York University

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

Tel: 416-736-5000

www.yorku.ca/futurestudents

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Admission Requirements: Seneca students will be considered for admission to undergraduate degree studies at York with successful completion of two full semesters of academic study or a 4 semester diploma 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 require a higher average for admission or have supplementary application requirements. 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.senecac.on.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 in 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 x3769.

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 x3769.

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, Bill Habkirk at 416.491.5050 x2416.

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).

Faculty of Education: Students who have successfully completed a university degree and ECE diploma can apply for the specially-designed primary/Junior Consecutive Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree program. For further information, contact the Faculty of Education, York University, 416-736-5001 or visit the website at: www.edu.yorku.ca.

Seneca Program: Liberal Arts

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Students, who have completed the first year of the Liberal Arts program 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 summer course at York as part of their degree studies. After returning for the second year at Seneca, students continue studies at York, taking another summer course and one full year of studies before completing a diploma and a bachelor of arts in 3–4 calendar years. For further information, contact Sophia Kefalas, Student Advisor at 416.491.5050 x2249.

Seneca Program: 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: http://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 x6464.

Seneca Program: Accounting and Finance

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). 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.yorku.ca/futurestudents

Seneca Program: Animation