Justice & Public Safety Applicants

Firefighter, police, EMS

This part-time, fully online program is available only for people with previous work experience in the field and some postsecondary education.

4-Step Admission Process

1. Before applying

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Admission requirements

If you have any postsecondary education then you are considered a transfer applicant (whether you have one completed course, multiple courses, a diploma or a degree).

Applicants must have both of the following requirements for admission:

Work experience
A minimum of three years of professional full-time work experience in a related field.

Some postsecondary education
A recognized college diploma in an academic field with a minimum 70% cumulative average or completed at least 10 degree-level courses with a minimum 65% cumulative average.

Note: This program is designed for you to start with transfer credit towards your degree requirements. Your transfer credit will be assessed on an individual basis (see next section).

Are you a justice professional without a completed diploma for admission consideration? Humber’s Police Foundations – Pathway for Professionals diploma may be used for admission consideration to the University of Guelph-Humber’s Justice & Public Safety degree program. For more information, contact Richard DeFacendis, Program Coordinator, Humber, 416.675.6622 ext. 3266.

English language requirements
If your first language is not English, or if you have completed less than four years of study in English at the secondary (or postsecondary) level, then you are required to submit proof of English proficiency. For full details, visit our English language requirements page.

You will receive an email with detailed instructions (after you apply) if you are required to demonstrate English proficiency as part of your application.

The University reserves the right to deny admission to you if you do not demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in English, regardless of academic qualifications.

Transfer credit assessment

Your transfer credit will be assessed after you have submitted all required documents, but it's good to understand what transfer credit you could be eligible for before you apply.

An official Transfer Credit Assessment will be included at the point of admission and will detail credit granted. All successful applicants are eligible to receive either 7.0 or 9.0 credits based on previous postsecondary education, work experience and professional training. See breakdown below.

Credit for previous postsecondary education

Successful applicants who have met the admission requirements (above) are eligible to receive 5.0 transfer credits for their postsecondary coursework, which is equivalent to one year of full-time study. You need to receive this transfer credit to be admitted to the program.

Credit for work experience

If you have three years of full-time work experience in a related field, you will receive 2.0 transfer credits. You need to receive this transfer credit to be admitted to the program.

Credit for specific professional training

If you have completed recruit/induction training at any of the facilities below, you may be eligible to receive 2.0 additional credits:*

  • Ontario Police College (or equivalent out-of-province training)
  • Military Police Depot
  • RCMP DepotCorrections Canada Training Program at the RCMP Depot
  • Ontario Correctional Services College (or equivalent out-of-province training)
  • Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Officer Induction Training, or

If you have completed one of the trainings listed below, you may receive 2.0 additional credits:*

  • An Advanced Care Paramedic Certificate
  • Successful completion of a one-year Ontario public college Pre-Service Firefighter Program (or equivalent)
  • Certification at the National Fire Protection Association 1001 Firefighter and 1021 Fire Officer levels (or equivalent)
  • NFPA 1031 (Fire Inspector)
  • NFPA 1033 (Fire Investigator)
  • NFPA 1035 (Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer)
  • Fire Services Executive Management Certificate from Humber

*If you have completed more than one of the accepted training options listed above, you cannot receive more than 2.0 credits for professional training towards your degree.

Applicants who receive transfer credit for training may complete the program in two years instead of two and a half. You can be admitted to the program without any transfer credit for previous training.

Meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee admission.

2. Applying

Apply online by June 1

All applications are done through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Select ONE way to apply

1. If you are only applying to the University of Guelph-Humber and/or the University of Guelph, transfer applicants can apply for up to two programs (between the two institutions) for a reduced OUAC application fee of $95. Additional costs include transcript processing fees and an assessment fee. Go to ouac.on.ca/apply/guelphugrad/transfer.

2. If you are applying to multiple universities then go to ouac.on.ca. You will pay an OUAC application fee of $156 for your first three program choices. Each additional program choice is $50. If you remove a program choice and add a new one at the same university, there is no additional fee. Additional costs include transcript processing fees and an assessment fee.

You must use the web link you applied through when following up on your application. If you do not, you will not access the proper section of the OUAC site for your application file.

Find your program(s) on OUAC
Find the Justice & Public Safety (BAA) program on the OUAC website. You can use the program code GMU to search for the program. University of Guelph-Humber programs are listed under the University of Guelph. 

Deadline to apply: June 1, 2025.

Applications open on the OUAC in September and can close at any time prior to the application deadline due to capacity limitations.

Once you complete the OUAC application, you must submit transcripts and other required documents to support your application. Please review the transcripts and other documents sections in the "After Applying" section.

Ranking
If you apply to more than one program at the University of Guelph-Humber, you can expect to receive only one offer of admission from the University. The highest-ranked choice will be considered first. Only in the event that you are not admissible to your highest choice will your next choice be considered. If you want to reorder your U of GH program rankings, please amend your application through your OUAC account.

Submit transcripts and documents by June 15

Please refer to the "After Applying" section to get full details about submitting all documents.

3. After Applying

Check your email! And start using WebAdvisor

Shortly after you apply, you will receive an email from the University acknowledging your application.

You will receive another email with a user ID and password to WebAdvisor and your U of GH email.

It is important to use WebAdvisor, our online student administration system, because it lists the documents the University needs submitted to consider you for admission. WebAdvisor will show you what documents are required and will indicate when those documents have been received.

Set up your U of GH email to receive official emails from the University regarding your application and documents. Instructions for how to set up your email can be found on our New Student Guide web pages.

Your application will be reviewed upon receipt of all official transcripts and supporting documents.

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Submit transcripts by June 15

Check your WebAdvisor account to see what transcripts are required and their submission deadlines. You may be required to submit more than one transcript based on when you apply and your past postsecondary experience.

We encourage you to have interim transcripts sent as early as possible to assist with your admission consideration.

You must declare all educational institutions attended on your application.

Official transcripts

A transcript is considered official if it is sent directly to the University of Guelph-Humber from the originating institution.

You must declare all educational institutions attended and submit a transcript for each.

If you are sent an Offer of Admission, official transcripts will be required to verify and fulfill the conditions of your offer.

How to submit: The OUAC provides an electronic transcript service for applicants who have attended college or university in Ontario (some BC universities and colleges) and attended high school in Ontario, British Columbia or Quebec (CEGEPs). We strongly recommend you use the OUAC service. Check the OUAC transcript info page for details. Fees may apply.

If you are unable to request transcripts from the OUAC, you must request the institution send the transcripts directly to Admission Services. If you are submitting transcripts or other official documents in a language other than English you must also submit notarized legal literal translations of these documents in English.

You must continue to use the link you applied with throughout the application and admission process, including for requesting documents.

Unofficial transcripts

You can obtain an unofficial in-progress transcript by downloading it through your student account at your postsecondary institution.

How to submit: If Admission Services staff request an unofficial transcript, you will be able to upload it through your WebAdvisor account. You cannot upload a transcript without Admissions requesting it.

Check on your documents
You can check to see if your documents have been received by using our student administration system, WebAdvisor . Learn more about WebAdvisor in the video above.

Documents submitted in support of an application become the property of the University and will not be returned.

Submit other required documents

You are encouraged to apply and submit all required documents as soon as possible. The deadline for all official required documents is June 15.

Check your WebAdvisor account to see what documents are required. A sample list and description of documents can be found below.

Once all documents are received, your application will be reviewed for admission. Applications and documents received after the deadline will be considered if space is available.

Education Declaration (may be required)

You will be notified on your WebAdvisor account if we require this form. You can access the Education Declaration through your WebAdvisor account. It is a form provided by the University to document your academic history.

Proof of English proficiency (may be required)

If the University notified you that you must provide proof of English proficiency then please ensure you request your documents be sent to Admission Services. Test results must be less than two years old prior to your application.

IELTS and Duolingo results can be emailed to Admission Services for verification. All other test results can be sent to the University via the testing institution.

The University reserves the right to deny admission to you if you do not demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in English, regardless of academic qualifications.

Detailed course syllabi (may be required)

You will be notified if we require syllabi for transfer credit assessment purposes.

Professional cover letter and detailed resumé

These documents detail your professional experience in the field and your interest in the program. Only your cover letter and resumé can be emailed to Admission Services.

Letter of Employment (LOE)

To demonstrate that you have met the three years of related full-time work experience. The LOE should include: your full name; company/agency are/were employed with; specific job title(s); and duration of employment. The LOE should be written and emailed by an authorized individual from the respective company/agency in a business format to Admission Services (admissions@guelphhumber.ca) with the authorized individual's digital signature.

Professional training documentation (if applicable)

You may be required to provide documentation of specific professional training/certification.

Supplemental information (optional)

Any additional documents you wish to submit to support your application (outlining circumstances that may have impacted your academic performance) can be emailed to Admission Services.

Documents submitted in support of an application become the property of the University and will not be returned. Documents are protected under Ontario provincial privacy legislation.

Get an admission decision

Applicants to the Justice & Public Safety program can expect to receive an admission decision approximately three to six weeks following the submission of all required official documents.

If you are waiting for an admission decision, you can check WebAdvisor to see if your required documents have been received.

If you receive an offer of admission, the offer will be posted to your WebAdvisor and OUAC accounts and you will receive an email notification.

Accept your offer

To accept your offer, do so through your OUAC account by the deadline indicated in your offer.

You must continue to use the link you applied with throughout the application and admission process to access the correct OUAC account.

About your offer
Every offer of admission is conditional. Please review your offer of admission and transfer credit along with the conditions of your offer. When you accept your offer, it is with the assumption that all conditions of that offer will be met by a deadline outlined in your offer.

You can accept your offer on your OUAC account up to the deadline indicated in your offer email. You will receive information on scholarships awarded (if applicable) and your transfer credit assessment will be sent separately by email, also.

Transfer Credit Assessment
Your Transfer Credit Assessment is an official document that outlines the credit you will receive from courses completed at other postsecondary institutions towards your credentials earned at the University of Guelph-Humber. Please review your assessment thoroughly.

When you accept your offer of admission, you also accept and agree to the transfer credit outlined in your official Transfer Credit Assessment. To help interpret your assessment, refer to the JPS program plan emailed to you.

Deferrals
If you have been admitted to the Justice and Public Safety (online part-time) program at the University but are unable to begin your studies in the fall, you may request to defer your offer under extenuating circumstances. You must first accept your offer of admission. For further instructions, please read the "After Accepting" section.

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4. After Accepting

Fulfill the conditions of your offer

Your offer of admission and transfer credit are conditional upon completion of your postsecondary coursework, subject requirements and final cumulative average noted in your offer. Read your Offer of Admission to be sure you understand what else may be required of you.

You can check your WebAdvisor account to see what documents are outstanding to fulfill the conditions of your offer. You will have received an email from the University with your WebAdvisor user ID and password soon after you applied.

Check your email!

Our Admission Services staff may contact you via email to clarify or request information. Please check your email regularly. If you have not set up your U of GH email to receive official emails from the University, please do so now. Instructions for how to set up your email can be found on our New Student Guide web pages.

Our Student Services staff will reach out over the coming months to ensure you get in touch with your Academic Advisor, know how to register for courses as a transfer student and learn how to get involved at the University.

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Use the New Student Guide to learn how to:

  • course select in July
  • pay tuition
  • get your student ID card
  • activate your U of GH email and more!

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To request a deferral

If you want to defer your offer of admission
You may request a deferral if you have accepted your offer of admission into a University of Guelph-Humber program but are unable to begin your studies in 2025. Deferral requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis for students with extenuating circumstances. A fee applies.

As an alternative, you may consider taking a reduced course load and enrolling in less than 2.00 credits (four courses). Before doing so, we recommend you contact:

  • Your Academic Advisor to understand the impact of course selection and course sequencing.
  • Student Financial Services to discuss the potential impact to the conditions of your scholarship, OSAP and other funding.

To be considered for a deferral you must:

  • Accept your offer of admission by the deadline noted on your offer.
  • Meet all conditions outlined in your offer of admission by the deadline noted on your offer.
  • Request a deferral application by emailing admissions@guelphhumber.ca by August 1.
  • Submit the deferral application, support letter and $90 fee by the deferral application deadline.
  • Not attend any other postsecondary institution during the deferral period.

Deferral application process

  1. You must submit your deferral application, support letter and $90 fee by August 9 for consideration.
  2. Applications are considered on a rolling basis for students who satisfy the conditions of their offer. Once we have considered your application, we will communicate the decision to you by email.
  3. If you submit a deferral application and later choose to withdraw that application to begin classes in 2025, please email Admission Services.
  4. If you are granted a deferral, you will receive a new Offer of Admission by the following February.

Attend the JPS orientation online

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