Durham College launches new web page highlighting educational pathways with universities in Ontario and around the world Posted on February 22, 2013 at 9:09 am. More than 440 diploma-to-degree opportunities now available for students OSHAWA, Ont. – As part of its commitment to providing students with opportunities to further their education here in Ontario and around the world, Durham College recently launched a new web page to highlight the more than 440 diploma-to-degree opportunities it has in place with universities across Ontario, Canada and around the world. This includes 25 agreements in place with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), with whom the college shares its Oshawa campus, that allow qualified graduates of one-, two- and three-year Durham College programs to enter numerous UOIT undergraduate degree programs with advanced standing, The web page – located at www.durhamcollege.ca/transferguide – provides details about each agreement including how to apply credits earned at Durham College toward numerous university or college degrees as well as methods for gaining additional credentials through Durham College. Listing all transfer agreements alphabetically by Durham College program, the page also includes a link to each transfer institution, the transfer degree(s) available and the minimum academic requirement necessary to enrol. “This is truly a trendsetting tool for understanding the transfer system and one that will be of great benefit to not only college students, but also those who’ve completed university studies as well,” said Don Lovisa, president, Durham College and co-chair, Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer. “Durham College is pleased to be a leader in Ontario as transfer agreements are increasingly developed to the benefit of students.” Currently the page features 446 degree completion opportunities for post-secondary institutions in Canada and throughout the world including McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario; University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, British Columbia; Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan; the Irish Institutes of Technology in Ireland; Griffith University in South East Queensland, Australia and UOIT. The college also offers a number of graduate certificate or fast-track programs for students who have completed a diploma or degree and are interested in enhancing their employability. These programs offer them the opportunity to develop additional skills and gain specialized knowledge while earning a credential in just one year, either online or via on-campus studies. Academic upgrading courses are also available. -30- About Durham College At Durham College, the student experience comes first. In September 2012, the college welcomed more than 30,000 students to campus including 9,047 full-time post-secondary students as well as part-time and continuing education students; apprentices; and online learners. The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs in a number of different disciplines including business, information technology, media, art, design, general arts, science, skilled trades, justice, emergency services, health and engineering technology, enabling students to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market. A three-phase expansion of the college’s Whitby campus is currently underway. Phase 1 opened in September 2009 followed by Phase 2 in May 2011. Phase 3 will see the creation of a 36,000-square-foot building focused on agriculture, culinary, hospitality and tourism. Accommodating approximately 900 new students, it will house new classrooms and labs and offer a full-service, green-certified restaurant and lounge and see the creation of a greenhouse – all of which will be open to the general public. In addition, a new Student Services building opened at the Oshawa campus in January 2011. For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000. For more information contact: Michelle Roebuck/Allison Rosnak Communications and Marketing 905.721.2000 ext. 2197/ext.2333 michelle.roebuck@durhamcollege.ca/allison.rosnak@durhamcollege.ca SHARE:
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