Early Childhood Studies - Transfer Student

If you have any postsecondary education and you wish to apply to the University of Guelph-Humber, then you are a Transfer Applicant.

College block credit transfer pathways

Our college block credit transfer pathway allows you to move seamlessly with your college diploma into our honours degree program(s). If you are in your final year of diploma completion, or have a completed diploma, in Early Childhood Education with a minimum cumulative average of low to mid-70s, you are eligible to receive a block of transfer credit (10.0 credits).

Diplomas must be granted by a recognized institution in Ontario (or equivalent). Applicants from outside Ontario can refer to a list of approved Canadian ECE diploma programs that are eligible for consideration.*

We offer full-time and part-time programs for applicants with an Early Childhood Education diploma.

Full-time study on campus:

• Enjoy on-campus classes and campus life
• Take courses in fall and winter semesters
• Complete your degree in two years when you transfer with a completed ECE diploma (or equivalent)
• Your diploma fulfills your placement requirements, however, you have the option of completing an additional placement to build experience in diverse and specialized environments
• Start fall 2025
   

Full-time study online:

• Complete your courses from anywhere online with no set lecture times
• Graduate in two years
• Take courses in fall and winter semesters
• Your diploma fulfills your placement requirements, however, you have the option of completing an additional placement to build experience in diverse and specialized environments
• Start fall 2025

Part-time study fully online:

• Complete your courses from anywhere online with no set lecture times
• Graduate in two and a half years
• Take courses in fall, winter and summer
• Your diploma fulfills your placement requirements, however, you have the option of completing an additional placement to build experience in diverse and specialized environments
• Fast-track option (complete in two years/six semesters) only available once you're a student
• Start fall 2025

Full Admission Details

*If you are applying from outside Ontario and your institution is not on the list of approved ECE programs, applicants can check for diploma equivalency approved by the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario and may be eligible receive 10 transfer credits. If you have proof of equivalency from the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario, please contact Admission Services for admission advising. You may be required to submit a professional portfolio to demonstrate your prior learning and experience. Guidelines for the portfolio will be emailed to you and noted on your WebAdvisor account after applying. The portfolio includes a resume, philosophy statement and references.

General transfer pathways

If you have postsecondary education and are not eligible for the College Block Credit Transfer Pathway, we will evaluate your transfer credit based on your education history once you apply. The General Transfer Pathway is only for the full-time on-campus format.

Coming from a diploma program

If you have completed coursework or a diploma from a college diploma program, you must have a minimum cumulative average of low to mid-70s to be considered for admission.

Coming from a degree program

If you have completed a degree or degree-related coursework from a recognized college or university program, you must have a minimum cumulative average of 65% to be considered for admission.

If you enter the Early Childhood Studies full-time format through the General Transfer Pathway, it is important to know that you cannot transfer into the part-time online format at a later date as you will not have the placement and courses required.

Full Admission Details