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Transferring from Lakeland College

Whether it's moving from our university transfer program or using a 2+2 options to earn a diploma and a degree in 4 years, Lakeland College has a multitude of options for student who want to  further their education.

About two-thirds of our students attend another post-secondary institution after leaving Lakeland. And why not?

Transferring credits is easy, thanks to the 1,200+ transfer agreements we maintain with four-year institutions in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

We also have 2+2 agreements (block transfer agreements) that allow students to take a two year diploma here and then two years at university to earn a degree.

If you’re planning on a four-year degree, why start here? Our small class sizes, accessible faculty, and low-key atmosphere make for an easy transition to college.

About 3/4 of our transfers say they’re glad they started out at Lakeland --- and would make the same decision if they were starting all over again.

Nearly half our transfers go to either the University of Saskatchewan or the University of Alberta --- and most have 100 percent of their Lakeland credits accepted by their new institution.

Lakeland College has numerous block transfer agreements with universities across Western Canada and even in the US. As well, our students can receive transfer credit at other institutions.
University Transfer Popular Routes and Degree Completion Options

Transfer

Athabasca
University

University
of Alberta

University
of Calgary

University of
Lethbridge

University
of Regina

University of
Saskatchewan

Bachelor
of Arts

60 credits
(2 years)
60 credits
(2 years)
30 credits
(1 year)
30 credits
(1 year)
30 credits
(1 year)
60 credits
(2 years)
Bachelor of
Commerce
or equivalent
60 credits
(2 years)
60 credits
(2 years)
  30 credits
(1 year)
  30 credits
(1 year)
Bachelor of
Education
(Elementary)

  60 credits
(2 years)
not offered
as an
undergraduate
degree
30 credits
(1 year)
30 credits
(1 year)
60 credits
(2 years)
Bachelor of
Education
(Secondary)

  60 credits
(2 years)
  30 credits
(1 year)
30 credits
(1 year)
30 credits
(1 year)
Bachelor of
General Studies:
Arts & Science
major
90 credits
(3 years)
         
Bachelor of Phys.
Ed/Education
  30 credits
(1 year)
  30 credits
(1 year)
  30 credits
(1 year)
Bachelor
of Science
30 credits
(1 year)
30 credits
(1 year)
30 credits
(1 year)
30 credits
(1 year)
30 credits
(1 year)
30 credits
(1 year)
BSc: Biological
Sciences
  60 credits
(2 years) 
60 credits
(2 years)
60 credits
(2 years)
   
BSc: Medical
Laborotory Science
  30 credits
(1 year)
       
BSc: Nutrition   30 credits
(1 year)
       
Bachelor of
Social Work
    60 credits to BSW Learning Circle
(2 years)
  30 credits
(1 year)
 
Pre-dentistry   Up to 60 credits
(up to 2 years)
      30 credits
(1 year)
Dental Hygiene
Diploma
  30 credits
(1 year)
       
Pre-medicine   Up to 60 credits
(up to 2 years)
30 credits
(1 year)
    30 credits
(1 year)
Pre-pharmacy   30 credits
(1 year)
      30 credits
(1 year)
Pre-veterinary
Medicine
    Up to 60 credits
(up to 2 years)
    30 credits
(1 year)
More on credit transfer
For more information about credit transfer, check out:
  • the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT) www.acat.gov.ab.ca
  • the Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Online Transfer Guide www.spotg.ca
  • the Saskatchewan Council for Admissions and Transfer www.saskcat.ca.  
  • the university's calendar.

For more information about university transfer, check out Lakeland's university transfer academic advisor pages.
Block transfer of diploma programs
Each program area has a further study menu option that highlights opportunities for further study at other post-secondary institutions where a block transfer of credit exists between Lakeland and the receiving institution.

In total we have about 100 program (or block transfer) agreements.
A Note on Transfers
If you want to transfer to another institution, you must ensure that you meet the admission requirements of that institution. This may include requirements for certain high school courses, minimum or competitive entrance grade point averages, minimum grades in particular courses, application deadlines, quota restrictions and other criteria set by the receiving institution.

However, meeting the requirements does not guarantee that you will be accepted, especially in programs with quotas of other qualifying factors.
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"From my instructors I learned about block transfer agreements with other Universities. I chose to transfer into Environmental and Conservation Sciences at the University of Alberta because of the full credit they would offer me, and the program seemed to be a great fit with my career goals."
Anja Sorensen

Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation Major Graduate 2009
After convocation, Anja went on to U of A to major in conversation biology.

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