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Diploma of General Arts and Science in College Transfer
- Hamilton, Canada
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year certificate offering upgrading and transfer credits to college programs.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Practise applied skills in General Arts and Science in College Transfer
- Using creative practice
- Critical interpretation
- Production skills and constructive feedback
- While developing workplace communication and problem-solving abilities.
Career outcomes
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Business
- Data Collection and Research
Curriculum
- One academic year (about 8 months
- January starters take semester 2 in spring/summer). Humanities and social sciences courses on society
- Culture
- Environment
- Politics and history
- Communication skills
- Employability skills
- And elective options in hybrid and online formats
- Giving transfer credits to other college programs.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent including: Grade 12 English
- C or U or equivalent. Entry grade detail: OSSD or equivalent incl. Grade 12 English (C or U) and programme-specific maths
- No minimum average published
- Mature-applicant options.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma equivalent to the OSSD with Grade 12 English, Programme-specific subjects.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and intake deadline. Apply through the OCAS International Application Service (application fee 100 CAD). Upload your passport
- Academic transcripts
- English test scores and
- If under 18
- A custodian declaration. Accept the offer in the OCAS portal and pay the full tuition shown in the offer. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
- Then apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds. Clear any conditions 30 days before classes
- Upload your permit approval and complete pre-registration.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,885 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $7,943 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Fennell Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Preparatory Studies |
| Department | General Arts and Science in College Transfer |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
Tuition is $15,885 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $7,943 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 105.