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George Brown-Woodsworth Diploma to Degree Program

Where Are You Now?

George Brown College

Discipline: Humanities

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: General Arts and Science Program (Diploma)

Where Do You Want to Go?

University of Toronto

Degree Qualifications: BA(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Multiple

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Honours Bachelor of Arts, Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto

Transfer credits / courses

30%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 6.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

“Credit for credit” transfer, according to the following outline will be offered to qualified students who have i) been accepted to the transfer program; ii) completed the General Arts & Science Transfer program and are eligible to receive their diploma; and iii) are admitted as transfer students from the General Arts & Science Transfer program at George Brown into the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto.  Students must have achieved a mark of at least one full grade above passing, usually a 60%, in the below George Brown courses for it to be considered for transfer credit.

 

George Brown Courses = U of T Faculty of Arts and Science Transfer Credits

 

GSCI 1024 Environmental Studies = ENV2**H1
GSSC 1055 Fundamental Themes in Geography = GGR1**H1
HUMN 1029 Intro to Philosophy  I + HUMN 1030 Intro to Philosophy  II = PHL1**Y1
HUMN 1031 Canadian Studies + HUMN 1032 Foundations of Canadian Culture = CDN2**Y1
HUMN 1033 Critical Approaches to Literature I + HUMN 1034 Intro to Canadian Literature = ENG1**H1 + ENG1**H1 
SSCI 1013 Intro to Sociology I + SSCI 1014 Intro to Sociology II = SOC100H1 + SOC150H1
SSCI 1012 Intro to Psychology I + SSC1 1015 Intro to Psychology II =  PSY100H1 + TBB1**H1

Total: 6.0 full-course equivalents

 

Note:  this credit transfer assessment is based on courses given at George Brown College and the Faculty of Arts and Science in the academic year when the agreement was signed and is subject to review during the life of the program.

 

Students accepted into the Diploma to Degree program who complete Faculty of Arts and Science courses will have the course and mark of those credits retained in their U of T record upon formal admission as degree students to the Faculty, rather than the credits being treated as transfer credits.

Requirements

If you:

- have achieved a grade of 60% in your qualifying course at U of T,
- have completed your two-year GAS college diploma with a CGPA of 3.0 at George Brown, and
- receive a final recommendation from your college,

then you are eligible to transfer into degree studies within the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto.

 

You can find more information about eligibility on our website: https://wdw.utoronto.ca/diploma-to-degree/eligibility

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

60.00%

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 73%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

No information provided.

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

A committee comprised of representatives from George Brown College and the University of Toronto, including the Chair of the School of Liberal Arts & Science from George Brown College and the Registrar of Woodsworth College or their designates will meet regularly to review and assess the program. The Committee will report annually to the appropriate administrative and academic leaders at both institutions.

 

Students enrolled in the receiving institution at the time of any change or notice of termination will be given the opportunity to complete their studies based on the terms of the transfer pathway in effect at the time of their enrolment.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

George Brown College:

Maurizio Dodaro
Program Coordinator
General Arts and Science Program
mdodaro@georgebrown.ca
Phone: 416-415-5000 x 6316

 

University of Toronto: 

Adam Doyle
Academic Advisor & Admissions Officer 
Diploma to Degree Program
Woodsworth College, Faculty of Arts and Science
diplomatodegree@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-978-4444


Last Updated: May 29, 2024