will be asked to meet with an Accessibility Advisor to further your accommodation process. This will ensure that you are properly registered.
For more information on the services and required documents to submit, please visit https://laurentian.ca/accessibility-services

Our first point of contact for Applications is our Liaison Services department. Whether you have questions relating to program requirements, application process, deadlines, or even transferring credits from prior learning experiences, the team is available, ready and willing to assist! You can reach out by email at info@laurentian.ca or by calling 1-800-263-4188.
Feel free to also check out this useful application guide: https://laurentian.ca/how-to-apply

The Centre of Academic Excellence (CAE) offers a variety of academic supports to help students transition to university and succeed during their studies. The academic advisors are available to meet with students to advise on a variety of topics such as course selection, registration and interpreting university regulations.

Academic Advisors can be reached by email at academicadvising@laurentian.ca, by phone at 1-855-675-1151, or in person on the 2nd floor of the J.N. Desmarais Library.

The CAE also offers other services such as Writing Assistance, Tutoring, Introduction to University courses and the Language Institute.

More details at https://laurentian.ca/centre-academic-excellence

Many faculties, departments and programs also have their own academic advisors to help the students in their respective programs.

We offer over 175 programs in English and in French. Applicants can choose programs from any of our 7 faculties: Arts, Education, Health, Management, Science, Engineering and Architecture, Graduate Studies and Medicine (offered at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM): www.nosm.ca).

You can explore all undergraduate programs here: https://laurentian.ca/undergraduate-programs

And all graduate programs here: https://laurentian.ca/graduate-programs

We also offer 27 degrees programs offered online which can all be completed on your own schedule! To explore all online programs, please consult: https://laurentian.ca/online-distance-education

Yes. The Office of Admissions must receive official transcripts from previous institutions you attended (i.e. high school, college, university) to ensure you meet the prerequisites of the program. Without your grades, the Office of Admissions cannot make a decision.

If you apply as an Ontario high school student, your grades are sent directly from your school to the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) and then directly to Laurentian University.

All other applicants must request transcripts to be sent to Laurentian University from their previous institutions. If you apply through the OUAC, there will be a section in the application process where you can request transcripts - if they are from an Ontario high school, college or university.

If your institution is outside of Ontario, official transcripts must be sent by the institution to the following address:

Admissions Office
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6

Note: The university does not return transcripts to applicants.
 

Ontario high school applicants must be enrolled in a sufficient number of courses to ensure they have successfully completed at least six (6) Grade 12 4U/M courses by the end of June and will qualify to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). They must equally have an overall average that is equal to or higher than the program average requirement. For more information: https://laurentian.ca/admissions/undergraduate/ontario-high-school

Out of province applicants require the successful completion of a secondary school diploma with the equivalent course requirements as Ontario applicants listed in the Grade 12 course equivalencies by the Province section: https://laurentian.ca/admissions/undergraduate/out-of-province
Applicants from the Province of Québec require a minimum of one full year of the Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP) program. Those who have completed more than one year of a CEGEP program will be considered for admission with advanced standing.

Applicants from other provinces or territories require a completed Grade 12 with a minimum 70% average.

Applicants coming from college 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.

Those who have completed a 2 or 3 year college diploma can receive transfer credits. Details on credits transferability: https://laurentian.ca/admissions/undergraduate/college-transfer-applicants

Applicants who have completed some university studies may be eligible for admission to programs offered at Laurentian University. Transfer credits may be awarded based on prior studies, but cannot be determined until you apply for admission and submit official transcripts. More information: https://laurentian.ca/admissions/undergraduate/university-transfer

ALL applicants must meet program requirements to be admissible: https://laurentian.ca/undergraduate-programs
 

If your offer of Admission has expired you will need to contact the Office of Admissions directly to see what options may be available. You can contact them at admissions@laurentian.ca

If you've forgotten your passwords for Laurentian University services, you can contact IT@laurentian.ca

If you've forgotten your passwords for Laurentian University services, you can contact IT@laurentian.ca

If you've forgotten your Laurentian University student number, you can contact hub@laurentian.ca