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Customize your learning experience in our Applied and Professional Studies, Arts and Science, and Education degree programs.
Located within driving distance of Orillia and Barrie, programs include Child and Family Studies, Culture and the Arts, Liberal Arts and teaching options.
Earn a BA (Honours) in Contemporary Studies from Laurier and a BEd from Nipissing as well as practice teach in the Public or Catholic schools near Brantford.
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
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
Special Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology Advanced Standing Policies
Special Georgian College Advanced Standing Polices
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.*
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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
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