General Arts and Science – Trent University Transfer

Program Overview

The General Arts and Science Trent University Transfer program is specifically designed for individuals interested in pursuing advanced standing into the second year of Trent University’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) programs. This two-semester program provides the opportunity to develop and refine key academic skills and ultimately provide the foundational knowledge needed to ensure success in subsequent academic studies. It is also designed for individuals who would like to strengthen their science, communication and mathematics skills. This program also allows students to familiarize themselves with life and workload at a post-secondary institution.

Pathways

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2020	Open	Closed

Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,322 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

As a graduate, you can proceed to full-time employment or further your studies in other diploma, advanced diploma or degree programs.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that the courses he or she is registered in are appropriate for the stated admission requirements for future program choices.
Successful completion of the GASA certificate does not guarantee admission into Trent or other post-secondary programs.
Each educational institution determines its own admission requirements. If you plan to attend any university other than Trent or plan to continue your studies at a college, please ensure that courses taken meet that institution’s admission requirements.
Individual academic planning assistance is offered by the student advisor and students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before selecting their courses.

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Program Details

The General Arts and Science Trent Transfer stream is specifically designed for individuals interested in pursuing studies in Trent University’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

This two-semester program provides the opportunity to develop and refine key academic skills and, ultimately, provides the foundational knowledge needed to ensure success in subsequent academic studies. It is designed for individuals who would like to strengthen their science, communication, and/or mathematics skills as well as familiarize themselves with college life and college workload.

Overall, students will be required to complete six courses per semester (12 courses in total). These include courses in Preparing for Academic Success (one), Communications (two), Computers (one), Literature (one), Psychology (two), Philosophy (two), Sociology (two) and Statistics (one).

Upon successful completion of the General Arts and Science Trent Transfer stream, students with a minimum 70% average overall and a minimum of 65% in each of the required courses will be eligible to apply to a Bachelor of Arts program at Trent University on an advanced standing basis into Year 2.

Individual academic planning assistance is also offered by the student advisor, and students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before selecting courses. Some General Arts and Science courses are also transferable to other post-secondary programs.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that the courses he or she is registered in are appropriate for the stated admission requirements for future program choices.
Successful completion of the GASA certificate does not guarantee admission into Trent or other post-secondary programs.
Each educational institution determines its own admission requirements. If you plan to attend any university other than Trent or plan to attend another college, please ensure that courses taken meet that institution’s admission requirements.
Individual academic planning assistance is offered by the student advisor and students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before selecting their courses.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$2,722	$13,322
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,337	$1,812
Program Incidental	$0	$0
Total Fees:	$4,059	$15,134

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

As a graduate, you can proceed to full-time employment or further your studies in other diploma, advanced diploma or degree programs.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that the courses he or she is registered in are appropriate for the stated admission requirements for future program choices.
Successful completion of the GASA certificate does not guarantee admission into Trent or other post-secondary programs.
Each educational institution determines its own admission requirements. If you plan to attend any university other than Trent or plan to continue your studies at a college, please ensure that courses taken meet that institution’s admission requirements.
Individual academic planning assistance is offered by the student advisor and students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before selecting their courses.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Qualified graduates can apply to Trent University’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Bachelor of Science (Honours), and may also be eligible to apply their academic credits towards further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities.

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

COVID-19 Information

General Arts and Science – Trent University Transfer

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

PLEASE NOTE:

Program Details

PLEASE NOTE:

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Costs

Career Options

PLEASE NOTE:

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]