York University

Office of Admissions
Student Services Centre
3rd floor
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3

Tel: 416-736-5000

www.futurestudents.yorku.ca

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Admission Requirements: Seneca students will be considered for admission to undergraduate degree studies at York with successful completion of a minimum of two full semesters of academic study in an academic program. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 3.0 on a 4-point scale including all attempted courses is required. These are minimum requirements only. Some programs will require a higher average for admission, or supplementary application requirements or specific high school senior level pre requisites. Students must also meet York’s language proficiency requirements and program prerequisites if required. All previous academic studies will be considered including courses completed at another college or university. While we offer guidelines as to how much transfer credit may be expected for the programs outlined below, transfer credit is assessed on an individual basis only after an admissions decision is made. The amount of transfer credit a student receives is dependent on individual course grades, the academic content, length of program completed and prior postsecondary studies (if applicable). How these credits are applied toward a student’s degree at York will vary by program.

Students presenting an unfavourable academic record from an accredited post secondary institution may have transfer credit restrictions imposed. This will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Faculty to which a student has applied. Visit www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/transfercredit/ for answers to frequently asked questions about transfer credit. For information on York-Seneca Joint programs visit the Seneca website at www.senecacollege.ca.

York University strives to ensure the completeness and accuracy of information provided. However, York reserves the right to change any of the information at any time without notice.

Seneca Program: Biotechnology Technologist (Research) - (Optional Co-op)

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Tech) in Applied Biotechnology

Students who complete the first 5 semesters at Seneca, with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 can apply to the Biotechnology program at York University and will be eligible for a maximum of 45 transfer credits. Students must be recommended by the Program Coordinator. For further details about this program contact the Student Advisor, School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Seneca, 416.491.5050 ext. 33769.

Seneca Program: Chemical Engineering Technology - (Optional Co-op), Chemical Laboratory Technology - Pharmaceutical - (Optional Co-op)

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Graduates who meet admission requirements are eligible for a maximum of 45 transfer credits (7.5 university courses). For further information, contact the Student Advisor, School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Seneca, 416.491.5050 ext. 33769.

Seneca Program: Civil Engineering Technology - (Optional Co-op)

Degree: Bachelor in Environmental Studies

Graduates who meet admission requirements will be eligible to enter the third year of the four-year Bachelor in Environmental Studies program. For further information, contact the Centre for the Built Environment at 1-800-572-0712 or the Program Coordinator, Jonathan Hunt at 416.491.5050 ext. 22416.

Seneca Program: Court and Tribunal Administration, Law Clerk

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Law and Society)

Graduates who meet admission requirements are eligible for a maximum of 30 transfer credits (5 university courses). Graduates must apply directly to York University.

Seneca Program: Early Childhood Education

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Graduates who meet admission requirements are eligible for a maximum of 30 transfer credits (5 university courses). If you are completing an ECE diploma, you may be eligible to apply directly to the Bachelor of Education – Concurrent Education Program. Contact the Office of Admissions for details.

Seneca Program: Liberal Arts

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Students, who have completed the first year of the Liberal Arts program (LAT) with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (B), and two York-approved Seneca courses with a minimum grade of ’C’ in each, are eligible to take a course at York while completing their second year in LAT. Transfer credit from the Liberal Arts program combined with the York University credits earned while in LAT and in the summer after graduating from the program allow students to complete a diploma and a Bachelor of Arts in 4 years. For further information, contact Camille Soucie, Program Coordinator at 416.491.5050 ext. 33838.

Seneca Program: Social Service Worker - Gerontology, Social Service Worker - Immigrants and Refugees, Social Service Worker

Degree: Bachelor of Social Work

Graduates of this Seneca diploma are eligible to apply for admission consideration to York University’s Bachelor of Social Work, and may be granted transfer credit depending on the applicant’s entire academic record. Meeting the minimum posted admission GPA requirement of 3.0 may not be sufficient for students to be considered as there will be other program specific requirements such as the Supplementary Application Form. Information regarding deadlines, program requirements, and supplementary forms can be found at: www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/requirements/college.html

Students may contact Seneca’s Degree and Credit Transfer office for up to date information. 416.491.5050 ext. 26464.

Seneca Program: Accounting and Finance - (Optional Co-op)

Degree: Bachelor of Administrative Studies (BAS)

Graduates who meet admission requirements and maintain a ‘C‘ or better in every course completed are eligible for a maximum of 45 transfer credits (7.5 university courses) for the General BAS degree and 48 transfer credits (8 university courses) for the Honours BAS degree. For admission to the Bachelor of Administrative Studies degree, students must also present MHF4U or Mathematics of Finance and Business Statistics from the Accounting and Finance Diploma program.

Degree: Bachelor of Administrative Studies (BAS)

Graduates who meet admission requirements are considered for a maximum of 42 transfer credits (7 university courses) if you are completing a 3 year diploma and a maximum of 30 transfer credits if you are completing a 2 year diploma, for the programs mentioned above. The amount of credit granted will depend on the length of program at Seneca, the relevance to the degree major, and the length of the degree program at York. For admission to the Bachelor of Administrative Studies degree, students must also present MHF4U or Mathematics of Finance and Business Statistics from one of the above mentioned programs.

Graduates from other Seneca programs are also considered for transfer credit when meeting admission requirements. The following is a list of all Seneca programs that qualify for transfer credit and the amount of credit students may be eligible for. In all cases, students must meet admission requirements. For the most up-to-date information on admission requirements, please visit www.futurestudents.yorku.ca.

Seneca Program: Bachelor of Technology - Informatics and Security - (Co-op)

Degree: Bachelor of Education in Technological Education

Beginning in the Spring 2013, students can be co-registered in the Faculty of Education at York University and a Seneca College Computer Studies Degree program. An additional year of discipline-specific work experience will be required following graduation from the Bachelor of Education program in order to be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers. Applicants in third year of the Seneca Software Development or Informatics degree programs (admitted on the condition of successful completion of third year) may be granted transfer credit with a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 or "B" average (or equivalent) and the Seneca College degree must include co-operative education experience. Students are also required to provide a personal statement and two letters of reference. Information regarding deadlines, program requirements, and supplementary forms can be found at: edu.yorku.ca/bed/teched.html.

Seneca Program: Bachelor of Technology - Software Development Degree - (Co-op)

Degree: Bachelor of Education in Technological Education

Beginning in the Spring 2013, students can be co-registered in the Faculty of Education at York University and a Seneca College Computer Studies Degree program. An additional year of discipline-specific work experience will be required following graduation from the BEd program in order to be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers. Applicants in third year of the Seneca Software Development or Informatics degree programs (admitted on the condition of successful completion of third year) may be granted transfer credit with a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 or "B" average (or equivalent) and the Seneca College degree must include co-operative education experience. Students are also required to provide a personal statement and two letters of reference. Information regarding deadlines, program requirements, and supplementary forms can be found at: edu.yorku.ca/bed/teched.html.

Seneca Program: Animation