General Transfer Applicants
If you are transferring with a degree, diploma (excluding block credit pathways) or coursework from a recognized college or university, you are a General Transfer Applicant.
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!
- Review program information There are six full-time programs to choose from:
- Business
- Community Social Services
- Early Childhood Studies
- Justice Studies
- Media and Communication Studies
- Psychology
Please note: Our Kinesiology program is only available to transfer applicants with a recognized block credit college diploma.
Course sequencing for our programs is very structured each semester. Although you may receive transfer credit towards your degree (which will reduce completion time), a required course may not be offered until a specific semester, which may result in a longer degree completion time.
Part-time:
Our Justice and Public Safety (Bachelor of Applied Arts) program is part-time online. It is only available to transfer applicants who are professionals in the field of justice, law enforcement or public safety with previous work experience and has other very specific admission requirements. Learn more about the Justice and Public Safety program.
- Check that you meet the admission requirements for the six full-time programs noted above:
Coming from a diploma program
- You have completed coursework or a diploma from a college diploma program (i.e., not listed in the college block credit chart); and
- A minimum cumulative average of 75% to be considered for admission
Coming from a degree program
- You have a completed degree or degree-related coursework from a recognized college or university program; and
- A minimum cumulative average of 70% to be considered for admission.
Minimum cumulative average/Estimated cut-off range
The minimum cumulative average/estimated cut-off range is based on the admission averages from previous years and are provided as a point of reference. 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 admission average at or above the estimated cut-off does not guarantee an offer of admission.
- Subject requirements There are specific high school subject requirements per program. You may have completed the equivalent of these subject requirements through college or university coursework, which will be determined through review of your transcripts once you apply.
Program and OUAC Code Subject Requirements Business (GDB)
One of ENG4U, EAE4U or FEF4U; any 4U math
Community Social Services (GHF) One of ENG4U, EAE4U or FEF4U Early Childhood Studies (GHE) One of ENG4U, EAE4U or FEF4U Justice Studies (GMP)
One of ENG4U, EAE4U or FEF4U
Media and Communication Studies (GMT)
One of ENG4U, EAE4U or FEF4U
Psychology (GMA)
One of ENG4U, EAE4U or FEF4U
If you have completed a general college diploma, you may have completed coursework that is equivalent to the grade 12 subject requirements. See a list of college course codes that have been determined to meet our subject requirements.
- 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.
- Understand your potential transfer credit Transcripts, in addition to course syllabi and other supporting documents, will be evaluated once you apply to determine potential transfer credit. Your completed postsecondary coursework will be assessed for relevance and credit awarded where applicable. A maximum of 5.0 credits can be granted for a two-year diploma (i.e., equivalent to one year) and a maximum of 10.0 credits can be granted for a three-year diploma (i.e., equivalent to two years). Credit will not be awarded for coursework taken at a private career college or for undergraduate certificates.
Applicants for the part-time Justice and Public Safety program receive very specific transfer credit, please refer to the program web page for full details.An official Transfer Credit Assessment will be included with your offer of admission.
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 revisit 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 site using the OUAC program code, also.
Please ensure that you select the correct OUAC code for your chosen program.
Program (full-time) Entry Point Course Code Application Deadline Document Deadline Business Sept 2023 GDB May 1, 2023 May 15, 2023 Community Social Services Sept 2023 GHF May 1, 2023 May 15, 2023 Early Childhood Studies Sept 2023 GHE May 1, 2023 May 15, 2023 Justice Studies Sept 2023 GMP May 1, 2023 May 15, 2023 Media and Communication Studies Sept 2023 GMT May 1, 2023 May 15, 2023 Psychology Sept 2023 GMA May 1, 2023 May 15, 2023 Program (part-time) Entry Point Course Code Application Deadline Document Deadline Justice and Public Safety Sept 2023 GMU June 1, 2023 June 15, 2023
- 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 deadline.
Business, Community Social Services, Early Childhood Studies, Justice Studies, Media and Communication Studies, Psychology: 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 syllabi 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 should be emailed to admissions@guelphhumber.ca. 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 and information on how to apply for residence online. 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 Course selection will take place in July but you can prepare for it by checking out our video-based New Student Guide. The guide also includes details on tuition payment, student ID, UofGH email, residence, and more!