If you attended a postsecondary institution before applying to Laurier, you are considered a transfer student.

Your previous education experience is evaluated on:

• The applicability of your previous program to your chosen Laurier program.
• The relevance of the courses you’ve taken.
• Your academic achievement.

Transfer Credits

Transfer credits are granted by the university in recognition of the work you’ve completed at another postsecondary institution. Review the requirements for transfer credit eligibility.

Basic Academic Requirements

• Completion of the required high school courses or an approved college or university equivalent. Program admission requirements are listed on each program page.
• All programs require a Grade 12 university-level English at a minimum of 60% (some programs may require a higher grade). In many cases, college diplomas include a course equivalent to Grade 12 university-level English. 

Transferring from College

Minimum Admission Average

^1. Possession of the minimum admission average does not guarantee admission. Unless otherwise noted, you are considered for admission into full-time studies.

College Pathways and Articulations

If you are applying from an Ontario college, you may qualify for admission through a pathway or articulation agreement between Laurier and your college. Depending on your program, you could receive up to 10 credits (approximately two years of study) towards your degree.

Competitive Programs

The following programs are considered competitive and require outstanding academic achievement in college courses and the required high school courses to be admissible. Space for transfer students is subject to availability based on the number and calibre of applicants.

• Business Administration
• Business Technology Management
• Economics
• Health Sciences
• Kinesiology
• Social Work

Transferring from University

Minimum Admission Average

• Minimum overall average for admission consideration: 70%.
• A higher admission average is required for some programs.
• If you have been required to withdraw from a university, specific admissions criteria applies. Review the "Students Required to Withdraw from Another University" section of our admission requirements.

Competitive Programs

Space for transfer students is limited in the following competitive-entry programs and admission is based on the number of competitive applications and available spaces in the program. It is likely that a higher grade than stated is required for admission.