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International Students

Canadian Students

At Lawrence Technological University, we’re excited to welcome Canadian students into our diverse and innovative academic community. Whether you’re a first-year or transfer student, this page outlines the key documents and requirements you’ll need to complete your application process.

Admission Requirements

First-Year Students

Canadian First-Year students must submit the following documents to be considered for admission:

  1. Completed application
  2. $50 application fee
  3. Official secondary school transcripts
  4. SAT or ACT scores (optional)
  5. Personal essay (optional)

To meet admission requirements, a 65% or letter grade of “C/B,” after re-calculation of core (Math, Science, English, and Social Science) courses from a secondary school of grades 9-12, is required. Grades of 60 percent or better for Ontario Academic Credit (OAC) will be considered for LTU credit.

Transfer Students

Canadian Transfer students must submit the following documents to be considered for admission:

  1. Completed application
  2. $50 application fee
  3. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  4. Official final secondary school transcripts
  5. Personal essay (optional)

A minimum 2.0 GPA (or “C” average) with 30 or more college credit hours completed is required to meet admission requirements to Lawrence Tech. Students with fewer than 30 college credits completed will be reviewed for admission using primarily secondary school transcripts. Upon admission to Lawrence Tech, a credit evaluation will be completed to determine which courses are transferable. 

Architecture Students

Architecture majors require a portfolio for transfer credit purposes. Click here for portfolio requirements.

Policies for Canadian Students

Please be advised that as of the Summer 2013 semester, all Canadian students studying at Lawrence Tech in F-1 status will be in one of the following classifications: regular F-1 student, full-time Canadian commuter student, part-time Canadian commuter student. For each classification, there are specific regulations regarding your address, how your I-20 is issued, and part-time or full-time enrollment. Details regarding each classification are provided on the following tabs.

The International Programs Office will manage your SEVIS record based on your most recent enrollment status. You may be contacted by an International Student Advisor if there are any questions regarding your status. Students classified as regular F-1 students or as full-time Canadian commuter students will not receive new documents or any additional communication. Students classified as part-time Canadian commuter students will receive a new I-20 and additional information, as their records are most affected by these changes.

You may change your classification at any time during your degree program. Please contact the International Programs Office prior to making any changes to your enrollment status or residential address so that we can review your record and advise you of how the changes will affect your classification.

  • Must reside in U.S. while attending school and provide LTU with local U.S. address.
  • Must enroll full-time (12 credits for undergraduate students, 6 credits for graduate students, doctorate students credit requirements vary by program) each fall and spring semester; summer enrollment is optional.
  • I-20 will be written for entire degree program, with expenses and funding for entire program.
  • Same SEVIS record with same SEVIS ID number for entire program.
  • I-901 fee of $200.00 USD will be paid on the same SEVIS record/SEVIS ID number; no need to transfer it to any other record.
  • Student will receive I-94 upon entering U.S. at start of program; student will retain I-94 while in U.S. and surrender I-94 at the border when departing U.S.
  • Eligible to work on campus.
  • Eligible for CPT work authorization after completing one full academic year of study.
  • Eligible for pre-completion OPT work authorization after completing one full academic year of study.
  • Eligible for post-completion OPT following completion of program of study, assuming student was enrolled for at least one full academic year.
  • All of the above is based on continuous full-time enrollment each fall and spring semester and residing in U.S. until program is completed; summer enrollment is not required. 
  • Does not need to reside in U.S. while attending school and does not need to provide LTU with local U.S. address.
  • Must enroll full-time (12 credits for undergraduate students, 6 credits for graduate students, doctorate students credit requirements vary by program) each fall and spring semester; summer enrollment is optional.
  • I-20 will be written for entire degree program, with expenses and funding for entire program.
  • Same SEVIS record with same SEVIS ID number for entire program.
  • I-901 fee of $200.00 USD will be paid on the same SEVIS record/SEVIS ID number; no need to transfer it to any other record.
  • Student will receive I-94 upon entering U.S. at start of program; student while retain I-94 throughout program while commuting between Canada and U.S. to attend classes.
  • Not eligible to work on campus.
  • Eligible for CPT work authorization after completing one full academic year of study.
  • Eligible for pre-completion OPT work authorization after completing one full academic year of study.
  • Eligible for post-completion OPT following completion of program of study, assuming student was enrolled for at least one full academic year
  • All of the above is based on continuous full-time enrollment and commuting from Canada each fall and spring semester until program is completed; summer enrollment is not required.
  • Does not need to reside in U.S. while attending school and does not need to provide LTU with local U.S. address.
  • Must enroll part-time (less than 12 credits for undergraduate students, less than 6 credits for graduate students, doctorate students credit requirements vary by program) for every fall and spring semester; student cannot enroll full-time; summer enrollment is optional.
  • I-20 will be written for one semester, with expenses and funding for one semester.
  • New I-20 on a new SEVIS record with a new SEVIS ID number will be issued to student for each semester student attends.
  • I-901 fee of $200.00 USD will be paid on the first SEVIS record/SEVIS ID number; I-901 fee will be “rolled over” by International Programs staff to each subsequent SEVIS record for each semester, as long as student maintains continuous enrollment each fall and spring semester until program is completed.
  • If student enrolls for summer semester, a new I-20 on a new SEVIS record/SEVIS ID number will be issued and I-901 fee will be rolled from preceding spring semester’s I-20 and later rolled from summer to fall semester’s I-20. If student does not enroll for summer, I-901 fee will be rolled from preceding spring semester to following fall semester.
  • If students does not enroll for any fall or spring semesters, I-901 fee will need to be paid again on new SEVIS record/SEVIS ID number.
  • Student will receive I-94 upon entering U.S. at start of program; student while retain I-94 throughout program while commuting between Canada and U.S. to attend classes.
  • After classes begin each semester, a second I-20 will be sent to them that will have a reduced course load (RCL) authorization for the duration of the semester. This RCL authorization will be due to the student’s classification as a part-time commuter student.
  • Not eligible to work on campus.
  • Eligible for CPT work authorization after completing one full academic year of study.
  • Not eligible for pre-completion OPT work authorization.
  • Eligible for post-completion OPT following completion of program of study, assuming student was enrolled for at least one full academic year.
  • All of the above is based on continuous part-time enrollment and commuting from Canada each fall and spring semester until program is completed; summer enrollment is not required.

Entering the U.S. from Canada

For Lawrence Tech to issue your I-20 you will need to complete the admissions requirements , submit your application fee, be accepted, and submit your enrollment deposit at your student status page.

Additional requirements for your I-20 include:

Submit a current bank statement as proof that you have sufficient funds to pay for an entire year of school at Lawrence Tech. If you are depending on a sponsor(s) to provide funding, LTU needs:

  • their bank statement(s)
  • signed and dated letter(s)from the sponsor(s) affirming their financial support and their relationship to you

For students commuting from Canada:

  • Undergraduate: $49,268
  • Graduate Architecture & Design, Business & IT, Engineering, and Health Sciences: $31,158
  • Graduate Arts & Sciences: $26,118
  • Doctoral: $22,278

For all other students coming to live in the United states and attending LTU:

  • Undergraduate All Majors: $66,512
  • Master’s Level Arts & Sciences Students: $43,362
  • Master’s Level Architecture & Design, Business & IT, Engineering, and Health Sciences Students: $48,402
  • Doctoral Level Students: $39,522

Going forward, please base your payments on invoices from Lawrence Tech. They will cover the expected cost of tuition and on-campus housing. Payments for off-campus housing, or other personal living expenses should be sent to your personal bank account, not the university. Payments received in excess of the amount billed will either be placed on deposit for an upcoming semester or returned to the sender. In the case of wire transfers, the wire transfer will be reversed to return funds back to the originating account.

Send us the information page of your passport. We will use the information to enter you into the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). You will be responsible for paying the SEVIS fee. To pay the fee go to the  Student and Exchange Visitor (SEVP) I-901 SEVIS Fee Processing Website.

If you are in the U.S. studying on an F-1 student visa, you are able to transfer your current SEVIS record to Lawrence Tech after you have received your offer of admission and completed the steps above. Have your SEVIS record transferred by your current school to LTU using our school code of DET214F00335000.

Pay the I-901 Fee (SEVIS Fee) at www.fmjfee.com. Once the payment is completed, print the I-901 receipt.

Students may enter the US up to 30 days prior to the program start date listed on the I-20. When at the border, students will need to produce the I-901 receipt and I-20 for the border agent. Upon clearance, the agent will provide the student with an I-94 Entry/Departure Record.

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  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

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Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

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  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
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To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
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