READY FOR FULL TIME STUDIES?

When do you want to start?

Determine when you would like to begin your studies before you apply for admission.  The academic year is September to April.Spring/Summer Session runs from May to July and courses are condensed into 11 weeks.Be aware that starting at this time is very short.When starting in the academic year begin by taking one course only just to get a feel of what is required in a distance education course. All fields in social work are demanding and if you have a family and you have to take care of yourself too, Try one course first, just to break yourself in.  Then if you feel you can handle two, then register for two the next academic term.

Applying for Admission to the University

With Internet Access

Once you have determined when you want to start, then what you have to do is apply for admissions to the university. 

First time applicants for full time university studies must apply through the Ontario University Application Centre on line at www.ouac.on.ca .  Once at the site please read the information carefully as there are different applications for students, one is for current high school students, another is for students who are not currently in high school and yet another is for professional application.  Once you have determined which category you are proceed to fill out the application on line.  It is easy just take your time and fill in all the information requested.  If you miss something, the on line application process will bring you right back to the information that was missed if any.  Just select proceed to filling out the application until you are done.

Applying for Admission to the University

Without Internet Access - No problem!

If you do not have access to a computer you can call the Ontario University Application Centre to obtain a paper application at;

Phone: (519) 823-1940
Fax: (519) 823-5232
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ET
Telephone Hours: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm ET

Address:  Ontario Universities' Application Centre
               170 Research Lane
               Guelph ON N1G 5E2

When you obtain the application it is important that you fill out the section requesting the transcript to be sent to the institution you are applying to.  When all the information is received by Laurentian they will contact you.  Please take note that it takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks to process an application so allow for ample time because it takes time to register for courses.

Transfer Credits from a College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT)

If you are submitting a transcript from a community college, you will then receive a Transfer Equivalency Report from the Office of Admissions based on the Grade Point Average (GPA) of your College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) Diploma transcripts.    If the GPA is 3.2 or better, you may receive a 30 credit transfer if the diploma is compatible to Native Human Services.  Transfers usually only apply to first year for our program unless there is a formal articulation in place. If the GPA is under 3.2, you may receive an eighteen credit transfer in first year or you may just be offered admission to the first year without any transfers.  Therefore, it is important to submit original transcripts to determine course transfer.

Once you have been formally admitted to the university, then, you can contact the Native Human Services office, then we can proceed to advise on what courses to begin your studies with.    

For more information on Admissions, go to www.laurentian.ca .  When you get to the site, move your cursor to the top right hand corner of the screen and right click on “Quick Links”.  A drop down menu will mysteriously appear.  Move your cursor to “Admissions”. 

READY FOR PART TIME STUDIES ON CAMPUS?

There is a different process to apply for admissions on a part-time basis on campus.  Do not go through the Ontario University Application Centre.   All you have to do is obtain the one page application at the Laurentian website www.laurentian.ca.   When you get to the site, move your cursor to the top right hand corner of the screen and right click on “Quick Links”.  A drop down menu will mysteriously appear.  Move your cursor to “Admissions” and right click again.   The admissions page appears, go to the far left of the corner and you will see “Forms”, right click on this and the form will appear at which time you can print.  Fill out the form with the necessary fees and any transcripts if applicable.  The application can either be mailed or faxed in.  All the information will be there.