Collaborative University and College Programs | Ontario Universities' Application Centre

Overview

This page is a summary of the joint programs that Ontario universities will offer in collaboration with Ontario colleges for the 2026 cycle.

Each institution defines its own procedures for applying to these programs.

The university sections on this page indicate available programs and where to send your application: Either to the OUAC or to OCAS.

Some programs are not open to international applicants. Contact the university for information.

Program Information

Algoma University

Algoma University has a significant number of articulation agreements with Ontario colleges.

If you have a diploma from an Ontario college and are applying for a degree in a related discipline at Algoma, you may receive up to 2 years of transfer credit toward your degree.

Algoma’s Transfer Credit Policy and Assessment

Algoma’s Exceptional Agreements

Brock University

Brock University has over 80 articulation and collaborative agreements with Ontario colleges. The ease of navigating the pathways makes these agreements a popular choice.

Brock’s Pathways and Agreements with Ontario Colleges

Carleton University

Carleton University and Algonquin College

OUAC Program Code	Program Name	Program Notes
CII	Bachelor of Information Technology – Information Resource Management	Apply through the OUAC.
CIM	Bachelor of Information Technology – Interactive Multimedia and Design	Apply through the OUAC.
CIN	Bachelor of Information Technology – Network Technology	Apply through the OUAC.
CIP	Bachelor of Information Technology – Optical Systems and Sensors	Apply through the OUAC.

University of Guelph

University of Guelph and Humber Polytechnic

All programs are delivered concurrently at the University of Guelph‑Humber, located in Toronto.

OUAC Program Code	Program Name	Program Notes
GMT	Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media and Communication Studies (BAA) and Diploma in Media Communications	Apply through the OUAC. Transfer applicants can also apply through the University of Guelph-Humber (U of GH) Application.
GHF	Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Social Services and Well-being Studies (BASc) and Social Service Worker Diploma	Apply through the OUAC. Transfer applicants can also apply through the U of GH Application.
GHB	Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Social Services and Well-being Studies (BASc) and Social Service Worker Diploma	Transfer applicants only. Part-time, fully online. Apply through the OUAC or the U of GH Application.
GHE	Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies (BASc) and Diploma in Early Childhood Education	Apply through the OUAC. Transfer applicants can also apply through the U of GH Application.
GHC	Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies (BASc) and Diploma in Early Childhood Education	Transfer applicants only. Full-time, fully online. Apply through the OUAC or the U of GH Application.
GHA	Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies (BASc) and Diploma in Early Childhood Education	Transfer applicants only. Part-time, fully online. Apply through the OUAC or the U of GH Application.
GMP	Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies (BASc) and Diploma in Police Foundations or Community & Justice Services	Apply through the OUAC. Transfer applicants can also apply through the U of GH Application.
GHK	Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology (BASc) and Diploma in Fitness & Health Promotion	Apply through the OUAC. Transfer applicants can also apply through the U of GH Application.
GMA	Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology (BASc) and Diploma in General Arts & Science	Apply through the OUAC. Transfer applicants can also apply through the U of GH Application.
GDB	Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Diploma in Business Administration	Apply through the OUAC. Transfer applicants can also apply through the U of GH Application.

Lakehead University

Lakehead University offers a diverse range of diploma-to-degree pathways with Ontario colleges, as well as post-diploma engineering programs in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Software Engineering.

Lakehead’s College Transfer Pathways with Ontario Colleges

Post-diploma Engineering Degree Programs (Program Code AAY)

Laurentian University

Laurentian University and St. Lawrence College (Kingston Campus)

Program Name	Program Notes
Business Administration	Apply through OCAS.

Laurentian University and Northern College

Program Name	Program Notes
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)	Apply through OCAS.

McMaster University

All programs are taught on the McMaster University Campus.

McMaster University and Mohawk College

OUAC Program Code	Program Name	Program Notes
MPT	Automation Systems Engineering Technology 1 Co-op (BTech)	Apply through the OUAC.
MAT	Automotive & Vehicle Engineering Technology 1 Co-op (BTech)	Apply through the OUAC.
MRS	Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiation Technology	Apply through the OUAC.
MNM	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)	Apply through the OUAC.
MTT	Biotechnology 1 Co-op (BTech)	Apply through the OUAC.
MET	BTech – Degree Completion Program (BTech)	Apply through the OUAC; some postsecondary studies required.
MRM	Nursing Post RPN (BScN)	Apply through the OUAC.

Nipissing University

In addition to the collaborative programs listed, there are a number of degree completion pathways for college graduates at Nipissing University.

Nipissing University and Canadore College

OUAC Program Code	Program Name	Subjects of Major Interest	Program Notes
PAJ	Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminal Justice	Corrections and Community Justice Services	Apply through the OUAC.
PAJ	Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminal Justice	Policing	Apply through the OUAC.
PAC	Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare and Social Development and Social Service Worker Diploma	N/A	Apply through the OUAC.
PS	Bachelor of Science	Environmental Biology & Technology	Apply through the OUAC.

OCAD University

OCAD University has many articulation agreements and transfer pathways with Ontario colleges and other postsecondary institutions.

OCAD U’s Articulation Agreements and Transfer Pathways

Ontario Tech University

Ontario Tech has a growing number of college-to-university transfer opportunities for Ontario college graduates.

More About Articulation Agreements Between Ontario Tech and Colleges

Ontario Tech University and Durham College

OUAC Program Code	Program Name	Program Notes
DHN	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) (BScN [Hons])	Apply through the OUAC.
DHR	Nursing Post RPN Bridge (working toward a BScN [Hons] degree)	Apply through the OUAC.

University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa’s agreements with many Canadian colleges allow you to credit certain courses you have completed for the following University of Ottawa programs:

Honours Bachelor of Commerce
Honours Bachelor in Digital Journalism
Honours Bachelor in Public Relations
Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Ottawa)
Bachelor of Music, and more

Full List of uOttawa’s Collegiate Agreements

Queen’s University

College to University Pathways

Queen’s Engineering Bridge: Available to current students and graduates of Advanced Engineering Technology programs at select Ontario colleges.
Queen’s Bachelor of Health Sciences: Available to graduates of the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees at select Ontario colleges.

University of Toronto

University of Toronto St. George and The Michener Institute of Education at UHN

OUAC Program Code	Program Name	Program Notes
TRN	Medical Radiation Sciences – Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology	Apply through the OUAC; some postsecondary studies required.
TRT	Medical Radiation Sciences – Radiation Therapy	Apply through the OUAC; some postsecondary studies required.
TRS	Medical Radiation Sciences – Radiological Technology	Apply through the OUAC; some postsecondary studies required.

University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College

OUAC Program Code	Program Name	Program Notes
TEV	Visual Studies	Apply through the OUAC.

University of Toronto Scarborough and Centennial College

OUAC Program Code	Program Name	Program Notes
TSJ	Journalism	Apply through the OUAC.
TSI	Paramedicine	Apply through the OUAC.
TXW	Music Industry and Technology	Apply through the OUAC.

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU, formerly Ryerson University)

TMU and Centennial College

OUAC Program Code	Program Name	Program Notes
SNN	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)	Apply through the OUAC or OCAS.

TMU has many transfer pathways available for students who have completed university or college studies.

TMU Pathways for University and College Transfer Students

Trent University

Trent University offers more than 100 articulation agreements that provide degree completion pathways for college graduates.

More About Trent’s Articulation Agreements

Trent University and Fleming College

OUAC Program Code	Program Name	Program Notes
RCN	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)	Apply through the OUAC. The Trent/Fleming School of Nursing empowers future nursing professionals, providing you with strong scientific knowledge, compassion and social responsibility. Accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, Trent’s nursing programs place an emphasis on experiential learning and a holistic approach to health care.
	Option in Geographical Information Systems	Apply through the OUAC to Archaeology, Environmental and Resource Studies, or Geography. As an Archaeology, Geography or Environmental and Resource Science student, you can pursue an option in GIS, the field that connects geography to data. This option will allow you to visualize, question, analyze and interpret data to understand relationships, patterns and trends.

OUAC Program Code

Program Name

Program Notes

RCN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Apply through the OUAC.

The Trent/Fleming School of Nursing empowers future nursing professionals, providing you with strong scientific knowledge, compassion and social responsibility. Accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, Trent’s nursing programs place an emphasis on experiential learning and a holistic approach to health care.

Option in Geographical Information Systems

Apply through the OUAC to Archaeology, Environmental and Resource Studies, or Geography.

As an Archaeology, Geography or Environmental and Resource Science student, you can pursue an option in GIS, the field that connects geography to data. This option will allow you to visualize, question, analyze and interpret data to understand relationships, patterns and trends.

University of Waterloo

The University of Waterloo offers transfer pathways to students who have completed college and university studies.

Waterloo Pathways for College and University Transfer Students

University of Waterloo and Conestoga College

OUAC Program Code	Program Name	Program Notes
WLS	Bachelor of Science in Biology or Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology Technician Diploma (regular or co-op) – Available to Conestoga College students only.	Apply through the OUAC.

Western University

Western University has many articulation agreements and transfer pathways with Ontario colleges and other postsecondary institutions.

Western’s Articulation Agreements for Canadian College Students

Western University and Fanshawe College

OUAC Program Code	Program Name	Site	Program Notes
EKF	Finance & Wealth Management This is a 4-year collaborative program offered by King’s and Fanshawe. Successful graduates of the program will receive a Bachelor of Arts – Finance (3-year) degree from Western University and a Business – Finance (2-year) diploma from Fanshawe College.	King’s University College	Apply through the OUAC.

Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University offers diverse degree pathways for Ontario college graduates through various agreements, including articulation, multilateral and block transfer options with numerous colleges.

Pathways at Wilfrid Laurier University

If your program of interest at Laurier does not appear, this may mean there are no established pathways for this program yet.

You may still apply to transfer in and have your postsecondary experience evaluated by the Laurier Admissions team to establish eligibility for transfer credit at Laurier.

University of Windsor

The University of Windsor offers many undergraduate degree pathways for students with prior postsecondary education, particularly in alignment with Ontario college partners.

University of Windsor Pathways

UWindsor Course Equivalency Database

University of Windsor and St. Clair College (Windsor/Chatham)

OUAC Program Code	Program Name
NN	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
NXB	Psychology (BA)/Concurrent Education (BEd) – Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

York University

Upper-year Admission Only

York University and Seneca College

Program Name	Program Notes
Broadcasting (BA in Communication and Media Studies and Diploma in Radio or Television Broadcasting)	Apply through OCAS; some postsecondary studies required.
Creative Advertising (BA in Communication and Media Studies and Diploma in Creative Advertising)	Apply through OCAS; some postsecondary studies required.
Journalism (BA in Communication and Media Studies and Diploma in Journalism)	Apply through OCAS; some postsecondary studies required.

York University and Centennial College

Program Name	Program Notes
Book & Magazine Publishing (BA in Communication and Media Studies and Graduate Certificate)	Apply through OCAS; some postsecondary studies required.
Corporate Communications & Public Relations (BA in Communication and Media Studies Graduate Certificate)	Apply through OCAS; some postsecondary studies required.

Program Information (in French)

Contact Information for the OUAC and OCAS

OUAC

Mailing Address:
170 Research Lane
Guelph ON N1G 5E2
Telephone: 519-823-1063
www.ouac.on.ca

OCAS

Mailing Address:
60 Corporate Court
Guelph ON N1G 5J3
Telephone: 519-763-4725
Toll-free in Canada: 1-888-892-2228
www.ontariocolleges.ca

If you have questions about programs or admission procedures, contact the university that interests you.

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