Bachelor of Social Work

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.

• 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:

• specific high school courses.
• competitive admission average - there may be quotas for the number of students admitted to the degree program at the receiving institution.
• a minimum grade for transfer - some receiving institutions specify a minimum grade for transfer credit.
• the number of available seats in a program - if you change your program or your receiving institution, be aware that there may not be room in the new program.
• residency - taking the required percentage of courses at the university (typically 50%).