College Block Credit Transfer Pathways
Our college block transfer pathways allow you to move seamlessly with your college diploma into our honours degree programs. Please view the chart in the Admission Requirements section of "Before Applying" below, to determine which diplomas are applicable for a Block Credit Transfer Pathway and will reduce your time towards your degree!
If you have a college diploma, but it is not listed in the pathways chart, please visit our "General Transfer Applicant" web pages. If you have some diploma coursework but have not completed a diploma, please visit our "General Transfer Applicant" web pages.
Before applying
- Get to know the University of Guelph-Humber Research your program of interest and scholarship opportunities. It’s about finding the right fit for you. Participate in an event or webinar, take a virtual tour, and/or book a one-on-one appointment to ask questions. Check out our YouTube videos and follow us on Instagram for fun tips, admission info, contests and more!
- Check that you meet the admission requirements If you are in your final year of diploma completion or have a completed diploma and your diploma is listed in the chart below, then you are eligible to receive a block of transfer credit.
The diplomas listed in the chart have been determined to have academic alignment with a University of Guelph-Humber program and have met specific high school subject admission requirements.
Diplomas must be granted by a recognized institution.
Estimated cut-off range
College block credit transfer applicants require a minimum cumulative average of 75% for admission consideration.
All programs have an estimated cut-off cumulative average of 75%. Exact cut-offs for the current cycle will be determined by the quantity and quality of applications received and the number of places available in the respective program. Possession of a cumulative final average at or above within the estimated cut-off does not guarantee an offer of admission.
Transfer credit
Please refer to the chart (below) to review the block of transfer credit granted for diploma programs in Ontario. Diplomas must be granted by a recognized institution.
- Approximately 1 year of full-time study or 10 courses, equivalent to 5.0 credits.
- Approximately 2 years of full-time study or 20 courses, equivalent to 10.0 credits.
Your transfer credit will be determined once you apply. An official Transfer Credit Assessment will be included with your Offer of Admission. Please note, credit will not be awarded for coursework taken at a private career college or for undergraduate certificates.
Full-time study options (on campus)
| Program and OUAC Code | Eligible Diplomas/Pathways | Block Credit | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business (GDB) | Accounting; Business Administration; Finance; Management; Management or Entrepreneurship; or Marketing |
| Fall |
| Community Social Services (GHF) | Addiction & Mental Health Worker |
| Fall |
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| Child and Youth Care; Developmental Services Worker; or Social Service Worker2 |
| Fall |
| Early Childhood Studies (GHE) | Early Childhood Education3 |
| Fall |
| Justice Studies (GMP) | Paralegal |
| Fall |
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| Community and Justice Services; Police Foundations; or Protection, Security and Investigation |
| Fall |
| Kinesiology (GHK) | Fitness and Health Promotion; or Health, Wellness and Fitness |
| Spring |
| Media and Communication Studies (GMT) | Advertising and Marketing Communications/Management; Broadcasting; Digital Communications; Image Arts/Photography; Journalism; Media Communications; Multimedia Design and Development; or Public Relations |
| Fall |
| Psychology (GMA) | Behavioural Science Technician; or General Arts and Science |
| Fall |
Full-time study options (online)
| Program and OUAC Code | Eligible Diplomas/Pathways | Block Credit | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Studies (GHC) | Early Childhood Education3 |
| Fall |
- Based on equivalencies listed on https://www.ocswssw.org/ocswssw-resources/list-of-social-service-work-programs/ Centennial College graduates/applicants with a 2-year Addiction & Mental Health Worker diploma may receive 10 transfer credits.
- CSS applicants, please refer to https://www.ocswssw.org/ocswssw-resources/list-of-social-service-work-programs/ for details on other diploma equivalencies.
- Applicants with an ECE diploma from outside Ontario can check for diploma equivalency approved by the College of Early Childhood Educators on their website at https://www.college-ece.ca/en/Become-A-Member/Approved-Programs.
Part-time study options (online)
| Program and OUAC Code | Format | Eligible Diplomas/Pathways | Block Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Social Services (GHB) | Part-time, fully online | Child and Youth Care; Developmental Services Worker; or Social Service Worker1 Centennial College graduates with an Addiction & Mental Health Worker diploma may be eligible to apply based on diploma equivalency (of 10.0 credits). |
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| Early Childhood Studies (GHA) | Part-time, fully online | Early Childhood Education2 |
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| Justice and Public Safety (GMU) | Part-time, fully online | This program is only open to applicants with a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience. Get full admission requirements and details about the Bachelor of Applied Arts specialization in Justice and Public Safety program. |
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- CSS applicants, please refer to https://www.ocswssw.org/ocswssw-resources/list-of-social-service-work-programs/ for details on other diploma equivalencies.
- Applicants with an ECE diploma from outside Ontario can check for diploma equivalency approved by the College of Early Childhood Educators on their website at https://www.college-ece.ca/applicants/education-programs/.
If you are an international applicant with a recognized Ontario diploma (or equivalent) that fulfills the requirements of the Early Childhood Studies or Community Social Services part-time online programs listed above, please contact Admission Services if you are interested in applying.
- English proficiency
You will be required to provide proof of English proficiency if your first language is not English, or if you have completed less than four years of studying in English at the secondary or postsecondary level. Test results must be less than two years prior to your application.
You will receive an email with detailed instructions (after you apply) if you are required to demonstrate English proficiency as part of your application.
Applying
- Apply online Applications must be submitted through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) website using the 105 form.
- Application fees You will pay an OUAC application fee of $156 for your first three program choices and an assessment fee of $90. 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. Transcript processing fees may apply.
- Rank your preference 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 UofGH program rankings, please amend your application on the OUAC website.
- Choose your program University of Guelph-Humber programs are listed under the University of Guelph section of the OUAC application. You can search the OUAC website using the program codes.
Please ensure that you select the correct OUAC code for your chosen program.
| Program | Format | OUAC Code | Entry Point | Application Deadline | Document Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Business | On campus | GDB | Sept 2023 | May 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Community Social Services | On campus | GHF | Sept 2023 | May 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Early Childhood Studies | On campus | GHE | Sept 2023 | May 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Early Childhood Studies | Online | GHC | Sept 2023 | May 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Justice Studies | On campus | GMP | Sept 2023 | May 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Kinesiology | On campus | GHK | May 2023 | Feb. 1, 2023 | Feb. 15, 2023 |
| Media and Communication Studies | On campus | GMT | Sept. 2023 | May 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Psychology | On campus | GMA | Sept. 2023 | May 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Community Social Services1 | Fully online | GHB | Sept 2023 | May 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Early Childhood Studies1 | Fully online | GHA | Sept 2023 | May 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Justice and Public Safety | Fully online | GMU | Sept 2023 | June 1, 2023 | June 15, 2023 |
- If you are an international applicant with a recognized Ontario diploma (or equivalent) that fulfills the requirements of the Early Childhood Studies or Community Social Services part-time online programs listed above, please contact Admission Services if you are interested in applying.
- Submit documents Once we’ve received your application, we will email and mail you your account login and password to WebAdvisor, our online student administration system. Use WebAdvisor to check what documents are required.
After Applying
- Check your email! We’ll send you an acknowledgement email so you know your application has been received.
You will get an email with a user ID and password to WebAdvisor and Gryph Mail.
Use WebAdvisor, our online student administration system, to check your list of required documents and monitor what has been received.
Set up your Gryph Mail 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.
- Submit documents Once we’ve received your application, we will email and mail you your account login and password to WebAdvisor, our online student administration system. Log in to WebAdvisor to check your list of required documents and monitor what has been received. Below is a general list as a guide for applicants. Send in any remaining required documents by the respective deadline.
Document deadlines:
Kinesiology transfer applicants: February 15, 2023
Business, Community Social Services, Early Childhood Studies, Justice Studies, Media and Communication Studies, Psychology (full- and part-time programs, respectively): May 15, 2023
Justice and Public Safety (part-time online program for professionals): June 15, 2023
Official transcripts (required)
You must request all Ontario college/university (in-progress and final) transcripts and high school transcripts through the OUAC. A service fee does apply. We encourage you to send interim transcripts as early as possible to assist with your admission consideration.
Applicants outside Ontario may request the originating institution(s) send digital transcripts to admissions@guelphhumber.ca.
Education Declaration (may be required)
You can access the Education Declaration through our website or through your WebAdvisor account. It is a form provided by the University to document your academic history. You will be notified on your WebAdvisor account if we require this form.
English proficiency (may be required)
You will be required to provide proof of English proficiency if English is not your first language and you have studied less than four years in an English language school (minimum high school level).
Detailed course syllabi (may be required)
You will be notified if we require for transfer credit assessment purposes.
Supplemental information (may be required)
Any additional documents you wish to submit to support your application outlining circumstances that may have impacted your academic performance.
Please submit all official required documents by the respective document deadline. Once all documents are received, your application will be reviewed for admission. You are encouraged to apply and submit all required documents as soon as possible. Applications and documents received after the deadline will be considered if space is available.
Please allow ample time to collect all required documents. Documents submitted in support of an application become the property of the University and will not be returned.
- Get an admission decision You can expect to receive a decision approximately three to six weeks following the submission of all required official documents. Applicants to the Community Social Services and Early Childhood Studies can expect to receive an admission decision in June 2023.
Please refer to your OUAC account for your admission status as we (UofGH) do not use an admissions portal for this purpose.
If you receive an offer of admission, the offer will be posted to your WebAdvisor and OUAC accounts, you will receive an email notification and an offer package will be sent to you by mail.
Offer of admission
Your offer package will include: an official offer of admission from the University of Guelph-Humber, scholarship details, your Transfer Credit Assessment. You can accept your offer of admission on OUAC up to the deadline indicated in your offer letter.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.Vulnerable sector screening
Depending on your Transfer Credit Assessment, the placement component of your program can begin as early as your first semester at the University. You may be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check before your placement begins. Visit our Placement Services page for additional details.
- Make a financial plan for your education Check out our scholarships and resources that can assist you with managing the financial side of university.
- Apply for residence If you have received an offer of admission, you are eligible to apply for residence. Residence operates on a first-come, first-served basis; therefore, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible (after you receive an offer). The deadline to apply to residence for students starting in fall 2023 is June 1, 2023. If you are a Kinesiology transfer applicant looking for residence for your spring start date, you will need to submit a separate application for spring/summer residence. The spring/summer residence applications are accepted starting in March 2023.
Humber is responsible for residence facilities at UofGH, please check their information for current updates.
- Learn more about our community Our small size works to your advantage. You have easy access to people and services that support your success. The best way to learn more is to participate in one of our events. You can also take a look through our website to learn about Academic Advisors, Career and Placement Services and campus life.
Any questions? Call us at 416.798.1331 ext. 6056 or email futurestudent@guelphhumber.ca
Next Steps (After Accepting)
- Check your email! After accepting, you'll receive information on next steps from your Advisor/Student Services office.
- View our New Student Guide Prepare for course selection by checking out our video-based New Student Guide. The guide also includes details on tuition payment, student ID, UofGH email, residence, and more!