Nipissing University recognizes the value of the credits you’ve already earned at Northern College and will help you apply them to your program of choice at Nipissing.
Addiction & Mental Health Worker
Addiction & Mental Health Worker to Bachelor of Arts (Child and Family Studies)
Graduates of the Addiction & Mental Health Worker diploma program at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to an Honours Specialization, Specialization or four-year Major in Child & Family Studies with transfer credit to a maximum of 45 credits.
Addiction & Mental Health Worker to Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Graduates of the Addiction & Mental Health Worker diploma program at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to an Honours Specialization, Specialization or four-year Major in Sociology with transfer credit to a maximum of 45 credits.
Addiction & Mental Health Worker to Bachelor of Arts Programs
Graduates of the Addiction & Mental Health Worker diploma program at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to Bachelor of Arts programs with transfer credit to a maximum of 30 credits.
Addiction & Mental Health Worker to Honours Bachelor of Social Work
Graduates of the Addiction & Mental Health Worker diploma at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to the Honours Bachelor of Social Work program with transfer credit to a maximum of 30 credits.
During Year 2 of the Bachelor of Social Work program, students must apply for admission consideration to the professional years (Years 3 & 4) of the program. Admission to the first or second year of the Bachelor of Social Work program does not guarantee acceptance into the professional years.
Advanced Technology Diploma
Advanced Technology Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Commerce
Graduates of any three-year Technology diploma program from Northern College with an overall average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to the Honours Bachelor of Commerce with transfer credit to a maximum of 51 credits.
Advanced Technology Diploma to Bachelor of Commerce (three-year degree)
Graduates of any three-year Technology diploma program from Northern College with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Commerce (three-year degree) with transfer credit to a maximum of 45 credits.
Business (two-year diploma)
Business (two-year diploma) to Honours Bachelor of Business Administration
Graduates of a two-year Business diploma at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 72 percent will be considered for admission to the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration with transfer credits to a maximum of 42 credits. Admitted students would be able to complete their program at Nipissing University in North Bay.
Business (two-year diploma) to Honours Bachelor of Commerce
Graduates of a two-year Business diploma at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 72 percent will be considered for admission to the Honours Bachelor of Commerce with transfer credits to a maximum of 45 credits. Admitted students would be able to complete their program online as an independent learner.
Business (two-year diploma) to Bachelor of Commerce (three-year degree)
Graduates of a two-year Business diploma at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 72 percent will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Commerce (three-year degree) with transfer credits to a maximum of 30 credits. Admitted students would be able to complete their program online as an independent learner.
Computer Engineering Technician (Two-Year)
Computer Engineering Technician to Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Graduates of the Computer Engineering Technician (two-year) diploma program at Northern College with an overall average of at least 75 percent will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Science (Honours Specialization or Specialization) in Computer Science with transfer credit to a maximum of 45 transfer credits.
Computer Engineering Technician to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Graduates of the Computer Engineering Technician (two-year) diploma program at Northern College with an overall average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Science (three-year degree) in Computer Science with transfer credit to a maximum of 30 transfer credits.
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education to Bachelor of Arts (Child and Family Studies)
Graduates of the Early Childhood Education diploma program at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to an Honours Specialization, Specialization or four-year Major in Child & Family Studies with transfer credit to a maximum of 45 credits.
Early Childhood Education to Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Graduates of the Early Childhood Education diploma program at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to an Honours Specialization, Specialization or four-year Major in Sociology with transfer credit to a maximum of 45 credits.
Early Childhood Education to Bachelor of Arts Programs
Graduates of a two-year Early Childhood Education diploma program at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to Bachelor of Arts programs with transfer credit to a maximum of 30 credits.
Law Clerk
Law Clerk to Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Legal Studies and Administration Stream)
Graduates of a two-year Law Clerk diploma program at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 75 percent will be considered for admission to the Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program (Legal Studies and Administration Stream) with transfer credit to a maximum of 45 credits.
Applicants with an overall program average of at least 70 percent, but less than 75 percent, will be considered for other programs and a maximum of 30 credits of transfer credit will be granted.
Police Foundations
Police Foundations to Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Policing Stream)
Graduates of a two-year Police Foundations diploma program at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 75 percent will be considered for admission to the Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program (Policing Stream) with transfer credit to a maximum of 60 credits.
Applicants with an overall average of at least 70 percent, but less than 75 percent, will be can be considered for other programs and a maximum of 30 credits of transfer credit will be granted.
Practical Nursing (for Employed Registered Practical Nurses only)
Practical Nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Nipissing University offers currently employed Registered Practical Nurses the opportunity to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree through a blended delivery option. Admission consideration will be given to applicants who have successfully completed a two-year Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) diploma (not certificate) from Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent.
Applicants must also be a current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO) as an RPN and be an employee (with a letter of support) of one Nipissing’s partner health care agencies.
This is a limited enrollment program. The minimum GPA required for admission consideration may be higher than the stated minimum. There are two intakes per year (January and September).
Social Service Worker
Social Service Worker to Bachelor of Arts (Child and Family Studies)
Graduates of the Social Service Worker diploma program at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to an Honours Specialization, Specialization or four-year Major in Child & Family Studies with transfer credit to a maximum of 45 credits.
Social Service Worker to Bachelor of Arts (Social Welfare and Social Development)
Graduates of a two-year Social Service Worker diploma program at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to an Honours Specialization or Specialization in Social Welfare and Social Development with transfer credit as follows:
- 70 percent program average - 30 credits
- 75 percent program average - 36 credits
- 80 percent program average - 45 credits
- 85 percent program average - 60 credits
Social Service Worker to Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Graduates of the Social Service Worker diploma program at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to an Honours Specialization, Specialization or four-year Major in Sociology with transfer credit to a maximum of 45 credits.
Social Service Worker to Bachelor of Arts Programs
Graduates of the Social Service Worker diploma program at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to Bachelor of Arts programs with transfer credit to a maximum of 30 credits.
Social Service Worker to Honours Bachelor of Social Work
Graduates of a two-year Social Service Worker diploma at Northern College with an overall program average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to the Honours Bachelor of Social Work program with transfer credit to a maximum of 30 credits.
During Year 2 of the Bachelor of Social Work program, students must apply for admission consideration to the professional years (Years 3 & 4) of the program. Admission to the first or second year of the Bachelor of Social Work program does not guarantee acceptance into the professional years.