Honours Bachelor Of Outdoor Recreation - Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism - Nature-Based Therapeutic Recreation

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation program at Lakehead University, students must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA: A minimum overall final average of 70% is required for admission. Higher averages may be necessary for programs with high demand.
• International Students:
  • Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent, which is generally the same academic preparation required for university entrance in the student's home country.
  • Program specific prerequisite courses must be completed.
  • International students must achieve the equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian).
  • Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Program-Specific Prerequisites:
  • Ontario High School Students: English (ENG4U).
  • Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students: English Language Arts 30-1.
  • British Columbia/Yukon High School Students: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12.
  • International Students: English.
  • Manitoba High School Students: English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S.
  • New Brunswick High School Students: English Language Arts 121 or 122.
  • Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students: English 3201.
  • Nova Scotia High School Students: English 12 or English 12 African Heritage.
  • PEI High School Students: English 621A.
  • Quebec (CEGEP) Students: 2 English (603 or 604).
  • Quebec (Private) Students: English (ENG4U) or equivalent.
  • Saskatchewan High School Students: English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For any clarification or support regarding the admission process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Update: English language proficiency requirements have recently changed.

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university.

Applicants to an undergraduate program at Lakehead University may meet our English language requirements by completing a certain number of years of study at a school where English is the language of instruction:

• University Level: One year of full-time undergraduate/graduate-level study at a university where English is the language of instruction in a country where English is the official language.
• College Level: Two years of full-time diploma level study at a college where English is the language of instruction in a country where English is the official language.
• High School Level: Three years of full-time study at a high school where English is the language of instruction. English does not need to be the official language of the country.

Applicants whose native language is not English, and who cannot verify having recently studied in an English language school system as outlined above, will be required to present proof of English language proficiency.

Lakehead University accepts the following as proof of English language proficiency:

1. Successful completion of one of the below language tests with the required minimum scores
2. Successful completion of Lakehead University’s Academic English Program
3. Successful completion of one of our approved Pathway Partner’s ESL programs
4. Successful completion of Senior Level English courses

To satisfy Lakehead University's English language proficiency requirements, applicants can complete one of the following recognized language tests with the required minimum scores:

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.