Confederation College and Lakehead University sign joint admission agreement for 33 diploma to degree programs

Confederation College and Lakehead University have signed a joint admission agreement that will facilitate the seamless transfer of students earning a college diploma directly to undergraduate studies at university.

Covering more than 30 distinct diploma to degree programs, this agreement will reduce red tape and the time, costs, and barriers of higher education by encouraging students to continue with post-secondary education after they complete their respective diploma program.

Through this agreement, students will experience improved and collaborative recruitment, communication, transition, and academic advising.

“It is important for eligible students to know in advance they have a place in both a diploma and a degree program, which allows for long-term planning and greater stability,” said Richard Gemmill, Confederation College’s Vice-President, Academic.

“If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that access to post-secondary education and the ability for individuals and families to plan long-term cannot be taken for granted,” said David Barnett, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Lakehead University.

“As the only comprehensive university in Northern Ontario, this agreement will expand post-secondary options to those throughout Northwestern Ontario,” said Moira McPherson, President and Vice-Chancellor, Lakehead University.

“In particular, it will provide students who begin their studies at any of Confederation College’s  eight campuses the ability to seamlessly complete some, if not all, of certain degree requirements in their home communities,” McPherson said.

“Confederation College and Lakehead University have long worked together and been committed to facilitating access to post-secondary education throughout Northwestern Ontario,” said Kathleen Lynch, President, Confederation College.

“This agreement builds on our individual institutional strengths, broadens our collective commitment to the communities we serve, and paves the way for new and innovative opportunities,” Lynch said.