Admission with Advanced Standing or Transfer Credit

Applicants deemed eligible for admission with advanced standing or transfer credit must submit recently-dated transcripts of their academic record directly to the Office of the Registrar. An academic calendar from their former institution(s) containing descriptions of the completed courses may be required. Those applicants who are eligible for advanced standing or transfer credits will be notified of their eligibility.
 
The application of advanced standing or transfer credits to a degree program will vary depending on the degree program and major to which the applicant is admitted. Changing degree programs or majors may mean a loss of or change to the credits awarded. Nipissing University degree residency requirements will apply.
 

Applicants Transferring from Other Universities

Applicants who are attending or have attended another university may be considered for admission to Nipissing University with transfer credit for courses already completed.
 
Nipissing University, in accordance with the Council of Ontario Universities’ policy, agrees that any academic course offered for credit by an Ontario university shall be accepted for credit by another Ontario university when there is virtual equivalency in course content. If a specific equivalence to a course is not available at Nipissing, the University will attempt to award an unspecified, non-equivalent course. Transfer credit will not normally be granted for practical or clinical courses taken in specific areas such as Engineering, Education, Dance, etc. Credits for courses taken in the areas of Physical and Health Education or Nursing may be granted when applied to the same program at Nipissing. This policy also applies to those applicants who have attended other recognized Canadian universities.
 
Transfer credit will normally be awarded for a degree credit course provided a grade of “C” or higher was achieved. A course with a grade of “D” may be considered for credit only when there are an equal number of course credits with “B” grades or higher on the same transcript.
 
Applicants seeking advanced standing when admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program may only receive credit for required courses that have been completed within the last ten (10) years.
 

Admission of Students Who Were Required to Withdraw from a University

Applicants who have been required to withdraw from a university may petition the Senate Committee on Admissions, Petitions and Promotions for admission to Nipissing University after “sitting out” for at least one full year.
 

Applicants from Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT)

Applicants to Nipissing University who have studied at an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology may qualify for admission if they meet the minimum admissions requirements outlined below. Specific subject requirements for particular degrees must be met through prior grade 12 studies or equivalent courses at the college level. Meeting the minimum requirements will not guarantee admission to certain programs. Admission to some programs is highly competitive and admission is selective.

a)    Three-Year Diploma Graduates

Applicants who have achieved a cumulative average of “B” or better in a three-year program will be considered for admission to Nipissing with advanced standing to a maximum of 30 credits. *See special policies outlined below.
 

b)    Two-Year Diploma Graduates or Two Years of a Three-Year Program

Applicants who have completed a two-year program or two years of a three-year program and who have achieved a cumulative average of “B” or better will be considered for admission with advanced standing to a maximum of 18 credits. *See special policies outlined below.
 

c)    One Year of College or Certificate Program Graduates

Applicants who have completed the first full year (two semesters) of a CAAT diploma program with a cumulative average of “B” or better will be considered for admission on probation. Students will not be eligible for advanced standing. Program specific subject requirements must still be met in order to be considered for some programs.
 

d)    Special College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) Advanced Standing Policies

    Early Childhood Education

    Educational Assistant

    Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

    Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention

    Mental Health and Addictions Worker

    Social Service Worker

    Developmental Services Worker

 
Applicants who have successfully completed two year Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant, Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention, Mental Health and Addictions Worker, Social Service Worker or Developmental Services Worker diploma programs at an Ontario CAAT with a cumulative average of “B” or better can be considered for admission to Bachelor of Arts programs with advanced standing to a maximum of 30 credits.
 

    Community and Justice Services (formerly Correctional Worker)

    Police Foundations

    Law Clerk

 
Applicants who have successfully completed two year Community and Justice Services (formerly Correctional Worker), Police Foundations or Law Clerk diploma programs at an Ontario CAAT with a cumulative average of “B+” (3.5 GPA) or better can be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program (Corrections, Policing or Legal Studies and Administration streams respectively) with advanced standing to a maximum of 42 credits. Other programs can be applied to with a “B” average and a maximum of 18 credits of advanced standing granted.
 

Business Administration

Applicants who have successfully completed a three-year Business Administration diploma program at an Ontario CAAT with a cumulative average of “B+” (3.5 GPA) or better can be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program with advanced standing to a maximum of 60 credits.
 

Fine Arts

Applicants who have completed a three-year diploma program in Fine Arts from an Ontario CAAT with a minimum cumulative average of 70% (3.0 GPA) will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program with advanced standing to a maximum of 60 credits. All students admitted to the BFA are required to successfully complete the BFA Portfolio review within their first 30 Nipissing credits in order to remain in the BFA program. Students who are required to withdraw from the BFA may be eligible to continue in the BA in Fine Arts program.
 
Applicants who have completed a three-year diploma program in Fine Arts from an Ontario CAAT with a minimum cumulative average of 70% (3.0 GPA) will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of (BA) program in Culture and the Arts or Fine Arts with advanced standing to a maximum of 42 credits.
 
Applicants who have completed a two-year diploma program with a Fine Arts focus (i.e. Fine Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Art and Design) from an Ontario CAAT with a minimum cumulative average of 70% (3.0 GPA) will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of (BA) program in Culture and the Arts or Fine Arts with advanced standing to a maximum of 30 credits.
 

Concurrent Education for Early Childhood Education Diploma Graduates

Nipissing University offers Concurrent Education in the primary/junior division. Over four years, students will work toward their Bachelor of Education and their Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Child and Family Studies. This program is available only at the Muskoka Campus.
Successful completion of a two year Early Childhood Education diploma from a recognized college with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 as well as two completed Communication/English courses with a B average is required for admission consideration.
 

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Nipissing University offers Registered Practical Nurses a 3-year compressed BScN Program. The Post RPN to BScN compressed program will be offered through a full-time delivery model and will be six semesters in length.
 
Successful completion of a two year Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) diploma with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 from either one of the following colleges: Cambrian College, Canadore College, College Boreal, Confederation College, Northern College, Niagara College and Sault College, as well as successful completion of the Canadian Practical Nurses Registration Examination (CPNRE) or proof of eligibility to write and subsequently pass the CPNRE is required for admission consideration.
 

e)    Special Fanshawe College, Sheridan College, Algonquin College, and St. Clair College Advanced Standing Policies

Business Administration

Applicants who are graduates of approved three-year Business Administration diploma with a minimum 3.2 GPA can be considered for admission to Nipissing’s Bachelor of Commerce program through our College Partnership Program. Admitted students would be able to complete the program at either Fanshawe College, Sheridan College, Algonquin College or St. Clair College in 3 consecutive semesters.
 

f)    Special Humber College and Mohawk College Advanced Standing Policies

Business Administration

Applicants who are graduates of approved three-year Business Administration diploma with a minimum 3.2 GPA can be considered for admission to Nipissing’s Bachelor of Commerce program through our College Partnership Program. Admitted students would be able to complete the program at Sheridan College in 3 consecutive semesters.
 

g)    Special Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology Advanced Standing Policies

    Environmental Protection Technician

Applicants who are graduates of the Environmental Technician – Protection and Compliance diploma program at Canadore College with a cumulative 3.25 GPA or better can be considered for admission to Biology, Liberal Science or Environmental Biology and Technology programs with advanced standing to a maximum of 48 credits.
 

    Environmental Protection Technology

Applicants who are graduates of the former Environmental Protection Technology diploma program at Canadore College with a cumulative 3.25 GPA or better can be considered for admission to Biology or Liberal Science programs with advanced standing to a maximum of 48 credits.
Applicants who are graduates of the former Environmental Protection Technology diploma program at Canadore College with a cumulative 3.25 GPA or better will be considered for admission to the Environmental Biology and Technology degree program with advanced standing to a maximum of 69 credits.
 

h)    Special Georgian College Advanced Standing Policy

Fine Arts (Advanced)

Applicants who have completed a three-year diploma program in Fine Arts (Advanced) from Georgian College of Applied Art and Technology with a minimum overall 70% average (3.0 GPA) will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program with advanced standing to a maximum of 66 credits.
 
Applicants who have completed a three-year diploma program in Fine Arts (Advanced) from Georgian College of Applied Art and Technology with a minimum overall 70% average (3.0 GPA) will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Culture and the Arts or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fine Arts programs with advanced standing to a maximum 48 credits.
All students admitted to the BFA are required to successfully complete the BFA Portfolio review within their first 30 Nipissing credits in order to remain in the BFA program. Students who are required to withdraw from the BFA may be eligible to continue in the BA in Fine Arts program.
 

Fine Arts

Applicants who have completed a two-year diploma program in Fine Arts from Georgian College of Applied Art and Technology with a minimum cumulative average of 70% (3.0 GPA) will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program or the Bachelor of (BA) program in Culture and the Arts with advanced standing to a maximum of 42 credits. All students admitted to the BFA are required to successfully complete the BFA Portfolio review within their first 30 Nipissing credits in order to remain in the BFA program. Students who are required to withdraw from the BFA may be eligible to continue in the BA in Fine Arts program.
 

i)    Special Fleming College (Haliburton School of the Arts) Advanced Standing Policy

    Visual and Creative Arts

Applicants who have completed a two-year diploma program in Visual and Creative Arts from Fleming College (Haliburton School of the Arts) with a minimum cumulative average of 70% (3.0 GPA) will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program or the Bachelor of (BA) program in Culture and the Arts or Fine Arts with advanced standing to a maximum of 33 credits. All students admitted to the BFA are required to successfully complete the BFA Portfolio review within their first 30 Nipissing credits in order to remain in the BFA program. Students who are required to withdraw from the BFA may be eligible to continue in the BA in Fine Arts program.