2 Years- 4 Semesters
Ontario College Diploma
Campus: Sault Ste. Marie
Start Dates: Sep 2024, Jan 2025
Program Code: 1115

Overview

Plan for success in university and beyond. The General Arts and Science University Transfer program builds on your current education and gives you the foundation for success in university study.

Connect the many pathways this program offers to create a clear track to your future goals. Experience courses in communications, social science, humanities, the arts and math and science through a flexible full or part-time program that fits with your life.

Our responsibility is to give you the best environment to explore your interests and crush your goals (generally we’re easy-going, but we take this very seriously).

If you’re asking about university pathway options, we’ve got pathway options! A lot of them.

The two-year General Arts and Science University Transfer program enables you to pursue your education and complete a diploma and degree at some of Ontario’s top universities:

Algoma University
Carleton University
Lakehead University
Lake Superior State University (Michigan)
Laurentian University
York University
The University of Guelph
The University of Waterloo
The University of Windsor

Courses

CMM110 - 3 College Communication Skills
HDG122 - 3 Personal and Academic Success Strategies
GEN100 - 3 Global Citizenship
Electives: In addition to the three mandatory courses, based on individual goals and academic interests, you will choose a minimum of three electives to complete your timetable for semester 1.
GAS106 - 3 Communication: Theory and Practice
POL105 - 3 Political Science: A Canadian Perspective
Electives: In addition to the two mandatory courses, based on individual goals and academic interests, you will choose a minimum of four electives to complete your timetable for semester 2.
ENG218 - 3 Introduction to Literature
HST105 - 3 History of Western Civilization - Part One
PSY102 - 3 Introduction to Psychology
SOC120 - 3 Introductory Sociology
LIB210 - 3 The Great Thinkers (Introduction to Philosophy)
Electives:

In addition to the five mandatory courses, based on individual goals and academic interests, you will choose one elective course to complete your timetable for Semester 3. 

ENG315 - 3 Ideas, Issues and Persuasion
GAS113 - 3 Guided Independent Study
HDG407 - 3 Cross Cultural Discussions
Electives:

In addition to the three mandatory courses, based on individual goals and academic interests, you will choose three elective courses to complete your timetable for Semester 4.

Requirements & Program Information

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 English (C) ENG4C, or mature student status. Missing any requirements? Get them for free from Academic Upgrading.

Career Path

Current trends indicate that the average person will change careers several times during a lifetime. In University Transfer, you will learn many skills that are transferable to the workplace. Employers are seeking people with good communication, thinking, and interpersonal skills who can pick up more specific business or technical skills via on-the-job training. This option is also an ideal program for you if you want to prepare for further education at university level. Some degree granting colleges and universities accept transfer credits from the Sault College, General Arts and Science - University Transfer Diploma option. See pathways for information on university pathways available to you.

Fees & Costs

DomesticInternational
TuitionAncillaryTuitionAncillary
$2,648.20$1,150.00$15,120.30$1,800.00

These fees are for the 2024-2025 academic year (year 1 of study), and are subject to change. Please visit your Student Portal to view your Schedule of Fees.

Contact

Program Coordinator: Silvana Turpin, (705) 759-2554 ext 2670, silvana.turpin@saultcollege.ca

September and January intakes are available for this program. Please contact the Registrar`s Office for further information.

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