Media & Communication Studies Transfer Applicants

What is "Block Credit"?
Some Ontario college diplomas have already been evaluated and have been predetermined to have a specific "block" of transfer credit.

A "college block credit transfer pathway" is specific to the admission credentials described below and simplify your transition/course sequencing in the Media & Communication Studies program. You are individually evaluated for your transfer credit assessment to ensure all your postsecondary education is considered, respectively.

Eligible diplomas
If you are in your final year of diploma completion or have a completed diploma and your diploma is listed below, then you are eligible to receive a block of transfer credit. Diplomas must be granted by a recognized institution in Ontario (or equivalent).

The diplomas have been determined to have academic alignment with the Media and Communication Studies program and have met specific high school subject admission requirements.

If you have other postsecondary education, not listed above, please refer to the "General Transfer Pathways".

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.

If you have a degree, diploma (not listed in the college block credit transfer section) or coursework from a recognized college or university, you are eligible to apply through a General Transfer Pathway.

Admission requirements 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 mid to low-70s to be considered for admission

Transfer credit explained
Your transfer credit will be determined once you apply and you will 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.

Approximately 1 year of full-time study or 10 courses is equivalent to 5.0 credits.

Approximately 2 years of full-time study or 20 courses is equivalent to 10.0 credits.

Credit will not be awarded for coursework taken at a private career college or for undergraduate certificates.

Admission requirements 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 65% to be considered for admission.

Estimated cut-off range
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.

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.

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. Please contact us if you require additional assistance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.