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LocationLloydminster
CredentialCredits to bachelor’s degree
Program Length1 to 2 years
Delivery MethodFace-to-face

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

2024
Aug 12 — Fees due, fall term
Sept 3 —  Registration day
Sept 4 — First day of classes, fall term semester 1
Sept 11 — Last day to add semester 1 courses
Sept 24 — Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw from college with full refund less tuition deposit.
Sept 30 — National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 14 — Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 1 — Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 8 — Fall break
Nov 11 — Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 2 — Fees due winter term
Dec 13 — Last day of semester 1
Dec 16-Jan 6 — Christmas break for students

2025
Jan 7 — First day of classes, winter term semester 2
Jan 13 — Last day to add semester 2 courses
Jan 28 — Last day to drop semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw from college with 100% refund of semester 2 fees.
Feb 17-21 — Reading Week/Spring Break
March 14 — Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
April 18-21 — Easter Break, college closed
April 25 — Last day semester 2
May 30 — Lloydminster Campus Convocation

Please 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 16–20 — Reading week/spring break
March 13 — Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
April 3–6 — Easter Break, college closed
April 24 — Last day semester 2
May 29 — Lloydminster Campus Convocation
June 5 — Vermilion 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:

  • 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%).

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