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College Transfer Opportunities at Nipissing University

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

Three-Year Diploma Graduates

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

One Year of College

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

 

Community and Justice Services (formerly Correctional Worker) and Police Foundations

Business Administration

Fine Arts

Concurrent Education for Early Childhood Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Special Fanshawe College, Sheridan College and Algonquin College Advanced Standing Policies

  • Business Administration

 

Special Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology Advanced Standing Policies

  • Environmental Protection Technician
  • Environmental Protection Technology

 

  • Visual and Creative Arts

 

Special Georgian College Advanced Standing Polices

  • Fine Arts (Advanced)
  • Fine Arts

Applicants from Accredited Canadian Colleges

How to apply

For students who already have a post-secondary education please apply to Nipissing University by filling out the online application at www.ouac.on.ca/105

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.*

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.

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.

One Year of College or Certificate Program Graduates

Applicants who have completed the first full year (two semesters) of a college diploma program or graduates of a one-year (two semester) certificate program with a cumulative average of “B” (3.0 GPA) 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.

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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) and Police Foundations

Applicants who have successfully completed two year Community and Justice Services (formerly Correctional Worker) or Police Foundations 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 or Policing 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.

Applicants who are graduates of approved three-year Business Administration diploma with a minimum 3.2 GPA or 72% 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 or Algonquin College in 3 consecutive semesters.

Fine Arts

Applicants who have completed a three-year diploma program in Fine Arts from an Ontario college 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 University credits to remain in the BFA program. Students who are required to withdraw from the BFA may be eligibleto continue in the BA in Fine Arts program.

Concurrent Education for Early Childhood Education Diploma Graduates

Nipissing University offers a Concurrent Education program in the primary/junior division for Early Childhood Education diploma graduates. 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.
 
Nipissing University offers Registered Practical Nurses a 3-year compressed BScN Program. The Post RPN to BScN compressed program will be offered through a fulltime 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.
 
Nipissing offers a distance delivery part-time Bachelor of Science in Nursing bridging program for Registered Practical Nurses. This online program providea a flexible learning environment that enables students to obtain their degreee while continuing to be employed.
Sucessful completeion of a two year Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) diploma with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required for admission consideration. Applicatns must be a current registered member in good standing withthe College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as an RPN. Applicants must be working for a health care agency that has arranged a partnership with Nipissing University.
 
Special Fanshawe College, Sheridan College and Algonquin College Advanced Standing Policies
Business Administration
Applicants who are graduates of an 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 or Algonquin College in 3 consecutive semesters. For more information visit the College Partnership web page.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Special Georgian College Advanced Standing Polices
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.
 
Applicants to Nipissing University who have studied at an accredited Canadian college may qualify for admission to degree programs if they meet the minimum admissions requirements as outlined in the Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) admission section above.
 
How to apply
For students who already have a post-secondary education please apply to Nipissing University by filling out the online application at www.ouac.on.ca/105

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* Meeting the minimum requirements will not guarantee admission to certain programs. Admission to some programs is highly competitive and admission is selective.

 




 
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