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Admission requirements vary by program. Go to the program finder page and choose a program. Once on the program overview page, navigate to the requirements to view admission requirements. 

All applicants, regardless of citizenship or country of origin, must meet English Language Proficiency. Check out our English language requirements.

If you are missing or deficient in one or more academic courses that are required for a program. You may be able to gain admission through our Special admissions process, by completing an entrance test(s). Note: some exclusions apply. 

Every applicant must provide an official transcript. For example, a provincial education department transcript with marks for recognized students.

If you don't have an official transcript, please provide the documents you do have. We'll evaluate them, and if necessary discuss options to gain admission.

For more details, check the homeschool admissions page.

Subjects and grades aren't standardized across Canada. We have created a chart that shows the current equivalent. This is only a guide and prior equivalents will still be considered. Admissions will assess the documents provided. 

Check the provincial subject and grade equivalencies.

Lakeland offers academic and other supports through our Commons team.  These supports include access to a learner strategist, counselling, wellness, tutoring and accessibility services. If you have a documented disability, our Accessibility Services can help connect you to accommodations, resources, and services you need to achieve your goals.

• Winter 2025 — first Wednesday in May 2024
• Spring 2025  — first Wednesday in August 2024
• Fall 2025 — first Wednesday in October 2024
• Winter 2026 — first Wednesday in May 2025
• Spring 2026 — first Wednesday in August 2025
• Fall 2026 — first Wednesday in October 2025

Online programs

Application open and close dates for online programs vary by program.

International students

Check eligible programs, then follow the international student application steps.

Most of our programs have standard application open dates. Some exclusions do apply. It is best to check the program page, then choose Important Dates to view program specific information before applying.

Applications to most of our programs will close one business day before the first day of the program. Some exclusions do apply.

If you do not see a program listed for a specific start date/term or campus, email the admissions office before applying or check the program page's important dates section to view program specific information.

Online programs

Application close dates for online programs may vary by program.

To check the specifics for your program, go to the program page and then view the important dates. Applications and course registration open dates and deadlines are listed for each term.

International students

Applications close earlier for our international learners to allow time for visa processing.

Check application deadlines and closed programs on our eligible programs page before applying.

Fall 2025

• Hairstyling
• Pre-Employment Automotive Service Technician
• Pre-Employment Welder
• Process and Power Engineering (due to an extensive waitlist, applications for Fall 2025 are closed effective December 9, 2024)
• Veterinary Technology - Face to face
• Veterinary Technology - Blended Learning

Please note that some of our other programs are nearing capacity and may have a waitlist soon.

Apply as early as you can. Some programs do fill up quickly. Veterinary technology and Process and Power Engineering are examples of high demand programs.

Even if a program has a waitlist, there are several factors that may result in seat availability. Quite often the waitlists do move. 

We recommend you check in with an enrolment specialist for an update on the length of the waitlist. They will provide guidance on if you should still apply to the program.