2018 Trent University College & University Transfer Guide

TRENT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY TRANSFER GUIDE CHALLENGE THE WAY YOU THINK

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WELCOME TO TRENT UNIVERSITY

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UNDERGRADUATE

UNIVERSITY IN ONTARIO

SIX YEARS RUNNING Maclean’s University Rankings, 2017

Visit the Transfer Student playlist on our YouTube Channel to hear the successes and stories of Trent’s transfer students.

ONTARIO’S MOST TRANSFER-CREDIT FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY Make the most of the credits you have already earned. With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University will help you open new doors, expand your options, and achieve your personal and academic goals.

Whether you are living on or offcampus, based in Peterborough or Durham GTA, you are joining a vibrant and supportive community.

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TRENT UNIVERSITY

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TOP 3.6%

Among the OF UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE Center for World University Rankings, 2016

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9 95% 94%

OUT OF 10

SCHOLARSHIPS and BURSARIES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Maclean’s 2017, undergraduate category

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY in Canada Re$earch Infosource, 2016, undergraduate category

STUDENTS HAPPY they chose Trent of TRENT GRADS EMPLOYED two years after graduation of STUDENTS SATISFIED with overall quality of their Trent education Canadian University Survey Consortium, 2012

LEADER in STUDENT SATISFACTION National Survey on Student Engagement, 2015

PETERBOROUGH CAMPUS

DURHAM GTA CAMPUS

Trent University’s Symons Campus in Peterborough is an inspiring place to learn. Set on the east and west banks of the Otonabee River, a stunning natural landscape provides an environment where you can live, learn, thrive and connect. Just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, the campus blends award-winning architecture with state-of-the-art research facilities and dynamic spaces where students connect and interact with each other and their professors. Minutes away from campus is a vibrant downtown featuring a variety of clubs, shops and trendy cafés and restaurants.

With one of the best student-to-faculty ratios out there, Trent University Durham GTA is known as an especially teaching-focused university with an emphasis on social responsibility and an abundance of opportunities for student engagement. Quickly becoming the campus of choice for top scholars looking for a truly personalized learning experience, Trent University Durham is conveniently located in the GTA in the City of Oshawa, 40 minutes from downtown Toronto. Nearby, you can enjoy a vibrant greenbelt, parks and beaches – all minutes away from the Oshawa GO Station, Highway 401, stateof-the-art sports facilities, premier shopping centres and a thriving arts and entertainment scene.

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TRANSFER CREDIT OVERVIEW

Choose from nearly 100 dynamic and rigorous programs from across the arts, sciences and our professional programs.

Browse our many areas of study, or head online to learn more.

Ancient Greek & Roman Studies Ancient Greek & Roman Studies & Business Anthropology D&P Anthropology & Business Anthropology & English Anthropology & History Anthropology & Media Studies Anthropology & Psychology Anthropology & Sociology

Transfer credit refers to courses taken at one institution that are credited toward a degree or diploma at another institution.

Up to 10 transfer credits or the equivalent of two years may be applied towards your degree at Trent University.

ASSIGNED CREDITS

QUESTIONS ABOUT DEGREE PLANNING? Connect with an academic advisor trentu.ca/advising

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An assigned credit is granted when the content of a course at another university or college is considered an exact equivalent to a course at Trent University.

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Gender & Women’s Studies Gender & Women’s Studies & Business

Business Administration D&P Specializations: ›› Accounting ›› Economics ›› Entrepreneurship ›› Ethics & Sustainability ›› Finance ›› Human Resource Management ›› Information Systems and E-Commerce ›› Marketing & Consumer Culture ›› Niigaaniiwin – The Art of Leading Business & Arts Business & Science Canadian Studies Canadian Studies & Business Chemical Physics Child & Youth Studies D

An unassigned departmental credit is granted when the course materials from another university or college is comparable with the subject material in a discipline at Trent University for which there is not an equivalent course.

Communications & Critical Thinking D

An unassigned general credit is granted when the subject of the course is not taught at Trent University.

Environmental Science/Studies (B.E.S.S.)

Arts, Honours D&P

UNASSIGNED DEPARTMENTAL CREDITS

UNASSIGNED GENERAL CREDITS

Philosophy D&P Specialization: ›› Public Policy Philosophy & Business Philosophy & Economics

Environmental & Resource Science/Studies Environmental & Resource Studies & Business

French Studies Specialization: ›› Québec & French Canadian Studies French Studies & Business

Chemistry

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Online Programs D&P

Environmental Geoscience NEW

Archaeology Specializations: ›› Anthropological Archaeology ›› Classical Archaeology

Biomedical Science

THERE ARE 3 TYPES OF CREDITS AT TRENT UNIVERSITY:

Nursing

Environmental Chemistry

Forensic Science Forensics & Arts Forensics & Science

Biology Specializations: ›› Conservation Biology ›› Health Sciences

WHAT IS A TRANSFER CREDIT?

Trent-ESL: English for University

Applied Ethics (Emphasis)

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Specialization: ›› Health Sciences

Communications and Critical Thinking (Option) D Computing Systems Specializations: ›› Computer Science ›› Data Analytics ›› Software Engineering Computing Systems & Business Computing Systems & Economics Computing Systems & Media Studies Computing Systems & Physics

Geographical Information Systems (Emphasis) Geography Geography & Business Global Power & Politics (Emphasis) Global Studies (Emphasis) History D&P History & Business History & Media Studies History & Psychology History & Sociology Human Resources Management Postgraduate Certificate D&P Indigenous Diploma Programs Indigenous Environmental Studies/Science Indigenous Reconciliation & Resurgence (Option) NEW Indigenous Studies Specialization: ›› Niigaaniiwin – The Art of Leading Indigenous Studies & Business Information Systems Information Systems & Business Information Systems & Forensics International Development Studies Specializations: ›› African Studies ›› Latin American Studies International Development Studies & Business International Development Studies (Option) D&P International Political Economy Journalism (Joint Trent-Loyalist program) Journalism & Business

Pre-Law Pathways Pre-Med Pathways ›› Medical School ›› Veterinary School Pre-Medical (Option)* Pre-Modern Studies (Emphasis) Psychology D&P Psychology & Business Psychology & Economics Psychology & Forensics Psychology & Sociology Science, Honours D&P Social Work D&P Sociology D&P Specializations: ›› Health Sciences ›› Criminology & Socio-Legal Studies NEW Sociology & Business Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Specialization: ›› Applied Agriculture Theatre Studies (Option) Water Sciences

D Indicates programs available in Durham GTA only.

D&P Indicates programs available in Durham GTA and Peterborough.

All other programs available in Peterborough only.

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Indicates popular joint majors

trentu.ca/undergraduate/programs * pending approval

Ecological Restoration (Joint Trent-Fleming program)

Marketing & Entrepreneurship Postgraduate Certificate D&P

TRANSFER CREDIT ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Economics Economics & Business

There is no need to apply for transfer credit assessment at Trent University. If you have previously attended a postsecondary institution you are automatically evaluated for transfer credits. If you receive an offer of admission, the results of your transfer credit pre-evaluation will be posted on your myTrent portal account: trentu.ca/mytrent

Education ›› Bachelor of Education ›› Indigenous Bachelor of Education ›› Teacher Education Stream D&P ›› Teacher Education (Emphasis)

Mathematics Specialization: ›› Mathematical Finance Mathematics & Business

You will be notified by email if course syllabi from previous postsecondary institutions are required for transfer credit assessment. Assessments take two to four weeks after syllabi are received.

English Literature D&P English Literature & Business English Literature & History English Literature & Media Studies English Literature & Psychology English Literature & Sociology

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Political Studies Specialization: ›› Public Policy Political Studies & Business Political Studies & Forensics

Kinesiology

Legal Studies (Option) D&P

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Physics

Joint Majors

Cultural Studies Specializations: ›› Image, Sound & Performance ›› Writing & Narrative ›› Film, Video & Media ›› Social Thought Cultural Studies & Business

Note: All transfer credits are recorded as a “pass” grade. Numerical grades are not entered on the student record.

EXPLORE OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Law & Arts: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree NEW Law & Policy (Emphasis) Linguistics (Option) Marketing (Option) D&P

Mathematical Economics Mathematical Physics Media Studies D&P Media Studies & Business Media Studies & Psychology Media Studies & Sociology

PRE-LAW/PRE-MED/ VET SCHOOL/GRAD SCHOOL Trent students have a track record of success Trent has a tradition of helping students build a comprehensive framework in both the arts and sciences that provides a unique advantage when applying to law school, medical school, graduate or professional programs.

Medical Professional Stream NEW

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TRANSFERRING FROM COLLEGE TO TRENT

TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER UNIVERSITY TO TRENT

At Trent, you can benefit from our agreements with all Ontario colleges.

By maximizing your credits, we’ll help you achieve your educational goals.

THREE WAYS TO TRANSFER 1 GENERAL TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS Applicants who have completed at least one semester in a recognized Canadian community college, with a cumulative average of 65% (2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0) will be considered for admission to Trent University.

The following programs require a higher minimum average for admission: • Bachelor of Environmental Science/Studies (B.E.S.S.) 70% • Bachelor of Science Nursing (B.Sc.N.) 75% • Bachelor of Science Forensic Science (B.Sc.F.S.) 70% • Biomedical Science (B.Sc.) 70% • Kinesiology (B.H.Sc.) 70%

With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent is a leader in helping students achieve their degree completion goals.

• Law & Arts: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree (LL.B. & B.A.) 80% • Medical Professional Stream (B.A. or B.Sc.) 80% • Teacher Education Stream (B.A. or B.Sc.) 70% —— A minimum grade of 70% is required in any college course to be considered for course-by-course transfer credit assessment

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

—— Two-year academic programs are typically eligible for up to 5 transfer credits

Applicants who have completed at least one semester in an accredited Canadian university, with a cumulative average of 65% (2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0) will be considered for admission to Trent University.

—— 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 AGREEMENTS WITH ALL ONTARIO COLLEGES

The following programs require a higher minimum average for admission:

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.

DIPLOMA COMPLETED •

Computer Programmer Analyst

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Computer Programmer

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Computer Systems Technology

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Police Foundations

PROGRAM LENGTH

TRENT DEGREE OPTION(S)

TRANSFER CREDITS ASSIGNED

ADDITIONAL CREDITS REQUIRED

CAMPUS LOCATION

3 years

B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

2 years

B.Sc.F.S. Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science or B.A. or B.Sc. Joint Major in Forensic Science

5 credits (1 year)

15 credits (3 years)

Peterborough

3 AGREEMENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL ONTARIO COLLEGES The chart on page 8 outlines specific details about agreements with all individual colleges. Students must complete the college program with a minimum average of 75% to receive the credits outlined, unless otherwise specified.

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Bachelor of Environmental Science/Studies (B.E.S.S.) 70% Bachelor of Science Nursing (B.Sc.N.) 75% Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science (B.Sc.F.S.) 70% Biomedical Science (B.Sc.) 70% Kinesiology (B.H.Sc.) 70% Law & Arts: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree (LL.B. & B.A.) 80% Medical Professional Stream (B.A. or B.Sc.) 80% Teacher Education Stream (B.A. or B.Sc.) 70%

A minimum grade of 60% is required in any university course to be considered for course-by-course transfer credit assessment Up to a maximum of 10 transfer credits (two years of full-time study) may be applied to an undergraduate degree at Trent University.

QUESTIONS ABOUT TRANSFER CREDITS? Email us at transfer@trentu.ca

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PATHWAYS TO TRENT

New pathways are being introduced all the time.

For the most up-to-date agreements and information, check out trentu.ca/transfer

COLLEGE PROGRAM COMPLETED

The chart below outlines specific details about pathway opportunities with individual colleges. Students must complete the college program with a minimum average of 75% to receive the credits outlined, unless otherwise specified. Full agreement details can be found by visiting trentu.ca/transfer COLLEGE PROGRAM COMPLETED

TRENT DEGREE OPTION(S)

TRANSFER CREDITS ASSIGNED

ADDITIONAL CREDITS REQUIRED

CAMPUS LOCATION

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE Child and Youth Care Advanced Diploma

B.A. Honours, Child and Youth Studies

Liberal Arts Diploma Program

B.A. General, Communications and Critical Thinking

Liberal Arts Diploma Program

B.A. Honours

9 credits

11 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

B.Sc. Honours, Environmental and Resource Science

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Environmental and Resource Science

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Fish and Wildlife Technology Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Environmental and Resource Science

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Fish and Wildlife Technology Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Biology

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

General Arts and Science University Transfer Certificate NOTE: 70% entering average required with a minimum mark of 65% in each transfer credit subject

B.A. Honours or B.Sc. Honours

5 credits

15 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

General Arts and Science University Transfer Certificate

B.Ed. Indigenous (Bachelor of Education - Indigenous)

4 credits

21 credits (4 years)

Peterborough

B.Sc.F.S. (Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science)

5 credits

15 credits (3 years)

Peterborough

B.A. Honours or B.Sc. Honours

5 credits

15 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

13 credits (2.5 years)

Durham GTA

7.5 credits (1.5 years)

Durham GTA

Police Foundations Diploma

8 credits

12 credits (2.5 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Social Service Worker Diploma

B.S.W. (Bachelor of Social Work)

6 credits

14 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Practical Nursing Diploma

B.Sc.N. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, compressed program)

5 credits

15 credits (3 years)

Peterborough

Social Service Worker Diploma

B.S.W. (Bachelor of Social Work)

6 credits

14 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE Computer Programmer Analyst Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

CONFEDERATION COLLEGE

GEORGIAN COLLEGE

Aboriginal Community Advocacy Diploma

B.A. Honours, Indigenous Studies

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Aboriginal Community Advocacy Diploma

B.Ed. Indigenous (Bachelor of Education - Indigenous)

5 credits

20 credits (4 years)

Peterborough

Environmental Technician Diploma

B.A. Honours, Environmental and Resource Studies or B.Sc. Honours, Environmental and Resource Science

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Environmental Technician Diploma

B.A. Honours, Indigenous Environmental Studies

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Anishnaabemowin Language Programming Diploma

B.Ed. Indigenous (Bachelor of Education - Indigenous)

5 credits

20 credits (4 years)

Peterborough

Computer Programmer Analyst Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Indigenous Community and Social Development Diploma

B.Ed. Indigenous (Bachelor of Education - Indigenous)

5 credits

20 credits (4 years)

Peterborough

Computer Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Indigenous Knowledge Certificate

B.Ed. Indigenous (Bachelor of Education - Indigenous)

2.5 credits

22.5 credits (4.5 years)

Peterborough

Peterborough

Biotechnology Technologist Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Biology

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Business Administration Advanced Diploma, Accounting

B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) (specializations available)

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Chemical Engineering Technologist Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Chemistry

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Environmental Technologist Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Environmental and Resource Science

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Social Service Worker Diploma

B.S.W. (Bachelor of Social Work)

6 credits

14 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Anishinaabemowin Certificate

B.Ed. Indigenous (Bachelor of Education - Indigenous)

5 credits

20 credits (4 years)

Peterborough

DURHAM COLLEGE Business Administration Advanced DIplomaAccounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management Computer Programmer Analyst Advanced Diploma

B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) (specializations available) B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

10 credits

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

10 credits (2 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Computer Systems Technology Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Digital Photography Diploma

B.A. Honours, Media Studies

4.5 credits

15.5 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Digital Video Production Diploma

B.A. Honours, Media Studies

4.5 credits

15.5 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Environmental and Resource Science

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

General Arts and Science University Transfer Certificate NOTE: 70% entering average required with a minimum mark of 65% in each transfer credit subject

B.A. Honours or B.Sc. Honours

5 credits

15 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Journalism - Broadcast and Electronic Media Diploma

B.A. Honours, Media Studies

7.5 credits

12.5 credits (2.5 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Journalism - Web and Print Diploma

B.A. Honours, Media Studies

7 credits

13 credits (2.5 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Environmental and Resource Science

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Social Service Worker Diploma

B.S.W. (Bachelor of Social Work)

6 credits

14 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

FANSHAWE COLLEGE Computer Programmer Analyst Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Computer Systems Technology Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

HUMBER COLLEGE

LOYALIST COLLEGE

SAULT COLLEGE

SENECA COLLEGE Arts and Science - University Transfer Diploma

B.Sc. Honours

7.5 credits

12.5 credits (2.5 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Business Administration - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Advanced Diploma

Postgraduate Certificate in Marketing and Entrepreneurship

NONE Admission Pathway ONLY

None

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Computer Programming and Analysis Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Liberal Arts Diploma

B.A. Honours

7.5 credits

12.5 credits (2.5 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Social Service Worker Diploma

B.S.W. (Bachelor of Social Work)

6 credits

14 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

6 credits

14 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE

FLEMING COLLEGE

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CAMPUS LOCATION

B.Sc. Honours, Environmental Geoscience

7 credits

10 credits

ADDITIONAL CREDITS REQUIRED

Ecosystem Management Technology Advanced Diploma

7.5 credits

B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

TRANSFER CREDITS ASSIGNED

Earth Resources Technician Co-Op Diploma

Police Foundations Diploma

Software Engineering Technology and Software Engineering Technology (Co-Op) Advanced Diploma

TRENT DEGREE OPTION(S)

Social Service Worker Diploma

B.S.W. (Bachelor of Social Work)

Biotechnology Advanced Diploma

B.Sc.F.S. (Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science)

7 credits

13 credits (2.5 years)

Peterborough

Biotechnology Advanced Diploma

B.A. Honours or B.Sc. Honours

7 credits

13 credits (2.5 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

SYSTEM WIDE AGREEMENTS

Business - Accounting Diploma

B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) Accounting Specialization

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

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.

Business Administration Advanced Diploma - Accounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Materials Management and Distribution, International Trade

B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) (specializations available)

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Computer Programmer Analyst Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Computer Systems Technology Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

B.Sc.F.S. (Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science)

5 credits

15 credits (3 years)

Peterborough

B.A. Honours or B.Sc. Honours Joint Major in Forensic Science

5 credits

15 credits (3 years)

Peterborough

Computer Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma

B.Sc. Honours, Computing Systems (specializations available)

10 credits

10 credits (2 years)

Peterborough

Police Foundations Diploma

Early Childhood Education Diploma

B.A. Honours (optional enrolment in Teacher Education Stream)

5 credits

15 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

Police Foundations Diploma

Early Childhood Education Diploma

B.A. Honours in Psychology (optional enrolment in Teacher Education Stream)

5 credits

15 credits (3 years)

Durham GTA or Peterborough

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Peterborough

See trentu.ca/transfer for full agreement details or transfer credits to be assigned, and courses required for degree completion. If you transfer to a different degree program all transfer credits assigned may not apply to the new program. Any degree changes while at Trent should be discussed with an academic advisor: trentu.ca/advising

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ADDITIONAL PATHWAYS UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS

FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION

APPLYING TO TRENT STEP #1 APPLY

The General Arts and Science University Transfer programs with Durham College and Fleming College are designed for students who do not have the necessary academic credentials to enter university directly, or who first want to develop their skills, knowledge, and self-confidence to be successful in university. It is specifically designed for individuals interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science program.

• If you’re in your first semester of first year, send your transcripts once grades become available.

• If you have completed your first semester, send in your transcripts upon application.

• Once you have completed your program and received final grades, submit your final transcript to Trent.

Students who complete the two-semester college program are eligible to enter Trent University beginning in year two, provided their grades meet the required averages.

MAIL

STEP #2 OFFER

The transitional time offers you the opportunity to develop and refine key academic skills and ultimately provide you with the foundational knowledge needed to ensure success in subsequent academic studies. Applications for the University Transfer Program are made through the Ontario College Application Service: ocas.ca

Successful applicants will receive an offer of admission by email as well as a mailed package, and will also receive a preliminary assessment of transfer credits at this time, which will be posted to your myTrent portal account.

MAIL Trent may request course syllabi to assess remaining transfer credits. Transfer credit assessments are typically completed within two to four weeks after syllabi are submitted.

trentu.ca/transfer

For assistance with your transfer credit assessment, contact transfer@trentu.ca

PATHWAYS TO NURSING

For assistance with degree and course planning, visit trentu.ca/advising

There are many pathways to Trent’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree for students from varying backgrounds.

Whether you are coming from high school, college, or another university, you can find your path through our online guide at trentu.ca/applying/nursingadmissions

The R.P.N. Bridge to B.Sc.N. program is open to graduates from any two-year Registered Practical Nursing (R.P.N.) diploma program who are registered in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario. Read more at trentu.ca/nursing

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Many students access financial assistance in order to achieve their academic goals. Our financial aid team will work with you to find ways to help cover the costs of your university education. In addition to scholarships, there are several options available:

FOR SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES IN CANADA Maclean’s University Rankings, undergraduate category 2017

GENEROUS ENTRANCE & IN-COURSE BURSARIES As a student with a demonstrated financial need, you could receive an entrance and/or in-course bursary. Bursaries, unlike loans, do not need to be repaid. trentu.ca/financialaid/bursaries.php

ONTARIO STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM With a single application, you could be eligible to receive an interest-free loan, free tuition, or non-repayable grants with the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Find out more and apply online: ontario.ca/OSAP

OUT OF PROVINCE STUDENT ASSISTANCE

ACCEPT

TRENT-GEORGE BROWN NURSING BRIDGE PROGRAM

WHAT FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

STEP #3 ACCEPT

CLASSES START

Before accepting an offer of admission, you should carefully review your offer. You should accept your offer of admission as early as possible as some programs and courses have limited enrolment and may fill up quickly.

September, January, or May

APPLY TO TRENT EARLY Programs and courses with limited enrollment may fill quickly trentu.ca/apply

Accept your offer of admission on OUAC: ouac.on.ca

No matter where you’re coming from in Canada, we can help you access the funding you’re eligible for.

Visit trentu.ca/financialaid

PART-TIME JOBS & TRENT WORK STUDY PROGRAM Many students find work on or off-campus while attending Trent. TWSP provides part-time jobs on campus for students who are receiving OSAP or student aid from another province.

Full details: trentu.ca/financialaid/bursaries_twsp.php A full listing of scholarships, awards, and bursaries is available at trentu.ca/scholarships

Sign up for an orientation session: trentu.ca/orientation

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DISCOVER TRENT

FALL OPEN HOUSE

MARCH OPEN HOUSE

DURHAM GTA CAMPUS Saturday, October 28, 2017

DURHAM GTA CAMPUS Saturday, March 10, 2018

PETERBOROUGH CAMPUS Friday, November 3, 2017

PETERBOROUGH CAMPUS Friday, March 16, 2018

YOU COULD

FIND US

TRANSFER STUDENT EVENTS

Directions and campus map for the Peterborough and Durham GTA campuses: trentu.ca/howtofindus

Throughout the year, we host a number of special events especially for transfer students like you. Learn more and register at: trentu.ca/transfer

GO Transit travels between downtown Toronto and our Peterborough and Durham GTA campuses several times daily, including weekends.

CONNECT WITH TRENT TODAY

FIRST-YEAR TUITION

Enter our draw every time you visit Trent* trentu.ca/wintuition *conditions apply

We’re here to help you navigate your way to Trent. Call us, or ask a question online at:trentu.ca/connect 1-888-739-8885

TAKE A TOUR Book a Peterborough or Durham GTA campus tour anytime online at trentu.ca/tours

WIN

DiscoverTrentU

@TrentUniversity #discovertrentu #trentubound @TrentUniversity

Accessible versions of this document are available upon request at trentu.ca/accessible

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