Human Services
Animal Assisted Wellness Important Dates
Location
Online
Credential
Certificate
Program Length
Varies/30 credits
Program Information
The academic schedule found below includes refund information, deadlines, events and holidays. Most programs follow the same schedule, but any variations can be found here.
Check this page regularly as changes may occur.
- You must apply and be accepted before you can register for courses. How to Apply
- Part-time students can apply to start the program in the fall, winter or spring term. Most students complete the program on a part-time basis.
- Once accepted, you can expect an email from the Office of the Registrar beginning one week before registration opens. It will include instructions on how to self-register and pay tuition using My Lakeland.
Notes:
- Before registering, check prerequisites on the animal assisted wellness course page. The course page will also have the courses for each term.
- We recommend that you start with YC 218 Animal Assisted Interventions
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Fall 2024, Sept 9 - Dec 13 |
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Applications open: Oct 1, 2023 Close: Aug 14, 2024 Last day to submit your application documents or complete entrance testing: Aug 22, 2024 Course registrations open: Aug 7 Close: Aug 30. Fees due in full at time of registration. Last day to withdraw with full refund less $100 per course: September 23 Last day to withdraw with "W" grade: October 18 Course dates: September 9-November 15, 2024 Practicum dates: not available in fall term College closed: Sept 30, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 23-Jan 2 |
| Winter 2025, Jan 20 - April 25 |
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Applications open: Aug 7, 2024 Close: Nov 19, 2024 Last day to submit your application documents or complete entrance testing: Nov 26, 2024 Course registrations open: Nov 27 Close: Jan 3. Fees due in full at time of registration. Last day to withdraw with full refund less $100 per course: Feb 3, 2025 Last day to withdraw with "W" grade: Feb 28, 2025 Course dates: Jan 20-March 28 Practicum dates: not available in winter term Convocation: June 6, 2025 College closed: Feb 17, April 18, April 21 |
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Spring 2025, April 28 - June 27 |
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Applications open: Oct 2, 2024 Close: March 13, 2025 Last day to submit your application documents or complete entrance testing: March 21, 2025 Course registrations open: March 24 Close: April 17. Fees due in full at time of registration. Last day to withdraw with full refund less $100 per course: May 12, 2025 Last day to withdraw with "W" grade: June 4, 2025 Course dates: April 28-June 27, 2025 Practicums are only available in the spring term. Convocation: June 6, 2025 College closed: May 19 |
| Fall 2025, Sept 8 - Nov 14 |
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Applications open: Oct 2, 2024 Close: Aug 7, 2025 Last day to submit your application documents or complete entrance testing: Aug 14, 2025 Course registrations open: Aug 6, 2025 Close: Aug 28, 2025. Fees due in full at time of registration. Last day to withdraw with full refund less $100 per course: Sep 22, 2025 Last day to withdraw with "W" grade: Oct 17, 2025 Course dates: Sep 8 - Nov 14, 2025 Practicum dates: not available in fall term College closed: Sept 30, Oct 13, Nov 11, Dec 23-Jan 2 |
| Winter 2026, Jan 19 - March 27 |
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Applications open: Aug 6, 2025 Close: Nov 18, 2025 Last day to submit your application documents or complete entrance testing: Nov 25, 2025 Course registrations open: Nov 26, 2025 Close: Dec 18, 2025. Fees due in full at time of registration. Last day to withdraw with full refund less $100 per course: Feb 2, 2026 Last day to withdraw with "W" grade: Feb 27, 2026 Course dates: Jan 19 - Mar 27, 2026 Practicum dates: not available in winter term Convocation: June 5, 2026 College closed: Feb 16, April 3-6 |
| Spring 2026, April 27 - June 26 |
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Applications open: Oct 1, 2025 Close: Mar 12, 2026 Last day to submit your application documents or complete entrance testing: Mar 19, 2026 Course registrations open: Mar 25, 2026 Close: Apr 16, 2026. Fees due in full at time of registration. Last day to withdraw with full refund less $100 per course: May 11, 2026 Last day to withdraw with "W" grade: Jun 2, 2026 Course dates: Apr 27 - Jun 26, 2026 Practicums only available in the spring term. College closed: May 18, Jul 1, Aug 3 |
If you need information on course planning or further support, please contact the human services academic advisor:
- email HSAcademic.Advisor@lakelandcollege.ca
- call 780 853 8661
- call toll-free at 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8661