University of Guelph-Humber

Block transfer credit explained

Your transfer credit will be determined once you apply and you'll receive your Transfer Credit Assessment at the point of admission. 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 note: Credit will not be awarded for coursework taken at a private career college or for undergraduate certificates.

You will be awarded two years of transfer credit which is equivalent to 20 courses based on completion of your diploma.

Estimated cut-off range

College block credit transfer applicants require a minimum cumulative average of low to mid-70s for admission consideration.

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.

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.

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

Choose how to apply

There are two choices for your OUAC application:

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 www.ouac.on.ca/apply/guelphugrad/transfer  ^*.
2. If you are applying to multiple universities then go to www.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.

Please note: 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 the program you want to apply for on the OUAC website.

University of Guelph-Humber programs are listed under the University of Guelph. You can use the program codes listed below to search for a program on the OUAC website.

• Community Social Services, Full-time - GHO
• Community Social Services, Part-time (online) - GHB

Deadline to apply: May 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" tab.

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.

All applicants: Please refer to the "After Applying" tab to get full details about submitting all documents.

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.

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. 

Please note: If you applied using www.ouac.on.ca/apply/guelphugrad/transfer  , you must continue to use this link 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.

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

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 Admissions 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.

Support letter (may be required)

You will receive an email from Admission Services requesting you to submit a support letter. The email will describe what is required in the letter.

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

If you have received an offer of admission, you are eligible to apply for residence (humber.ca/residence) . Residence operates on a first-come, first-served basis and priority is given to first-year applicants who live more than 25 km from the U of GH campus; therefore, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible (after you receive an offer).

Applications for fall residence open in February and are due June 2, 2025.

Applying is a two-step process that can take longer than a week to complete. Don’t leave it until the last minute. More details will be sent with your offer of admission.

Humber is responsible for residence facilities at U of GH. Any changes/updates about residence will be posted on Humber Residence web pages.

The best way to learn more is to participate in one of our events or webinars.

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.

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 by 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.

Be sure to attend the Transfer Student Registration Workshop to learn how to register for courses and get other helpful transfer student information. Check your email for details.