Online need to know
Important dates, registration and application information for online human services students
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
- You can apply to start the program in the Fall, Winter or Spring term. Review the part-time and full-time options below before applying.
- Most students choose to complete the program on a part-time basis. Part-time students can begin studies in any term.
- Students who apply to begin studies in the Winter or Spring terms may be able to take a full-time course load for a semester; however, due to course sequencing and prerequisite requirements, you will not be able to complete the entire program on a full-time basis.
- To complete the entire program on a full-time basis, you must apply to begin in the Fall term. This start time ensures you meet the necessary prerequisites to continue with a full-time course load in the Winter term.
- 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.
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
No practicum in the spring term for any online Human Service programs.
Convocation: June 6, 2025
College closed: May 19
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.
Practicum registrations open: Aug 6, 2025 Close: Sep 8, 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: Nov 17 - Dec 12, 2025
College closed: Sept 30, Oct 13, Nov 11, Dec 23-Jan 2
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.
Practicum registrations open: Nov 26, 2025 Close: Jan 19, 2026. 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: Mar 30 - Apr 24, 2026
Convocation: June 5, 2026
College closed: Feb 16, April 3-6Applications 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
No practicum in the spring term
College closed: May 18, Jul 1, Aug 3
If you need information on course planning or further support, please:
- email HSAcademic.Advisor@lakelandcollege.ca
- call 780 853 8661
- call toll-free at 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8661
A note about practicums:
- Animal Assisted Wellness and Community Mental Health program practicums are only available in the spring term
- All other programs practicums are available in fall and winter terms.
All of the information on this page is also available on your program's page under important dates.