COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY TRANSFER GUIDE 2021 VIEWBOOK THE TRENT DISCOVER ONE OF ONTARIO’S MOST WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TRANSFER-CREDIT FRIENDLY UNIVERSITIES ABOUT TRANSFER CREDITS With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent “Transfer credit” refers to courses Trent is known for its flexible, interdisciplinaryAdvantage approach to learning and University will help you open new doors and expand your options. taken at one institution that are At Trent, we pride ourselves in being a leader in helping students credited toward a degree or its commitment to real-world, hands-on experience, in the classroom from diverse academic backgrounds achieve their personal and diploma at another institution. and beyond. Here, students learn in small-group settings, giving you the academic goals. Up to 10.0 transfer credits (or the opportunity to build strong relationships with our caring and committed equivalent of up to two years), faculty – gifted teachers who also happen to be top experts in their fields. may be applied to your honours degree at Trent University. There Imagine what an edge this can give you when you’re looking for a letter of HOW YOUR CREDITS ARE ASSESSED are three types of transfer credits: recommendation in support of your career or academic next move. There is no need to apply for transfer credit assessment at Trent University. If you have previously attended a post-secondary 1. Assigned Credits institution, you are automatically evaluated for transfer credits. Take advantage of the intimate class sizes, stellar labs and facilities, meaningful An assigned credit is granted If you receive an offer of admission, the results of your preliminary connections with your fellow students, and invaluable collaborations with your when the content of a course transfer credit assessment will be posted on your myTrent professors. Whether you prefer to study at our dynamic Durham Greater Toronto Area at another university or account. You will be notified by email if course syllabi from campus, our spectacular Peterborough Campus, or remotely from wherever you are college is considered an exact previous postsecondary institutions are required for transfer credit in the world, we support you with the mentorship, tools and experiences to help you equivalent to a course at Trent. assessment. Assessments take up to four weeks after syllabi are reach your full potential. received. 2. Unassigned Departmental Credits An unassigned departmental # 96% WORLD-RENOWNED credit is granted when the 1 RESEARCH course materials from another TRENT GRADS # university or college are UNDERGRADUATE EMPLOYED IN CANADA FOR FACILITIES after two 1 comparable with the subject UNIVERSITY IN ONTARIO SCHOLARSHIPS #3 in all of Canada years material in a discipline at Trent University for which there is LEADER IN # not an equivalent course. TOP STUDENT 1 3. Unassigned General Credits IN ONTARIO FOR UNDERGRADUATE SATISFACTION ACADEMIC ADVISING An unassigned general credit UNIVERSITY5 is granted when the subject in Canada for of the course is not taught at overall reputation OF COURSES Trent. offer courses with hands-on, career 100% boosting experiences Note: All transfer credits are recorded as a “pass” grade. 20:1 AMONG THE UNIVERSITIES Numerical grades are not entered STUDENT-TO-FACULTY TOP WORLDWIDE RATIO on the student record. 6.2% trentu.ca/transfer 2 TRENT UNIVERSITY TRENTU . CA 3 TRANSFER FROM Earn your Bachelor’s College degree faster You can earn both a college diploma and a Trent degree in a fraction of the time thanks to agreements with colleges spanning the GTA and all across Ontario. It’s the best of both worlds – combining practical and career-focused learning, critical analysis and academic learning foundations. Where will your path lead you? THREE WAYS TO TRANSFER TO TRENT FROM COLLEGE 1 GENERAL TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS • A minimum grade of 70% is required in any college course to be considered for course-by-course transfer credit assessment • Two-year academic programs are typically eligible for up to 5.0 transfer credits • Three-year academic programs are typically eligible for up to 7.5 transfer credits • All applications are assessed for transfer credit eligibility on an individual basis 2 PATHWAYS TO TRENT FROM ALL ONTARIO COLLEGES The chart below outlines specific details about agreements with all Ontario colleges. Students must complete the college program with a minimum average of 75% to receive the credits outlined below, unless otherwise specified. TRANSFER ADDITIONAL DIPLOMA COMPLETED PROGRAM TRENT DEGREE CREDITS CREDITS CAMPUS LENGTH OPTION(S) ASSIGNED REQUIRED LOCATION • Computer Programming and B.Sc. Honours, Computer Science 10.0 credits 10.0 credits Analysis Three years Peterborough (specializations available) (Two years) (Two years) • Computer Systems Technology B.Sc.F.S. Bachelor of Science in 5.0 credits 15.0 credits • Police Foundations Two years Forensic Science or B.A. or B.Sc. Peterborough TRANSFER FROM (One year) (Three years) Joint Major in Forensic Science Make the most of the creditsAnother you’ve already University earned 3 PATHWAYS FROM ONTARIO COLLEGES No overflowing lecture halls here. With a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Trent offers an educational experience that unfolds on a human scale. Prepare to be embraced by our The chart on pages 6 &7 outlines specific details about agreements with all individual colleges. Students must collegiate community and engage directly with renowned experts that will quickly become complete the college program with a minimum average of 75% to receive the credits outlined, unless otherwise your favourite faculty members. specified. Looking to accelerate your academic growth and career opportunities? Connect with academic advising, financial supports, accessibility and counselling services and career strategy at The Hub at Trent Durham or through the distinct collegiate environment at our Symons Campus in Peterborough. Various programs on campus provide peer-to-peer mentoring opportunities which establish a supportive, student-focused experience that encourages growth and a space to thrive academically, socially and professionally. You can also qualify for up to 10.0 guaranteed transfer credits for courses completed at an accredited Canadian university.* Ask us how! * All university-level credit courses that have been completed at an accredited Canadian university, that are academic in content and in which a minimum grade of 60% has been achieved, will be recognized for credit at Trent University 4 TRENT UNIVERSITY TRENTU . CA 5 New pathways are being introduced all the time. TRANSFER For the most up-to-date agreements and information, COLLEGE PROGRAM TRENT DEGREE CREDITS ADDITIONAL CAMPUS PATHWAYS TO TRENT check out trentu.ca/transfer COMPLETED OPTION(S) ASSIGNED CREDITS REQUIRED LOCATION The chart below outlines specific details about pathway opportunities with individual colleges. Students must complete the college program with a minimum Early Childhood Education Diploma B.A. Honours (optional enrolment in Teacher Education 5.0 credits 15.0 credits (three years) D&P Stream) average of 75% to receive the credits outlined, unless otherwise specified. Early Childhood Education Diploma B.A. Honours with Teacher Education Stream 7.0 credits 13.0 credits (2.5 years) D&P COLLEGE PROGRAM TRENT DEGREE TRANSFER ADDITIONAL CAMPUS Early Childhood Education Diploma B.A. Honours in Psychology (optional enrolment in Teacher 5.0 credits 15.0 credits (three years) D&P CREDITS Education Stream) COMPLETED OPTION(S) ASSIGNED CREDITS REQUIRED LOCATION Earth Resources Technician Co-Op Diploma B.Sc. Honours, Environmental Geoscience 9.0 credits 11.0 credits (two years) P CENTENNIAL COLLEGE Ecosystem Management Technology Advanced Diploma B.Sc. Honours, Environmental and Resource Science 10.0 credits 10.0 credits (two years) P Addictions & Mental Health Diploma B.S.W .Honours (Bachelor of Social Work) 5 credits 15 credits (3 years) D&P Educational Support Diploma B.A. Honours with Teacher Education Stream 5.0 credits 15.0 credits (3 years) D&P Business Accounting Diploma B.B.A. Honours (Bachelor of Business Administration) with a 10 credits 10 credits (2 years) D&P specialization in Accounting Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma B.Sc. Honours, Environmental and Resource Science 10.0 credits 10.0 credits (two years) P Child and Youth Care Advanced Diploma B.A. Honours, Child and Youth Studies 7.0 credits 13.0 credits (two and a half years) D Fish and Wildlife Technology Advanced Diploma B.Sc. Honours, Environmental and Resource Science 10.0 credits 10.0 credits (two years) P Early Childhood Education Diploma B.A. Honours, Child and Youth Studies 5.0 credits 15.0 credits (three years) D Fish and Wildlife Technology Advanced Diploma B.Sc. Honours, Biology 10.0 credits 10.0 credits (two years) P General Arts Certificate Program B.A. Communications 5.0 credits 15.0 credits (three years) D&P Forestry Technician B.Sc. Honours, Environmental & Resource Science 7.0 credits 13.0 credits P General Arts Certificate Program B.A. Honours 5.0 credits 15.0 credits (three years) D&P General Arts and Science University Transfer Certificate B.A. Honours or B.Sc. Honours 5.0 credits 15.0 credits (three years) D&P (70% entering average required with a minimum mark of Liberal Arts Diploma Program (70% average required) B.A. General, Communications 7.5 credits 7.5 credits (one and a half years) D 65% in each transfer credit subject) Liberal Arts Diploma Program (70% average required) B.A. Honours 8.0 credits 12.0 credits (two and a half years) D&P General Arts and Science University Transfer Certificate B.Ed. Indigenous Bachelor of Education 4.0 credits 21.0 credits (four years) P Social Service Worker Diploma B.S.W. Bachelor of Social Work 6.0 credits 14.0 credits (three years) D&P Practical Nursing Diploma B.Sc.N. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (compressed program) 5.0 credits 15.0 credits (three years) P Software Engineering Technology and Software B.Sc.