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The following undergraduate degree programs are available fully online or through distance education.  Click on the program title, followed by "Program Details" and "Degree Options" for more information on specific degree requirements.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) 

• Criminology (3-year Concentration)
• Equity, Diversity and Human Rights (3-year Concentration, 4-year Major)
• Gerontology (3-year Concentration, 4-year Major, 4-year Specialization)
• History (3-year Concentration, 4-year Major)
• Interdisciplinary Studies (4-year Major, only with subject areas available completely online)
• Psychology (3-year Concentration, 4-year Major, and 4-year Honours Specialization with non-thesis)
• Sociology (3-year Concentration)

You may also complete a General BA (3-year) with two (2) minors. For further information regarding minors please see below. 

Other undergraduate degree programs:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (4-year as a 2+2.5 format)*
• Bachelor of Forensic Identification Degree (3-year, may require on-site practicum attendance)
  Offered exclusively to Forensic Identification Officers
• Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work (4-year)
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Science (3-year)**
  • offering continuations in:
    • BIOLOGY (BIOL 1000; BIOL 1700; BIOL 2011; BIOL 2110; BIOL 2701; BIOL 2757; BIOL 2806)
    • CHEMISTRY (CHMI 1031; CHMI 1032; CHMI 2031; CHMI 2041; CHMI 2220; CHMI 3031)
    • GEOLOGY (GEOL 1021; GEOL 1022; GEOL 2021; GEOL 2022; GEOL 2046;  GEOL 3312; GEOL 3811)
    • PHYSICS (PHYS 1211; PHYS 1212; PHYS 1905; PHYS 2606; PHYS 2616; PHYS 3306; PHYS 3616) 

*The 4-year online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree will be delivered in a 2+2.5 format.
​​​​​​​**The 3-year online degree is a terminal degree which does not allow you to transfer directly into the 4-year Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Science.  The 4-year degree is only available on-campus and requires 1st and 2nd year courses that are not covered by the 3-year online degree. Interested in the 4-year degree? Refer to the on-campus page here for more information 

• Criminology *new
• Equity, Diversity and Human Rights *new
• Gerontology
• History
• Psychology
• Sociology

• Family Life Studies and Human Sexuality
• Gerontology
• Social Research Methods

• Cardiac Care on the Web
• Fingerprint Detection and Analysis*
• Fire Scene Management and Investigation*
  Offered exclusively to Fire Investigators

*These for credit professional development opportunities require on-site practicums

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Student Success Centre offers a variety of academic supports to help students transition to university and succeed during their studies.

• Student Success Advising
  Academic advisors help students better understand their goals, their academic plans, and guide students as they make important decisions about their future.
• Academic Writing Support
  Academic Writing assistance is available to all Laurentian students who would like some extra help to improve their writing skills.
• Student Success Tutoring
  Learning Assistance provides students with resources and opportunities to improve their ability to learn at a university level.

Understanding the distinct needs of online learners, our team provides support and guidance to our student community to help them achieve their academic goals. Self-register for the A1-Orientation for Online Learners available on our learning management system.

Laurentian University Services and Supports

• Accessibility Services
• Counselling Services
• Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Office

The J.N. Desmarais Library offers a variety of services for online and distance learners.  For example, any library material that is not available to you electronically, can be ordered through OMNI, whether the material is located in Laurentian's own collections - or elsewhere.

Apply to an undergraduate online distance education degree program as a full-time student (taking 9 or more credits per semester) through the Ontario University’s Application Centre (OUAC).
Please note all students applying for the BBA program must apply via OUAC. 

Apply to study part time (taking less than 9 credits per semester) or just one course through a simple application process at the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC). Applications from students with a Letter of Permission or for a Non-degree program should also follow the same part-time application process.

To apply for the MBA program delivered online, follow the instructions on the Master of Business Administration webpage under the tab “Requirements”.

• Cardiac Care on the Web
  Proof of your registration as a Registered Nurse with a College of Nurses from a Canadian province is necessary.
• Fingerprint Detection and Analysis*
• Fire Scene Management and Investigation*
  Offered exclusively to Fire Investigators
  * potential applicants for both * programs can email admissions@laurentian.ca to request additional information

For all Professional Learning opportunities, submit your application to our part-time studies form on the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre website. Apply here and submit all required documentation to admissions@laurentian.ca.

Studying in Canada? You can take a course at Laurentian on a Letter of permission. We simply require that you supply us with a Letter of Permission from your host institution and that you complete the following form to sign up for a course.

• Letter of Permission

Tuition fees for online programs at Laurentian University are the same as for on campus programs.

Supervised (invigilated) exams are compulsory for all Laurentian online/distance education courses unless otherwise stated in your course. All students must write an invigilated exam on the specified date and time. Check the Important Dates section of the Laurentian Online for examination period information. Do not make plans that conflict with the exam dates.  

The official examination schedule (with your examination date and time) will be released by the Office of the Registrar approximately six weeks prior to the examination date.

Note that every effort will be made to provide an examination location that is within 100 km for students residing in Canada. Students living in remote locations or outside of Canada may be required to find an supervisor (invigilator). The Examination Coordinator will advise you the eight weeks prior to the exam period of your course if an invigilator is required for your examination.

If you selected an exam centre, the exam location address, room information and allowable examination room materials will be provided to you seven days prior to the examination period.

All students must present photo ID (e.g., OneCard (student card), driver’s license, health card, passport, etc.) at each examination. There are no exceptions to this regulation.

Invigilation means that an exam invigilator or supervisor is present furing the final exam to ensure that cheating does not occur. An exam invigilator is someone who is selected by the Exam Coordinator for maintaining the proper conduct of a particular examination in accordance with the exam regulations.

Exam invigilators are appointed to a position of trust and they should possess the quality, integrity and vigilance to conduct the examinations in exact accordance with the exam regulations. You will be provided with further information regarding invigilators when you register for your final exam location.