Bachelor of Social Work
University Transfer
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Jessica Amundrud
University Transfer Enrolment Specialist
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Lay a strong foundation at Lakeland College for a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree.
Enhance your university applications with practical work and volunteer hours in your field. Build your skills, knowledge and résumé through diverse opportunities with Lloydminster's community service organizations.
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Remember that studying includes other expenses than tuition and fees - you should
also be budgeting for your accommodation and living expenses. Alberta student loan
guidelines recommends $1,153/month.
Our tuition and fees page has details about academic, application and mandatory fees and their cost breakdown per term.
View a complete listing of university transfer courses - not all are available every semester or academic year but you'll work with your academic advisor to find which are the right fit for your degree path.
View the complete list of required University Transfer textbooks.
Once the timetable has been finalized, you will choose classes and create your schedule with the academic advisor.
Your class schedule, or when your courses are held during the week, can be found on your My Lakeland student portal when available. Usually, one month before your program starts.
Important dates found below include your tuition due date, your program registration/start date, events and holidays.
Dates are subject to change. We recommend you check here regularly for any updates.
Lloydminster On-Campus Important Dates
Note: These dates are subject to change.
2025 | |
Aug 11 | Fees due, fall term |
Sept 2 | Registration Day |
Sept 3 | First day of classes, fall term semester 1 |
Sept 10 | Last day to add semester 1 courses |
Sept 23 |
Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit. |
Sept 30 | National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed |
Oct 13 | Thanksgiving, college closed |
Nov 3 | Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit |
Nov 10-11 | Fall break for students |
Nov 11 | Remembrance Day, college closed |
Dec 1 | Fees due, winter term |
Dec 12 | Last day of semester 1 |
Dec 13 - Jan 5 | Christmas break for students |
2026 | |
Jan 6 | First day of classes, winter term semester 2 |
Jan 13 | Last day to add semester 2 courses |
Jan 27 |
Last day to drop semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of semester 2 fees. |
Feb 16 | Family Day, campus closed |
Feb 16-20 | Reading week/spring break |
Mar 13 | Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit. |
Apr 3-6 | Easter Break, college closed |
Apr 24 | Last day semester 2 |
May 29 | Lloydminster campus Convocation |
Note: These dates are subject to change.
2026 | |
Aug 12 | Fees due, fall term |
Sep 1 | Registration Day |
Sep 2 | First day of classes, fall term semester 1 |
Sep 7 | Labor Day, college closed |
Sep 9 | Last day to add semester 1 courses |
Sep 22 |
Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit. |
Sept 30 | National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed |
Oct 12 | Thanksgiving, college closed |
Nov 2 | Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit |
Nov 9-13 | Fall break for students |
Nov 11 | Remembrance Day, college closed |
Dec 1 | Fees due, winter term |
Dec 18 | Last day of semester 1 |
Dec 21 - Jan 4 | Christmas break for students |
2027 | |
Jan 5 | First day of classes, winter term semester 2 |
Jan 12 | Last day to add semester 2 courses |
Jan 25 |
Last day to drop semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of semester 2 fees. |
Feb 15 | Family Day, college closed |
Feb 15-29 | Reading week/spring break |
Mar 12 | Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit. |
Mar 26-29 | Easter Break, college closed |
Apr 23 | Last day semester 2 |
May 28 | Lloydminster campus Convocation |
- Take 57 credits of University Transfer classes for the University of Calgary or MacEwan University, plus an online social work course through the corresponding university.
- Take 24 to 30 credits of University Transfer courses for the University of Regina.
- For the social work program, 30 credits are required, including INDG 100 and SW 100. Lakeland doesn't offer equivalents, so you'll need to complete these courses online through the University of Regina (U of R). Please register as a visiting student directly with U of R.
- Alternatively, you can complete 30 credits at Lakeland and transfer to their pre-social work program, taking INDG 100 and SW 100 in person. This path also provides opportunities for valuable work experience.
Note: Completing university transfer courses doesn't guarantee you admission to degree programs at universities.
You must also meet all the admission requirements of the degree-granting institution.
This may include:

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